Beta Reader Group discussion

Hi, I'm Liz! I’m a passionate and dedicated beta reader with a keen eye for detail and a deep love for storytelling. Specializing in young adult, romance, dark romance (the smuttier the better), thriller, and fantasy genres, I am just starting out and would love to help an author out.

Hello Liz!
I'm looking for beta readers for my 130 K fantasy adventure manuscript. It's about a young man who always wanted a magic sword, but when he finally gets one, it's not as he imagined it would be. If that sounds like something that might interest you, let me know. I can be reached directly on Goodreads or by email at davidcray1988@gmail.com. Thanks so much!

Hi David, I’d be certainly interested. Feel free to email me lizfinlay7@gmail.com - I can provide feedback on a chapter by chapter basis if that’s what you’re after? Otherwise happy to discuss your needs.

Hi Olive, certainly I’m interested. Please feel free to email me on lizfinlay7@gmail.com :)

Hey Elizabeth!
I know that you have already accepted two offers, but would you be interested to read my 67k detective novel, it's about mysteriously killed nobleman on post-war Italy.
Thanks

Hi Liz

I would love someone to beta read my festive novella The Candleglow Chronicles. It is approximately 27k words and written in twenty five chapters, as an advent story for my kids. It tells the story of Nikolai Christoval who rises from humble beginnings in St Petersburg, Russia to become a powerful sorcerer who, along with his best friend, a talking dog called Boz and some rather famous historical figures, casts a spell to save the world from the creeping darkness of a shadowy organisation and in the process creates our modern idea of Christmas.

Many thanks

Lee

Hey Liz,

If you're still accepting, here is my blurb:

A romantic relationship may be just what Quinn Atwell needs to finally move forward from traumatic childhood events that have plagued him for years. But as a Midnighter, he’s about to be assigned a six-year-old to protect and train during the secret, monster-teeming 25th hour each night, which complicates things.

Juggling both relationships proves arduous, especially when the Midnighters Organization accuses him of a crime he hasn’t committed. Quinn will have many monsters to face, but the scariest monsters may not be the ones in the 25th hour…

Some information so you can make an informed decision about if my book is right for you:
-Logistics—genre is scifi-romance, book length is 87k (350 pages 12 point font, double spaced), intended audience is new adult, and this is the first of a series (books 1-3 are complete with expectation of 1-2 more books to finish the series). This novel has been through multiple rounds of editing and beta readers, and is not a first draft
-contains mature content including sex/sexual scenes, violence, cursing, etc.
-the main character is bisexual and there are LGBTQ+ related themes/references

Thank you for your time and for your consideration. It's awesome that you like spending spare time reading and helping out authors. Hope you find some good reads this summer, even if one of them isn't mine!

Hi Liz,
I am looking for beta readers for my 3rd novel, Dreaming of Jerusalem. I'm looking for a deep critique--not just 'I liked it' or 'I didn't like it'--pls tell me what I'm doing wrong and suggest how I can fix it. I especially struggle with 'killing my darlings'; Dreaming is already too long. I don't need any more words, I need to make sure the words I have are the right words. I am a professional editor (on Reedsy Marketplace) and I wd love to return the favour and critique your novel-in-progress. (I can critique other people's novels, I just can't do it for my own work.)
My 1st novel, The Lost Wisdom of the Magi was Winner of the 2021 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical. My second novel, The Genizah Codex, will be out in a few weeks.
If you're interested in such an exchange, could you pls contact me?
Yours, Susie Helme susiehelme@blueyonder.co.uk

Hi David,
I am looking for beta readers for my 3rd novel, Dreaming of Jerusalem. I'm looking for a deep critique--not just 'I liked it' or 'I didn't like it'--pls tell me what I'm doing wrong and suggest how I can fix it. I especially struggle with 'killing my darlings'; Dreaming is already too long. I don't need any more words, I need to make sure the words I have are the right words. I am a professional editor (on Reedsy Marketplace) and I wd love to return the favour and critique your novel-in-progress. (I can critique other people's novels, I just can't do it for my own work.)
My 1st novel, The Lost Wisdom of the Magi was Winner of the 2021 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical. My second novel, The Genizah Codex, will be out in a few weeks.
If you're interested in such an exchange, could you pls contact me?
Yours, Susie Helme susiehelme@blueyonder.co.uk

