Monarch Butterfly
NOTE : This novel will only comprise of 42 chapters, and a few special chapters. Please give it till at least 3 chapters before walking away. Since it is a short plot, I hope everyone understands why it must end after the designated chapter count. Thank you for reading.
[EXCERPT]
"I can't do this anymore!" In a torn hospital gown, Aurora screamed standing in the middle of a road. "I don't want to die, please!" She pleaded to the man standing in front of her, staring her down as she walked away slowly, not being able to remember his face.
Sean approached her trying to calm her down but she couldn't remember him.
Those were the last words he heard from her : "Please"
[SYNOPSIS]
Monarch butterflies are strongly associated with the dead, because they are constantly going through phases of life and death in their migration period. It is almost as if the monarch butterfly knows that death is not to be feared, it is just another essential part of the journey.
Aurora is an outgoing, beautiful high-school senior with a lot of friends and a family she absolutely adores. She lives her life to the fullest and influences people around her to live in the moment with her. She takes her life as a blessing while it is completely normal. However, before her last exams of high-school, she is diagnosed with Glioblastoma and is given 6 weeks of life. How will she make her 6 weeks significant? Will a miracle occur and she will be saved from death? How will her friends and family cope with it? How will her friend who has fallen in love with her react to her illness? Will they date when her death is so close? How will she lead to representing Monarch Butterflies? What meaning will she find in her limited days of life? Will she cling to it, or quietly let it go? The events of present and past are displayed in her mind as every single day passes. Will she be able to withstand the pressure? Find out more about Aurora and her friends as each chapter displays the continuous series of past and present, which are nothing but flashing memories slowly fainting from Aurora's mind as she drives closer towards death.
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Though such a novel does not belong on this website, I do wish more people would see it the way I see it. I tried to put forth a novel as realistic as possible!
Why am I giving my own story a solid 4.8? Because I wrote it to match my standards. I liked the format, I liked what I chose for the story, and I absolutely love my characters. If I loved it that much, why didn't I give it 5? Because this story makes me sad, makes me overthink and my cat Simba deleted my chapters so many times that it's frustrating. I hope it matches your standard too. Let me know if I overdo medical terms or just use one word a lot.
What a wonderful read for a while. Review Proper Writing Quality. The narratives are good and easy to read. I also love the length in each chapters. Also the author is quite creative in her writing even the title is well thought. 😍😍😍 Story Development. It is great and smooth sailing. I love how detailed it is and see no plotholes as I read. The struggles of Aurora with her cancer and how she cope up with it, the lives of people around her is very real and could be relatable as well. Character Design. First is the mc, Aurora. She felt so real. The author is really great at expressing Aurora's self, her dilemas, worries and emotions. The same with the other characters, her friends also felt so real. They all have different circumstances they are facing and the bonds they shared together is truly something touching. You could felt their emotions and very relatable I also love Aurora's family too 😭😭😭 Updates. So far it is stable 💖 World Background. The author knows well her stuff especially with those medical terms. Oh, and also those philosophies, love it all. And nothing really feels off or too much of an info dump. It mix well with the story. Overall once you read this, you could see the time, thoughts, heart and efforts the author put into this story. In which, it really make me appreciate everything I read. Just still in chapter 10, but I love the progress of the story so far and will continue the rest. Great work, author! This would stay definintely to my colls. Recommended? Definitely! If you want some fresher for all those system, reincarnation, and other common stuffs here at WN, then definitely read this. It has a nice slice of life where as you read, you would gain, reflect and enjoy alot of things as a reader.
Here are my thoughs about this novel based from what I read so far: World-Building: I genuinely like the school environment and even the character whereabouts. It's quite decent and I think as slice of life, it's fine one. Character: I really like the character in this story. They are all have different personalities and quite likable. I also like that the author give a good characterization of the adult which is great. However, I do want to see all the main cast or even the side character development and develop more the monarch of butterfly concept in future chapters. Overall, I think this one is solid slice of life story with deeper meaning and metaphorical. However, I am sorry to say this, I suggest to reduce the wall of text into two or three paragraph to give some break time for the readers eyes. Keep up the good work!!!!
If this ain't the best slice of life novel that I've ever read, then I don't know what is. The format is really interesting and well done. The story is developing at a pretty decent pace, it's not overwhelming or confusing at all. The characters are so loveable. I think I can relate to some of the things they have to go through. The main character is super brave and so sweet, I wanna give her a hug! ㅠㅠ Also my favorite character is Sean cuz, why not lol. Anyway my point is that you should definitely give this novel a shot if you're into the slice of life genre. I highly recommend it. 😃 P. S. Best of luck to you, Haru! 🍀
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I love slice of life novels and this one is just top tier. From the opening to the ending, what a great read! I highly recommend this if you're interested in slice of life novels.