Assessment:

Plot/Idea: The plot is intense and nuanced, holding readers' interest with the author's distinctive combination of steady pacing and a compelling set up that involves romance, suspense, and a little magic.

Prose: The author is equally strong with dialogue and action. At times, description takes the form of an aside that feels jarring and detracts from the storyline, rather than enhancing it.

Originality: Stage Fright boasts an engrossing plot line and noteworthy characters, alongside a setting that is both absorbing and immersive.

Character/Execution: The author offers readers strong characters who will stick with them long after the book is finished. Through Skye's eyes, readers glimpse not only her own perspective but also the interiority of secondary characters.

Date Submitted: May 01, 2023