BroMantasy Rating System

This page provides a detailed breakdown of the BroMantasy book review rating system, including what each score means for every category.

World Building

The depth, originality, and consistency of the setting and its rules

Character Development

The complexity and growth of characters throughout the story

Plot & Pacing

The engagement and momentum of the storytelling

Magic System/Tech

The innovation and integration of magical or technological elements

Writing Style

The quality and engagement of the prose

Between the Sheets (Spice)

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How explicit the romantic content is in the book

Public Reading Comfort

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Whether you'd feel comfortable reading this in public

Darkness Factor

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The intensity of dark or disturbing content

OVERALL SCORE

4.00

Our final verdict, considering all aspects of the book

1.00 - Minimal world-building; generic setting with little detail
2.00 - Basic world-building; familiar tropes with few unique elements
3.00 - Solid world-building; interesting setting with some original elements
4.00 - Exceptional world-building; rich, detailed environment with unique features
5.00 - Masterful world-building; immersive, innovative universe that feels completely realized

1.00 - Flat characters with little to no growth
2.00 - Basic character arcs; predictable development
3.00 - Well-developed characters with clear motivations and growth
4.00 - Complex characters with nuanced development and compelling arcs
5.00 - Extraordinary character work; deeply layered individuals whose growth feels authentic and profound

1.00 - Slow or confusing plot with significant pacing issues
2.00 - Predictable plot with occasional pacing problems
3.00 - Engaging plot with generally good pacing
4.00 - Compelling plot with well-balanced pacing and satisfying twists
5.00 - Masterful storytelling with perfect pacing and unexpected yet earned developments

1.00 - Vague or inconsistent magic/technology with no clear rules
2.00 - Basic magic/tech system with simple rules but limited exploration
3.00 - Well-defined magic/tech with consistent rules and moderate complexity
4.00 - Innovative magic/tech system with detailed rules and interesting applications
5.00 - Exceptional magic/tech system with intricate, consistent rules that deeply impact the world and story

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1.00 - Barely There (chaste romance); you're here for the swords, not the sheets
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2.00 - Light Play (passionate moments); present but not center stage
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3.00 - Getting Serious (descriptive intimate scenes); definitely part of the experience
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4.00 - Heavy Action (detailed encounters); equal emphasis on fantasy and physical relationships
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5.00 - Full Throttle (explicit throughout); basically porn with a side of fantasy

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1.00 - Could read on a crowded bus while making eye contact with strangers
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2.00 - Occasional blush, but manageable in public
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3.00 - Would definitely turn your phone screen away from neighbors
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4.00 - Headphones required to avoid explaining unexpected sound effects
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5.00 - Reading restricted to private locations to avoid explaining facial expressions

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1.00 - Light content with minimal violence or disturbing elements; suitable for most readers
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2.00 - Moderate dark elements (some violence, threats, or disturbing imagery); standard for the genre
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3.00 - Significant dark content (graphic violence, psychological horror); may unsettle sensitive readers
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4.00 - Heavy darkness (torture, graphic violence, trauma); challenging even for seasoned readers
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5.00 - Extreme darkness (brutal violence, explicit torture, severe trauma); potential trigger warnings necessary

The final rating is based on all of the category scores. The score is then rounded to the nearest 0.25: