Beginning & End

• Did the story hook you from the beginning?
• Did you quickly understand who the main character was and where the story was set?
• Did you find the conclusion satisfying and believable?

Characters & Dialogue

• Were the characters 3-dimensional? Did they show both flaws and strengths?
• Were you able to keep track of who was who?
• Did you find their actions and reactions to be logical/realistic?
• Did you empathize with their emotions?
• Did you find the dialogue to be authentic?
• Who was your most/least favorite character and why?

Plot, Conflict & Pacing

• Was the plot easy to follow? Were there any parts that left you confused?
• Were any parts too predictable?
• Was the conflict clear? Was the protagonist’s problem clear?
• Did the story maintain your interest throughout?
• Did it feel too slow in any areas?
• What was the most exciting moment in the book?

Setting & Worldbuilding

• Did you find the setting intriguing? Would you have liked to see more of it?
• Did the details of the world feel naturally introduced or explained? Any info-dumping?
• Did the chosen words transport you to the time period or world?
• Were there too many terms created by the writer that left you confused? Were there not enough for the setting and genre?

Writing Craft

• Was there anything about the writing style that was distracting?
• Did you think there was more showing than telling?
• Did you find the style suited the genre?
• Did the imagery add or subtract to this piece of writing?
• Was the point of view and tense consistent throughout the story?