Reviewer: -taeyze-
Client: fancyfox23
Title: Rise of the Scoundrel

[PS: Reviewed till Chapter 26]

Cover: 4/5
It is nice. Simple and pretty. I like it. The fonts and design are attractive. However, I wonder if the picture chosen is appropriate since I can't pretty much relate to the story with it. Even though it is good enough, a better picture would do a better job.

Title: 4/5
It is good and catchy. Not very common. But I think it's not very great, there could be a better title. Perhaps something peculiar about an important event that takes place in the story.

Blurb: 4/5
The content is amazing and it's well written too, but I think it's a bit lengthy. It is recommended to keep the blurb short and crisp, arousing the curiosity within a reader. Your blurb sure does arouse the curiosity, but I wonder if you could shorten it a bit. And you may use some text visuals to make it more catchy to the readers, and attract more audience.

Plot: 4.5/5
It's unique and refreshing. I really like how it goes, and the uncommon setting of events. It's not something that is usually seen and most importantly it's very interesting. The concept of the fantastic creatures that you have used is also very intriguing.

Execution of the plot: 4.5/5
You started off very great. The mood was created and I could visualise everything. You maintained the aura all throughout the book, so far. And Kash's comeback as a Captian was enticing. I also liked the tinge of romance amidst all. It was refreshing to read those emotions, you carried them out very beautifully. The bonds that you created between the characters during the course of the events is a plus point.

The idea of the story: 5/5
The idea is very unique and intriguing. It kept me hooked to the story from the start to the end. Not even a single moment did I lose my interest in the story. You portrayed how the life of a common village boy changed completely because of certain something, that's very impressive.

Originality: 4.5/5
Something like this isn't very common, especially the way it's carried out. You did a great job providing the plots and twists to the story in a very appreciatable manner.

Writing Style: 4.5/5
I love your writing style. The narrative is amazing descripted. The transitions to different scenes is absolutely flawless. The way you've explained the narrative from different people's views is very fascinating to read. Also, I loved the thing that you didn't declare if Kash won in the zero chapter and rather revealed it in a very inttiguing way with respect to Maggie in the later chapter. And I must say, you've started and ended the chapters in a very interesting way that keeps the reader hooked to the story. The way you carried out the storyline with your words mesmerised me.

Grammar & Vocabulary: 9/10
The grammar is cool and there's mostly nothing wrong with it. Just look out for some typos and punctuations here and there; a proofread would definitely fix it. The structuring of the sentences is very well done though. It needs skills to twist the words to make them interesting to read, and I must say you have got quite the skill. But at some places, it gets a little confusing, so you may want to read through the chapters and put off the confusion. Talking about the vocabulary, it's very pleasing. You've used the right amount of words, with right quality at the right places. Great job!

Presentation: 4/5
Visually, you put support banners at the end of chapters, which is quite nice. If only you could add a banner of the book with its name and a quote maybe, it would be better. Textually, well, like I've said earlier, it's flawless. Anyone would be pleasured to read the amazing words you've penned here.

Flow & Pace: 4.5/5
It's perfect. It's slow and steady, as per the requirement. Everything is well explained in the best manner I can possibly imagine. It never felt like the story suddenly accelerated; it was always the right lapse. One thing I'd like to mention, it sometimes gets confusing about the time and place when the event is taking place, especially at the start of the new chapters, if you could drop a hint to signal the specifics, it would be better.

Structure: 5/5
The story is very well structured. The events take place in a flow and keep the reader interested. As I read the story, my interest kept increasing more and more. I loved the way you frmaed the events and ordered them so far.

Literary Skills: 9.5/10
You didn't use very evident literary skills, but rather disguised them perfectly into your tone. And I see no fault in your way. You've beautifully written the paragraphs, and especially the exposition and flashbacks you've written are so perfectly organised. Good job.

Characters: 5/5
The key feature of a story are its characters, and the characters you've created are so life-like. It doesn't feel like I'm reading a story, but rather watching a movie. The characters are so well framed with minute details. There's not a single character that feels as if it's just thrown in, not even a passerby.

Emotions & Development: 9.5/10
Just like the characters you built, you've put the best of emotions in them. Every feeling you penned, I was able to grasp it and feel it myself. The development of the emotions and characters' acts is also amazingly conveyed. The changing thoughts and emotions in each scene could be felt. The atmosphere was well maintained.

Reader's Enjoyment: 9.5/10
It's very interesting and curiosity-striking. I was hooked to each and every word written in there. And honestly, it was like I was reading a famous book by a well-off author.

Total: 91/100

Strengths and Weakness:
The strengths are the intriguing plot, and your writing style. It is so fascinating that I could keep reading the story and never get bored of it. The weakness, however, could be the minor grammatical and dictation errors occasionally.

Final Note: Since you've been working on this book for about 7 years now, it's totally worth your time. Your efforts are shining brightly in the book. I have lost words of praises now, your book was totally worth reading. I wish you luck ahead. I hope my review helped. Thank you!