HI Olive,
I am looking for beta readers for my 3rd novel, Dreaming of Jerusalem. I'm looking for a deep critique--not just 'I liked it' or 'I didn't like it'--pls tell me what I'm doing wrong and suggest how I can fix it. I especially struggle with 'killing my darlings'; Dreaming is already too long. I don't need any more words, I need to make sure the words I have are the right words. I am a professional editor (on Reedsy Marketplace) and I wd love to return the favour and critique your novel-in-progress. (I can critique other people's novels, I just can't do it for my own work.)
My 1st novel, The Lost Wisdom of the Magi was Winner of the 2021 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical. My second novel, The Genizah Codex, will be out in a few weeks.
If you're interested in such an exchange, could you pls contact me?
Yours, Susie Helme susiehelme@blueyonder.co.uk

Hi Lee,
I am looking for beta readers for my 3rd novel, Dreaming of Jerusalem. I'm looking for a deep critique--not just 'I liked it' or 'I didn't like it'--pls tell me what I'm doing wrong and suggest how I can fix it. I especially struggle with 'killing my darlings'; Dreaming is already too long. I don't need any more words, I need to make sure the words I have are the right words. I am a professional editor (on Reedsy Marketplace) and I wd love to return the favour and critique your novel-in-progress. (I can critique other people's novels, I just can't do it for my own work.)
My 1st novel, The Lost Wisdom of the Magi was Winner of the 2021 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical. My second novel, The Genizah Codex, will be out in a few weeks.
If you're interested in such an exchange, could you pls contact me?
Yours, Susie Helme susiehelme@blueyonder.co.uk

I am looking for beta readers for my 3rd novel, Dreaming of Jerusalem. I'm looking for a deep critique--not just 'I liked it' or 'I didn't like it'--pls tell me what I'm doing wrong and suggest how I can fix it. I especially struggle with 'killing my darlings'; Dreaming is already too long. I don't need any more words, I need to make sure the words I have are the right words. I am a professional editor (on Reedsy Marketplace) and I wd love to return the favour and critique your novel-in-progress. (I can critique other people's novels, I just can't do it for my own work.)
My 1st novel, The Lost Wisdom of the Magi was Winner of the 2021 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical. My second novel, The Genizah Codex, will be out in a few weeks.
If you're interested in such an exchange, could you pls contact me?
Yours, Susie Helme susiehelme@blueyonder.co.uk

Hi Liz,

If you're still available, I would love for you to Beta read my novel, Summer Haze (57,000 words).

Logline: A coming-of-age story in the rural south about a ten-year-old boy who faces love and loss in a carefree summer that suddenly turns tragic.

Thanks!

HI Shaun,
I'd love to beta-read your Summer Haze. I'm from the South, but not rural from Nashville. I am looking for beta readers for my 3rd novel, Dreaming of Jerusalem. I'm looking for a deep critique--not just 'I liked it' or 'I didn't like it'--pls tell me what I'm doing wrong and suggest how I can fix it. I especially struggle with 'killing my darlings'; Dreaming is already too long. I don't need any more words, I need to make sure the words I have are the right words. I am a professional editor (on Reedsy Marketplace) and I wd love to return the favour and critique your novel-in-progress. (I can critique other people's novels, I just can't do it for my own work.)
My 1st novel, The Lost Wisdom of the Magi was Winner of the 2021 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical. My second novel, The Genizah Codex, will be out in a few weeks.
If you're interested in such an exchange, could you pls contact me?
Yours, Susie Helme susiehelme@blueyonder.co.uk
Susie Helme

Hello,
Thank you for this, it means a lot. My book is a YA: Fantasy about a young Aztec man who sees his family killed then he is ripped away from his homeland.
This story is a tale of revenge and hardship.
Where he meets incredibly well written characters and an incredible plot.
In this story we have empires, wars, battles, love, and hatred. It is truly a story masterfully built. I'm looking for honest and critical feedback back. If you are interested please email me at
waziriali3@gmail.com. Thank you! (I’m unfortunately completely broke I am hoping for free beta reading.)

Hi! I have a ~50k just completed (working on editing now by the end of the week) adult romance. Vaguely spicy. But mostly deals with adult concepts such and divorce, tragic accidents, abuse within a marriage, healing from said trauma and then of course strong language.

