Vivian Verona Singer, or "V", is from a long line of monster hunters. For her entire existence, she thought she knew all there was to life. Hunt. Survive. Protect. But what happens when that changes?
Based off of the show 'Supernatural' as a fan fiction of sorts, but I've changed the story line and everything about it so much that it's more like my own story. Even so I'll probably rewrite it until it doesn't resemble the show at all. You don't have to have watched the show to enjoy it. This is it's own story. Any feedback will be appreciated ^ ^. Pardon any typos, ect.
My Review
Would you like to review this Book? Login | Register
I've been working my way through this one for a few weeks now (Eye of the Slayer is up next, but I still have two more chapters here). I've never even seen an episode of Supernatural, but I've seen a number of other readers mention it in comments, so on the plus side you get a neutral review.
The prologue does a great job of establishing V as a character. In comparison to the other work of yours I've read, 'Stranger Things Have Happened', and this one has a more 'grown up" feel to it. It shows a progression in your writing and an ability to handle a more diverse set of stories and circumstances.
What I really love about your writing are things like the 'little gems' that you leave for people to discover, like the little Japanese phrases (I speak a bit of the language, so I was delighted to come across that) and few little nerd references that reward readers who share your taste in genres. The ability to pay homage to those who came before is the mark of a great writer.
One bit of advice in regards to this: I know it's written in first person, but one thing I always stress is that the devil is in the details. I think I may have offered the same advice in 'Stranger Things Have Happened'. You have a great focus on the events and the flow of the story, but details on things like environment and characters can be a little scant. For example, Clayton's got an eye-patch, but what else makes him distinctive? We get a better sense of him in the prologue as a kid, but very little about modern Clayton. What do Jayce and Dean even look like? More importantly, what's V's house like? Got a great description of her truck, but not much on the house. Keep in mind, this is by no means a detractor; the story is still excellent, I just think some polish would make it even better.
Keep up the fantastic writing; 'Eye of the Slayer' is next on the list as soon as I'm through this one. :)
I'm so sorry for taking such a long time to reply! I certainly do enjoy your reviews, and "Eye pf t.. read more I'm so sorry for taking such a long time to reply! I certainly do enjoy your reviews, and "Eye pf the Slayer", is a sort of pet project for me. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what you make of it. ^ ^
11 Years Ago
Ha ha ha, Red, did you not notice how long it took me to get to the read request? It took me way lon.. read moreHa ha ha, Red, did you not notice how long it took me to get to the read request? It took me way longer than you, so I should be the one who's apologizing. It's a website for beginning writers; we all have lives away form the keyboard, so sometimes it takes awhile. I'm hoping to get to Eye of the Slayer this weekend; I'll let you know how it goes. Keep up the fantastic writing though! :D
11 Years Ago
Well, I've started taking up short stories (They've always been a very weak point for me, to writ.. read more Well, I've started taking up short stories (They've always been a very weak point for me, to write something SHORT), and the most recent one I've posted, "The Nightingale's Song Will Linger On...", is a sort of prequel to eye of the slayer, written via the main character's mother, confronting what happened on that night since, for the longest time, the audience will not know because Aurora herself doesn't. It doesn't have to be read as a prequel (In fact I'm honestly wondering what people think of it as It's own short story). And for Annalise lovers, there may yet be a fantastic surprise coming soon! How would you feel about a short story from the eyes of little child Annalise as she goes on her "adventures"?
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell. It occurred to me that it was time for this little oddball to update her profile, you know? Lots of things have changed....and not all of them are good, in fact- hardly any a.. more..