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Title: Happy Ending Before Happy Ending
Story Link: Read It Here
Genre: Romance. Slight angst
Characters: Park Chanyeol and OC
Pairings: Chanyeol ♥ OC


Specific Parts to look out for: grammar and plot


Questions: Is this story boring or too long or wordy? 
 

LIVE review: No

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Review by Mochi and TheParakeet

Specific Parts to look out for: 

Grammar and Plot

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Introduction

Right off the bat... I'm just going to say that the story needs revision, more ways than one. It really made me furrow my brows non-stop when reading it; I couldn't take it and decided to edit it as I read along. I can't really give a fair review since this is biased on the fact that I read your story according to the edited version. 

I will say this though: The characters and plot rounds off nicely - I really enjoyed the story overall and would gladly expect a sequel.

Grammar = Awful... definitely needs revision

Plot = Enjoyed it~ 

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I've taken the liberty to edit your story but only part of it --- I opened up an editing service if you want me to finish it for you ^^

Author theskyhigh

Title  Happy Ending Before Happy Ending

Mediafire link of your story: Download it Here

Story Link  Read It Here
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Overall: Your story has potential but I just can't get over the fact that there's much revision to be done. 
 
Allure - 7/10
The title is a meh factor at first, but will grow on you after reading the story. It indefinitely matches the story perfectly nonetheless so I can pretty much abbreviate that into Good Job! The story itself is overly descriptive in certain places but with a bit of editing, most readers can get past that. 
 
Foreword - 3.5/5
The foreword created an atmosphere where I can visualize the backdrop of the story. An attractive foreword is definitely important and you've utilized that remarkably without any flashy pictures.
 
Originality - 3/10
Originality aspect is either a give or take. With that said, I can't really give you high marks for it. The idea is genuine but has been done before - I sensed a bit of a recycled theme in this and that's never good. 
 
Characters - 7/15
They caught my attention but not to the point where I can fall in love with them. Chanyeol is a character where you just have to give him a persona and you've passed. But with the OC, that's something you can work off on. 
I can't expect a lot since it's a One-Shot and that is a factor I decided to revise on when scoring this section.
 
Plot - 7/15
The plot is very scenic and has a lot of variants, but one thing that bugged me was the theme felt recycled. This isn't a big deal so don't worry about it!
Now moving onto the good point: 
I felt the build up and it was very lovely with all the events happening around it. I couldn't find any huge flaws with it in terms of enjoyment, so good job with that. The way you let your readers visualize what the atmosphere was like is definitely magical - not everyone can do so, especially if you're venturing with writing for the first time.
 

WOW factor - 4/10

The story didn't exactly WOW me in the positive ways at all... but when you take out the bad and look at the good -> you can visualize how everything is and that sort of wrote an aww in my mind.

 

Writing Style - 8/10

The flow wasn't broken at all since the POV used was marvelously done. The story felt smooth the whole way through and didn't jump from here and there.

 

General Structure - 1.5/10

I understand that English might not be your strong point nor is it your native tongue - that can be forgiven of course. Try reading and writing more - you will definitely improve in time, m'dear ^^ If you have time, head on over to my editing shop and read the tips section. 

 

Descriptive Influence - 2/5

The story as a whole was enjoyable ~ from visualization to grasping the characters' personalities, this was done nicely. The only problem I found was of course... it being recycled - I mentioned this a bit too much but it's a fact that I can put my finger around.

 

Overall score: 43/90 [48%]

Report card rating = 40-49% = FAIR but needs improvement in all general areas 

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Question & Answer time with TheParakeet

Is this story boring or too long or too wordy?

Your description of the story is actually pretty interesting. You managed to establish that ChanYeol is a writer, and you have managed to imply that the story he's writing will have a different ending compared to how the actual story will play out.

The story seems to be a slice of life. The interactions between Chanyeol and the other EXO members do have that lighthearted vibe to it. We can also see the internal conflict that goes on inside Chanyeol when his editor insists on him writing a happy ending but he does not want to.

And the fact that Chanyeol has dedicated his novel to this one girl, our OC, is good for drawing in readers.

But what does it mean when he clicks his tongue?

Really, tell me. I did not understand that at all.

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RedGuitarist
#2
Chapter 25: Thank you for the review :) I hope you don't mind if I were to put up the review in the thread I made for the reviews I've received for Being Afflicted :) I'll be crediting you real soon and sorry for the late pick-up, I thought I left a comment but apparently I didn't O.o
kaepie
#3
Author: kaepie
Title: haven't decided on one
Story Link: it's in draft status
Genre: angst
Characters: Youngjae, Jin Ae(OC)
Pairings:-
Specific Parts to look out for: my story is in draft status so I'll send it via mediafire, I guess

Questions:

Reviewer wanted: Parakeet
LIVE review: Yes
If yes, what time [please include timezone] and day are you available? GMT+8, anytime from 1pm to 9pm on 20/21 of June in my time zone :)
RedGuitarist
#4
Author: RedGuitarist

Title: Being Afflicted

Story Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/742847/being-afflicted-angst-hoya-infinite-romance-originalcharacter-jin-bts

Genre: Romance, Angst

Characters: Jung Hyun Ji (OC), Kim Seok Jin (BTS), Lee Howon (Infinite), BTS

Pairings: Jin x OC, Howon x OC

Specific Parts to look out for: Character developments, flow of story, awkward sentence structures

Questions: What kind of readers would this story of mind attract?

Reviewer wanted: Doesn't Matter

LIVE review: No, thank you

Thanks in advance!
Insp2uty
#5
Hello there! I've recently subscribed and thought you guys review really good so I wanted to get my story reviewed! ^^
Title: When I'm With You
Story Link:http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/715770/when-i-m-with-you-angst-boyxboy-romance-daehyun-youngjae-daejae
Genre: Angst, Romance
Characters: Youngjae and Daehyun
Pairings: Daejae
Specific Parts to look out for: I just wanted to inform whoever is going to review my story that in chapter 5, it really doesn't make sense. As in it seems as though the two main characters are getting closer when they are not OTL I just wanted to say that because I feel as though that will be a problem to whoever reviews it. But other than that, EVERYTHING please ^^
Questions: It's very messy, isn't it?
Reviewer: Anyone is fine
LIVE Review: No, it's okay ^^
exotic_sarang
#6
Chapter 19: Thank you for the review! I have to admit I was slightly confused because the characters part kind of cuts off? But other wise I'm really grateful for your opinion; I'll be sure to credit ^^
Darthearts
#7
Submitted the form for reviewers! :)
darkclov3r #8
Chapter 14: Thanks for the reviews.
exotic_sarang
#9
Title: Heartfelt Closure.

Story Link: http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/749213/heartfelt-closure-jonghyun-jongkey-supernatural-vampire-exo-tao-kyungsoo

Genre: Supernatural/fantasy.

Characters: Jonghyun, Tao, Kyungsoo.

Pairings: Slight Jongkey.

Specific Parts to look out for: Just, everything..


Questions: Do you have any opinion on how this could be improved?

LIVE review: No thank you ^^
PaperHearts14
#10
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