Today, we’ve got two stories that have been recommended and reviewed by Wattpad readers.
First up, Australian reader Kyle Seymour reviews “The Not So Secret Life of Helena Callahan” by Emmiie.
Then, check out this review by Takagi Akito, author of the truly beautiful “Sorrow in Goodbye”
“The Blank Canvas” by CodenameV
There is something to be said for dedication. In ‘The Blank Canvas’ the main character suffers from it. He is devoted, unwaveringly to painting. The first chapter has him talking of his suffering, what he’s given up in wake of his passion, wanting to create a meaningful work that finds an audience.
Each word draws you in, creatively summarizing a world of disgust. A man whose fallen to ruin, sitting with a painter’s canvas, unable to paint; similar to writer’s block. It’s the struggle of meaning and failure, being rejected too many a time. The turmoil is captured beautifully, portraying each tidbit of this life to the reader nicely.
While the first chapter appears a rambling of the main character, the second covers a clear story: The main character makes his way to collect welfare, the only support he has in his world. While there, a wonderful conversation takes place –of art and meaning — by the other citizens present. Intelligent people are suffering poverty for the sake of desire, the same passion our painter battles with.
Eventually, the painter is granted an epiphany. Donning on him before leaving, he walks home with a newfound sense of glee. I won’t go into every detail, as that’s the story’s job, but I will tell you that such a meaningful story is rare to see. If anything, it will give you an interesting concept to mull over in your mind. Well-crafted, well-written and creative, you shouldn’t miss this.
The Not So Secret Life of Helena Callahan by Emmiie.
Looking for a story that you can really sink your teeth into? Well, get sucked into this! ‘The Not So Secret Life of Helena Callahan’ allows you to enter the twisted world that is Helena Callahan’s life, and is unlike any other vampire related story that I have ever read before! This is mainly because in this alluring vampiric tale (which strategically mixes both witches and werewolves into the plot) the vampires are actually blood thirsty creatures of the night—but in a way that’s both captivating and believable.
This unique story puts a modern twist into the old styled blood lusting vampires that take us back to the good old days of Dracula, only this teenage drama is based around a growing war between two worlds, one of which Helena unwillingly gets sucked into, as she is forced to choose between being good and evil.
Even though newly found author Emma Lowe, only just recently joined the Wattpad community, and started posting her books onto Wattpad, they are spreading like a wildfire! With each coming day, this author is growing with reads, votes, and hounded with comments asking for more.
What I love most about this story, is that the main character is never intended to be good. Sure, she can be good, and does have her moments. But, most of the time she is just as evil and twisted as the story and vampiric characters that she is surrounded by. The Not So Secret Life of Helena Callahan, though it isn’t really a love story, it does have the weirdest love triange (or possibly love square) that I have ever read about. It’s definitely most intriguing, as are Emmiie’s creative characters that really bring the story to life.
Favourite quote:
“Have you ever been in love, Helena?” – Darien Valentine.
