BookLife Fiction Prize Critic's Review

"The grand prize is $5,000 and an author profile in Publishers Weekly, but all entrants will receive a Critic’s Report, a brief critical assessment of their novel written by a Publishers Weekly reviewer." Here is my review!

Title: Dragon of Ash & Stars
Author: H. Leighton Dickson
Genre: Fiction/Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror
Audience: Adult
Word Count: 91,628
Assessment:
In Dickson’s highly imaginative fantasy novel, readers are treated to the memoir of the dragon Stormfall, who describes his life from beginning to near the end. From the start, reading Stormfall’s story is like listening to a dear friend describe his fascinating life story. At times quiet and thoughtful, and at other times a gripping page turner, this novel is always well-crafted.
 
Score:

• Plot/Idea: 8
• Originality: 7
• Prose: 8
• Character/Execution: 9
• Overall: 8.00

Report Submitted: September 2, 2016

So yes, on to the next round! I'll keep you posted!

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