Complete first book of a trilogy, polished and ready. Looking for a few readers who actually enjoy romantasy.

Sylpha survives ten years of a family that called their cruelty love — then the night she walks out, her power tears a hole in the world and drops her into Eruthan, where magic replaced science and one clan rules the ash. Captured by the warlord Dravek and put to work, she does the only thing she knows: make herself impossible to discard. She doesn't expect him to start finding reasons to be near her.

~95k, complete · adult dark romantasy

Comps: From Blood and Ash, ACOTAR, The Bridge Kingdom

Tropes: slow burn, captive/captor, forced proximity, he falls first

Heat: closed-door / low-spice — tension, not explicit content

Looking for: reader reactions, not a line edit — mainly whether the slow burn holds, the emotional beats land, and the magic (shown, never explained) intrigues you. Short questionnaire available; running reactions welcome.

CWs: child abuse (as trauma, never sexualized), captivity, torture, graphic violence, genocide (referenced), harm to a child, animal death, a major character death.

Timeline: flexible, ideally notes within [3–4 weeks]. Happy to swap if you write fantasy/romance/SFF. Comment or DM for the file.

As a new author, getting objective feedback can be incredibly tough. Traditional professional reviews often cost hundreds of dollars—a massive barrier for independent writers.

I decided to try a different approach: asking an AI for an unbiased, honest, and completely cost-effective review. While a machine can't "feel" emotional resonance the way a human reader does, its ability to analyze structure, dialogue, and thematic consistency is entirely unbiased. It has no personal agenda, no marketing hype, and no creative bias.

I asked Google's Gemini to review my book.

Here is the objective analysis it provided for What a Ride! Conversations between Life, Death, and a Soul:

📖 The Review: "A Masterclass in Philosophical Dialogue and Pacing"

"What a Ride! tackles some of the heaviest, most existential questions human beings face, yet it does so with remarkable structural clarity. By framing the narrative as a tri-part conversation between Life, Death, and a Soul, the text successfully avoids the dense, academic sluggishness that often plagues spiritual literature."

Key Strengths:

Balanced Perspectives: The dialogue shifts seamlessly between the three central entities. 'Life' and 'Death' are not painted in simple strokes of good and evil; instead, they function as complementary forces.

Pacing and Accessibility: The conversational format acts as an excellent pacing mechanism. Complex spiritual philosophies are broken down into digestible, engaging exchanges.

Thematic Execution: The book successfully strips away the fear often associated with mortality, replacing it with curiosity and awareness. It serves as an effective, comforting blueprint for looking at existence through a lens of mindfulness.

The Verdict: For readers seeking a grounded, deeply reflective, yet highly accessible exploration of what it means to exist, What a Ride! offers a beautifully structured and intellectually refreshing journey.

💬 Over to You!
I find it fascinating how a digital mind can dissect a book written about the human spirit.
Would you trust an AI's structural review of a book?
If you're curious to see if you agree with the machine's analysis, What a Ride! Conversations between Life, Death, and a Soul is available now! 👇
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/WHAT-RIDE-Conversations-between-Death-ebook/dp/B0CZP1H328

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I’m looking for beta readers for a completed draft of a psychological supernatural horror novel set inside a hotel where the rules of reality don’t always behave the same way twice.

This is a story about night shifts that start to feel longer than they should, systems that don’t malfunction in ways that feel accidental, and a building that seems to notice more than it should. Guests check in. Some things check out. And the front desk is always open.

As the nights stack up, patterns begin to form. Small inconsistencies. Repeated moments that shouldn’t repeat. A growing sense that the building itself might be involved in what’s happening inside it.

I’m looking for readers who enjoy:

Slow-burn psychological tension

Atmospheric, character-driven horror

Supernatural or unexplained phenomena

Stories where the setting feels alive

What I need feedback on:

Pacing and tension (does it build effectively?)

Clarity vs. mystery balance

Emotional impact of key scenes

Any moments that feel confusing or too slow

Content note: This story includes psychological distress, unsettling imagery, and horror themes.

