Poignant, Promising

"Project Shadow is the story of Natasha, an agent for "Project Shadow," the organisation dealing with the more difficult crimes and mysteries. After Alex's death, and before the begin of the story, she overcomes her burning desire for vengeance, so that when we enter the scene, only her nightmares and sadness remains. Still grieving, she's invited to work on his murderer's case. This kind of plot typically is not my cup of tea, but I thought it was well-written, especially since it seems to be one of the author's first books. There were many things that could be improved - showing not telling, strong characterisation and tense changes among them - but Project Shadow also had many wonderful aspects, among them some of the poignant and sweet scenes. Natasha is a relatable main character, and the banter between her and her sister or her and her best friend is familiar and cheeky or tender. The grammar, although there were comma and tense mistakes, was also quite good. This story has a lot of potential to improve even further, potential I trust the author to fulfil, which is why I am being harsher on two of the rating criteria. Overall, it was very enjoyable. I wish the writer much luck and success."