Looking for ARCs - new to ARC reading

[Tsze]

Hi all!

I am new to ARC reading - just finished my third ARC and am keeping an eye out for more. I’m currently working full time so I may take up to a month to complete the book (depending on the topic, length etc.)

I enjoy cosy mysteries, thrillers, fantasy, historical fiction, general fiction and Japanese mysteries (think Circe, Leigh Bardugo, Sayaka Murata, Lessons in Chemistry, Blood Over Bright Haven, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Olive and The Tattoo Murder Case).

I do also love books such as The Miracles of the Namiya General Store, Crying in H Mart and A Man Called Ove but if your stories are tear jerkers like those, a warning would be nice so that I know not to read those in the office 😂

I enjoy physical books but ebooks are also welcomed so if you’re looking for someone to provide some feedback or reviews, do let me know!

[Edward]

Hiya, Tsze!

I'm looking for more folks for my ARC team. The book is the second in a series, so I'm also providing the first book if you're interested. It's a fantasy series. I'll post the information at the bottom of this message.

If you're interested, feel free to shoot me a message and we can set something up! I hope ya have a great day!

Edward

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Heyo! I'm looking for Advance Reader Copy (ARC) readers for my upcoming novel, A Feast of Stones, Book Two in the Grey & White fantasy series. It launches June 27, 2025, and ARCs (ebook format as epub or pdf) are ready!

Didn’t read Book One yet? No problem! I’m happy to send a free ebook of The Rage of a Boy to anyone who wants to catch up before diving into Book Two. (no expectation of review)

This series is for readers who:

- Enjoy character-driven fantasy with dark undertones (but not grimdark)
- Like layered worldbuilding and slow-burning intrigue
- Want to support indie authors and get early access to new books!

Both books are character-heavy epic fantasy with political tension, moral ambiguity, and evolving friendships.

📬 Just reply if you’d like to be added to the ARC list — I’d love to have you aboard!

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Book One – The Rage of a Boy
Approx. 100,000 words

A destructive magic, long gone from the world, has returned, and new dangers rise with it.

Tristan was a young boy when his home was invaded and captured by the crown prince of Felixandria. Now, he serves as a mercenary for Grauberg. When fate intervenes, he is put face-to-face with the man who took his home away all those years ago.

Now, he has the chance to defeat this enemy, reclaim his home, and prevent war from coming to those who gave him shelter and refuge. Together with his closest friends, Garit and Ella, he sets out on a secret mission.

Can vengeance quench the beast inside? Is evil truly a matter of black and white, or does understanding lie in the grey?

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Book Two – A Feast of Stones
Approx. 106,000 words

Tristan must deal with the fallout of his decisions. In the most unlikely position imaginable, he will travel to Felixandria and learn to control his rage. But a new war is looming, and new players come to the fore. Who is an enemy, and who is an ally?

[Delsy]

Hi! if you still need one am interested you can mail me at shawndelsy@gmailcom

[Luchin]

Tsze wrote: "Hi all!

I am new to ARC reading - just finished my third ARC and am keeping an eye out for more. I’m currently working full time so I may take up to a month to complete the book (depending on the ..."

Hello, my friend! I saw your post and think you might like my YA fantasy adventure. .

In this novel, you'll discover the wonderful world of South American mythological beings. And that's not all; this book is filled with teen drama, epic fights, magic, and a lot of heart, but also with an important reflection on the current state of our world. And the best part is that it has illustrations! BEAUTIFUL FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS! You can download it here:

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/yziz0efstr

[Teresa]

Hi Tsze,


I am working with indie poet Nick Calder to help create some buzz around his new illustrated poetry collection "Glass and Gravel" that comes out on August 1st!

"Glass and Gravel" is a vivid, visceral, very raw, dark and lyrical exploration into deeply emotional themes such as identity, childhood trauma, self-reliance, and generational conflict. The author experiments heavily with the visual form and structure of the poems as he fragments them and expands them onto multiple pages. A lot of the poems are also accompanied by beautiful illustrations as a way to amplify the emotional impact of the collection.

Even if you do not read or like poetry, this book might be for you! I have found that people gravitate towards it because it is so non-traditional in style and it provides a space for all readers! It is so important to support self-published and indie authors!

Here is the free ARC:
https://booksirens.com/book/KLK4359/L...

I hope you give this book a chance! Happy reading!

Warmly,
Tereza

[Parker]

Hi!
I'm a debut romance author. My book is coming out Aug. 30 2025.

For the month of July I would like to give my book away for free. I would appreciate an honest review, but even that is optional.

If you are interested here is a download link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vq8s...

The book is 'The Governor's Daughter : A Contemporary Romance about Truth, Freedom, Beauty and Love' by Parker Williamson

Camilla Reyes was raised with all the qualities the United States expects from a Pacific territory: beauty, wealth, and obedience. But when she publicly champions independence for her homeland of Hangua, defying her father—the island's powerful governor—the colony erupts in chaos. To contain the fallout, Camilla is forced into an arranged marriage.

Desperate to escape, Camilla strikes a deal with the last man she'd ever trust: Senator Julian Oz, the sharp-tongued politician who humiliated her on live television. Experienced and ruthlessly disciplined, Julian sees opportunity in Camilla as dangerous attraction ignites between them—under his tutelage, they go from enemies to lovers. To survive, she must become the perfect partner to a man who’s either using her… or falling for her.

This puts her on a collision course with Mari Cruz—Camilla’s best friend. From friend to lover, now lover to enemy, they shared one kiss too many before Camilla’s engagement to Julian shattered everything. As tensions escalate between the United States and China, the two women who once shared everything now face each other on opposite sides of Hangua's most divisive fight: statehood or independence—a battle that will determine their island's fate.

On Hangua, politics is legacy, love is currency, and betrayal is the price of freedom.

For fans of Enemies to Lovers, Arranged Marriages, Fake Engagements, Sapphic Love, Political Romance and Love Triangles.

[Antonio]

Tsze wrote: "Hi all!

I am new to ARC reading - just finished my third ARC and am keeping an eye out for more. I’m currently working full time so I may take up to a month to complete the book (depending on the ..."

Hello, I published the first volume of the series inspired by a real character, Raimondello Orsini del Balzo, set in the Italian Middle Ages. It's a historical adventure novel. I would need honest reviews to help it grow. Would you help me?

https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review...

[Kristine]

Tsze wrote: "Hi all!

I am new to ARC reading - just finished my third ARC and am keeping an eye out for more. I’m currently working full time so I may take up to a month to complete the book (depending on the ..."

Hi, do you like urban fantasy? I'm looking for readers for my 3rd book in the series. I'm also offering to send the first two so you can get caught up. Which means, I'd understand if your review comes a little later than launch day. A review is a review lol.

Here's the blurb:
Since Hally’s fated-friend, Nolan, upended her exile mere months ago, they’ve saved the elven realm from a ruthless mage, a deadly curse, and a war with the fae. Now terrorists have struck the elven capital and the royals are being held hostage. It’s Hally and Nolan to the rescue, again.
Despite a family crisis in Paris, they’re forced to drop everything and scramble for an open portal as the network collapses. Every victory has a cost and as secrets surface and sacrifices mount, Hally and Nolan must ask themselves: can they save the realm without losing each other?
*picture on form is not part of the cover. Cover reveal will be August 23th.
Here's the sign up sheet.
https://forms.gle/fTA3Fm4NYVu3gbxY8