LittleBlueLake

That's an unfortunate encounter- also one of my great fears on this site. That I leave a bad review on "That" sort of person and they just spam their revenge. For whatever reason, they can't take anything they perceive as 'negative'. (which is not what low necessarily reviews are) (how you 'take' a review or criticism is a reflection on your own character).

Personally I have no issue with BL, I love plenty of BL and LGBTQ stories.
I do dislike bad 'yaoi' tropes and how some stories make a fetish of gay people, especially when 'blindly' written by straight women. It's very hurtful to the community and individual identified. That is another issue entirely.

I do believe however that you stumbled upon a TROLL!

Please don't be offended by them, what they say, or my point out.
Out of sympathy, I went to see this spammer and the low review they made. Are you serious? Did you see the type of self-reviews they made? The juvenile speaking style? How did you ever take this sort of person seriously?

It's very obviously a sort of troll, existing with their own blabber in their own little bubble. Their stories are short, cut off and pretty random. Inside the formating isn't serious at all. This is a person having blahblahblah fun, not 'writing'. It's not a second language thing- each of the 6 chapters cuts off abruptly. They even wrote in the author comment's "Don't like don't read". This sort of person is not sincerely looking to write or improve.

It's clear as laser lights that this is a high chance of troll/spammer and you shouldn't have bothered with them in the first place.

Don't bother wasting any more thought or emotions into that account. They have nothing else productive to do with their time if they're spamming and your reaction is them 'winning', they want to bother/hurt you to divert from themselves. Sense doesn't matter and any sane reader of yours can clearly see that in their nonsense review. You seem to have a lot given over 100 of reviews on your story already. (ahhh what a dream, I want that many reviews!)

It's a troll, don't let it bother you (bc it obviously does from your reply).

      Cupido

      Alright, your story is added to the evergrowing list to review.

      Something else about your post that I'd like to bring up though:

      Saying "if you want" removes your involvement, and invalidates requests. I understand it's a speaking style but it's passive and defers, even pushes, all the responsibility completely to the other party- in this case, me. T

      There's nothing wrong with wanting a review or requesting one.
      You are not addressing a crowd in a self-promo nor are you awkwardly asking someone out on a date.

      You say you 'admire' the work I put in this thread but to use "but if you want you can review mine" In this case is minimizing my time and efforts. (which is honestly a lot, I'm not a fast reader and I read a 'decent' portion of every novel on the list to make a fair review). This is true for any requests you make to ANYONE in the future.

      You probably don't mean offense or to be patronizing but this will come off that way, not only to me but others you ask things of in the future.

      Be confident in what you want and for what you are saying/asking. More importantly, take control and responsibility into your court.

          CCmei
          I am thankful to you for giving my story a chance and I ma sorry if I offended you with my earlier post. I truly didn't intend to patronize or offend you. It was my mistake by putting myself in a passive role and you in the active. I will try to avoid it next time.

          Moreover, I would like to express once more my admiration for your work. I really didn't mean to undermine your effort and time you have put in all this. And as such, again, I am sorry.

          Did I sound more confident? And was my intention better conveyed (fewer possible misunderstanding)? Or did I just sound awkward? If yes, I am sorry. I am just not the best at writing or speaking. However, this isn't an excuse to hurt someone!

              Cupido

              It's cool dude, I'm awkward all the damn time yo.

              I could tell you didn't mean it that way, but how things come off is always different (people or weird and complicated.) Especially when it comes to work & effort. (so many things to read, sooooooo many.). Thank you for not getting offended. Same as you I also don't mean offense when I say things.

              I might take a while till I reach your story.
              Some of the people who requested reviews have such good stats! They make me ask "do you really need another review?" or they're super long and I have my time cut out for me.
              Like so many chapters..... (my rule is to read at least 33% of a work before reviewing but I average 70% )

                  Well. I won't even try lol, since even myself thinks my stories are merely garbage.

                    MikXL_23

                    I too think the same way about my pathetic trash soup stories.

                    And yet here we all are: on the great blackhole of the internet- releasing our burning garbage babies to be seen, shamed and loved. 😢

                        CCmei Hello! I know that this is an older post, but I went through the comments and noticed that you were still trying to do some reviews. I would really appreciate a honest critique of my new novel: The Misadventures of a Perpetual Bridesmaid.

                        Link: https://m.webnovel.com/book/16991723805053205

                        It’s still new, almost twenty chapters, but it’s entered in the spirity contest so I rather know sooner than later if there are ways I can improve. Thanks for your time and effort!

                            half_empty
                            That will certainly take a veeeeeeeeeeeeeeery long time then, as I'm working down the list of requests. Probably too long to be effective.

                            If it's for the spirity contest I recommend you add your Novel to the google doc that's pinned on the forums for entries, maybe promote on one of those pinned threads.

                            I went to take a quick look as I see you have a big following in another novel. That's a huge audience you can direct and send requests for reviews and feedback, even if it's just 3% of your readership. Would just be a lot faster and more effective than waiting around for my little review. Find out what your fans like, what works for you, has been working, and go from there.

