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Reviews

The Forgotten Lyric

The Forgotten Lyric by Carolina Cruz

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story

Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell

Worldbuilding: Didn’t add anything
Plot: Ambiguous
Characters: Unbalanced
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Easy to switch to other tasks
Emotional Response: Didn’t feel much
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story

there is a particular exchange in the story that may rub both gay and straight men the wrong way, even if not intended. When Olan is asked if he bi, he says he knew he was different when he wasn't interested in football but preferred to read books.



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