Review for Raven's Gate

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Title (5/5)

The title fits the story as a whole so no complaints and it caught my attention.

Description/ Foreword (4/10)

Not much was there, definitely not enough to actually intrigue me. It was kind of boring and a bit messy.

Characters (4/10)

I get that you’re trying to make your characters unique and all. But they weren’t realistic at all. Most readers want a character they can relate to in some way shape or form or at least see being a real person. Most of the reactions they had to certain situations made me sit and stare at my computer for a while in confusion and frustration. I mean honestly if you find out you have a power you aren’t going to just be like “oh sweet”. Most people I know would freak and try to figure out why they have those powers and if it’s actually happening. Not messing around with them just for the hell of it. Especially Kai, I mean he would pop into random peoples places and be all oh cool, uh yeh just grabbed a random stranger from this creepy place I’ve never been he was bleeding so I grabbed him and brought him back to our dorm, no biggie. I don’t see any one in their right mind acting like that.

Plot (14/20)

The plot was unique haven’t seen a plot quite like it. It was intriguing but I honestly feel like it was carried out poorly. I mean you kind of seemed lost in your own story when I was reading it. It seemed like you hastily threw everything together hoping it would work out. Normally an author plans out how the whole story is going to go. I know I do that so I don’t forget, get lost or seem out of it. Over all it was good, just poor execution.

Grammar (11/20)

I gave you few points on this because of many reasons actually. Mainly because you used cheap speech and text terms, things an author should never do unless the characters are actually having a text conversation. Also you had random areas where you put in parentheses and put in little comments or thoughts the characters was actually having. I don’t understand where that came from to be honest. Also you had many spelling errors; your sentence structure however was pretty much perfect for the most part. But you did have a few sentences that made absolutely no sense. Also your descriptions for the most part were rather childish and boring. Instead of describing the man who you called Pedo man, you just called him pedo man. That was it. I feel like it would’ve been better if you actually described him a bit and there were other areas where this was needed.

Flow (8/10)

It flowed nicely for the most part. But you moved from point of view to point of view like it was a habit. Normally in a story no matter how many characters there are you keep a minimum amount of point of views. I feel you would’ve been better off just doing a third person point of view throughout the whole story.

Visual Things (15/15)

No complaints.

Ending (--/10)

Not there, so won’t count towards final score.

Extra Comments:

I noticed that you actually requested for me to be straight up with you, so I did and I hope it helps you out in the end. But you do need a lot of work; also if you don’t want to take my advice on the point of views I’m fine with that. Just be warned that you really need to work on describing things just a little better. Most readers love it when a writer can describe emotions, feelings and situations with tons of skill and detail. Mainly because it’ll immediately capture their attention and make them feel a connection with the story. They will suddenly be trapped in the plot and everything and it’ll be like they are actually there. Also there are many different types of third person point of views you can do. The one I would suggest for you since you like to let people know exactly what the character is thinking or is feeling, you should do Omniscient POV. They know everything about each and every character. Also for describing, I do a little exercise to help me with getting everything out in the open. I literally imagine myself in the person’s shoes. So I can feel everything they do, see everything they see, and witness it first hand in my mind. It actually is really helpful, then you just write out how they would feel what they would see and form it into a couple of amazing sentences and you’re done. Sorry if this is a lot to take in but I am just trying to help.

Total (61/90)

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keyoppa_aina
#1
Chapter 31: I'm here! ^^ First of all, I am so happy to read about your comment on the title because personally, i think a title is very important to capture a reader's attention and I am so glad you gave that a full mark ^^ And the description, if it wasnt for the ending, i bet i would get a higher marks right? After you pointed about the ending, i tried reading the description again and you were right. It is somewhat too cheesy and spoil the mood, my bad, wuuu~ >< I won't comment on each of it because that's just too long LOL but overall, I am happy with your review <3 I have weaknesses on grammar [always] and I need to expand my vocab and improve my sentence structure too

"Like I said before I honestly have no clue how you managed to make such an unoriginal idea somehow original and unique. I loved that a whole lot. " <--- you have no idea how much you motivate me with this. I am so happy to read that, thank you! ;___; <3
Nhoxmew
#2
Chapter 33: Saw the ad xD Thank you very much. But I would like to add in a few additional things regarding my request :) I would like some words in the curse quote ("Hark! Hark now! ... a happy ending.") to be bolded if possible. The words are: regret, time, punishment, find, love, not, happy ending. If you can please bold them xD Thanks~
soo-ya-milk
#3
Chapter 1: Review form:

Author: kpopstan13

Author's link: https://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/411909

Story title: Between Love & Friendship

Story Link: https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/519903/between-love-friendship-infinite-ljoe-myungsoo-romance-schoollife-exo-kai

Is English your first language? No~

Chapters length: ( long, short, varies) It "varies" depending on what's gonna happen in each chapter. The first chapters were quite short from 1000-1200 characters only but as the story progresses, it becomes unconciously longer.

