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Beta for 71k YA contemporary fantasy

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lenore_x

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Hello! I'm in need of a beta, preferably someone who's a fan of YA paranormal/fantasy/whatever the kids are calling it these days. ;)

Book: Query in progress over here. tl;dr ghost-hunting Catholic schoolgirl ticks off some demons. It's got some funny, some sad, some scary, some (kinda twisted) romance. The first chapter is here.

Feedback desired: Mainly, thoughts on characterization. I don't want to say too much because I want unbiased opinions. Tried some stuff and want to see if it works, etc. Besides that, any feedback you're comfortable giving.

Critique tolerance: Honest but constructive, please. Hoping to find ideas on how to improve. I want this book to be GOOD, damnit.

Experience: This is my fifth novel; I've had two books agented but neither sold.

Swap: I'm always happy to read YA, but it could take me a long time. My willing beta profile.
 

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What a clear, concise, informative post.

I don't have anything to swap at the moment, but I'm willing to lend a hand, depending on how fast you want it. PM me, I guess?
 

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I'm willing to swap first chapters if you'd like, too see if a read for read fits us both.

Mine is an adult scifi (some cursing, violence, adult content in the PG-13 to R range)

PM me if this is something you're looking for
 
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