Feedback on my System novel!

AMR

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Hi, I'm a new writer and have been posting on this site for a few months. I've posted around 70+ chapters till now. I'd love some feedback on my story, on the characters, and / or everything else.

As a non-native English speaker, I sometimes write sentences that, while grammatically correct, can feel awkward. I’m eager to improve my writing and would value any advice on this.

My story.

Thank you in advance to everyone who takes the time to read and provide feedback!
 

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Nice time of day to you. Before we start, keep in mind that I am the worst writer around here, vomiting awful and uninteresting stories. Be aware before following any of my feedback or advice.

With that out of the way, let's begin:

https://www.scribblehub.com/read/1526206-the-insatiable-system/chapter/1526212/

Author Note:

If you want a more cleaner experience, chapters 001-044 are now available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle!

That's just not a good way to greet a reader.

It was a dimly lit room, a subtle scent of herbs and incense floated in the air.

Sounds a little... clumsy? What is "subtle" supposed to tell us? How can a smell be subtle? " It was a dimly lit room filled with a soft scent of herbs and incense. " Not great, but it sounds better.

I should’ve been panicking, but I strangely wasn't. Recognizing the warmth around my body I try to wriggle out of the grasp of the person holding me down.

Two mistakes. First, you started in the past tense, and now this is a present tense. Next is an additional space between "the person" and "Holding"

“Did you have a nightmare?”

She asked again. Even though I was panicking inside, I wasn’t really sure what was happening, so I just nodded.

Weird formatting. Not wrong, but unusual.

“Did you have a nightmare?” she asked again.

Even though I was panicking inside, I wasn’t really sure what was happening, so I just nodded.

Reads better.

Um, how do I explain this to her?\

No need for \ at the end.

“Magic…? I don’t understand what you're saying so suddenly big sis… you know I can't use magic…”

I spoke. Her eyes went wide and her jaw slightly ajar as she heard my response.

That's just vexing me. There is no need for two paragraphs when one would've sufficed.

A-Are my eyes deceiving me, Lily?”

No. The A-a thing works when it comes from Lily. It doesn't work when it comes from a supposedly competent adult.

All in all, not a disappointing read; just polish it of mistakes and stick to the regular format.
 

AMR

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That's just not a good way to greet a reader.
Thanks for the review, I also agree that having the link to the amazon kindle book right at the top is not good, I was thinking of either moving it to the bottom of the chapter or just having it in the synopsis, but haven't decided on it yet.

And for the A-a thing, I will try to defend myself here, as I was trying to convey that even a person as strong and composed as her was shaken by the happenings.


Once again, thanks for the detailed review! :)
 
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