I’m really hoping to find beta readers asap. This story is my original story, Latinx representation and is technically enemies to lovers. It takes place in beautiful West Palm Beach Florida with a biker/firefighter MMC and a Fiery Plant Shop FMC. There are side charters and side story problems that the characters have to solve as their love slowly blooms. There’s flashbacks and detailed depictions of what happened in the before that has lead to the now. There’s of course a cute pup and bike riding scenes.

I really hope this peaks your interest, if it does email me marissaknight5@protonmail.com

Thanks in advance :)

Hi!
I have a 150K Sci-Fi dystopian that’s basically hunger games meets harry potter that I’m looking for beta readers.
Running synopsis:
Loyalty is Earned, Pain is Constant
A mantra that resonates with Loran deeper the any other as she finds solace in the arms of former foes amidst a world crumbling into chaos. As old allies become new adversaries, and schools wage a brutal war, every choice is about survival, every silence a strategy. What price will loyalty demand? How much pain will it inflict? Dive into a riveting narrative where loyalty is the currency of life and death.
Please let me know if you’d be interested!

Kristin

Hey Liz,

I realize you must be swamped with messages.

I have a MG Horror / Mystery book (30,000k) that is fully edited. I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on it.

Here's my email: liambellamy31@gmail.com

I can send you the manuscript through there.

Thank you kindly,

-Liam B

Hello,

I have a completed YA paranormal romance (with urban fantasy undertones) novel that needs some eyes on it before being sent to an editor. It is approximately 80k words. If interested, I will send the prologue + first three chapters. Please reach out here or my email is writerawells@gmail.com. Thank you!

"Vampires aren’t real."

Tell that to Teddy. Despite her grandmother’s wild stories, she was never quite convinced vampires are actually real. Besides, she has bigger things to worry about, like deciding which college she’s going to attend. It sounds simple enough, but her long-term boyfriend already has their life planned out for them. Teddy just isn’t sure it’s the life for her. A fight between them causes Teddy to run off into the night. What she didn’t expect was to run into one of the creatures from her grandmother’s stories.

Romeo, a half-vampire, half-human hybrid, has been kept in hiding for his whole seventeen years of existence. Loneliness and curiosity get the best of him, and he sneaks out to get a taste of the world beyond the four walls of his home.

The two of them are from completely different worlds - Yet when they meet for the first time, they feel drawn to one another in a way they can't explain.

With Teddy's help, Romeo learns to embrace his "human" side. Together, they experience all the ups and downs of senior year. But as the school year draw to a close, feelings blossom between the two of them that are impossible to ignore."

Hi, Liz!
I’d love you to be the beta reader of my first novel. It’s a 53,7K words manuscript, it’s an adventure sort of thing. It’s called Crimson Colours. I’ve been working on this book for two years now, and I think it could really use a fresh eye like yours! It’s about two vampires who embark on a seemingly impossible journey to Africa, Cairo to regain a long lost family heritage, a necklace that protects vampires from the sunlight. It’s in a museum. But little do they know, they are not the only one looking for that necklace; and the museum has a few tricks up its sleeve, too. When the two vampires, Nicolas and Andrew scatter in time and space, fighting their own battles, they have to work their way back to each other. Because, as it turns out, everybody wants to rule the world.
I need any critique you’d have, typos, grammatical errors, any thoughts and notes on characters, the plot; anything and everything.

Hello,
I am seeking readers to help grow our social proof on Amazon and Goodreads. We would like to share our non fiction books (cookbooks, tech guides, herbalism & foraging) in eBook format (EPUB or PDF) for free in exchange for feedback.

If someone is interested, please reply to this comment or text me in private.

Thank you so much for your time and support!

Hey Liz!
Are you still open to beta reading?
My novella (40k words approx) is a werewolf romance (slow-burn, with folklore references)
I am trying to avoid a cliché story in terms of characters! This book has a very strong-minded, career-oriented and independent female lead with a werewolf alpha who is not just strong but also a down-to-earth, funny, caring guy, basically a walking green flag! If you would be interested, please email me: agneeshikha.writes@gmail.com

I'm looking for beta for my contemporary psychological romance 50k

Synopsis:

"All These Things..." follows the journey of Nina, a reflective woman grappling with the intricacies of modern dating and relationships. Initially, Nina navigates the world of online dating with cautious optimism, encountering both promising connections and disappointing interactions. Her initial interactions with Robert, a symbol of potential stability, contrasts with the tumultuous relationship she develops with Blaine.

