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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi, Amethyst Angel🌸📝🪽 , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "The Guardian Phoenix" , because I discovered it on the fantasy genre page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Rowena taking magic lessons. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The climax was my favorite because it emphasized the lessons in this story. The lessons were kindness goes a long way and evil will eventually destroy itself.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of the phoenix.

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Review of The Letter  
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi, tracker , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "The Letter" , because I discovered it in "Short Stories Newsletter (November 1, 2023)" .

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Sue looking for a letter from Dylan. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The climax was a bit of a surprise, however it was not disappointing. Well Done.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of Sue.

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Review of Highway of Tears  
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi, Nightkeeper , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Highway of Tears" , because I discovered it in "Short Stories Newsletter (November 1, 2023)" .

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the man standing next to the car. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace. The conversation among the characters builds the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The climax was a surprise because I did not expect it. Well done.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of the characters.

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi, H❀pe , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Trixie Timney; much loved" , because I discovered it was a blog prompt for "Space Blog" .

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Trixie being called Nana by her first grandchild. The author moves the narrative forward at a good pace, while revealing her love for Nana through the words.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This tribute expresses love through the way Nana is depicted.

Final thoughts: Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to your grandmother.

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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi, Hugh Wesley , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "The Legend of Boggie Bond" , because I discovered it on the "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge"  forum page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Fred counting. The conversation moves the narrative forward at a good pace while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The climax, because it was a logical conclusion to the story.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of the characters.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, W.D.Wilcox , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Beneath a Huckleberry Sky" , because I discovered it on the news feed.

First Impression: The first stanza hooks the reader. The rhythm moves the poem's plot forward at a good pace. The description build the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The last stanza is my favorite because it climaxes the poem's plot.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this poem because of the descriptions.

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Review of Holy Discussions  
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi, Maãlík , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Holy Discussions" , because I discovered it on the spiritual genre page.

First Impression: The first line of this free verse poem hooked me. Each line gives the reader something to think about or a question that requires an answer.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite line, Who is to say what religion or belief is right or wrong? I like this line because it causes readers to stop and think about how they would answer that question.

Final thoughts: I am giving this well-written and thought-provoking poem a 5.0, because of the questions.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Joey's Spring has Sprung , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "To Have or Have Not?" , because I discovered it on the spiritual genre page.

First Impression: The first paragraph of this essay hooked me with the question. The author moves the narrative forward at a good pace, while giving logical reasons for having faith.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite sentence, existence is dependent on Faith. I like this sentence because it is thought-provoking and encourages the reader to meditation on the subject.

Final thoughts: I am giving this well-written and thought-provoking essay a 5.0, because it gave me something to think about concerning faith.

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Review of The Evergreen  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Brian K Compton , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "The Evergreen" , because I discovered the link in an e-mail.

First Impression: The poem, shaped like a tree, looks good on the page. The rhythm is smooth and encourages the reader to read it aloud.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The shape and colors of the font make reading this poem more enjoyable.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this poem because of the subject.

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Review of Clutching Leaves  
Rated: E
Hi, Brian K Compton , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing {item:}, because I discovered the link in an e-mail.

First Impression: The first stanza establishes the speaker, form, plot, mood, and theme of the poem. The rhythm moves the narrative and emotions of longing forward at a good pace.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The first stanza is my favorite because it drew me into the poem.

Final thoughts: This well-written poem does a good job of expressing emotion through the descriptions.

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Review of Heidi And Mildred  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Sum1 , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Heidi And Mildred" , because I discovered the link in an e-mail.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Heidi wanting the cow. The interaction and conversation among the characters moves the plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: A typo in this phrase, that small I was standing next to. I suggest changing small to stall.

I like: Heidi is my favorite character. I like her because she is enthusiastic, intriguing, and sympathetic.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of Heidi and her relationship with Mildred.

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Review of Saint Drena Rolls  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Sum1 , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Saint Drena Rolls" , because I discovered it on the "Twenty-three in Eleven "  forum page.

First Impression: The recipe appears to be easy to make. The instructions are precise and easy to follow.

Suggestions: A typo in this phrase, smell ofd freshly, I suggest changing ofd to of.

I like: My favorite part of this item was the way the author got the recipe. Recipes shared by neighbor and friends are always the best.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this item because it was about food.

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Review of Better Off Quiet  
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi, Hugh Wesley , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Better Off Quiet" , because I discovered it on the "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge"  genre page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the description of the inside of the car. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite simile, like trying to look through a can of motor oil. I like this simile because it is fresh and descriptive.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this chilling story because of the characters.

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Review of Journey's End  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Brian K Compton , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Journey's End" , because I discovered it on the inspirational genre page.

