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Hello judges, participants and readers alike!

Today we bring you the judges' reviews for all the books that were registered into the Poetry genre, winners or no!

Please keep in mind that these are the individual judges opinions, and different judges have different review styles and techniques.

A massive thank you to all the judges who put in so much effort to write these reviews, you guys rock!

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Nicole - EnderNikki

There were grammar mistakes, mostly in the lack of commas, but other than that she did everything okay. Each poem touched every emotion it set out to, which made me want to read more. Every poem is very relatable and relevant. Overall, I think the cover and the summery were a problem but if those were fixed it would guarantee a much higher score, which the book is definitely worthy of. The poetry was amazing.    

Let It Go - RHYTHM_DIVINE

I didn't expect this, anything to do with grammar was in the right place. I love how each poem tells a story abound fearlessness. These are poems to read before standing up to do a speech, it gives you a push to face your fears. Okay some are a bit sad but the way they're written, you'll read more. Overall, this is a really good read. 

What The Heart Wants To Say - DarkDameWriter

  Love poems are one thing but writing it is another. Her descriptions are amazing although I would have preferred some "bigger" words. I managed to spot a few grammar mistakes towards the middle which prevented the flow when reading. I did enjoy the fact that she added a translation in another language which was fresh. 

Thirteen - Sharanya6 

Her poetry is uplifting, relatable, encouraging. It creates pictures of loneliness and weakness but provides a way to end it. The topics make me read more. No grammar nor spelling mistakes though I did try scout for them. I didn't know how the cover related to the book and it was a little plain. Overall, I think that this book was very well written.  

Songs Without Notes - avadel

Lyrically written, I love her vocabulary and the layout of her poems. I didn't manage to spot any mistakes. The cover depicted the content perfectly and the summery, although short, was very intriguing  

Fate Worse Than Death - KarenDrinksWithMe

Characters: Well put. I don't have much to say but that the character is female. What about males? How about them?

Grammar: Well done with the grammar :) I saw no mistakes at all.

Plot: Gives an insight in what's happening in the real world and the issues that up to this day occur. Reminds people and makes us feel bad and ashamed.

Enjoyment: I personally think you need to add figurative language such as metaphors and similes to really enhance your audience and make them feel something.

Overall: Work on your writing skills by including the metaphors, similes, personifications etc. Only that way can you really excel in poetry.

A Road To Poetry - catkiiza

Characters: Well done. Relates to everyone and gives everyone a sense of whats happening. We can tell what the characters are going through and their pain.

Grammar: I found some grammatical errors that I advise you go and check them out :) However I highly recommend that when you write your poems, don't directly state your argument but do it in a sense that the reader thinks about what you are saying to understand it. That is when the literary devices come in use.

Plot: The topics are rare and not regularly talked about or pointed out. I'm happy to finally see someone that goes in depth of what happens around the world everyday.

Enjoyment: Very relatable and I'm sure many readers think so too. But like I wrote in Grammar, the message in a poem shouldn't be directly stated.

Overall: The poems were well thought out and explained, clearly relatable.

Macabre - AstuteSuit

Characters: Amazing. You can clearly tell what the problem is and what the character's have been through.

Grammar: Honestly, there were no grammar mistakes at all. Love it! Your style of writing is amazing and very easy to read to understand, as well as hints mystery and clues for an overall meaning.

Plot: The plot is well thought out and even has a built story line from what I felt. It's like the reader was being told a story just in the formation of a poem. Like a before and after scene.

Enjoyment: Very beautiful and I'm sure many readers think so too. You make the readers want more as if wanting to keep reading in the poem to find out what happens to the character. Like a story.

Overall: Wonderful! It's as though each poem can be put into a plot for a story! :) 

Painfully Beautiful Thoughts - kierah3

Characters: Well done. I'm sure people can relate to all this and it's rather powerful to those who can.

Grammar: I didn't find any grammar errors which was great. However I highly recommend the use of figurative language (similes, metaphors etc).

Plot: The plots are rather repetitive in the sense that it happens daily and many poems are based on this. Ever thought about doing something far deeper?

Enjoyment: Very relatable and I'm sure many readers think so too. But like I wrote in plot, change it up a bit.

Overall: Not bad really. Try putting in some surprising lines that the reader wouldn't really expect. Keep yourself out of the Cliche's.

Pieces Of My Soul - Poodle_Jones

Characters: Well done. Relates to people out there and we can all tell that these characters are in pain like many out there in the world are.

Grammar: Place commas as thats important for readers to know when you stop a sentence or point. Period maybe too. It'll help to separate your ideas and thoughts.

Plot: The topics are all important and perfectly said. I loved each poem I read considering each one included an impotant message that everyone can benefit from.

Enjoyment: Very relatable and I'm sure many readers think so too.

Overall: The poems were well thought out and explained, clearly relatable.

The Ones Without A Voice - Believer014

This book is not written or presented well enough. It seems like you have just searched up various synonyms rather than using words of your own. You need to understand that it is not words that matter in a poem but the meaning it conveys or how the words are moulded or portrayed. The cover you use also looks like it is outdated and definitely not attracts people, you must make a new cover for your book or get it done by various amazing graphic designers on Wattpad.   

Serenade - Lovewillchangeyou

Serenade has a beautiful cover which instantly attracts reader, because believe it or not but readers are definitely attracted by an amazing yet curious cover. Your poetries are curious which makes readers keeps on wanting for more. You re doing an amazing work yet your summary lacks on to attract, you must keep it short and intimidating so that people are drawn towards it.but overall I love your book and would definitely give it a try.   

Brushstroke - Oneofakindbelike

The only thing your book lacks is a good cover. The summary you wrote is astounding and demands the book to be read but you simply have not chosen simpler words, the words that you have used are quite complicated which sweeps back the readers interest, you must take things of notice that people are into. But overall your book is a complete bonus.  

My Broken Heart - Tursha4104

You have not even taken any efforts for your book, you have not even at least once tried to promote it or maybe change it shook cover since the day you first published it. Your cover is obsolete and does not even has a title, how can you even expect people to read a book with a title? Also you have infringed upon someone else's copyright, as the matter hat you have used in the summary is completely off google and you can be reported for this, you have no originality of your own and a serious lack of imagination and the urge to write something out of the box. Your book only brings sorrow and not happiness, which in turn gives a lot of negative vibes which is not appreciated. You have also not rated your story as mature and which shows the lack of interest and ethical values that you show.  

Soul Tales - spec-lon11

Your book is really very nicely written but I'm guess no one has ever told you to update it regularly, you need a good whole account review, so that you can continue on your beautiful journey as a poet.  

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Thank you to every author who participated and every judge who put their hand up to help!

The Shadow Team

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