Quarter Finalist
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: This is a brilliant story: inventive, singular, and truly a pleasure to read from the beginning to the end. Technically classified as a romance, this is no sappy love story, but rather the deeply satisfying tale of a capable, independent woman who defies genre stereotypes.
Prose: Lynne is a gifted writer, able to craft a convincingly authentic period piece while keeping the reader invested and entertained. Depiction is not only spot-on but every element, including pacing, dialogue, characterization, setting, and more, are all well executed.
Originality: This is a highly original work with a distinctive setting and premise. The characters are memorable and exceedingly likable.
Character Development/Execution: Lynne excels at creating enjoyable characters: Cass is a delightful breath of fresh air, feisty and smart, in an era when women were not supposed to be either of those things.
Blurb: Sensational and riveting from the first word to the last.
Date Submitted: August 29, 2022
