kireitenshi

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_________________________________________________BOOK COVER_________________________________________Title: This Time Around
Author: Kireitenshi
Reviewer: spark931
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First Thoughts: 
 - Title: I think it's okay, and sounds drama-like.
 - Description: Your description starts off great! However, as you go down, the wording becomes worse, and you can elimiate some sentences. Since I can't copy and paste in your desc. I can't really help you there, but if you pm me separately I'd be glad!
 - Poster: This poster is so pretty! I love the on-point coloring XD. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing your writing!
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Plot: Already reviewed plot last time :)

Grammar:uhuhuuhhh I'm crying! Your writing has gotten much, much better! (So proud!) <3 Buuuut.. since you got better, I'm gonna be more picky! Be ready! Parts of your story still seem to have awkward phrasing that doesn't have any value to the style of your story. In those cases, have your beta-reader fix the phrasing. Despite your grammar being better, there are also some places in which your tenses are still not best. OVerall, I'd say, while general grammar has improved a lot, tell your beta-reader to fix even the tiniest detail, because in general isn't enough; it needs to be 100% to get the love that you really want.

Style: You have a general style that writers usually have, and it's good! Nice job here! However, some of the times, your word usage is too strong and wildly out of context. Have your beta-reader educate you on these mistakes. As you may already know though, sometimes English words will mean that same thing but emphasize more. For example, mad and furios. While both words mean to be angry, mad is a less emphaizing word that furious is. 

Flow and Pace:Since for now your story is quite on the shorter side, I can't really say anything. However, based on the little bit your have right now, I think your pacing is not too fast nor slow. I especially like how it fits in with the chapter names too. Your chapter names make the flow better too. 

Overall Enjoyment: I like this overall, as I said last time. The only tip that I would really have is to improve on word usage. That's the only thing that stuck out to me. Maybe if you have time, improve your vocabulary and make the story pop. 

Tips:
-In chapter 2, reason for bullying seems unrealisitic to me.

crediTThank you for requesting. I apologize terribly if there is any words that you take on account for harshness. I sincerely say that I do not want to be harsh! If you want any more help, feel free to message me privately!
Sorry for the long wait! I've been quite lazy ( I know this isn't an excuse XD ) I hope this review helped though, even just a little! Feel free to use some quotes from the review to show off your story! (in the foreword!)
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I sincerely apologized for being gone for too long. I promise I will try and be more active :)

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KangminBread
#1
Hey dear, I decided to start a challenge would you mind advertising it in your shop?
https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1296550
Rsamara
#2
story name+link: The Disillusions of a Survivor
https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1265754/the-disillusions-of-a-survivor-action-angst-mystery-psychological-romance-exo-got7

It has 12 chapters so far.

genre: action, mystery, romance

focus point: The plot line, characters and grammar.

other comments: I would like to know if my story is aconplishing to invoke emotions and questions or not. Also is it fitting into the genre it is or not. If it's too rushed or too detailed or any other negative points, I would like to know. Basically, I want to know what I should work on. Also knowing what my strong points are would help.

rushed?: Absolutely not. ^.^

orchid award?: Sure, that'd be amazing. :)

Thanks a lot though <33
Snowcakie
#3
Chapter 45: Picked up! I will credit later on tonight! Thabk you so much for the review, and I will certainly keep your comments in mind.
KangminBread
#4
hi i just noticed my name is not on the status list, just want to confirm it's being done ^^
ali060903
#5
Chapter 44: Actually, the poster I want you to review is the BubbleGum Graphicshop one, the orange, colorful one to be exact. ^^ Taht one screams fluffy and cuteness, but no wizard haha! You can tell your opinions in the comment then! And thank you so much for such a positive feedback! I didn't expect kind compliments like that! Thanks a lot for your review. ^^ I'll make sure to fix some grammatical errors and apply your tips. ^^
shesamytheu
#6
Chapter 43: Hello! I'm here for the pick-up. Firstly, thank you very much for taking some time to review my story. I know how much effort and time that takes and I'm really grateful to receive a review from you.

I've put the Taeyeon lyrics and italicized lines to the foreword! I don't see much difference but I guess it'd be great to follow your advice hahahahaha.

Maybe I should put teenage drama instead? Honestly, I'm not sure how I should tag the story. Like, I tagged it with "comedy" once but somebody said that the story wasn't funny lmao. So I removed the tag and put slice of life instead when the story has these nonsensical scenes... Do you have any suggestion on what tags I'm supposed to use for this story? I'm basing this fic on an anime and it's quite evident that the scenes are mostly following the romcom anime formula hahaha.

Yes, Kyungsoo is very flat. I'm struggling with fleshing out his character but I think that I'm getting a hang of how he's supposed to behave. Well, I hope.

I strongly agree with the flow & pacing. I do feel like nothing much happens and the scenes keep repeating themselves. This is one of the reasons why I wanted to discontinue the story lmao.

Thank you very much for the tips! I think that they're very on-point and they can definitely help me with my struggles.
KissDromedaGirl
#7
Story Name: Twinkling Lights for the Sinners

Story Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/966878/

Genre: Tragedy, Romance, Slice of Life, Mature

Focus Point: The ending; how it flows altogether.

Other comments: This has trigger warnings, and it literally took me coming out of a dark place to complete it, which I find ironic. It's a three-shot in a way, so it's not too long. But I'd like to know if it all connects together, because sometimes I go off without noticing.

Rushed: No. Take your time, please! ^^

Would you like to be included in the orchard award? Sure?