Monthly Spotlight: June 2021

Clandestine || AVB Score: 11

• clear and distinctive world and character building
• straightforwardly written plot with various twists including the end
• engaging pacing and tone suitable for developments and settings
• female character with dual personalities opposite of one another
• well-written crime thriller revenge story that is quick to read

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Diaries of a Fighter || AVB Score: 12

• solid characterization and developments of relationships
• steady pacing with plot building upon actions and events
• strong-willed male lead aiming to be a professional fighter in Japan
• simple, easy to read writing with appropriate detail and dialogue

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Blue Moon Princess || AVB Score: 12

• strong female lead transmigrated into eastern fantasy setting
• closely detailed inner thoughts and emotions of main character
• quick cultivation growth and fighting among multiple sects
• easy to read writing style and world-building details

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Rise || AVB Score: 11

• engaging turns of phrasing and language with clean, easy to read style
• fluid shifts in tone with appropriate tension
• balanced introduction of characters and magic abilities in action
• well crafted characters with believable sentiments and reactions
• stable, imaginable settings and clear transitions with well-paced world building
• vivid action scenes and believable, connected world and character growth

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Ring of storms || AVB Score: 14

• told from multiple perspectives with smooth transitions
• realistically paced romance despite immediate attraction
• solid backstories and characterization with believable sentiments and reactions
• intriguing love triangle tied into plot
• clear yet varied use of language and phrasing with digestible and engaging style
• uniquely defined clan lore mingled with mystery aspects

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The Great Escape || AVB Score: 11

• strong characterization and evocative introspection
• engaging and pleasing language and phrasing in a digestible reading style
• distinctive, developed dark tone and mood
• unique take on witches with suspenseful fantasy that is almost horror-like

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Wander West, in Shadow || AVB Score: 14

• highly descriptive writing style with diverse language and vocabulary
• languidly yet compelling paced adventure fantasy story
• uniquely recreated fantasy settings with developed tone and mood
• well-characterized cast with clear backstory and motivation

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Feral Born (Viciously Yours #1) || AVB Score: 13

• strong, consistent world-building that is a twist on the werewolf trope
• well-developed, distinct characters with believable relationships and interactions
• diverse use of language, style, and mood that is engaging and clear
• stable pacing and transitions of plot and character developments