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message 1: by Alex (new)

Alex | 5 comments Hi there! Looking for a beta reader for an adult fantasy set in a modern high fantasy setting. It's been through several rounds of beta readers/ edits, so I'm looking for mostly a "reader" approach, less of an "editor". Just want some honest general feedback!

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From the ashes of dragons, a broken people rose: the human remnants of a lethal warrior race. But Cat Ryder refuses to be just another Ash.

Cat grew up in the slums, fighting with bare-knuckled fists and raw determination; winning illicit prize fights is her ticket to a better life. When she’s recruited to an elite demon-hunting squad led by the legendary Captain Kellan Grey, Cat accepts the offer without question.

But when her comrades start to vanish, Cat realizes demons aren’t the only monsters prowling the night, and something even darker has its gaze set on her. As she hunts demons, and grows closer to her enigmatic captain, someone else hunts her—someone who lurks in the shadows, collecting an army of Ash fighters.

The hunter may have become the hunted, but Cat is no easy prey. She and Kellan enlist an unlikely band of allies—a bastard princess, a charming thief, and a disillusioned Dark Fae—to unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearing Ash. But the closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous the hunt becomes.

ASH & INK is a multi-POV adult fantasy complete at 116,000 words. It is a standalone novel with series potential. A blend of fantasy mystery and fast-paced action, this story should appeal to fans of the intrigue and modern-world setting of Sarah J. Maas’s House of Earth and Blood and the ancient legends come to life of S. A. Chakraborty’s The City of Brass.


Marc *Dark Reader with a Thousand Young! Iä!* (marcthedarc) Hi Alex, Ash & Ink sounds up my alley; in addition to your listed comps, the first sentence of your book description reminds me of Daniel Abraham's Dagger & Coin series, too.

I have excellent reviews from recent beta reading clients on Fiverr:
https://www.fiverr.com/marc_the_darc

If you're interested, mention Goodreads to me there and I'll make you a discounted offer. I'm definitely honest in my feedback, and I'm not afraid to be critical. In any case, good luck with your book!


message 3: by Fanna (new)

Fanna (fannaforbooks) | 104 comments
Hey, Alex! I'm an experienced beta reader who constructively comments on everything about the plot, characters, pacing, writing, and more. Stories of the fantasy genre have always interested me, and the blurb you've added pulls me in, so I can comment on your work with a target reader's scrutiny too.

For more details, samples, the base price, and testimonials, please visit my service page: https://fannaforbooks.com/beta-reader...

Let me know if you have any questions or require any clarifications. You can reply on here or send an email to fanna.the.blog@gmail.com Looking forward to hearing back from you!

Fanna
www.fannaforbooks.com



message 4: by Kristopher (last edited Mar 01, 2022 06:32PM) (new)

Kristopher Ballard | 10 comments Hi Alex, I'd love to go over Ash and Ink as a casual reader (with my editor hat off!) and share my thoughts. I love multi-genre blends and narratives with multiple POVs, so I suspect Ash & Ink might be right up my alley.

Feel free to check out my Fiverr info: https://www.fiverr.com/share/GyLN2q

Thanks for your consideration, and congratulations on getting to this point with your story!


message 5: by Mamta (new)

Mamta Menon (mamtamenon) | 127 comments Hi Alex,

I’d love to work with you. My email ID is menonmamta02@gmail.com


Here is my link with testimonials:


https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Mamta


message 6: by Lily (new)

Lily (starlightmoonlight) | 12 comments Hello Alex! I'm a freelance editor and book reviewer and I love beta reading books for authors! You mentioned you wanted more of a "reader" approach, and I can definitely provide that perspective. I love reading fantasy, and my rates for editing and beta reading are also very affordable. If you'd like to talk more, do reach out to me through email at lilylyu7@gmail.com. All the best!


message 7: by Nila (new)