First Impression: The first stanza establishes the form, theme, and plot of the poem. The rhythm and rhyming words compliment each other. The rhythm moves the plot and spiritual emotions forward at a good pace.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The last stanza is m favorite. I like this stanza because of the rhyme on sky and fly.

Final thoughts: I am giving this well-written poem a 5.0 because of the way it expressed the spiritual emotions.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, WriterRick , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Prayers for my Departed Parents" , because I discovered it on the religious genre page.

First Impression: Each of the prayers in this item express a spiritual emotion of some type.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite sentence, Remember that prayer can be a source of comfort and connection with your departed loved ones. I like this sentence because it reminded me that, even though someone has passed into the spiritual world, there is always a connection with the departed through prayer.

Final thoughts: I am giving this well-written item a 5.0, because of the way it expresses spiritual emotions.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, ~MM~ , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Psalm 139: Revisited" , because I discovered it on the spiritual genre page.

First Impression: The speaker moves this monologue, this meditation, forward at a good pace. By the last sentence the reader understands some of the authors spiritual beliefs.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite phrase, You wrote my DNA and hardwired my brain, I like this phrase because it reminds me that God knows every detail of our bodies and mind.

Final thoughts: I am giving this well-written item a 5.0 because it helped me to understand another person's spiritual and religious beliefs.

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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Hi, Nikola~Ugh Summer! , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "The Ballad of Sally and Buck" , because I discovered it on The Hub under Newest Static Item.

First Impression: The rhythm is musical and encourages readers to sing the poem instead of simply reading it. The rhythm moves the narrative forward at a good pace.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: Sally is my favorite character because she is sympathetic and a strong woman.

Final thoughts: I am giving this well-written ballad a 5.0 because of the characters.

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Review of Power Shift  
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi, Hugh Wesley , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Power Shift" , because I discovered it on the "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge"  forum page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Philip's reaction to the knock on the door. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: This is my favorite simile, kickstarted Phillip’s heart like an old Honda. I like this simile because it is fresh and descriptive.

Final thoughts: The climax surprised me, but it did not disappoint me. Good ending.

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Review of Rest In Peace  
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi, Endless Enigma , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Rest In Peace" , because I discovered it in "Comedy Newsletter (October 25, 2023)" .

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the speaker finding his deceased grandmother setting in the kitchen. The speaker moves the narrative and plot forward at a good pace while building toward the laughter.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: The closing scene is my favorite. I like this scene because it made me laugh.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed this amusing story because of the characters.

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Review of Halloween Horror  
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi, Graywriter , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Halloween Horror" , because I discovered it in "Comedy Newsletter (October 25, 2023)" .

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with Jason wanting to barrow Chuck's riding mower. The conversation between Jason and Chuck move he plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: The climax is my favorite part of the story, because the description sounded as if it were real.

I like: I enjoyed reading this story because of the characters.

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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
Hi, Archie , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Funerals - One Mortal's View" , because I discovered it in "Comedy Newsletter (October 25, 2023)" .

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with a funeral being funny. The author includes several comments that people say at funerals. The comments are amusing when you stop to compare how the person was when they were alive.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: I enjoyed reading this amusing essay because it reminded me of funerals I have attended.

Final thoughts: The reaction to the comments made me smile.

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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi, a Sunflower in Texas , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Not Until Roaches Will We Part" , because I discovered it in "Comedy Newsletter (October 25, 2023)" .

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the roaches. The descriptions are part of the action and moved the plot forward at a good pace. The interaction and conversation between the couple built the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: My favorite part was the climax, because it was a happy ending.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this amusing story because of the characters.

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi, Louis Williams , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Crazy Lady of Melbrook Lake" , because I discovered it on the newsfeed.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the description of the house. The descriptions are part of the action and move the plot forward at a good pace. The interaction and conversation among the characters builds the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: My favorite part is the way this story shows the friendship between Mrs. Crenshaw and Jackson.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because of the way it showed the friendship between Jackson and Mrs. Crenshaw.

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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi, H❀pe , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "... walk into a bar" , because I discovered it on "The Writer's Cramp"  forum page.

First Impression: The first paragraph hooked me with the beginning of the joke. The interaction between the sibling moves the plot forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems.

I like: My favorite part of the story is the mother's reaction to her children.

Final thoughts: I enjoyed reading this story because it show sibling rivalry.

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Review of Old Faithful  
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi, Hugh Wesley , I am Prosperous Snow celebrating , I am reviewing "Old Faithful" , because I discovered it on the "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge"  forum page.

First Impression: The speaker moves the narrative forward at a good pace, while building the suspense.

Suggestions: I found no technical problems. I suggest making this story the basis of a longer short story or novel about what happened to Jimmy Dan Gaston.

I like: The climax is my favorite part of the story. I like the climax because it suggest what happened to without give any specifics.

Final thoughts: Even though the climax left me hanging, I was not disappointed.

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