I wrote a YA, character-driven dystopian. In the past year or two, any free time was devoted to writing and I've only read a few books (mostly the Outlander series - such great books). Now that I'm working on my comp list, I discovered a LOT of dystopians now have this fantasy twist where most of the MCs have some sort of magical power. My MC is a totally normal person.
I've found a few books that I think might work on a few levels - style, darker themes, secret rebellion, two sides fighting against each other - but I'm worried they'll give off the wrong impression of what my book is. Say, for example, I use "Shatter Me," will the agent think there are powers/gifts (there aren't). Or "The Diabolic" that's more sci-fi or "Masque of the Red Death" that is described as "steampunk" (my book is neither).
Thoughts? I think I'm putting too much thought into this at times, since the agent should have a good idea of what my book is about from my query. I'm reading about a book or two a week and am trying to find books like mine.
Thanks!!
I've found a few books that I think might work on a few levels - style, darker themes, secret rebellion, two sides fighting against each other - but I'm worried they'll give off the wrong impression of what my book is. Say, for example, I use "Shatter Me," will the agent think there are powers/gifts (there aren't). Or "The Diabolic" that's more sci-fi or "Masque of the Red Death" that is described as "steampunk" (my book is neither).
Thoughts? I think I'm putting too much thought into this at times, since the agent should have a good idea of what my book is about from my query. I'm reading about a book or two a week and am trying to find books like mine.
Thanks!!