Review: Compelling story, conspicuously absent of any editing
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 22, 2013
The story in Grim was quite good. However, I have my doubts that the book underwent even a cursory proof reading. Most adverbs lack a -ly ending.  Whose was frequently confused with who's, and frequently there was an extra letter added or one omitted.  Other mistakes, like using universe instead of galaxy or star system (I actually not sure what she meant, as the context was murky.) The frequent use of the wrong verb tense made me cringe. For instance, "Even after everything she done?" (When either did or has done should have been used.) Several times I had to stop and read over a section to figure out who had spoken.Lastly, the story is in third person present tense. I don't generally like books written in first person or present tense, but that is just a personal opinion. Still the story was compelling enough that I finished it. If it was given a thorough editing, I would give it five stars. (I'd say it deserved six if we could get rid of that whole present tense thing.)Finally, I should add that I found the world building extremely compelling and would love to see more from this universe, but the author would definitely need to invest time in editing. (Most people have at least a friend who wouldn't mind a look-see. Remember people who really love you will be willing to make your story bleed red ink.)