Reviewer: fire_dragon_24 

Quell the Fear: lamdel14 

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Title (5/5):

The title fit the book perfectly. I also found it unique, which in turn made it intriguing. No changes need to be made to the title.

Cover (5/5):

The cover also fits the book. It looks very professional, and I especially love the quote at the bottom of it. The font fits the cover very well, and gives it it's professional look.

Blurb/Synopsis (4/5):

I really, really liked the blurb. Judging by the award that this book won for "Best Blurb", I'm sure that other's do too. It contains the right amount of information, and like any good blurb, it doesn't give away the main plot of the story. However, I feel that it can be made a little better if it is worded differently. I have given an example below. Of course, the author doesn't have to use it, and can keep the blurb that is already there.

"Out of the blue, the unexpected darkness which was a fantasy , becomes a reality."

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In a world where bloodlust and violence have replaced the way of living, the survivors of the terrifying virus, which was discovered by accident, must find a way to live. The virus leads to the end of humanity, and the only way the survivors can continue to survive, is by quelling their fear. Their goals and dreams have been enjoined to create just one. Finding a way to survive.

On top of the already hard task of quelling their fear of the zombies, another species is presented. A beastly and horrendous race, that is low in numbers, but high when it comes to the level of terror emitted. The only way that this species can quench it's thirst, is by feeding on the blood of humans, making it even more impossible for the humans to survive.

"I would bury myself alive instead of lying on the ground as a spoiled and eaten body."

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The blurb may be changed a little, but the gist of what is written is the same. Also, the quote about fantasy becoming a reality can be written in the beginning of the blurb, as a hooking statement. This will catch the readers eye, and will compel them to continue reading.

Genre (5/5):

The book is a hundred percent a thriller one. No changes need to be made here.

Originality (8/10):

At first, I thought that this book was gonna be a cliché, zombie apocalypse one, but it turned out to be very interesting and original. I did find some parts where I thought that the book was slipping, and becoming slightly cliché. However, there's nothing wrong with that. Overall, the book was pretty original with the plot, characters, and setting.

Description (9/10):

The descriptions in this book were fantastic! The characters emotions were displayed with imaginative writing, and I could feel myself sympathizing and crying along with the characters. The amazing use of vocabulary complimented this feature, and I couldn't have been happier at the outcome.

However, I would like to say, describing the setting in detail is extremely important, as this is a dystopian book. The readers need to have an image in their heads of exactly what a place looks like, and since the world that the characters are living in does not match the one that we live in, it's important to highlight and describe the setting. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the awesome descriptions.

Character Development (10/10):

Although the book only has four chapters, I can already see the character development slowly taking place. The best part is, that it seems completely natural. Most books will show some character development after a major event has occurred in the protagonists life. I was surprised to find this one different, and even more surprised to see how well it was working.

Although not a lot of it has been done, which is totally understandable because the book is only four chapters in, I can see hints of it coming around. This particular book seems like one in which the character must develop a whole lot to actually carry the plot of the book, and so far, so good. I'm sure it will be just as perfect in the future.

Plot (9/10):

The plot is great! I really love how the book is going, and it seems incredibly interesting to me. As I've mentioned before, it's slightly cliché, but it has a twist that has a reader thinking that it's not. I have very rarely seen this happening in books, and must commend the author. Surely, this took a lot of the author's time and effort, and the result was simply immaculate.

The only qualm that I have about the plot is that it seems to veer off track sometimes. I got a little confused in the third chapter, and had to reread it to understand it. This can easily be fixed by the author taking down some of the flashbacks, and showcasing them in later chapters. Doing so will also prove to be a great hooking point for a reader, as they will have to read a majority of the book to find out the story of the character.

Grammar (13/15):

The grammar in this book was pretty good, overall. However, I did notice incorrect uses of verb tenses, and vocabulary in general. I'm guessing that English is not the authors first language, and judging by that, a truly extraordinary job has been done. Still, the grammatical mistakes are noticeable.

I suggest that the author edits the book after it is completed, and sends it to some kind of an editing center, if not confident with their own judgment on English and grammar. If English is not the author's first language, I would truly like to commend him/her on the almost completely correct English.

Structure (4/5):

The structure of the chapters was great. All of the dialogues and other paragraphs were written according to the correct layout of a page, and correct formatting. But, as I've mentioned before, I got a little confused when I was reading chapter 3. Once again, I recommend the author to try and leave flashbacks for the later chapters. An alternative can be to make them shorter, or clearly highlight when the character is having a flashback, and when it is over.

Vocabulary/Spelling (10/10):

Although the grammar was not completely perfect, the spelling and vocabulary were. As I've mentioned before, the vocabulary was simply fantastic, and complimented the description. And, I am happy to say, I didn't spot typos or spelling mistakes in the chapters. They were all written very imaginatively, and the outcome of the author's hard work is showcased in the writing style. A really huge "Awesome job!" for the author on that.

Overall enjoyment (10/10):

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and found myself completely lost in it's foreign world. Although I am not accustomed to zombies (obviously), I truly felt as if I was living in the same world as the character, and could see each scene through my own eyes, thanks to the excellent use of vocabulary. I think that with some editing, this book can be a major success, and will probably go to a whole lot of places.

For the author: Keep up the amazing work! I can clearly see that a lot of hard work is being done on this book, and I just want to let you know that I appreciate you for writing such an amazing book. Thank you so much for asking me to review it!

-Ria

Score: 92/100