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The Chronicals Of Bethica: The Rise

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Abram must defeat a deadly humanoid race of beings

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Comment from Judy Lawless
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This is a good chapter, Amhara, with some suspense and some lighthearted humor in the end. Poor Dinary let Celio convince him to not listen to his normally rational thoughts. Well done.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2021
    Thank you so much, Judy. I really appreciate you.
Comment from lyenochka
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This feels like a fantasy story and the plot is very familiar with a young person egged on by his friend to follow his curiosity and get into trouble. I especially liked your description of the staff which balanced magic with the precise measurements of science. Great job!

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2021
    Thank you so much. I'm glad you like the chapter. Hope you enjoy the next.
Comment from Ulla
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Hi amahra, I have to say that you have the most wonderful imagination possible. To make up something like this is wonderful. Being a sailor most of my life, this really appeals to me. It's also wonderfully written. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very much, Ulla.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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Oops, the old fashion sailor humiliation-scrubbing the deck on your hands and knees, poor fellow. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
    Thank you very much for your review.
Comment from forestport12
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Loved the punchy dialogue without tags. Dialogue is not easy to make it feel real. You understand how it must work and that folk don't talk in complete sentences. Keeping a fantasy story real, not that is something. And I voted for you for book of the month. You have the ability to build a strong plot and deeply felt characters.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
    Ah, thank you. So you voted for me. I'm so flattered. I looked for your recent post, but you didn't have one. I'm so glad you like the chapter.
Comment from J. P. Olesen
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Hi, amahra,

Just gave this a quick read and, again, really enjoyed it. I hope your work catches the attention of someone much higher up the food chain than me.

My eye hesitated briefly one one passage, and I'm not sure if anything ought to be re-written.

Would this:

"He unwrapped the staff, examined it again, and was mesmerized."

be smoother than:

"He unwrapped the staff and examined it again, and was mesmerized."

You would know better than I do.

Marvelous writing!

All the best,

J. P.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
    No, you're right. My eyes missed that. Thank you so very much, J. P.
reply by J. P. Olesen on 19-Jul-2021
Comment from Jay Squires
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This was a change of pace chapter, Amahra, delightfully so. Almost like comic relief after two or three previous chapters of intense action. Good job. Just a few minor things:

How were we to know it was there?." [Remove the period]

"What are you talking about? Quick, grabbed the scrolls," [Quick, GRAB the scrolls,"]


 Comment Written 19-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
    I corrected grab over 2 hours ago when Ric pointed it out. But I will get to that period. Thanks, Jay.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Boys will be boys. LOL I enjoyed reading. This seems like normal family interactions with a little magic thrown in. It was fun.

The next day, while several members of the crew pointed (the following day)

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
    Thank you for your review.
Comment from royowen
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It looks Dinary and Celio, have been playing with fire, or rather playing with wind, and in the process they have done damage to the ship. This looks like a mighty weapon as Gangus well knows. The story gets much more interesting, in a world of giants and Amazons and other imaginative creatures, it's a fascinating story, well done Amahra, blessings Roy

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 Comment Written 19-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
    Thank you very much.
reply by royowen on 19-Jul-2021
    Welcome
Comment from justafan
Exceptional
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Pfft that Ric... said same to me... no 6's. Did they evaporate? Lol
This is absolutely a 6 chapter!! I'm glad I still had one for you (unlike someone else) haha!!

Brilliant my friend. Just brilliant!

Always
Justafan of yours
Missy

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
    Thank you, lol. I really appreciate you, your review, and the stars.