As Nina's relationship with Blaine unfolds, it is marked by intense emotional highs and devastating lows. Blaine's unpredictable behavior and bouts of jealousy strain their bond, yet Nina remains entangled, driven by a deep-seated desire for connection and meaning. Through their interactions, the narrative delves into themes of identity, self-worth, and the existential quest for purpose.

Despite her efforts to support Blaine, his emotional volatility often leaves Nina feeling isolated and overwhelmed. The tension culminates in several dramatic confrontations, highlighting the fragility of their relationship. Nina's internal monologue reveals her struggle to reconcile her need for love with her growing awareness of the relationship's toxicity.

The story's climax sees Nina confronting the painful reality of Blaine's betrayal and the chaos of his family dynamics. In a poignant epilogue, Nina appears to have settled into a semblance of domestic tranquility with Blaine, yet the narrative leaves readers questioning the true nature of her contentment and the sacrifices made for this illusion of stability.

my email: nat.petruch@gmail.com

I have finished a second draft of my first novel. It is about relationships, but I wouldn't think is a standard romance. There is quite a bit of philosophical musing, abrupt emotions, mental instabilities, searching for meaning and identity.
There is no sex scenes.
It starts with a woman in her 30s trying to find love on Tinder and what she finds, she put herself from one relationship dynamic to another and she tries to make sense of it all.

If you would like to give it a go my email: nat.petruch@gmail.com

Hello Liz,

I am looking for beta readers for my YA Speculative Fiction book called "The Thrift Shop."

See blurb below!

Devon gets bullied daily, and he is dealing with severe PTSD after losing his father to suicide. His father was a professional baseball player, and Devon wants to follow in his father’s footsteps, but he is uncoordinated and small for his age. His life is one misery after the next until he stumbles upon a Thrift Shop where every item is steeped in history and grants its new owner magical properties.

Devon gets offered a job at the Thrift Shop, and slowly, things begin to turn around. But Devon begins to dig into the magic of the Thrift Shop, and secrets once hidden are revealed to him. He takes advantage of the magic in the shop, finding his own special item: an antique baseball glove that belonged to Lou Gehrig, and he begins to play baseball like never before.

But Devon’s life turns upside down when he finds out his mother has cancer. Everything begins to fall apart. He decides to sell the glove to make money for his mother’s treatment, challenging fate, and he angers the protector of the shop, an ancient evil that brought about the Dark Ages the last time someone tempted fate.

Devon must risk his life and make a bargain with the devil to turn things around and save his family, his friends, and all of humanity.

I have a historical fiction work ready for beta reading, a 53K-Word historical mystery/adventure set in Renaissance Florence.

"When a mysterious fleet attacks the coast of Italy, the powerful Medici family calls on intrepid sea captain Niccolo Corsini to help."

I this sounds interesting to you, I can be reached at steve.freeman7@gmail.com

Hello Liz! If you're interested I would love for you to read my YA fantasy novel (99k words in length), Four Queens' Fates! Here's the blurb:

Every generation in the royal family of the Queendom of Dirington, four sisters are born. And every generation, when the youngest sister turns thirteen, the girls are given three years to kill one another. This generation seems to be cursed. Each sister has different beliefs and ulterior motives, but they share a couple things in common: they all have softer hearts than a queen should, they share passion and fury, and rebellion rises in their hearts.
Firanna is the oldest and strongest sister, and she bears the power of the Fire Element. She struggles to keep a strong face in front of events that threaten to make her mask slip. She seems heartless and cruel on the outside, but inside she’s fighting to keep herself together. Watene is the next eldest and the weakest sister, with the power of the Water Element. She’s resigned herself to death, since her body is weak and she’s dying anyway. But when a certain boy enters her life she begins to think maybe she holds more power than she thought. The next sister is Ealinna, the Earth Elemental. She is the strongest and bravest, but while she isn’t against killing, a bond has begun to grow between her and her sisters. The youngest sister, Airabella, is the Air Elemental. Her unconditional love for all her sisters makes her a prime target and shows she’s unfit to be queen.
When the sisters meet, they can’t find it within themselves to kill one another. As they delve deeper into the queendom’s history, they begin to realize that it’s not their sisters they should hate, but society. Between romance, trickery, and the fight to survive, the four sisters weave an intensely emotional plot. And some day, at least one of them will take the crown. But who will it be?

