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Fictional Analysis

Fictional Analysis

Written by: Kajal Kumari Shaw
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Welcome to Fictional Analysis ( formerly Delulu World) . Join me, Kajal, a B.COM student and aspiring novelist, as I dissect the structure of popular romance novels and document the process of writing my first book.Kajal Kumari Shaw Art
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  • Dance of Monsters Review (Jagger Cole): Darkest Dance Finale
    Feb 15 2026

    Welcome back to Fictional Analysis! 🎙️

    This week, we are diving into the grand finale of the Darkest Dance series. I am reviewing Jagger Cole's newest release, "Dance of Monsters," featuring Vaughn Bancroft and Evelina Nikitin.


    In this episode, we break down:

    • The Setup: Evelina, a sheltered bratva daughter, is forced to join the Obsidian Syndicate to save her exiled father.
    • The Mystery of Vaughn: We discuss Vaughn's complex personalities and the haunting secrets surrounding his grandfather.
    • The Good: Why Jagger Cole’s natural writing style always keeps the story flowing.
    • The Critiques (Where it fell short): * Character Inconsistency: Why Evelina’s sudden shift from blushing and naïve to embracing the syndicate's dark side felt a bit too rushed.

    The Missing Villain: I break down why the conflict felt scattered and why the story ultimately lacked a true, central villain.


    My Final Verdict:Despite the critiques, the revelations carry the plot. I rate it 4 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐.


    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Book: Dance of Monsters by Jagger Cole
    • Series: Darkest Dance (Book 7)
    • Tropes: Syndicate Romance / Opposites Attract


    Want the link to download books for free? 📚DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn, and I’ll share my my favorite secret source that uploads EPUB/PDF formats right after release! Thank you for listening, and stay delusional!


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    6 mins
  • I Read 854 Pages of Trauma. Was It Worth It? 💀 | Chaotic Review
    Feb 8 2026

    The 800-page monster has been defeated. 🏁

    I promised I would finish it, and I did. After a week of delays, I finally conquered "Chaotic" by Shantel Tessier.

    Today, I’m looking past the hype to give you a real analysis of the plot structure.

    In this episode:

    • The Length Debate: 854 pages is long. I discuss the pacing—did the story actually need to be this long, or could it have been 300 pages shorter?

    • The Plot Twists: Just when I thought I knew the formula, this book threw in some twists I didn't see coming. We break down the biggest shocks.

    The Verdict:Is this the best book in the Lords series, or just the longest?

    Mentioned:

    • Book: Chaotic by Shantel Tessier

    • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5

    • Tropes: Secret Society, Dark Romance

    Question:Did the plot twists shock you, or did you guess them early? DM me!

    Connect with me:

    INSTAGRAM- @kajal_shaw15

    LINKEDIN- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kajalkumarishaw

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    8 mins
  • Where is the Villain? 🧐 | Forceful God by Michelle Heard (Review)
    Feb 1 2026

    Welcome to the new era! 🎙️We have officially rebranded from "Delulu World" to Fictional Analysis with Kajal. Same host, better analysis.

    This week, I’m breaking down Michelle Heard’s newest release, "Forceful God" (Kings of Mafia Series).

    In this episode:

    • The Rebrand: Why I changed the podcast name.

    • The Couple: Christiano Falco is obsessive, but is he what Sienna needs for her anxiety?

    • The Analysis: I gave this book 3 stars for one big reason—Where is the villain? We discuss why the conflict felt weak.

    • Novel Update: I’m writing Chapter 6 and finally cracked the code on my Male Lead! ✍️

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Book: Forceful God by Michelle Heard

    • Trope: Forced Proximity / Anxiety Rep

    • Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

    Question for you:Have you guessed the name of the Dream Institute in my novel yet? DM me if you think you know!

    Want the link to download books for free?DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn, and I’ll share my secret source. 🤫

    Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kajalkumarishaw

    @kajal_shaw15

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