Nila (digitalcreativepages) (digitalcreativepages) | 129 comments Hello Alex,
Good morning
I would like to read your story
Kindly go through the terms on my website www.digitalreadsmedia.com/beta-reading
So are the testimonials there
If you find I can be helpful for your book and you would like to have discussions post receiving the feedback to make the book stronger, kindly mail me at digitalreadsmedia@gmail.com or via the form on the page.
Keep writing.
Be safe always
Shalini
Digital Reads Media


message 8: by Ayesha (new)

Ayesha Abdul | 272 comments Hi Alex,
I specialize in fantasy and I'm interested in beta reading for you. Your blurb sounds very interesting.
My website, https://whatayeshareads.blogspot.com/... has more information about my services, examples of my commenting style, and testimonials. There are also more testimonials on my Goodreads thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Thanks,
Ayesha
aag2474@gmail.com


message 9: by Wentzel (new)

Wentzel Lombard Hi, Alex. Here is the link to my site:
https://papercutsblogcom.wordpress.co...


message 10: by Archivist Reads (new)

Archivist Reads (archivist___reads) | 54 comments Hi Alex!

If you're still looking for beta readers I would love to read your book. The blurb sounds very interesting and I always love getting to know new worlds created in novels.

If you're interested you can message me on here or using my email tealanna984@gmail.com.

Regards, Mars


message 11: by Helen (new)

Helen Odey | 121 comments Hello

MY name is Helen Odey from Nigeria. Wife of a former soldier and mother of two very active young boys.

I'm here to offer you my beta reading services. I have been beta reading for three years now and I also have two self published works online, one fiction, one autobiography.

I will provide constructive and honest critique of your fiction and non fiction works. While being honest, I promise to be kind.

I read romance, thrillers/action, women's fiction, literary fiction, science fiction, historical fiction, magical realism, Post apocalyptic, fantasy, YA etc

If you are interested in my services, I'm just starting out on Fiverr. You can contact me on

https://www.fiverr.com/share/booogp

You can also send an email to smartbetareading@gmail.com.


Alexis (hookedtobooks) (alexis-hookedtobooks) | 15 comments Hello,

My name is Alexis and I would love to Beta Read your book! I’ve been beta reading for a few years now, and I read a ton of fantasy! Your book sounds really good! For more info on my services, you can check out my website here:


https://hookedtobookscad.wordpress.com

And my email is hookedtobookscad@gmail.com if you’re interested in working together!


message 13: by Anna (new)

Anna Wheeler | 131 comments Hello Alex,

Lots of great responses here for you to choose from.
Throwing my name into the ring as well.

In addition to paid beta reading I am an audio book narrator and bring that unique perspective to the read.

I offer the first chapter read for free, it is nice to see how we work together.

I read daily for work and for pleasure.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Anna
ARWheelerVoice
83annawheeler@gmail.com


message 14: by Lace (new)

Lace (lacifelker) | 23 comments Hey Alex,

I love your blurb! I also really love fantasy and would love to read your story. I’ve beta read for a lot of people at this point, both paid and unpaid, and just finished reading a story for my first paid beta reading gig.

I’m pretty new to getting paid for beta reading so my prices are a little flexible and I offer a quick turn around time. If you want to check out my Fiverr then here’s the link!

https://www.fiverr.com/lacifelker?up_...


message 15: by Alex (new)

Alex | 5 comments Hi Laci,

Curious to know a little more about your rates and turnaround times, as well as what kinds of beta reading you've done! (The fiverr link didn't work, possibly because I don't have an account)


message 16: by Lace (new)

Lace (lacifelker) | 23 comments Hey Alex,

Maybe this link will work?

https://www.fiverr.com/lacifelker

I’ve been beta reading for many years now. From short stories for college to full-length fiction stories ranging from 50,000-100,000+ words. I’ve read Sarah J. Maas, Naomi Novik, Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black, and Cassandra Clare (to name a few). I also co-founded Round Table Editorial and I am one of the editors.

On Fiverr my rate is $50 for 100,000+ words and I offer a turn around time of 7 days. Like I said in my last comment, I’m new to getting paid to beta read so my prices are (probably) lower than most and they’re flexible. I’m always willing to work with people to get to a price that they’re okay with.