EJ wrote: "Hi, I'm Liz! I’m a passionate and dedicated beta reader with a keen eye for detail and a deep love for storytelling. Specializing in young adult, romance, dark romance (the smuttier the better), th..."

Hi EJ,
I am looking for some beta readers for my fantasy book, and I was wondering if you would be able to read my book? It is about 93K words and has 25 chapters. The story follows five warriors who must master their unique elemental powers and unite to confront an ancient evil that threatens their world.
Let me know if this is something you would have time to do and would want to do.
Thanks,
Erin

Hey Liz, I have just completed the first draft of my Murder Mystery/Crime book, and I was wondering if you would like to give it a read.

EJ wrote: "Hi, I'm Liz! I’m a passionate and dedicated beta reader with a keen eye for detail and a deep love for storytelling. Specializing in young adult, romance, dark romance (the smuttier the better), th..."

Hey Liz!

If you're still interested in beta reading, I have an 85k YA Fantasy completed.


18-year-old Tanya Chérubin hears music everywhere. Mourning the rejection from her dream college, she retreats to the forest to play violin in peace. Well, that peace turns into fleeing from a shimmering wolf and finding a peculiar key that opens a door in a tree. The air through the portal sings to her, tempting her to enter, but when the wolf steals her violin and leaps through the portal, Tanya has no choice but to follow it. Before she can return home, the portal closes.

Trapped in this magical realm with a fierce protector who deems her existence a threat, she must learn to harness the magic she never knew she had if she wants to return home. Tanya must grapple with her desire to return home while developing deep friendships she'd never experienced before. Tanya must face the music of what she really wants to protect the friends she has come to love and the future she never thought she might have.

Let me know!

Best,
Blair

Hi EJ.

I have the first chapter of a parallel universe comedy, set in a classical Greek environment, with steampunk elements

Apart from the obvious 'Does the first chapter make you want to read the book?', I'm primarily interested in these questions:

Does the humour come through?
Does it feel fresh or derivative?
Do you get a sense of Dave's personality?
Are you transported to the place?
Does it seem real?

There's no great hurry. I have other work in progress. This has sat on the shelf for a while, so not urgent.

I don't have a strong preference as to how you format your comments, so do what's most convenient.

Looking forward to your frank feedback.

Yours,

Clive

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Hi Liz,

I need beta readers for Distracted Magic - A cozy fantasy fairytale inspired by ADHD.

It's a "long short story" ("novelette", properly speaking) of about 14,000 words (~50 pages), and I need quick feedback (preferably within a week). I'm using StoryOrigin's system for gathering feedback.

☆ BLURB ☆
ADHD is magic. Sometimes, dark magic.

Kay is a new fairy, who’s a bit too much for some tastes. Rather than granting wishes, her distracted, forgetful and impulsive nature leads to miserable accidents. Things aren't getting any better when society accuses her of purposeful offence, calling her a witch.

She wouldn’t wish to wish the wish the witch wishes, but how to tell a fairy from a witch?

ADHD, fairytale retellings and magic meet in a charming, yet often quick to judge, world.

I would to hear from you if this sounds interesting!
Thank you so much! 💜
Adva

Hi, I was wondering if you'd be willing to read Chapter 1 of my dystopian novel and give me feedback please? That would be amazing
https://forms.gle/tsWikuwpb3eivUvbA

Hi!
I am looking for beta readers for my book Chasing Angels in the Dark. It's finished, about 100k words. I am thinking of self publishing and would like the opinion of a few betas. There's no explicit content, but it deals with suicide and depression, so, I have to warn you, although, the whole point of the story is to keep your faith (not in a religious sense, in general) and your courage when times are tough. Here's the blurb:
"In the midst of the Apocalypse War between humans and angels, Diletta, a disabled young woman, is on a mission to rescue the archangel she is in love with from a secret US military base, jeopardizing humanity's fate in the process.
When Heaven's legions descended on Earth, the world rejoiced. But humanity's leaders refused to surrender their power to angels, and a war broke out that left civilization in ruins.
Things seemed to turn in humankind's favor when the US army succeeded in capturing the commander of the celestial army and now holds him prisoner in an underground secret military base in New Mexico.
Diletta moved to Rome from the States just before the angels arrived, to start her life over, after a serious accident left her disabled and heavily depressed. Obsessed with Heaven's commander, she is hellbent on saving him, even though it could cost her her life as well as everybody else's.
The guilt is eating her up, but she can't stop. Is Diletta completely crazy or is there something else going on?
With the help of two zealot priests, a fallen angel, and an Apache delivery man, Diletta is on her way to rescue the man of her dreams and condemn everyone else.
Or is she?"
I have a specific set of questions I want you to answer. Don't worry, there are only a few and don't require detailed analysis. And, of course, you can comment on anything else you like.
Are you interested?