                            Quick impression with no real review:
                            From the quick read through and the synopsis, it doesn't draw or hold attention. The impression it gives off is basic White American chick lit, with "two" weddings as a bridesmaid- doesn't really make an interesting impact, even for a slice of life. I say fix up the synopsis, add a little more personality to that Main Character or show more of the shenanigans she would be facing as a bridesmaid/ juggling wedding planner. Make us care for the main character or the supposed love she's going to be falling in.

                            Because right now it feels (again I've only had a quick read over to form my impression so don't take it too seriously) like the pilot script of another oversaturated 2000s Hollywood RomCom movie mixed with a hint of youtube era modern about a "not like other girls". I get the 27 bridesmaid reference, sure. But it makes me shrug when as an American I have had those kinds of basic boring stories shoved in my face for the last 20 years?

                            Very reactive (which is fine, plenty of stories use this style) but there's nothing holding us to 'caring' about the main character and her woes- which honestly don't seem like a deal (yet). Answer the readers by showing them "Who is she" and "Why should I care".
                            Additional- I get the side characters are growing. I appreciate you keeping the characters organized as they're getting introduced. Some of their little interactions and sass is fun, but again make the reader care or want to care. (If I compare it to your other sports novel- that had an immediate 'care' hook with the MC. There's a struggle, an intriguing character, and a overall goal to climb and clamor over. This novel's synopsis doesn't give us any of her personality to gauge. The vagueness is too empty rather than intriguing or mysterious.).

                            Good luck with the contest.

                                CCmei lol I think if you look at my other novel, you’ll realize it’s a completely different genre. I’ve promoted there and got a few readers, but really not a lot of guys are interested in female-lead romance. So I could only count on my few girl readers, (maybe a couple guys), but they’re very biased.

                                Just this is enough! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it this kind of feedback instead of the simple “I liked it” or “it’s okay”. I’ll be sure to change things up and do some editing. If you need any help, like a review in return, then let me know.

                                    xlntz

                                    Heeeellllllooooo it's been many months since that review was requested but it is up! I have done it. I have read up to 35% of this current novel for an as fair and impartial judgment as possible. Chapters lock at 89 but CH 71 a more than reasonable stopping point for me after the 'tournament' arc.

                                    Like others reviews, I don't judge on Update Stability or genres.

                                    I honestly feel tricked (bc I thought it was legitly detailed and I greatly respect world-building knowing how difficult that is). I like a lot of things that may have "influenced" this.

                                    It was named "Trust the Pathfinder" a few months ago but has been appropriately renamed to its sourced material. Magical Academy: Rise of the Supreme Magic Craftsman latest review has been posted under a spoiler.

                                    I hope this novel proves as a great practice to your own personal growth as a writer.

                                    https://www.webnovel.com/book/14679199606345905/Magical-Academy%3A-Rise-of-the-Supreme-Magic-Craftsman

                                        half_empty
                                        If your prime demographic was guys I can def, see why. It would be like pushing them towards another RomCom at the playback movie theatre.

                                        Even if it was aimed at a female audience, you clearly have the skills to make this so much better (and so much less boring). I've been through the bridesmaid and bachelor parties, this didn't make me laugh or sigh in good times or the emotional feelings underneath it. It made me groan and reminded me of all the phone calls I've ignored. See you can totally make us readers feel something, now make us feel other things too (like why are these girls even friends bc the MC just sounds miserable the whole time).

                                        I know how those "I liked it " "pls update more" comments/review feel. Would love substance _*

                                        No need for a review back or anything (I'd be in the review swaps sections if I was looking for that so it's all good). I'm just one opinion out of ...the internet- so take what's useful for you from my 'not review' and make it your own. Good luck.

                                          Want a quick and honest review swap? Well you got yourself a deal.

                                          "Title": The Creation Stone: Victor King Mysteries.

                                          "Link":
                                          https://dynamic.webnovel.com/book/16949936106028005?utm_source=writerShare&utm_campaign=4311433903

                                          "Tags": Mysteries, Reincarnation, Horror and Fantasy, System, Action, Adventure.

                                          "Genres": Male lead( Fantasy male leading)

                                          "Synopsis": The Creator assigned Benjamin to protect his saints. But they went missing.

                                          Victor who is a wandering soul got Captured also along with the saints finds that there's more to creation than he ever knew.

                                          He becomes the chosen one to steal the Creation Stone that doesn't appear to any man.

                                          But rescuing Cannan made the journey a bit easier. after acquiring much knowledge and with the Creation Stone in his possession he rebell against the Authorities.
                                          Now he is infected by an incurable physical abnormalities due to wrong use of the Stone.

                                          You won't regret opening this book :)

                                            CCmei Hi! Thanks for your reply~ Yeah I was a irritated by the troll not gonna lie, that’s why I wrote the reply in order to vent it out and get over it lol if I didn’t do that I would probs go to sleep thinking about it which, as both you and I know, is definitely not worth it for that sort of person.

                                            Anyway! Looking forward to your review lol even though I have quite a lot of them it would be great to have some detailed criticism to improve even further in the future for the sake of my readers haha.

