Book: Too Late
Author: @50_shades_of_gguk
Reviewer: GiselleJaneZee
Chapters read: 5

Cover and Title: 3.5/5
At a first glance, the cover of the book successfully captures  readers attention.  It definitely is good enough to draw a conclusion of what story could be about. It surely is in alignment with the genre and evokes an eerie yet romantic feeling for the reader as one approaches forward with the story.

As for the title, it is intriguing enough and hints to what future would unfold as the story progresses. It is surely in relevance with the genre but I am quite not sure about its relevance to the story as its hard to figure out from the first few chapters.

Blurb: 3.5/5
Blurb started off very well! It captivated and was able to create an optimistic perspective towards the story. I personally loved the line used at the end to conclude the blurb "He was her dark fairytale and she was his twisted fantasy. Together they created magic." The only pointer I would give here is to improve the structure of the blurb.  It was single descriptive paragraph with a huge spaced ending. It would've been more appealing and less boring if the whole paragraph was properly segregated into short but sweet and effective paragraphs. A proper arrangement of the text would be more effective to create a good first impression. It was quite messy in short.

Plot and Structure: 13.25/15
It's a great plot but not new. It's the same repetitive trope but the way it is carried out is what makes it stand out. Pacing and flow is done pretty well but there are places where a slight confusion arises. There is still scope for improvement! The way chapters have been segregated is very unique. Each chapter doesn't have a name but the name of the character and their point of view has been reflected in the chapter, it really did caught my attention. Proper mentioning about the above context in author's note could have made it easier to understand for someone who reads for the first time.

Narration: 8/10
Narration throughout the story was carried out perfectly. There was hardly any flaw one could notice. It was unique, simple and very convenient to understand. It was on point with no unnecessary dragging.

Character development: 12.5/15
Carter's character is most captivating and at the same time invokes a mysterious aura. He is someone full of mysteries and I believe he would be a thrilling character rather than someone who would undergo a character development. Through first few chapters readers are getting a clear cut glimpse that Sloan had entered into her development zone as we can see how desperate she is to run away from Asa and live a better life but there is yet to come. Pacing of Sloan's character development is in proper alignment with the progression of the story. Asa on the other hand is reflecting no character development whatsoever. His character development would be bought about later in the story is what seems deemed fit as per the storyline.

Grammar and Vocabulary: 8.5/10
The text contains good vocabulary. The words are not repetitive. There is proper construction of the sentences along with perfect use of tenses. Though the vocabulary is good it can be better with the use of more impressive words. There could be inclusion of phrases and quotes to make the content more impactful.

Emotional impact: 6/10
The story accentuates a romance fantasy life. It is Sloan whose character is contributing more towards the emotional phase and feelings of a reader. Though it is able to make one dive into a different world and is able to give a butterfly effect to the viewers but when viewed from a realism point of view it is unable to resonate with daily life. Hence inclusion of realistic and daily life experiences would bring more stability to the story.

Relevance to genre: 8.5/10
The first paragraph of the very first chapter was in itself an epitome of perfection. The introduction to the story blended very well into the genre. As for thriller it took more than just one chapter to reach that part. Carter's mysterious self and his secrecy makes it even more relevant as a thriller. While Asa's selfish and careless character adds upto the Dark Romance.

Overall enjoyment: 16/20
It is a good story with excellent narration. Keeps the reader hooked and engrossed in to the storyline while also evoking a sense of thrill and excitement.

Total: 79.75/100
GOOD WORK! KEEP IT UP!

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