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Reviews For: The Powers of Selah
Magentian 2004-06-10 . chapter 2
Guess what time it is? It's happy review time! Keep in mind that it's against my nature to lie, so whatever you're getting, I'm giving it to you straight.
First of all... the chapters are way, way too short. Your sentences are sometimes illegible, and often defy the rules of grammar and sentence composition, in addition to their sad, sad lack of description. The plot's quick movement (that is, so quick it's staggering and takes away from the story itself) could easily be remedied if you simply spent more time per scene writing out some description.
Also, try not to cram too many details into one sentence. In the first or second sentence of the story, I noticed about 3 different main ideas.
Aside from all that...
The main character has some serious problems. Guess why? She fits nearly every description of a Mary-Sue... even though she's not fanfiction. The whole schoolgirl-gets-special-powers has been done and left behind since God knows how long. Using such a character as your lead is not at all advisable if you want to attract intelligent people to your story. The same goes for the evil-mysterious-sorcerer schtick.
I would add something consolatory here, but, actually, despite the whirlwind plot, the story is still very much in its infancy, so I can't comment on good twists or anything. Anyway. Good effort, nice to see some people I know writing, but you do need some work. Hope you can use my ranting to benefit your future works!
Ash Faerie 2003-11-08 . chapter 1
I read the beginning of this chapter and it interests me, but I think something went wrong when you were updating. It's very hard to read - all bunched together funny-like. Could you try re-posting, then e-mail me or something so I know?
kathryn Malfoy 2003-07-26 . chapter 1
Holy **,D what is awsome you have to write more now if you need ideas you know my number and email address.
Mancilia Realm 2003-07-21 . chapter 1
I like your story so far, it looks like it's going to be awesome. I'll be sure to watch out for the next chapter to write. there is only one thing i think i need to tell you. do you think you could maybe seperate it into paragraphs so it's easier to read? I think it would be a lot easier to read if it was. overall I thought it was a pretty cool story, i'll be looking for the next chapter. oh and thanks for reviewing my story, I appreciate it
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