Writer's Digest Judge's Commentary & Ranking of "The Oath"
23rd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
Entry Title The Crest of The BEAST~Book I, The Oath
Author: C.A. CLARK
Judge Number: 72
Entry Category: Mainstream/Literary Fiction
Books are evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning “needs improvement” and 5 meaning “outstanding”. This scale is strictly to provide a point of reference, it is not a cumulative score and does not reflect ranking. Our system only recognizes numerals during this portion of logging evaluations. As a result, a “0” is used in place of “N/A” when the particular portion of the evaluation simply does not apply to the particular entry, based on the entry genre. For example, a book of poetry or a how to manual, would not necessarily have a “Plot and Story Appeal and may therefore receive a “0”.
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Structure, Organization, and Pacing: 4
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar: 4
Production Quality and Cover Design: 4
Plot and Story Appeal: 5
Character Appeal and Development: 5
Voice and Writing Style: 4
Judge’s Commentary*:
THE CREST OF THE BEAST, BOOK 1, THE OATH, by C. A. Clark, is an ambitious book that starts what will obviously be a new series of books by a lovely author, whose personal history makes the book even more interesting. Ms. Clark gives us a very large cast of unusual characters with a young pair, Prince Willan and the lovely Adlai, leading the cast. However, it is very much Adlai’s book because she is the main viewpoint character and most of the adventures that evolve from the plot involve her. The author’s writing style draws the reader into the scenes and demonstrates her ability to create legendary characters and plot. The suspense keeps the reader’s attention with very little down time. In other words, this is a well-plotted book that will give the reader much reading enjoyment. The cast is too large to list here, but it includes dwarfs and mermaids, a Sorceress, and a Serpent of Old, as well as handsome dark men who make our hearts beat faster. Add a few high-spirited horses ready for riding, a castle with hidden staircases, and stone statues that speak, and you will understand the good and scary fun that lies within the pages...
Entry Title The Crest of The BEAST~Book I, The Oath
Author: C.A. CLARK
Judge Number: 72
Entry Category: Mainstream/Literary Fiction
Books are evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning “needs improvement” and 5 meaning “outstanding”. This scale is strictly to provide a point of reference, it is not a cumulative score and does not reflect ranking. Our system only recognizes numerals during this portion of logging evaluations. As a result, a “0” is used in place of “N/A” when the particular portion of the evaluation simply does not apply to the particular entry, based on the entry genre. For example, a book of poetry or a how to manual, would not necessarily have a “Plot and Story Appeal and may therefore receive a “0”.
*If you wish to reference this review on your website, we ask that you cite it as such: “Judge, 23rd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards.” You may cite portions of your review, if you wish, but please make sure that the passage you select is appropriate, and reflective of the review as a whole.
Structure, Organization, and Pacing: 4
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar: 4
Production Quality and Cover Design: 4
Plot and Story Appeal: 5
Character Appeal and Development: 5
Voice and Writing Style: 4
Judge’s Commentary*:
THE CREST OF THE BEAST, BOOK 1, THE OATH, by C. A. Clark, is an ambitious book that starts what will obviously be a new series of books by a lovely author, whose personal history makes the book even more interesting. Ms. Clark gives us a very large cast of unusual characters with a young pair, Prince Willan and the lovely Adlai, leading the cast. However, it is very much Adlai’s book because she is the main viewpoint character and most of the adventures that evolve from the plot involve her. The author’s writing style draws the reader into the scenes and demonstrates her ability to create legendary characters and plot. The suspense keeps the reader’s attention with very little down time. In other words, this is a well-plotted book that will give the reader much reading enjoyment. The cast is too large to list here, but it includes dwarfs and mermaids, a Sorceress, and a Serpent of Old, as well as handsome dark men who make our hearts beat faster. Add a few high-spirited horses ready for riding, a castle with hidden staircases, and stone statues that speak, and you will understand the good and scary fun that lies within the pages...
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