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Comps are to give the agent and publisher an idea of where you think your book should be shelved in the store. It's got to go somewhere and you giving them your idea can help them decide if they're interested. That being said, comps need to be well-known, but not famous. And have sold well. It's not always easy to find something that fits.If you don't already have some idea, go to the book store and browse YA fantasy looking at blurbs. Find a few that seem like a match, then research them to see what reviews say. (You can, of course, actually read them.) Then pick a couple that seem like fits.
As for your blurb, on the whole I think it works well. I'm wondering, though, if you need at least some explanation for why the maniac would think kidnapping her Nana would do anything at all when it seems simply killing her would solve all his problems.
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All her life, Freida has been told her paralyzed right arm has held her back.
When her Nana is kidnapped by a genocidal maniac who thinks Frieda's the "Chosen One" destined to kill him, Frieda's whisked away to a magical city by people who claim they wish to protect her. Frieda learns she can wield magic – but, the most powerful magic usually requires the use of both arms. Despite this obvious disadvantage, expectations are high for the prophesied Savior, who just wants to save Nana.
Unfortunately for Frieda, this is a city full of liars and secrets and Frieda might not be quite as “Chosen” as she was led to believe.
Now Frieda has to decide if she is going to risk her life and abandon the millions that believe she is their Savior or hope that the enchantments keeping Nana alive will last long enough for Frieda to do something no one has done before: master magic with one hand.
THE PRISMATIC LEGACY is young adult fantasy complete at 80,000 words. It is a standalone novel with series potential. Readers who enjoyed ______ and ________, might also enjoy THE PRISMATIC LEGACY.