Jade Kingdoms || VB Score: 11
- descriptive imagery with diverse language and clear writing
- introspective and emotional elements intertwined with action
- well constructed fantasy details and magic system
- distinctive characterization with varied cast
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Tales of a Peculiar Pirate || VB Score: 9
- eccentric, strong female lead
- comedic adventure with quirky cast of characters
- humorous and whimsical, almost parodic writing style
- unique take on pirates and seafaring journeys
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Ring of storms || VB 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 Museum || VB Score: 12
- varied cast of characters with back stories and characterization
- merges fantasy elements with mystery
- multiple perspectives in an easy to read writing style
- modern day settings with quirky, magical twist centering around a museum
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Path of Survival || VB Score: 9
- easy to read and digestible writing style
- well-researched and knowledgable on martial arts
- realistic learning curve and growth of martial arts skills by the main character
- comedic and relatable moments with slice of life and school elements
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Shackles || VB Score: 11
- historical Chinese settings with court and war intrigue
- betrayed, captured Empress on a perilous escape back to the palace
- evocative, descriptive imagery and introspective characters and behavioral details
- robust, easy to follow language with varied, engaging phrasing
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The Great Escape || VB 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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Devil’s Triangle || VB Score: 11
- deep cast of distinctive characters
- strong, believable characterization with evocative introspection
- robust, easy to follow language with varied, engaging phrasing by the same author of Shackles
- well-paced slice of life drama with mystery elements
- multiple perspectives with clear transitions and breaks
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Chasing Rainbows || VB Score: 9
- supportive best friend to main character
- fast-paced romance with unexpected marriage twist
- realistic, relatable situation of the independent, main character with developed back story
- straightforward, easy to read writing style
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Land of Erden || VB Score: 10
- follows main characters from birth and youth whose futures are intertwined
- clear fantasy world building and descriptive detail and magical actions
- multiple perspectives with easy to read writing style
- varied cast of characters with different back stories
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