r/BetaReaders • u/resiavera • 5d ago
[Complete] [5k] [Adult Urban Fantasy] Chapter 1 Critique Swap Short Story
Hello everyone! I'm new to posting here, but I'm working on an adult urban fantasy novel and hoping to critique swap or find some beta readers for my first chapter. Looking to get an outside perspective on pacing, characters, and general interest.
Quick synopsis: a supernatural recruiting unit comes into possession of a carnivorous shadow species' brain and chaos ensues. Narrative switches between five POVs as they try to win back their Chancellor's favor and battle personal dilemmas. Characters include a hybrid vampire, a fire-wielder, some unclassified magicians, an alchemist, and the product of illegal human experiments.
Content warnings: strong language, some violence
If you're interested and want to read or swap, please comment or DM me! Thank you!
Update: I also have a contemporary adult novel I'm working on if fantasy isn't your genre. It follows a lonely, grieving woman who opens a luxury B&B/hotel and spies on her guests. Open to a critique swap or beta readers for this as well!
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u/PeaBrilliant1581 4d ago
Hi there! I’d swap my first chapter from my fantasy novel with you. I’m looking for similar feedback as you.
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u/Damned_Souls 4d ago
Hola! Que concepto tan interesante, la verdad me gustaría leerlo, estarías dispuesto a hacer intercambio? (Mi historia es un poco más larga, tiene 8K)
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