You can message me on here, Fiverr, or on Twitter if you want to talk more!

My Twitter is: https://twitter.com/lacifelker


message 17: by Karen (new)

Karen | 56 comments Hello! I am interested in beta reading your work.
Here is the link to my Fiverr account. I look forward to hearing from you!
https://www.fiverr.com/share/W7Q4dL


message 18: by Samantha (new)

Samantha Ryan (vwoodsburrow) | 14 comments Hi Alex! I'd love to give you a custom offer & have a look at Ash & Ink! Below is my Fiverr account with credentials and examples of my work. Please message me before ordering, so I can give you a coupon!

https://www.fiverr.com/share/RbNoqw

I look forward to hearing from you!
VW


message 19: by Anna (new)

Anna Wheeler | 131 comments Hello Alex,

So I went ahead a did a narration of your synopsis. I was going to send it to you in a message, but you don't accept messages.
I think that it often brings clarity to an author to hear their work read out loud.
Reach out to me if you would like me to send it to you.
Anna
ARWheelerVoice

83annawheeler@gmail.com


message 20: by Cielo (new)

Cielo (cielobellerose) | 143 comments Hello Alex!

I don't know if you're still looking for a beta reader, but I'd love to offer my services. I'm an experienced beta reader who has worked with 50+ clients in the past, and Fantasy is my favorite genre.

I can provide feedback by early April, my rate is $1 per 1000 words and my services include a three-part report (8 to 18 pages) addressing plot and character development, narration and writing style, plot holes and inconsistencies, worldbuilding and magic system, etc. I also include inline comments with my knee-jerk reactions to certain moments in the story, and the option to answer up to 20 specific questions you may have on your story. If requested I can also provide a free sample feedback of the first 5 pages of your story to see if we'd be a good fit.

Here is my page so you can check more information on my services: https://bellerosereads.wordpress.com/...

If you're interested in working with me, contact me at cielobellerose@gmail.com and I'll reach back as soon as I can.

-Cielo.


message 21: by Emily (new)

Emily Gray (egrayreviews) | 56 comments Hi Alex,

If you are still looking for a beta reader, I would be interested in reading Ash & Ink. I have been editing and beta reading for two years, and hold a Publishing Certificate from Ryerson University.

My rate for beta reading is $0.01 per word and also includes an manuscript assessment.

You can find testimonials and full breakdown of my services here: https://www.egrayediting.com/

You can reach out to me at egrayediting@gmail.com

Hope to hear from you!


message 22: by Alyssa (new)

Alyssa | 68 comments Hey Alex!
I can get your novel back to you in as little as 7 days and I absolutely love this genre.
I know you’ve gotten a number of replies but if you’re still looking now or in the future here is my fiverr!
I offer in line commentary focusing on plot, pacing, characters, readability, what is interesting and what isn’t, tension, character motivations, and more. You also get a 5+ page reader report as well!
I wish you the best of luck!

https://www.fiverr.com/s2/742151647e?...


message 23: by Liz (new)

Liz (joycecarolnopes) | 525 comments Mod
Hey Alex,

I just saw your post and would love to give this a read. Fantasy is a genre I read often. I tried to DM you on here but I believe you have that feature turned off. If interested, please get in touch with me on here or at my email: bookwormlisa@gmail.com to chat about it further.

Lisa


message 24: by Lee (new)

Lee (darkestwings) | 4 comments I am intrigued by your summary and would love to beta for you.
My rate would be $60 with a 21 day turnaround. If you need it sooner I can do that, but the rate does go up a little.

If you would like to discuss your needs/goals and get started, please email me at virtualee@protonmail.com :)


message 25: by Giovanni (new)

Giovanni Jacobs | 382 comments Hi there!

May I dm you?


message 26: by Cheryl (new)

Cheryl | 4 comments Hi! I’ve been doing beta reading for 8 years and counting, but have only been on Fiverr for 2, hence my small amount of reviews.

https://www.fiverr.com/share/ox56pA

But I’m confident in my reading and reviews. Do hit me up on fiver to get an example of a past work or a quote!


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