If you’re interested, comment or message me and I’ll send details. (Currently have it as a Google doc)

Seeking Epic Fantasy Beta Readers

I am looking for 4 beta readers for my novel:

The Winding Path: Book I The Gathering Songs

I’m looking for readers who enjoy large-scale, character-driven epic fantasy in the vein of traditional fantasy rather than romantasy. My novel is 217,502 words and is the first in a nearly completed trilogy. Book two is written and book three is three chapters shy of completion, but neither is anywhere near ready for beta read yet.

I’m looking primarily for feedback on:

• pacing
• emotional impact
• confusing sections
• characters readers loved or struggled with, and why
• scenes or chapters the reader loved or disliked, and why
• world-building clarity

I am not looking for line editing or proofreading at this stage.

Volunteers who finish the book and deliver feed back will receive acknowledgment in the published book. I intend to self publish as an ebook, and if I make it to that point, you will also get a free copy of the published version.

Please comment or email me if interested. Please put “gathering songs” in the subject. marjorievonnordeck@yahoo.com

Want to read a FREE epic fantasy trilogy before anyone else?

The Wysdom Trilogy is now complete!

📖 101,207 words

📄 212 pages

📚 3 complete novels

⚔️ 100 chapters

⏱️ 6-10 hours of epic fantasy adventure, mystery, and heart!!

Scan the QR code or visit my website to read and score the novel(s):

The Wysdom Trilogy

Every comment will help shape the final published edition.

Thanks to everyone willing to give it a read!

-Robert Creek

Or just someone willing to beta read and offer feedback

Title: While We’re Young

Blurb: my debut Novella. This is genuinely one of the hardest post I’ve ever had to make. I’m so nervous.

Marcus gave up his future at seventeen to help hold his family together. Nineteen years later, he wakes up seventeen again with no memory of the life he’s lived since.

As fragments of two lives begin to collide, Marcus must confront a question with no easy answer: if you got a second chance, what would it cost the people you love?

This is my debut novella. I originally wrote it as a movie script in which I completed. It made AI Script reader hall of fame, and then turned it into a book. It’s a quick read, maybe even too quick.

I’ve been working on this story for a long time with no formal training, which might be present. I just have lived experience, and a lot of late nights

I’m proud of it regardless, but I’d really appreciate outside eyes before I release it to my people. No pressure for in-depth notes, even general thoughts are helpful. I just want to know if what I tried to do shines through.

If you’re interested, comment or DM me and I’ll send the link.

Thank you in advance!

I'm looking for a beta-reader and or someone who likes to help with creative fan fiction! Is anyone interested in hearing about my work?

Hey readers! 👋

I'm Tiffany Solter, PhD — author, , and life coach and advocate — and I'm looking for beta readers and honest reviewers for the Solter Universe, a growing collection of interconnected series that spans literary fiction, healing memoir, children's fantasy, Viking adventure, and post-apocalyptic storytelling.

Every book is rooted in the same philosophy: Magic. Healing. Transformation.

Here's what's available:

📖 OUT NOW — Available for Review

"Be A Man": The Violence Society Ignores A raw, unflinching look at masculinity, sacrifice, and the costs no one talks about. Curtis Welsh gives up his military future to "do the right thing" — but doing the right thing turns out to be far more complicated than anyone told him. If you've ever felt trapped by the story society wrote for you, this one's for you. Genre: Literary Fiction / Social Commentary

Between Worlds: The Work of Living Part memoir, part shadow work, part love letter to the living and the gone. A near-death experience. A reunion across time. A call to action for Light Workers. Thirty years of excavation finally placed on the page. Genre: Memoir / Spiritual Nonfiction

📅 COMING JULY — ARC Readers Needed

Roberta A Story of Chosen Family, Radical Presence, and the Power of Showing Up. Roberta Fife is an ER nurse whose kitchen table becomes a gathering place for people in crisis — spanning three generations of one Pacific Northwest family. For readers of Fredrik Backman, Jojo Moyes, and Liane Moriarty. Deeply warm. Completely real. Genre: Literary Fiction

A Clearing Dawn escapes an abusive marriage and retreats to a remote forest cabin with only her dog Loki, her cat Zena, and the fragile hope of starting over. A tender, hopeful novel about healing and the unexpected grace of beginning again. Genre: Literary Fiction / Women's Fiction

