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‣My Last Days Of Silence by kooksholland

◗◗Total - (49/50)

◗Beginning - (9.5/10)

The beginning was interesting. Especially in the second paragraph when Y/n suddenly zoned out. The lines that were written in italics were short, but they sure did the work to get me more hooked on the story than I already was.

◗Intriguing - (10/10)

As a reader, I would definitely read the story further to know what happened to Y/n in the last. The prologue had the potency of keeping readers hooked.

◗Originality - (9.5/10)

I really loved the Y/n character. I've read a lot of Y/n stories, and most of them will have almost the same personality. But, I found this Y/n character a little different. She's like any other human who's suffering from a deadly disease. Jungkook's character was beautifully written, too. You portrayed Y/n's views so beautifully. Honestly, I don't have the words to describe how much I liked the characters. The scenario was apt to be a perfect prologue.

◗Grammar and vocabulary - (10/10)

Your grammar is perfect, and your vocabulary is almost perfect. It was simply written, but your way of choosing the word impressed me. I like reading stories which are written simply. It was perfect.

◗Personal enjoyment - (10/10)

I had a great time while reading the prologue. I absolutely loved it. I read the whole prologue with a heavy heart. You're really underrated. Keep going!

►Flowers from 1970 by Bangtan_cute_person

◗◗Total - (40.5/50)

◗Beginning - (7/10)

The book started in a normal way, nothing so special.

◗Intriguing - (8/10)

After reading the prologue, I read the story further. Because I wanted to know what was happening in Ha-Yun's life. It has the potency of keeping readers hooked, but not every reader.

◗Originality - (8.5/10)

You portrayed Ha-Yun's character beautifully. She was unique. But the prologue had no trace of Taehyung. He wasn't introduced. But your writing style is pretty. The scenario of the chapter is definitely apt to be a prologue.

◗Grammar and vocabulary - (9.5/10)

Your grammar is good. I found no errors in the whole chapter. Your vocabulary is almost perfect.

◗Personal enjoyment - (7.5/10)

I enjoyed reading the prologue, especially the part when Ha-Yun played the violin. I absolutely loved that part. And the video was beautiful, too. But I didn't like how you used those Korean words. As a Korean myself, it was weird for me. I mean, using a Korean word in a whole English sentence is actually annoying. It's ok if you want to use it, but use Hangul because just like me, some readers might not like it. Apart from that I liked it.

Sageo, a death saga by iMeGiNeSoN

◗◗Total - (48/50)

◗Beginning - (9/10)

It started with a description of the city's night time view. It's really nice when someone writes about our surroundings and how it is.

◗Intriguing - (9.5/10)

After reading the prologue, I'll obviously read it further. It was so interesting. It surely has the potency of keeping readers hooked.

◗Originality - (9.5/10)

Ho-Seok was introduced so uniquely. He was so mysterious, and so was his behavior. I got curious about the woman who called Hobi for dinner. The characters are so well-written.

◗Grammar and vocabulary - (10/10)

I didn't find any errors in your grammar. Your vocabulary is fantastic! I had met with some unfamiliar words.

◗Personal enjoyment - (10/10)

I really enjoyed reading the prologue. It was superb! Keep going. I'll surely read it further when I'll get the time.

►Death on Waves by Katopark

◗◗Total - (46/50)

◗Beginning - (10/10)

The beginning started entertainingly, and it got me hooked in an instant.

◗Intriguing - (8/10)

After reading the prologue, many readers might read the story further. It has the potency of keeping readers hooked, but after reading the prologue, I wasn't that interested in reading it further.

◗Originality - (10/10)

Someone named Kinsey was introduced in the prologue, and it seemed like she was the main character. She was introduced uniquely, which I really loved. The whole scenario was apt to be a prologue.

◗Grammar and vocabulary - (10/10)

Again, I didn't find any errors in your grammar. And was again met with some unfamiliar vocabulary.

◗Personal enjoyment - (8/10)

I loved reading it, but as I said, I wasn't that hooked to read it further. But, it was still written so beautifully. Keep going, author!

►Slow grenade by A_poisoned_apple

◗◗Total - (42/50)

◗Beginning - (8.5/10)

It started with Y/n, and I guess the male lead fighting, which got me curious. I wanted to know why they were fighting.

◗Intriguing - (9.5/10)

Gradually, the story became really interesting. And I got so immersed in the story, so yeah, I'll obviously read it further. It has the potency of keeping readers hooked.

◗Originality - (7/10)

Both characters were introduced quite well. The sudden changes in y/n and the male lead's behavior actually confused me sometimes, Y/n is pointing the gun at the male lead, and one time, she was crying, and the same goes for the male lead, too.

◗Grammar and vocabulary - (9/10)

Again, the grammar was perfect, and the vocabulary was okay, too.