Is it complete? Not yet.

How many chapters if not complete? 36 Chapters.

poster link: http://i.imgur.com/qFBRs9u.jpg
 
Critical comments will be welcomed :) I won't mind it seriously. I need those as an author in AFF. Please tell things honestly ^u^ You're great! ;D
Nhoxmew
#4
Chapter 1: Author: Nhoxmew

Author's link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/wall/333787

Story title: This Everlasting Devotion

Story link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/665794

Summary: Cursed with a bittersweet fate, as lovers, they shall cross each other's path in every lifetime. Yet as strong as it may be, their love will never be answered.

Two male gods, engaging in a love-hate relationship, caused massive chaos during a silly fight in the holy Palace called Paradise, otherwise known as Heaven. As the result The Great decided to punish them. A punishment that will last eternally.

" Hark! Hark now!
Mark my words, insolent creatures.
O how I regret thine existences; marry I doth.
Aye, time canst not be reverted verily.
Hereby the punishment thou deserve.
For lifetimes thou shalt find each other,
Love one another,
But I,
I wilt make sure thou wilt not have
A happy ending. "

"Hey hyung."
"What is it?"
"Do you believe in second chances?"

Genre: (but no ), angst, romance, fantasy, drama plus a bit of comedy and mystery.

Characters: Infinite's Sunggyu and Woohyun (Woogyu)

Rated (yes/no): No

Oneshot (yes/no): No

Poster link: http://i.imgur.com/v0OyzDd.jpg
EXO-TIC_12 #5
Chapter 1: Author:

Author's link:

Story title: The MatchMaker

Story link:http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/665333/the-matchmaker-arrangedmarriage-fluff-romance-you-exo-luhan-baekhyun

Summary:To love is a crime, a crime that is paid with the death penalty.

This is the law of society. However there is the other option. You can love the one whom society matches you with through the system simply called the "MatchMaker" where there are absolutely "no flaws" and "you'll love your match."

The "MatchMaker" is a system where all 18 year olds enter. They "match" you up with another girl/boy and you just simply get engaged, married, and have children.

But Byun Baekhyun and Cho Minji are lovers.

Secret lovers. Only a few know that secret. But still...

Secrets, especially one as dangerous as that, are meant to be kept secrets, because if spilled, you'll be lying in your grave.

But the "MatchMaker" had other plans for the secret lovers.

Genre: Romance

Characters: Cho Minji(OC)

Rated (yes/no) yes

Oneshot (yes/no) no

I'm still working on it T^T
Kate_Sunshine
#6
Chapter 30: I'm not so satisfied with the review, but anyway, thank you for the fast work :)
kaseume
#7
Chapter 29: Thanks for the review~It's really helpful~ ouo
DriBSK #8
Chapter 27: Hi. Thanks for the review.
But it took a bit too long. =/
i will take your advice in consideration in my stories (though i have 'given up' on this particular story)
Thanks
Kate_Sunshine
#9
Chapter 1: Review form:
Author: Kate_Sunshine

Author's link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/119172

Story title: Fix Me

Story Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/670469

Is English your first language? -No

Chapters length: ( varies)

Is it complete? No

How many chapters if not complete? 2 (With a third chapter upcoming.)

poster link: https://24.media.tumblr.com/d8ce3c7176b3752971cd5f571748449e/tumblr_n13nb7l85H1r2xjzzo1_1280.jpg

Thank you ^^
kaseume
#10
Chapter 1: Review form:

Author: Aphrodite123

Author's link:
http://www.asianfanfics.com/profile/view/395755

Story title: Breakeven

Story Link:
http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/650633/breakeven-angst-oneshot-romance-exo-kris

Is English your first language? no~

Chapters length: it's an oneshot~

Is it complete? yup~

poster link:
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y467/skydrunk/BE1_zps20dbc039.png

thanks~ ouo