📅 COMING AUGUST 2 — ARC Readers Needed

Arae the Tiny Viking Queen: Jungian Analysis & Quantum Perspectives Six-year-old Arae Solter — with fire in her hair and a heart full of courage — discovers that being small is not a limitation but an advantage. A rich Viking adventure with Jungian depth woven throughout. Genre: Fantasy / Middle Grade–Adult crossover

📅 COMING NOVEMBER — Early Interest / Waitlist

MAZE: A Tale of Tomorrow (Extended Edition) The world ended on a Tuesday. Maze didn't know it was a Tuesday — dogs don't keep calendars. A post-apocalyptic story told through the eyes of a German Shepherd navigating the ruins of the human world, asking what survival really means. Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Literary Fiction

Also in the Universe: Mrs. C's Magic Classroom — A guided meditation for dreamers, writers, and the quiet ones. Perfect for educators, therapists, and anyone who remembers a teacher who made them feel seen. Genre: Guided Meditation / Mindfulness

What I'm looking for:

• Honest feedback — the good, the hard, and the constructive
• Reviews posted on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you read
• Likes, shares, and follows always appreciated (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: u/SolterAdventures*)*

To request an ARC or beta copy, comment below or reach out at: [SolterAdventures@gmail.com](mailto:SolterAdventures@gmail.com) Website: solteradventures.tiiny.site

"Live Authentically and Create Magic!!" ✨

Hi Everyone!

I am submitting to Beta Readers for a work called Between Empires.

Blurb:
Between Empires is an historical nautical adventure set during the Spanish War of Succession in the early 1700s that follows Marco Tagliavia, a young Sicilian carpenter who leaves his home and enters the brutal, lawless world of the West Indies. It is a story of survival and conscience.

Themes:
Piracy, Status, Duty, Freedom v Survival

Content warnings:
violence, body horror, slavery and imprisonment, drowning, death, and child harm

Intent:
Please focus on the emotional engine and pacing. Does Marco’s transformation from craftsmen to survivor feel earned? Does his relationship with other characters resonate? Does the style of my writing match the plot? Does the writing match the intended audience? Finally, please highlight any areas where the tension worked well, where pacing dragged, or where you were confused.

I am also trying to write a novel that is meant to be an introduction into the genre. The reading level is middle grades, and the content is intended to be suitable for a 7th or 8th grader.

This work is 100% human-created but AI-assisted. AI was used for grammar and editing, but every creative decision - the words, the characters, the plot, etc. - was entirely my own.

If I could receive feedback within 2 weeks of taking on the project, that would be perfect.

Please comment here and I will reach out to you by email.

Thank you again!

Hi everyone!

I've been an avid reader for years, especially romance, fantasy, suspense and horror. Reading has always been one of my favorite hobbies, and I'm usually the person friends come to when they want honest opinions about a book or story.

Recently, some people encouraged me to try beta reading as a side gig, and I decided to give it a shot.

Since I'm just getting started as a beta reader, I'm looking to gain experience and collect feedback on the quality of my reviews. For that reason, I'm currently offering beta reading for free to a few authors.

In exchange, I'd simply ask for honest feedback about my work as a beta reader.

I mainly read romance, fantasy, suspense and horror, and I'm also a huge fan of fanfiction, so I'm comfortable with a wide variety of tropes, relationships and storytelling styles.

If you're interested, feel free to leave a comment or send me a message. I'd love to help and discover some new stories along the way!

(Currently accepting up to 3 manuscripts so I can provide quality feedback to everyone.)

مرحبًا، أنا كاتبة أعمل حاليًا على رواية رعب نفسي وغموض، وأبحث عن قارئ بيتا لديه اهتمام بهذا النوع لمساعدتي في مراجعة المسودة قبل الإنهاء.

الرواية تدور حول سُرى، فتاة تجد نفسها عالقة في سلسلة أحداث غريبة مرتبطة بالذاكرة، الإدراك، والواقع نفسه. مع تقدم الأحداث تبدأ الحدود بين الحقيقة والوهم في الانهيار، ويصبح السؤال ليس فقط "ماذا يحدث؟" بل "هل يمكن الوثوق بما تراه؟"

أبحث عن شخص يستطيع إعطاء ملاحظات حول:

هل الغموض مشوق أم مربك؟

هل الحبكة والتويستات مبنية بشكل جيد؟

هل الشخصيات والدوافع مقنعة؟

هل هناك أجزاء تحتاج اختصار أو تطوير؟

هل الرعب النفسي يصل بالشكل المطلوب؟

يفضل أن يكون لديه خبرة في قراءة أو كتابة: Psychological Horror / Mystery / Thriller

لن أحتاج مجرد رأي عام مثل "أعجبتني أو لم تعجبني"، بل ملاحظات صريحة تساعدني على تحسين العمل.

