Hydrangeas on Fire – Review

It’s been 11 short months since we self-published HoF, and we finally have our first official review! Below is a rating/review of our book by a Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards judge. We received 5’s across the board (which may seem a bit generous :P) and a very favorable review. We hope to continue to collect such accolades for our works as we continue to produce them.

Judge, 23rd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards

Entry Category: Genre Fiction

Books are evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 meaning “needs improvement” and 5 meaning “outstanding”.

Structure, Organization, and Pacing: 5

Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar: 5

Production Quality and Cover Design: 5

Plot and Story Appeal: 5

Character Appeal and Development: 5

Voice and Writing Style: 5

Judge’s Commentary:

HYDRANGEAS ON FIRE, a novel by A.C. Ahn, is an intriguing work of literary fiction sure to challenge and reward the thoughtful reader.

The cover art, with the word HYD-RAN-GEAS divided in such a way as to make the title challenging to read suggests that this won’t be a light form of entertainment, but that is part of the beauty of the cover. I enjoyed the creative artwork. The back cover copy is well done.

The story itself drew me in quickly. The characters’ voices were all different, making for an interesting read. The author’s voice is sensitive, showing that he really cares about his characters, and hence his readers. This author has something to say, and I like his voice and style. I think he will find a loyal readership as he continues to write thoughtful prose.