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  nadya

  23.07.2022, 15:30

  Thank you for the interesting book and I wish you creative success.

  

  sofiia-viterecAuthor

  23.07.2022, 15:44

  Nadya, thank you too)))) I'm extremely glad that you liked it))))

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  katerynka-hendrych

  21.06.2022, 12:32

  The main characters are a perfect match for each other - with such memory issues, it's a good thing they didn't manage to have children in the past))))) It's interesting to read

  

  sofiia-viterecAuthor

  21.06.2022, 13:15

  Katerynka Hendrych, Oh, so))) Glad you liked it))))

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  galina-levter

  09.05.2022, 23:24

  Hello. I'm from the marathon. It's been a while since I read young adult prose, especially Ukrainian. And, as my colleagues have already written, reading it feels like watching a series. Regarding the book's characteristics, the cover is attractive, with tones of a concert hall. It matches the stated theme and tags. However, while reading, I imagine the characters completely differently. I think this isn't a bad thing; it just means the work has sparked my imagination. So, it hooked me! As for the text of the work, the story fits its genre, and the plot lines are clear. And that's also good because we all love it when the voice of our heart leads to uncovering mysteries, understanding others, and happiness, without an end. Despite the above, the story has its own original tone and reads easily. I wish the book grateful readers and the author further creative achievements.

  

  sofiia-viterecAuthor

  10.05.2022, 10:00

  Halyna Levter, Sincerely thank you for such kind words and wishes❤️❤️❤️ Wishing you boundless success in the future and a sea of inspiration)))

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  xolod-vlada

  06.05.2022, 22:31

  I love books about competition and teenagers)) And also about music, I even have similar books myself)) So I liked your story. The cover is beautiful and professional, although I imagined the characters a bit differently, they seemed younger to me) Plot-wise... It's not very clear why losing to second place closes all doors. That moment doesn't seem very logical. I liked Max as a character))) Overall, it's interesting)

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  xolod-vlada

  06.05.2022, 23:17

  Sofia Viterets, =)

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  alina-skintei

  03.05.2022, 16:33

  An original take on the idea, in my teenage years I simply adored series with similar themes and books. The competition in choirs added some spice, allowing the reader to follow not only the love story but also the rivalry. The atmosphere of the entire story keeps the reader hooked. The details are well thought out, it's immediately clear that the author put effort into the text! Overall, the story leaves a positive impression! You're amazing! Wishing you inspiration, new readers, and creative success! My like has been there for a while now.

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  alina-skintei

  03.05.2022, 22:40

  Sofia Viterets, Thank you-thank you)

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  alina-skintei

  03.05.2022, 16:32

  Greetings from the reading marathon! I follow your work, so I’m familiar with this piece. I didn’t leave a detailed review before, just a few words. Now I’ve come with a full comment. The first thing a reader always notices is the cover. Cover: pleasant colors that blend harmoniously, don’t strain the eyes, and aren’t off-putting. The only thing, and this is more of a suggestion than a flaw, is that the authorship is barely visible; it should be brighter, perhaps even in a larger font. Readers should immediately see who the author of this wonderful story is! Second, the tags, title, and synopsis: A pleasant title, fitting tags, and synopsis. They fully match the intended audience. Personally, I’d highlight that I love it when characters connected by the past meet again after years! Third, the text: the text feels alive, and so do the characters. While reading, I’d like to replace the short hyphen with a long dash in dialogues; it doesn’t affect the quality, but it would add aesthetic appeal. However, this is a subjective opinion, and it doesn’t prevent readers from enjoying the story. The highlight of the story is the alternating narration from both the male and female characters’ perspectives. P.S. I ran out of characters, so I’ll continue my review in the comment below.

