1.  BerkVille by mssanadara

Title - 7/10

Cover - 5/10

Blurb - 8/10

Plot - 8 /15

Creativity  - 9/15

Grammar - 10/15

Characters - 4/5

Interaction with reader - 3.5/5

Overall - 8 /15

Total: 62.5/100

Review: Reading the blurb reminded me of 'Thirteen Reasons Why' and 'One of Us Are Lying', which is really intriguing. But after five chapters, I'm a bit let down (especially by the bits about the villain; it's puzzling to read that through the MC's POV). I understand there are five main characters and all their voices are equally important, but the events they speak of...I'm not sure how these are related to the big bang (DeeJay's murder). I expected the body to show up by Chapter 3, and the first set of challenges to appear before our characters. One of Us is Lying has four main protagonists...so I suggested reading that to improve pacing and narration.

2. The Whitby Dossier by BellOfSilence

Title - 9.5/10

Cover - 8/10

Blurb - 7.5/10

Plot - 13/15

Creativity - 12/15

Grammar - 13/15

Characters - 4.5/5

Interaction with reader - 3.5/5

Overall - 13/15

Total: 84/100

Review: Fantastic world-building and set-up. The pacing was a bit slow, but I liked the short length and the cliffhangers of each chapter. The main characters, especially Kyle, are brilliant, realistic and related.

3. "Trying" Normal by EvilMaybeWriter

Title - 8/10

Cover - 7/10

Blurb - 8.5/10

Plot - 14/15

Creativity - 13/15

Grammar - 10/15

Characters - 3/5

Interaction with reader - 4/5

Overall - 12/15

Total: 79/100

Review: Mystifying. Whimsical. Riveting. That's what I felt while reading the first five chapters of "Trying" Normal. There are some grammar issues (punctuation, sentence syntax) and I'm not sure of Vincent's age (there is a mention of him returning to school next fall - Chapter 1), but his brazen ego and voice compels me to stay for the ride. 

4. The Sleuth's Pursuit by Ardra06

Title: 6 /10

Cover: 6/10

Blurb: 6/10

Plot: 12/15

Creativity: 10/15

Grammar: 11/15

Characters: 2.5/5

Interaction with reader: 2/5

Overall: 8/15

Total: 63.5/100

Review: I like the investigation and the mysterious vibe I get while reading this, but I don't feel connected to the characters. Maybe it's the pacing, or the tone? I'm not sure, but something's missing. I wasn't that keen on finding the perpetrator(s).

5. Dungeon by Ablazeisaleo

Title - 7/10

Cover - 7/10

Blurb - 6/10

Plot - 12/15

Creativity - 11/15

Grammar - 11/15

Characters - 3.5/5

Interaction with reader - 3/5

Overall - 11/15

Total - 71.5/100

Review: First, the blurb...I'm lost after the first few sentences. I like how you've reflected the tone and vocabulary used in the story here, but I think the blurb should be easy to read. The blurb's there to provide a sneak peak, which can be your hook to grab readers. So, I suggest condensing the blurb.

Now, the story. The setting has the same things as the present, which is kind of a bummer (I expected flying cars, telepathy or a cute little box that can print your morning coffee). But the premise is interesting. Few grammar errors here and there (comma splices, run on sentences), but that didn't hinder my reading. And I like how short the chapters are...makes me want to flip to the next.

6. The Wrong Stop by KaleidoThrills

Title - 8.5/10

Cover - 5/10

Blurb - 6.5/10

Plot - 12/15

Creativity - 10/15

Grammar - 10/15

Characters - 2.5/5

Interaction with reader - 3/5

Overall - 11/15

Total - 68.5/100

Review: I'm intrigued and scared at the same time. You've got a thrilling plot. Now, to make it more suspenseful, I suggest adding a bit more to the chapters. Like a bit of the station, the main character, the train and the mystery guy. Some readers might find the pacing to be quick. Hence, I suggested the above. Also, it helps elevate the show in show v. tell.

7.Possible Second Chance by NxnsxgnorsDxmon

Title -  6/10

Cover - 6/10

Blurb - 6/10

Plot - 8/15

Creativity - 8/15

Grammar - 9/15

Characters - 3/5

Interaction with reader - 2/5

Overall - 8/15

Total - 53/100

Review: I think it's me, but I don't feel that compelled to read further. The events are brutal, but there's a lot happening. Plus, it's confusing and a bit jarring to read the chapters. I suggest limiting the ways each character is referred to, like just the name. I get you'd like to remind us of the characters' key points, but I personally find it confusing and hard to connect with the good guys.

8. The Revenge Seeker by Tifari

Title - 8 /10

Cover - 6/10

Blurb - 9/10

Plot - 10/15

Creativity - 8/15

Grammar - 10/15

Characters - 3/5

Interaction with reader - 3/5

Overall - 10/15

Total - 66/100

Review: You've done a nice job in setting the premise. You've shown the main character and her problems, but I wish to see her problems than be told in Chapter 1. You do show the bulying and the abuse in later chapters, so I wish that could've been shown earlier. Overall, I thought the pacing was slow as I couldn't see any sense of revenge coming from the main character. I hoped for the revenge seeking parts to occur in the early chapters, as the title and blurb are good. 

9. Black Avatare by SuVida777

Title - 9.5/10

Cover - 9.5/10

Blurb - 10/10

Plot - 14/15

Creativity - 14/15

Grammar - 14/15

Characters - 4/5

Interaction with reader - 4.5/5

Overall - 14/15

Total - 93.5/100

Review: You've done a brilliant job of showing Binara's show. I love how Binara sets the trap for the Black Prince in Chapter 1 and not 5 or 6, making the blurb sufficient to set the premise. The supporting characters are equally realistic, but not overshadow the main character. I'm intrigued by Binara's hunt for the Prince, the mysteries related to her lost sister, and the adventures and troubles that lie ahead. 

10. Endless Endeavors by z0mbifiction

Title - 8/10

Cover - 8/10

Blurb - 9/10

Plot - 8/15

Creativity - 11/15

Grammar - 12/15

Characters - 3/5

Interaction with reader - 2/5

Overall - 7/15

Total - 68/100

Review: I was hooked by the concise blurb of this novel, but the constant change of POVs and timelines baffled me. I couldn't comprehend much of the first four chapters. But because the blurb was so good, I could sort of join the dots. Also, I know you're trying to instill fear and suspense in us through the stalker's POV, but the same experience can become gut-wrenching if the story was solely narrated by Lillian. The stalking would then begin by Chapter 2 or 3 instead of 5, and then the dark game would've begun.  

══════・❃・WINNERS・❃・══════

First Position - Black Avatare bySuVida777

Second Position - The Whitby Dossier by BellOfSilence

Third Position - "Trying" Normal by EvilMaybeWriter

══════・❃・CONGRATS・❃・══════

Thank you everyone for your cooperation and also a special thanks to RookWri78  for judging this genre!

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