J U D G E: AprilJester

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W I N N E R

Bound To The Seduction (Sarah) by Jiranipoa

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R E V I E W S

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ Bound To The Seduction (Sarah) by Jiranipoa

Intriguing Factor: 15/15

She needed that job, but screwed it up when the interviewer was an asshat. Loved it!!!

Character Personality: 15/15

Okay, I love her!!! She stood by her principles, no matter what! Nicely done!

Hook: 10/10

Absolutely. I would love to see how Sarah handles everything that is going to happen.

Parallel: 10/10

Do I understand her? A resounding yes. Can I connect with her? Another resounding yes.

Total - 50/50

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*ੈ✩‧₊˚ Sikander, Don't Die (Roshanak) by Shivran86

Intriguing Factor: 12/15

This is hard in two chapters. Roshanak is older beyond her years, and wiser. Watching how she deals with situations that would send the rest of us running, is the factor needed for this rubric.

Character Personality: 15/15

See above. I don't have much more to say on this. I wish we had more people in power with her mindset.

Hook: 10/10

For the chapters I read, I questioned who Phillip was, but I don't think that's what the rubric called for. In this case, I read the final two chapters and the hook would be her personality and how her thought process worked.

Parallel: 10/10

I could connect and understand her beautifully. Nicely done.

Total - 48/50

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*ੈ✩‧₊˚ A Dove's Tale (Ivetta) by katiegoesmew

Intriguing Factor: 12/15

Ivetta has a street-wise strength about her. It's not quiet and neither is she, and I think that's what Chevalier likes about her.

Character Personality: 15/15

It's wonderful to see a character acting as a maid who has a personality that is not maid-like. She spends a lot of time trying to remember her 'station' and what she should and shouldn't do. It's hilarious to watch her thoughts jump from one thing to another.

Hook: 6/10

Slow-burns are notorious for not having noticeable hooks that slam you in the face. With Ivetta the hook is her personality and wondering how she is going to get through each day while bitting her tongue.

Parallel: 10/10

Can I connect and understand her? Absolutely on booth.

Total - 43/50

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*ੈ✩‧₊˚ Malora (Malora) by Thundercloud_E

Intriguing Factor: 12/15

Her hybrid status seems to be a misnomer to the others. I'm assuming that hybrids are rare. This does create intrigue about Malora and how she came to be.

Character Personality: 13/15

Malora is a complexed character. She seems to have severe anxiety, but a drive to do the very best in everything. With only reading the two chapters (all parts!) it was hard to see why her anxiety is so high. Someday I will go back and read it all.

Hook: 5/10

The hook seems to be just watching Malora grow within the story.

Parallel: 10/10

Do I understand and connect with her? Absolutely. I think there is a little of Malora in all of us.

Total - 40/50

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*ੈ✩‧₊˚ Woes of a Wealthy Genius (Christine) by Thatgurlaturdoor

Intriguing Factor: 10/15

Christine seems to have lived a sheltered life with Brent, and now she has an armful of friends. The intriguing part is watching her flounder through it with her 'innate personality'.

Character Personality: 10/15

Reading these two chapters and the two I read for Best Male, I still don't have a concrete view of her personality. She is Christian and kind, but somewhat ruthless with Fiona. I understand that she is not doing it purposely, but it's still there. I need to read more to see her develop.

Hook: 8/10

I would say the hook would be watching her figure out life with this cast of characters at the school. She is learning social interaction as she goes. Again, it's hard to judge from just reading a couple of chapters.

Parallel: 6/10

Do I connect and understand Christine? Not really. I believe you allow her to grow throughout the story and just reading a few chapters is not going to get me there. I'm sorry!

Total - 34/50

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