                                            Cheers~
                                            LBL

                                                Blackturtle

                                                What deal?

                                                Please don't post blatant self promotions and open review swap requests outside the set allowed threads. It's part of the forum rules.
                                                You don't even need to read the post, you can see them in the titles.

                                                Users are allowed to link their stories if the thread topic is relevant, Such as people recommending stories in appropriate request threads.

                                                    LunarFlakes

                                                    Better late than never. It's up, A Villainess's Struggles full review and breakdown is up. I got through the most recent chapter (61!) and left my nasty popcorn all over the paragraphs as I reacted and asked questions.

                                                    Somehow this may be my longest review yet at over 1k words. Sorry for the wall of text.

                                                    I really like the genre, and I root for your characters- there's just waaaaaay too many plotholes in here.

                                                    The stability is a free 5 stars. But don't get your hopes down, a round of editing or some time plot & character directing would greatly improve this story.

                                                    https://www.webnovel.com/book/14544383305710405/A-Villainess's-Struggles

                                                      ElianaG Stop spamming.

                                                      Take just 10 seconds of your life to read a title and enough of a post to understand where you are spam linking in.

                                                      You can obviously afford the time.

                                                        ElianaG
                                                        This is not a review swap thread. I've replied to you before and you clearly did not read.

                                                        Please stop spamming here.

                                                        @yaoyueyi

                                                        Can we do anything about this without locking the thread?
                                                        I can still seriously review the normal requests it just takes time.

                                                          6 days later

                                                          Dee1 @CCmei I'll appreciate if I'm still able to get an honest review from you 🙏

                                                              a month later

                                                              Back to Necro my own thread- let the suffering continue.

                                                                LadyKCH
                                                                It has been 1000 years but the review for "Stardom Gone wrong" is finally up.
                                                                It's a pretty niche category with the Western Reality show concept, which I feel can still be made to work beautifully. But there would need to be more focus on the shows- and a lot more social media. I also felt the interaction wasn't appealing/natural- with this genre people often go for the Youtube approach when showing how people talk or get along. It balances and evens things out, so we don't just hav boring and random bulks, with a bit of "exciting" focus on the male interests.

                                                                https://www.webnovel.com/book/stardom-gone-wrong-(reader-x-yandere-males)_14885996705001605#review

                                                                Thanks for waiting.

                                                                  CCmei Hello I would really appreciate it if you could give me your honest opinions and criticisms about my novel here is the link: https://m.webnovel.com/book/17464528305010905

                                                                  Thank you and I don't mind if you could be harsh. I think that criticisms will make me grow as a writer since I'm new to this field once again thank you :)

                                                                      Hi!

                                                                      Ok, i really do want an honest review to improve, so if you can, please review my story: The Vulgar Mortal
                                                                      Link: https://www.webnovel.com/book/17290755605240705

                                                                      I do fear brutal honesty, but sometimes I need it to improve, so, slap me with the truth. I can take it, I hope. 😰

                                                                      Hello!
                                                                      Hope this thread is still active. I'd really appreciate a look at my novel. Its still early days with only a few chapters but it would be great to know what things I need to fix before its too late.
                                                                      Here is the link:
                                                                      https://www.webnovel.com/book/17359722505529005

                                                                      I want to hear your honest thoughts. I need good advice on what to improve and constructive criticism is the best way. Hopefully I wont cry too much afterwards T.T

                                                                      Thank you!

                                                                      Haha, it's been many months. Still waiting for your review, lol. CCmei

                                                                      No rush though. I just keep on doing what I have.

                                                                          kazesenken
                                                                          AHahaha, unlike the others I legitimately, have your story in my library to enjoy. Good work, I shall review when I catch up.

                                                                              Hello, I have already published a little more than ten chapters and I plan to continue until I am satisfied. but obviously, I don't know what people who read it think about the story, I have no comments about it or more, I would like to read someone's sincere opinion about the work I am doing if you have time I invite you to read it.

                                                                              https://www.webnovel.com/book/17300731605285105

                                                                                CCmei This is what I've been looking for. I honestly am thankful for all the people who have left nice reviews and full star reviews but I feel like I need to know where I can improve. The only consistent feedback that I have gotten is that some find a particular female character in my story annoying but they fail to say how I could have written her better or what exactly it is about her that makes her annoying. I would be very grateful if you could take a look at my story. Even if you end up giving it a single star review I wouldn't delete it. I would use it as a reminder of what I need to improve on as a writer. Oh and if you do decide to read my story sorry about my grammar. I know that it's bad but I am trying to improve.

                                                                                This is my story if you would like to take a look.

                                                                                https://www.webnovel.com/book/rebound%3A-a-2nd-chance_16271556805398205

                                                                                  CCmei https://www.webnovel.com/book/apaurushya_17255179105067905.

                                                                                  Hi, Seeing all the popular books and their popularity, I feel there are many things I don't know as a writer and many things i am not doing as a writer , Although i have a glass heart, i want someone to criticise me and i understand its a part of the journey. i would like to improve so leave some tips along with your honest review.
                                                                                  Thanks.

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