I just got my first bad review, a 2 star one. When I read the review, I wasn't shocked or confused over why the reader didn't like my book. She likes paranormal romances, and mine is far from being a romance. My book is a love-gone-bad with the vampire as the villain. Yes, I am aware that type is not very popular now, but my main concern is those who like romance vampire books would buy and read my book, and get shocked and disappointed. I see those who have put my book on their "to-read" list on Goodreads, and I really fear they won't like it.
Here is my blurb:
If you had the perfect boyfriend who suddenly reveals he's a vampire, and also wants to make you one or else...what would you do?
That is the dilemma college graduate Claire McCormick faces. Her life is brightened up by Daniel Bertrand in a whirlwind romance, who only turns out to be a bloodthirsty vampire. He also won't take no for an answer when he proposes for Claire to join him for eternity. She faces becoming evil herself or have evil done to her and her loved ones. The Dark Proposal explores Claire's nightmare and fears while she makes her decision. Along the way, she learns why exactly Daniel wants her to be vampire.
WARNING: contains graphic content and strong language
I thought I made it clear that my book is not lovey dovey with a female character saving the man who is either tortured or the alpha male, as popular these days. Maybe I really didn't?
I don't want to think I made a mistake releasing this type of book. It was something I had in mind and I thought the market was ripe for the evil vampire after so many loving, sensitive vampire books saturating the market. Maybe I was wrong? I also don't see how any vampire could be sweet and loving when their true nature is to kill. That's how I see them.
How can I really warn any potential reader about what my book is really about? I don't want them to believe they might've been misled, even though no one has said so yet.
Here is my blurb:
If you had the perfect boyfriend who suddenly reveals he's a vampire, and also wants to make you one or else...what would you do?
That is the dilemma college graduate Claire McCormick faces. Her life is brightened up by Daniel Bertrand in a whirlwind romance, who only turns out to be a bloodthirsty vampire. He also won't take no for an answer when he proposes for Claire to join him for eternity. She faces becoming evil herself or have evil done to her and her loved ones. The Dark Proposal explores Claire's nightmare and fears while she makes her decision. Along the way, she learns why exactly Daniel wants her to be vampire.
WARNING: contains graphic content and strong language
I thought I made it clear that my book is not lovey dovey with a female character saving the man who is either tortured or the alpha male, as popular these days. Maybe I really didn't?
I don't want to think I made a mistake releasing this type of book. It was something I had in mind and I thought the market was ripe for the evil vampire after so many loving, sensitive vampire books saturating the market. Maybe I was wrong? I also don't see how any vampire could be sweet and loving when their true nature is to kill. That's how I see them.
How can I really warn any potential reader about what my book is really about? I don't want them to believe they might've been misled, even though no one has said so yet.