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  angelnik

  03.05.2022, 13:21

  Greetings from the reading marathon! I liked the beginning of your story! From the first chapters, there’s a feeling that this will be a youth-oriented plot, as indicated in the genre. Max makes a pleasant impression; it feels like he genuinely wants to find Andriana and resolve the misunderstanding. I also liked that the narrative is told from both the female and male characters’ perspectives. This provides an additional opportunity to understand what they feel and think about each other and to form a first impression of the characters. The idea of rival bands and the theme of music in general is also interesting to me. As for the cover, my impressions are positive as well. The image matches the theme of the work and again emphasizes the youthful spirit. The summary is clear and gives a rough idea of the upcoming plot. Regarding the tags, I think they also align with the overall concept. My first impressions of the book are pleasant!

  

  sofiia-viterecAuthor

  03.05.2022, 15:07

  Angelnik, Thank you for the wonderful comment))) I'm glad you liked the book))) Honestly, I had doubts about the music at the beginning of creating the book) After all, it's a book, and it's hard to write in a way that it can be heard) But seeing such feedback, I understand that I did the right thing)))

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  nataliia-kosenko

  01.05.2022, 16:14

  Greetings from the marathon :) I really liked the cover. The text is not very visible, but it’s harmoniously integrated, so it’s not a problem. Everything is written nearby. Tags, annotation, title - everything fits together nicely. I especially like the title. Really cool :) As for the text. It’s written beautifully and interestingly. I was only surprised that the funding happens once every 10 years. And that the scale is so large, with the two best choirs competing against each other, and for the second choir, losing almost ruins their entire life and career. If these are the two best choirs in the country, it’s unlikely that a single competition could ruin everything. But that’s just me nitpicking. Overall, the text is light and pleasant. It reads quickly. I’m curious about what happens next. You’re doing great, you’ve created a wonderful story :) I’ve added it to my list, will finish reading after the marathon. Wishing you success and an easy pen :)

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  nataliia-kosenko

  01.05.2022, 22:27

  Sofia Viterets, I’ll be glad to be among the readers too))

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  airin-van

  01.05.2022, 19:29

  Hello from the marathon. I really liked the title of your book. The annotation is intriguing and invites reading. The tags are spot-on and reflect the nature of the book. I liked the persistence of the main character Max, who doesn’t get upset by Adriana’s words but instead looks for other ways to gain her attention and understand how he offended her in the past. The cover is bright and catches the reader’s eye. The only thing I would change is to highlight the author’s name more on the cover, but it’s not a big deal. A star from me. Wishing you success and inspiration.

  

  sofiia-viterecAuthor

  01.05.2022, 20:12

  Irene Van, Thank you very much for the kind words)))) I'm extremely pleased)))) I'll visit you soon)))

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  xristina-li-german

  01.05.2022, 16:10

  Greetings from the marathon!) I don’t even know what to write here. I wanted, as a meticulous reader, to find at least something to point out. There’s nothing like that. The cover has delicious colors, and the tags suggest thoughts of a good youth romance about clashing personalities. Moreover, I liked how the male character is written. It’s a very difficult thing to do. Essentially, to get inside a man’s head and describe his emotions. The behind-the-scenes aspect isn’t shown as mere decoration; it’s clear that the author approached the topic thoughtfully or was somehow connected to it.

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  xristina-li-german

  01.05.2022, 20:06

  Sofia Viterets, I will definitely join!)

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  zoriana-tkacuk

  01.05.2022, 13:24

  Congratulations on the marathon) The cover is nice, but the text is hard to read. It needs more contrast. Overall, the title, cover, and tags are intriguing and harmonize well together. The annotation is interesting, though I didn’t immediately realize it was from a guy’s perspective. The main character on the cover is a girl, so at first, I read the annotation as if it were from a girl. And after reading the book, I have a question about the word “doubt,” because in the book, Max didn’t actually doubt that he could forget. Maybe something like “Could I really have forgotten...” would work better. I’d like to see em dashes (—) everywhere instead of hyphens (-). Separately, I really want to praise the Ukrainian music in the book trailer) I love books with Ukrainian context; it’s much cooler than writing about America. And I haven’t seen our music being used before—this is next level. I started reading and got so hooked that I finished the whole book) Good luck to the author)

