REVIEWS

Thank you to Swept Away Reviews [closed]

Design 5/5 - Your layout is good enough for a site! It definitely made me want to read the story.

Presentation/Introduction 5/5 - You had a nice summary and little extras for your readers. VERY nice presentation.

Code/Signature 5/5 - Thanks for signing the gbook and the code!

Mood/Overall Feel 5/5 - Everything was straightforward and the presentation of the story was gorgeous!

First Chapter 10/10 - The first line of the chapter already captured me. "The melodic tunes." It was a beautiful, poetic start and made me want to find out more about Melody. The first couple of paragraphs was about the beauty of the piano, which I can completely relate to!

Characters 15/15 - Your characters were real, intense, and I could feel their pain, joy, and friendly banter with each other.

Plot 14/15 - It was really nice to see a female lead that wasn't the perfect model. I've read several stories where the songwriter falls in love with one of the Boys but the ending was so different and I really loved that.

Development 15/15 - The development for this story was amazing! I could feel the pressure all the characters are feeling, the rollercoaster ride of emotions and all the joy & pain that came along with it.

Cry/Smile/Laugh Factor 15/15 - There were many times in the story where I got weepy, including your Author's Note. Smile, laughter... it all came with the sense of humor the characters radiated!

Grammar/Spelling/Set Up 10/10 - Finally, an author who paid attention in English class :D I didn't notice any major grammar or spelling mistakes.

Score: 99/100 (You got the highest possible score from me. I don't give out "perfects" because I don't believe something could be absolutely flawless.)

Originality (5 pts) - I felt that you made this (somewhat) typical plot into something original. You made me see another world through the eyes of someone else and if any story can do that to me, it definitely has originality.

The After Effect (5pts) - You got the points for this, definitely. I was left thinking about what a rollercoaster ride heavy people have to go through. I'm just really happy that you seem to have finished the ride, took your experience and came out with a masterpiece.

Extra: 10/10

Score + Extra: 109/100 = 109% Congrats & keep up the FABULOUS work!

My Comments: Oh. My. God. Elysia, you ... you had me, like, literally bawling when I read this review! *chuckles* I know I'm pathetic, but I did never, ever expect this. Tears of happiness were rolling down my cheeks by the end. Wow, I'm ... I think I'm speechless. Just ... thank you. So much. I'm ... *gives up trying to find the right words and breaks into a huge grin*

Thank you to Swept Away Reviews again :) [closed]

Design 4/5 - Gorgeous graphics, easy navigation. Nearly perfect, but I do suggest coloring the scrollbar, to give readers a hint of when a chapter ends. Otherwise, they're going to wonder about that instead of focusing on your story! And perhaps you could do a return link at the bottom to your series intro page?

Presentation/Introduction 5/5 - Nicely done summary, and look at all those extras!

Code/Signature 5/5 - Well, I'm late giving this to you... but I know you *had* both! lol

Mood/Overall Feel 5/5 - Your layout (and my knowledge of how incredible a writer you are!) had me giddily anticipating reading!

First Chapter 10/10 - From your very unique first sentence on, you made it clear you knew what you were doing.

Characters 15/15 - You took great care to give each of your characters wonderful, independent personalities.

Plot 13/15 - A tad clichéd, but done in such a way that you DEFINED the cliché, rather than letting it define your story.

Development 14/15 - Definitely superior, but there were some moments when it seemed Melody's problems seemed to just keep going and going and going...

Cry/Smile/Laugh Factor 15/15 - I was reacting to your characters like they were standing in front of me!

Grammar/Spelling/Set Up 10/10 - None spotted.

Score: 96/100 - You definitely deserve your reputation as one of the best BSB fanfic writers on the Internet. No joke!

Originality (5 pts) - 5/5 Very nicely done. You may have had a "Mary Sue" in some ways, but goshdangit, you showed how to do one RIGHT.

The After Effect (5pts) - 5/5 I was thinking "Oh no! Poor AJ!" Well that and, "Thank God there's a sequel!"

Extra: 10/10

Score + Extra: 106/100

My Comments: Aww, look at this! Jinnie decided to review my story, too! That's just the sweetest thing. And hun, thank you for such a wonderful, honest review. *LOL* I totally see your points though. In my opinion, this story has always been pretty Mary-Sueish, but it's so great to hear that it's a GOOD Mary-Sue. ;) And I have have a reputation as one of the best writers on the net?? Ohmigosh *comes close to having a teenybopper moment* since when?! Dude, I'm not even worthy of that honor! *fans self* what a great surprise *LOL*