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message 1: by Mathew (new)

Mathew | 11 comments 🌟 Beta Readers Wanted! 🌟
Genre: Character-driven Fantasy Adventure
Title: Coalfire Chronicles: Echoes of the Past
Word Count: ~105K

Hi there! I’m seeking 5–10 beta readers for my completed fantasy novel, the first in a planned series. If you enjoy sarcastic rogues, grumpy paladins, shadowy cults, ancient ruins, and a bit of banter with your sword fights—this might be your thing.

What to Expect:

A mismatched group of six unlikely heroes

Traps, treasures, and way too many teeth in the dark

Themes of fate, found family, and stubborn hope

Grit, danger, and just enough humor to keep it human

What I’m Looking For:
Honest, respectful feedback on:

Pacing & clarity

Character believability and chemistry

Worldbuilding & immersion

What hooked you, or lost you

I’ll provide a PDF manuscript portion and a Google Form for structured feedback. This is a first beta round—I welcome readers who enjoy helping shape a story.

Deadline: Feedback appreciated within 2–3 weeks of receiving the manuscript.

Bonus: If you fall in love with the story, you’ll get early access to Book 2 and a thanks in the acknowledgments.

**Note: This is a repost to be as specific as possible.**

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message 2: by Emma (new)

Emma | 5 comments Hi Mathew!
I would be very interested in providing feedback to your novel! I love fantasy books, and have been reading them for many years as well as studying storytelling for as long as I can remember. I think I could give you some helpful feedback! If you're interested, feel free to email me at efwags1124@gmail.com!


message 3: by Karci (new)

Karci Feldner | 3 comments Hi! I would love to free beta your book! My favorite character is Inej from Six of Crows (I love the rang-tag heist crew in this and your book sounds similar!!) and my favorite genre is fantasy. You can view my website through my Goodreads bio. My email is contact@karcireads.com


message 4: by Karci (new)

Karci Feldner | 3 comments ***rag-tag


message 5: by Giovanni (new)

Giovanni Jacobs | 382 comments Hi there!
Can I read your first 2 chapters for you, to see if we're a good fit.
My favourites are... wow it's hard to choose from.
Nina from Six of Crows, Vin from the Mistborn series, and Dekka from the GONE series.


message 6: by Christian (new)

Christian | 14 comments Hello, Mathew. If you are still looking for beta readers, I will be happy to read and provide feedback for your manuscript. My favorite genre is fantasy. I can’t choose a single character as a favorite because there are just so many! However, when the focus of a story is on a group of individuals instead of on a single individual, I tend to enjoy characters who are funny either due to having a good sense of humor or to the fact that they are serious all the time. But when there is a mix of personalities that you’d think would clash (and at times they do) but have great chemistry, the story is guaranteed to be an enjoyable read.

My email is valtine48@gmail.com


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