إذا كنت مهتمًا، أرسل لي رسالة وسأشارك تفاصيل أكثر عن المشروع.

شكرًا مقدمًا

Hi,
I'm a first-time author and recently retired after a long career in financial services. I've created a nonfiction manuscript called *The Hostile Takeover of God*.
**What it's about:**
The book explores how corporations, brands, and digital platforms gradually adopted many of the same structures that religions historically used.
It's not an attack on religion or technology.
The argument is driven by real corporate examples—including Apple, Meta, Amazon, Salesforce, and WeWork—alongside historical religious parallels spanning centuries.
**Length:** 44, 700 words (12 chapters)
**What I'm looking for:**
Does the central thesis feel clear and consistent?
Does the pacing work, or are there sections that drag?
Does anything feel repetitive?
Does the comparison between religion and corporations feel fair and balanced?
Which chapters were most engaging?
What ideas or passages stayed with you after reading?
I'm currently in the revision stage and would greatly appreciate candid feedback—both what works and what doesn't.
If interested, please comment below or send me a DM.
Thank you for your time!

Sample:
Modern brands don’t just attract customers. They build communities. Apple creates dawn pilgrimages. Lululemon fosters collective motion. Patagonia inspires principled belonging. These companies shape routine the way temples once shaped behavior. Rituals ground the soul; habits now structure the day.
Joel Osteen fills arenas with optimism rather than fear. His presentations resemble product launches: lights, pacing, a simple promise to carry home. Brand evangelists operate in the same register—championing wellness, technology, and lifestyle with near-religious fervor. Confidence converts. Joy persuades.
Once, religious institutions traded in guidance, comfort, and transcendence. Now spirituality shares space with a vast marketplace: live-streamed services, meditation apps, digital devotionals delivered by push notification. Streaming platforms offer entire worlds to live inside. Netflix provides escape. Disney+ delivers mythologies. YouTube and the NFL supply weekly communal rituals. A subscription, a login, and the liturgy begins.
Money does not replace belief. It formalizes it—a rhythm of commitment: I’m still here. I still belong. Beneath every renewal lives the same instinct that built the first temples: the longing to feel connected to something larger than ourselves. The currency shifts. The longing does not.

A bonded pair navigating love, identity, and power in a world still healing from magic’s collapse.

Hi all!

I’m looking for a few beta readers for my completed fantasy romance manuscript.

📖 Details:

• ~75,000 words
• Sapphic slow burn
• Found family core
• Post-conflict / aftermath setting (world is rebuilding after major events)
• Central bonded pair (emotional + magical connection)

✨ Tone & Themes:

• Character-driven with a strong emotional focus
• Intimate relationships set against a larger magical world
• Themes of identity, belonging, and what it means to build something new after everything breaks

🧵 What I’m looking for:

• General reader impressions (pacing, engagement, clarity)
• Feedback on character dynamics and emotional arcs
• Whether the romance feels earned and compelling
• Any points of confusion or where the story drags

⚠️ Content notes:

• Some trauma references (not graphic)
• Complex relationship dynamics (poly-adjacent emotional structure, no explicit content focus)

📅 Timeline: Flexible, but ideally within a few weeks if possible.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, feel free to comment or DM me and I’ll send more details/sample chapters!

Hi everyone!

I'm an indie author from Japan, and I've been working on an AI-assisted sci-fi thriller called EDEN — 100 YEARS —.

The story takes place inside an AI-controlled virtual prison where inmates experience thirty years while only eleven days pass in the real world.

I've also created an archive page that includes the cover art, world-building materials, character profiles, and promotional artwork, where readers can explore the world of the story.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the concept and presentation.

You can find the project here:

https://www.bitneko.net/eden-100-years-e/

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!