euphuistic↪ (review portfolio)

Description

jess

18 | INFP | hufflepuff

i'm video game and anime trash and have no regrets. i'm coming back to aff to serve as strictly a reviewer, so request away!

euphuistic

it's been a long time coming, i'd say, but i'm finally back on aff. some of you might remember me as "wishful," here on this site, but i've abandoned that moniker (mostly to ignore some of the guilt i feel over not finishing so many stories) in favor of a new one: "eleutheromaniac." an individual who is crazy for freedom.

that being said, i still have some intention of writing on my new account - probably not as often though, to be honest. recently i've found myself writing kingdom hearts and snk aus over on ff.net; i firmly believe that the work i had published here previously was a hell of a lot better than what i'm writing over there, haha. i'm attending the university of florida in the fall and am super excited to stay that i'm another step closer to my end goal: becoming an editor-in-chief of a literary publishing firm. not sure if i ever mentioned it to any of you before, but if not, i guess it sheds a bit more light on my passion for reviewing. (i say that, but i promise that i'll live up to my former reputation as one of the slowest reviewers around, lmao.)

when i first joined this site, a reviewer changed the way i viewed my writing through the sheer honesty of their review, and so - now that i'm a lot better at the trade - i'd like to do the same for others. i have absolutely no intent to hurt another's feelings, but i genuinely believe that a little bit of tough love goes a long way.

if you're interested in scoring a review from me, feel free to request from my shop (link to the left)! if you guys have any questions about reviewing or writing in general, you're also free to leave a comment or contact me on my tumblr - i'll get back to you as soon as i can!

 

biases: winner, bigbang, f(x), layhan
preferred genres: psychological, angst, crack
rubric: title (5), description/foreword (10), plot (30), characterization (20), grammar (15), writing style (15), personal enjoyment (5)
scale:  a (90-100) - featured | must read
            B (80-89) - interesting - read if you have the time
            unmarked (74-)

Foreword

 
 
 
 
i was wrong. nothing matters but breath, breathing, to know and to be alive.
 
 
 
hello?

DIRECTORY OF RECOMMENDED STORIES

while most of the reviews in this portfolio contain spoilers, the following are straight links to the best stories that i've reviewed and therefore highly recommend. if you don't mind spoilers (or are simply browsing through my reviews), the star symbol next to a story means that it's one of my featured.

A RANK:

o when the mockingbird strikes - 96%

o throw me in the deep end... - 95%

o erlebnisse - 95%

B RANK:

o broken memory bank - 83%

o playground of secrets -80%

o let's be friends again - 80%

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

der mӓrchenclub - 79% 

 

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itztae
#1
do you want to be affies? We're Pastalaces a new review shop http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1068449
swedenlaundry #2
Chapter 3: Wow!
I really, really love this review. Der Marchenclub is a fanfic I read and quite liked, and I found myself nodding along as I read this. In fact, I'm relieved there are actually reviewers here on AFF who know what they're talking about. A LOT of reviews in shops seem immature and hastily done, and I sincerely doubt the credibility of a lot of reviewers, given their incorrect grammar and such.

I actually have a review shop myself, and I try to bring requesters extensive, in-depth reviews for them to improve their writing skills, 'cause let's face it-there are very few authors on AFF who really know what they're doing.

By the way, do you still review?
exoticbabylove
#3
Chapter 3: I'm amazed about the contents of the review. I guess you're my inspiration to write even more detailed reviews. I'm always telling myself to review whole-heartedly so that those reviews will be worthwhile for both parties. Maybe one day, my effort in writing those reviews can be that helping hand for the journey of an outstanding writer.

However, I do get disheartened when I get only a comment that mentioned that they will credit the shop. I didn't write for the crediting issue, instead I want to understand their opinions on the reviews or the assurance that they will take note of their writing styles in future.

Thank you for sharing these reviews as they can show us how you take time to review them. May I ask you a question? How long do you take by finishing one of these reviews? Sorry for being so draggy, I'm just sharing my thoughts. =)
Guillemet
#4
I really like the foreword haha xD
World-Class #5
Woah, I love the idea of this!
I can definitely see how much time and effort you put into each and every one of your reviews.
Hopefully, I'll be able to learn from you and keep some of your ideas in mind for future reference ^^
wedseaday
#6
Chapter 1: Ohohoh!!! I like how you review!!! I'll send mine if I ever make a fanfic :D
aeterniti
#7
ohmygosh. i see the link to my review portfolio here lol XD

your portfolio is so pretty ;A;

lol sorry for the random creeping XD I just saw it on the shoppe ^^;;