◗Personal enjoyment - (8/10)

I liked reading the prologue.  It was a little confusing. But it was interesting. Keep going! I know you'll do better.

Judge Yeontanaaaaaaa

►The Secret Keeper by winter-hia

◗Total - (42.5/50)

◗Beginning - (8/10)

Starting off with a strong start; some prophetic lines. It’s well-written and in a great spot. It creates a sense of mystery, which I think is great for the theme of the book. It really, really fits in with what I’d expect a book of this genre to start off with; almost a calm before the storm. It’s not boring in any way, which I love, and the composition is great too, not too spaced out, and not all over the place either.

However, within the first few lines, there are a few SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) errors that I can see, and they’re just in the first section too. I find it a little hard to read too, the choice of words is laid out a bit randomly, like sometimes there’s a random word there that could have easily been at the start of the sentence instead to avoid confusion. But, overall, pretty good.

◗Intriguing - (9/10)

The prologue is adrenaline-pumping yet also mysterious in its own way. It hooks the reader
in, making them very invested and want to read on further to find out the truth. Not quite an original plot, but otherwise very well executed. If I were a reader, I would probably read on.

◗Originality - (9/10)

One thing that stands out to me a lot is just how descriptive the book is, perfecting the imagery in every single sentence. It even goes down to the colours and the texture, and even just the smallest details. I feel like they enhance the story so much. Even though the characters are pretty reserved in the prologue, which I think was because it was to convey mystery, you can kind of just see a hint of potential that these individual characters could be
built on in the story, and there’s just so much opportunity.

The main characters have their own clear personalities, which bloom when disaster strikes. However, I feel like you could probably build a bit more on their emotions, rather than what they’re doing in the situation. But, the writing style really suits the genre of the book. Even though the events that happen in the prologue aren’t quite original, I can clearly see the potential for the book.

◗Grammar and vocabulary - (7.5/10)

There were a few errors, and even some slang words, which really made me feel like it broke the amount of tension you were trying to build up in the scene, but I feel like that’s easily fixable. There’s a SPaG error right at the start too, which might off put a reader or two.

Some words are connected for no reason, and I also spotted quite a few tense errors. Sometimes there’s too much detail in parts where nobody’s talking, but then suddenly there’s too little detail in parts where someone or two people are talking, which messes up the flow of the story. Also, some of the sentences are structured a little weirdly, so I had to take a second look just to understand what you were trying to convey. However, I can see you’ve put effort into it, and that the writing isn’t rushed in any way.

◗Personal enjoyment - (9/10)

I personally did enjoy the prologue, the situation really grasps my attention. The actions of the characters make sense, and aren’t random, which makes it seem almost real. I would just focus on speech, and how the story flows around the speech, because I feel like it’s a little bit too rushed during parts where someone is talking, and in some sentences, you’re cramming a lot of description. I feel like you could break it up a bit so it isn’t so rushed, and so that the level of tension is maintained. I would also check for a few SPaG errors, but overall, the experience was quite nice.
Great job, author!

► I M Possible Love by ViniShah2

◗Total - (40/50)

◗Beginning - (7/10)

The beginning is basic, there’s nothing that really stands out, but that’s probably best suited
to the situation. It almost gives a “human” sense to the main character. However, the opening is somewhat confusing, and some plotholes need to be fixed because the thing you’re trying to convey just isn’t quite clear enough; there’s too much to infer that it just gets plainly confusing for the reader. But, on the bright side, the writing style is very much complimentary to the book, the theme and whatnot. I see that as a big win. The start is pretty good, I much like the event of starting during a wedding, because there’s a lot of
potential in it. Overall, a decent start.

◗Intriguing - (7/10)

It’s generally OK, and I do feel like it has the potential to keep people hooked in the story, if
they’re into slow-paced romance. However, I feel like the ending maybe could’ve had some more spice to it, something to set it apart from just a normal ending, because I feel like the chapter ended a little anticlimactic, which might discourage a few readers. The topic that the chapter was based upon was also quite small, like just a tiny margin. I think that it would probably be better off merging the first two chapters or adding a few more extra parts to the
first one so that it can be more memorable and just be better in general. But, don’t be disheartened! It’s good!

◗Originality - (9/10)

The characters, I must say, are built really, really well. They have very clear personalities Especially Yoongi, who’s portrayed as a mysterious yet hot character, because he can be a bit unpredictable, which is really nice, because it makes the plot a complete mystery, so people can’t guess what is going to happen next. I see that as a positive thing. Even though the start (someone attending a wedding) isn’t exactly what I would call original, it’s executed well and in a way I haven’t seen before.

◗Grammar and vocabulary - (9/10)

I see little to no spelling errors, which is a great start. However, some of the sentences are either too crammed or the composition is in a way that is a little hard to read and comprehend. But, your use of vocab fits the genre of the story and is generally nice to read.

