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Indie Ink Awards 2023 Judge




Reviews

Tell Me How It Ends

Tell Me How It Ends by Quinton Li

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

This story had a unique Tarot element that I enjoyed. I think the FMC was fun to have so naive and I was left curious to find out what she learns next.


Deny Me, The Nightshade Boy

Deny Me, The Nightshade Boy by Mary VanAlstine

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

This story is a tale of love, forgiveness, found family, and finding what it means to be true to yourself. I loved it's unique spin and am ready to find out what our MC and cast of characters are up to next!


The Tale That Twines

The Tale That Twines by Cedar McCloud

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

A cozy fantastical tale of self-discovery and self-acceptance. McCloud creates a complex world of magic unlike any other that focuses on ourselves and what ties us to the universe we live in. This book will pull at your heartstrings and leave you feeling empowered.



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