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almost normal life. Almost, because since her teenage years she has had
extra sensory powers, being able to see auras and visions. But this has
been a family secret, because she just wants to be normal and fit in. Her
parents disapprove of these powers but her Aunt Rupa in India who has
similar powers supports and mentors her. Then one day, her friend Holly
goes missing. Parvati hunts clues to find Holly, her extra senses leading
her to believe she might have been the victim of foul play.
I'm seeking a critique partner for my fantasy novel. Here's the pitch:
Safya al-Ramallah is an inquistel, living for ten years in the shadow of her family’s execution in the Elcastian Inquisition. Unlike her former rival and golden boy Jaume de Prava, she’s been fighting every day since to be recognized. When the king announces an expedition to the New World, promising gold and glory, Safya finally sees a real chance to make a name for herself. But as the journey leads her into a land where godly power is bought with blood, even the familiarity of her hardship is gone. With pressure from all sides, Safya must conceal her own crime: borrowing divinity from the goddess that damned her family. Fail, and she shares their deadly fate. Based on the Expedition of Hernán Cortés of 1519, GOD-CHOSEN is a 92,000-word, multiple-perspective fantasy that appeals to fans of Leigh Bardugo and Samantha Shannon’s Priory of the Orange Tree.
I have a good amount of experience in critiquing, with a bachelor's in creative writing, and I would appreciate any feedback I could get.
Let me know by replying to this message or sending a private message if you're interested! Also, my email is rennabrooks@gmail.com if that's easier.