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  sofiia-viterecAuthor

  01.05.2022, 14:41

  Zoryana Tkachuk, Sincere thanks for the wishes)))) And wishing you tremendous success))))

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  tia-kuz

  01.05.2022, 02:17

  Overall, I see a great writing future for you) provided that you keep writing and improving your skills) Wishing you success)

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  sofiia-viterecAuthor

  01.05.2022, 11:24

  Tia Kuz, ❤️❤️❤️

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  tia-kuz

  01.05.2022, 02:17

  Hello from the marathon) The title is wonderful) The tags are all relevant and quite popular, which is great) I also like the cover, the colors are beautiful) But the book title and especially the author's name are hard to see. Though it's not critical) Now about the book. Honestly, I have mixed feelings. The book is well-written, I didn’t notice any mistakes. The characters and their relationships are well thought out. There are some things that aren’t entirely logical, but they don’t ruin the overall picture too much. It seems like everything is great, but something is missing. It’s hard to explain. There’s nothing to nitpick, but with your permission, I’ll give a few pieces of advice) “Having gathered herself, putting on a new snow-white dress, shoes with a small heel, applying light makeup, and letting her hair down…” I would recommend using fewer descriptive phrases (by the way, this is my most common mistake). They make the text much more complicated. I’d like more tasty details. More vivid emotions, after all, the characters are living people. Recently, I read a book by King where he talked about how to write books, and he recommended not to write emotions but to make readers feel them. For example, a snake crawled into the heart, butterflies fluttered in the stomach, as if touching a frog. In other words, give readers the opportunity to share the emotions.

  

  sofiia-viterecAuthor

  01.05.2022, 09:53

  Tia Kuz, I am endlessly grateful for the warm words, the honest opinion, and especially for the advice) I also started reading King quite recently and I understand that he is a master at immersing the reader into his world, making them feel everything he wants them to) As for the turns of phrase, I haven’t been able to get rid of them since the fifth grade. They have a habit of constantly popping up, almost in every sentence) Oh, how many lowered grades I got because of them... But it’s the same even now. Though here I don’t make mistakes, or at least I try not to, constantly learning and reviewing the rules)

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  amila-dan

  30.04.2022, 21:58

  Marathon! The cover is nice, but the "heart" is not visible at all. The annotation is spot-on. Now about the text. It's noticeable that you worked on the text. The idea about the choirs is very interesting. My first impression of the protagonist is amnesia. And I was a bit confused that they came to win a tender, but he got upset because a girl with a wonderful voice lost... Well, that's a bit in the realm of fantasy. Because men always love to be on top. In other words: I’m the alpha, and you (woman) are my prey. I didn’t feel that these chapters were from a man’s perspective. I can suggest one method I use when writing (looking for character traits, habits, etc., that are masculine). I watch movies or series, just observe a person’s acting (I don’t know how, but I feel that this character (actor in the role) is exactly the one I need to observe). The chapters from the girl’s perspective are very good. I liked them. One more thing: there are a lot of repetitions. Like, two sentences with the same meaning. No offense. This is my honest opinion. Wishing you success.

  

  sofiia-viterecAuthor

  01.05.2022, 08:49

  Amila Dan, No way) What insults?) Thank youuu))) Such helpful advice))) This is, one could say, my first full-fledged attempt at writing like this, and I can see myself that it falls short) Thank you for the wishes))) Likewise)))

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  natalka-ceresnia

  30.04.2022, 18:04

  Hello! I'm from the marathon :) A classic romance novel, which matches the title, cover, alternating narration from the main characters, and tags. The summary is also flawless. The book reads easily. It's a pity that the chapters are short :) Maybe add more dialogues, but of course, it's up to the author. Good luck!

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  natalka-ceresnia

  30.04.2022, 18:53

  Sofia Viterets, I'm waiting eagerly ;) I’ve added your book to my library, I’ll finish reading it! :)