◗Personal enjoyment - (8/10)

I did enjoy reading the prologue, and I can clearly see the time and effort you put into it. The only thing I would recommend is that you go back and see if you can lay out any of your sentences so that they’re just a little bit clearer to read, and I feel like that would make a huge difference. Overall, very, very well done, author!

► The Other Side Of The Call by Rosecherry2602

◗Total - (40/50)

◗Beginning - (8/10)

It’s a nice start, with the imaginative language paired with the rain. I tend to see this a lot, but
I quite like it. However, there are a few SPaG errors in it, but they are easily fixable, so don’t worry. I feel like it has pretty good potential of keeping a reader going. It’s pretty strong, and I can see the effort. Sometimes it gets hard to read, and some sentences cram a bit too much in one go, so I would suggest breaking it down, but overall, I like where it’s going.

◗Intriguing - (8/10)

Honestly, I feel like it’s either a hit or miss here, on whether someone would read on into the story or not. It’s more like if they like this genre and its characters, then they’d be the people probably inclined to read more, but otherwise, not really so much. It has a sort of sophisticated aura to it that only an exclusive audience would really want to read on. But, don’t be disheartened! It’s a solid prologue in itself, and might actually spark people’s interest. It does have the potential of keeping readers intrigued.

◗Originality - (7/10)

The main characters, Jennie and Taehyung seem quite dynamic, I must say, even though they do seem a little bit textbook. It’s definitely not the first time I’ve seen a duo like this, and it definitely won’t be the last. But, it’s finely executed, and they do have very clear personalities, which is a win for me. I just wish that there was something that sets this specific duo apart from all of the stories that have this type of pair. But, it’s textbook play; it’s nice.

◗Grammar and vocabulary - (8/10)

There were a few SPaG errors I found, but those are easily fixable. They’re overall not terribly noticeable, so that’s OK. The vocab is simple, but it’s executed well. I like how there’s not too much information crammed into one sentence, and the writing style is really clear, and I don’t have to do a double-take to understand what you’re trying to convey. I just wish that there was more spice in the writing, so that your style is iconic, or you have a style special to you. But, overall, pretty nice.

◗Personal enjoyment - (9/10)

I did enjoy this prologue, and it’s definitely not bad at all. I just wish that there was more spice in it. I would recommend looking back at the prologue, and maybe focusing more on the character’s feelings rather than what they’re doing. However, I can see the effort. Very well done, author!

►Fire and Ice by MyWorldIsAReverie

◗Total - (48/50)

◗Beginning - (10/10)

This is great! It’s a great use of figurative language, even if the scene is simple! It’s not difficult to read, the sentences have just enough description to make sense but not too much to make the reader confused. The choice of vocab compliment each other, and the theme of the story. It’s not what I’d expect a book of this genre to start off with, but that’s what makes it memorable and what hooks the reader in.

◗Intriguing - (10/10)

It’s an amazing prologue. It really, really is. I just love the amount of detail and captivating language, because it perfectly compliments the event happening in it. The imagery is fantastic, and you can clearly see the potential the story has with just the opening sequence itself. It’s good enough to be a whole kdrama plot! I can just feel the sense of mystery and action, even if it was just a small essence of the true story, and I think that it’s top-tier. Again, the characters are built so, so well, and the balance between psychological fear and the effect of the actual tragedy happening is amazing. Of course, if I were a reader, I would no
doubt, definitely read on. Very, very well done.

◗Originality - (9/10)

The characters are built well, completely textbook-style victims, which I think was executed perfectly. I love how you sort of start with destroying the candy effect of “plot armour” as the first thing because it gives a strong sense of rush to the reader and also sets a sort of aura of vengeance for the antagonist. The writing style was completely complimentary, and I couldn’t see any visible SPaG mistakes, which for me is a big win. Although this event of someone being possessed by an entity of vengeance is re-used. A
LOT in so many books, dramas, etc etc, I feel like it’s executed so well.

◗Grammar and vocabulary - (10/10)

From my part, there were no SPaG errors, and that means that you’ve either spent a lot of time looking back at the chapter to perfect it, or you’re an English prodigy. I don’t know. However, the vocab is perfect and the layout of the sentences is clear and gets the job done.

◗Personal Enjoyment - (9/10)

I loved this prologue. 100%. The suspense, vocab, character build and execution were all amazing. It was absolutely stunning. The actual event in the story is a great way to start it, because it gives enough away so that people keep reading, but also not too much that there’s also a sense of mystery. My only advice would be that I would love to see you put the cherry on top of your story; you need something to set it apart from the others, something trademark! Something iconic! Something that is memorable and that sets your story apart from others with the same type of prologue! But otherwise, very, very well done. It was a pleasure reading it.