Monthly Spotlight: May 2021

Nomads of the Sea || AVB Score: 13

• rich language and antiquated writing style that matches the story
• strong world building and clear narrative
• multiple character perspectives from different angles of the plot
• distinctive characters and diverse cast reflective of the story’s settings

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Embracing the Villain’s Thigh || AVB Score: 12

• well-characterized female lead desiring to survive after transmigration
• male lead struggles with mental illness in a ruthless world of business
• clear plot and easy to follow writing and story
• romantic relationship is realistically well-paced and developed

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The Tenth Victim || AVB Score: 11

• clear and strong characterization and background of a diverse crew
• easy to read writing style with tone and mood reflective of story
• developed detective and crime action amidst slice of life
• slow yet well-paced plot which builds clues and anticipation

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Unwanted Feelings || AVB Score: 10

• strong first person narrative and main female lead with clear personality
• multi-faceted and compelling inner thoughts and expressed feeling
• easy to read writing style with balanced detail and dialogue
• mixed slice of life paranormal romance story

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Memories Like a Dagger || AVB Score: 11

• richly varied language and almost cerebral style of writing and narrative
• detailed descriptions and settings with a heavy mystery aspect in story
• slow-paced plot and diverse, numerous cast of characters
• determined main lead with lighthearted past that contrasts his dark reality

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Falling for Lord Masquerade || AVB Score: 10

• clearly characterized main female lead contrasting a softer male lead
• dumped girl stumbles into a masquerade of elegance and mystery
• easy to read writing style with varied language and balanced description
• well-developed tone and mood of first person narrative

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The Grand Six (Novel) || AVB Score: 9

• unique narrative voice talking to the reader directly
• reads like a campfire story that engages listeners and reflects on past chapters
• quick action and conflict from the get-go
• clear world building and description with varied cast

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The Grey Necro || AVB Score: 9

• first person narrative voice is reflective of the story mood and settings
• paranormal fantasy with descriptive background and history
• easy to follow narration, exposition, and world-building
• slow and detailed action with minimal dialogue

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My Innocent Girl Friend Is The Fallen Demoness || AVB Score: 10

• entangled relationships and conflict between a varied cast of characters
• detailed thoughts and feelings in an easy to read writing style
• clear characterization and world building
• multiple narrative perspectives and plot angles with fantasy slice of life

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Tempest || AVB Score: 9

• lively writing style that is easy to read with appropriate language and voice
• personable main lead enthusiastic about superheroes
• balanced character interaction and dialogue
• quick paced slice of life with comedy and bits of romance

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Devil’s Cold-Hearted Love || AVB Score: 10

• immediate action and conflict with detailed background and exposition
• clear world building, settings, and history
• large cast of diverse characters with balanced dialogue and inner thoughts
• steady pacing and easy to follow writing style and languaged

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I’m Crazy About You || AVB Score: 9

• slow-paced entertainment slice of life with romance
• clear characterization of main female lead
• simple, easy to read language and writing
• straightforward plot and steady development with varied cast of characters