Hi Liz!

I’ve just finished the 5th draft of Father, my 94k fantasy novel. Please feel free to DM if you're interested!

Zane's siblings have relinquished their claim to the throne, leaving the youngest prince to navigate a life he was never trained for. His father has been abducted by the neighbouring kingdom, and now his uncles are eyeing his seat on the throne.

His only hope to save the kingdom is to reunite with his siblings by journeying across the land, accompanied by a boy who is too young and annoying to be his personal guard, and the very woman who abducted his father in the first place.

Excited to explore this with you!

Hello Liz,

Would you be interested in reading a 51k Sci-Fi, post-apocalyptic, queer romance manuscript? Currently on the second draft.

Blurb: The story follows around Shion, a 17 year old amnesiac boy who woke up on a school rooftop with no memories of anything but his name. He then discovers that the world is infested with zombies, and he navigates everyday life as he tries to regain his memories and eventually form meaningful bonds with others.

CW for suicide, domestic abuse, gore, violence, implied SA, human experimentation

Hello everyone,

My name is William Short and I just joined the group, I was also looking for some Beta testers but was unsure what to do. I have a finished manuscript and would appreciate any feedback.

Thanks,
William

Hiya Liz

Just wondering if Space Opera - as it ties closely to Fantasy - would be considered for a beta read?

Thanks! :)

Hi Liz! I finished a third draft of my new adult fantasy (definitely some romantasy) manuscript. It's clocking in at about 86k words.

Here is a synopsis:
A dead father. A tyrannical king. A realm that has turned its back on the gods. Serafina Oakhart never asked to be a hero. She only wants vengeance.

When her father passes tragically after succumbing to King Aldric’s addicting drug, Serafina devises a reckless plan to destroy the very crops that fuel the king’s empire. In her quest to save her country, Serafina becomes entangled with Errol Kalidan, a fearsome pirate lord with motivations of his own. Drawn into a volatile alliance, Serafina uncovers a rebellion simmering beneath the surface of the kingdom—one that could topple the throne but demands more than she's willing to give.

As the king's bans on worship suffocate his people, Serafina learns the gods have not abandoned them entirely. Velos, the god of death, offers her a dangerous bargain: his power in exchange for complete control. Armed with divine forces and propelled by grief, Serafina must decide whether vengeance is worth the price--and whether she can trust her growing feelings for an enigmatic pirate while the fate of her country hangs in the balance.

If you think we'd be a good fit, please let me know :)

Best,
Abbey

Hey Liz,

I'm currently editing my New Adult Fantasy Romance (120k) and I'm looking for betas. The second draft is done, and I'm looking for input on plot, characters, pacing, and world-building.

Story:
Ara knows she lives on borrowed time, being immune to magic is a death sentence in her world. But what if she could acquire a new gift to hide the signs of her immunity?
Bonding with a magical bird, and becoming a Skyrider is dangerous and could cost her life, but if she succeeds she is one step closer to keeping herself and her family safe.
Outsmarting her overprotective brothers by secretly entering the academy disguised as a man seems like a good idea until she runs into two men who could thwart her plans: Her brother’s best friend and her enigmatic division leader, who sees too much.
And then there is the tiny problem that her immunity prevents her from being healed, in a world where injuries are the norm.

If that is something you would be interested in reading and helping me out with and you still have time in the next month let me know :)

Thank you for your time!

I am seeking some free beta readers for my novel: Because the Demons Scream So Loudly. The novel is 115k words. It is an epistolary novel- it is written completely in journal/diary format. The novel is a mixed bag of religion/spirituality/romance/vampiric elements/fantasy.

Blurb/Excerpt: Entry 148- I still don't know how I managed it, Holy Sonom Soeht; the mind is indeed a powerful thing. My mind had already started to dissociate as the bleeder ran up to me, pinned me on the ground, and sunk his teeth into my neck. I fixed my eyes on the emerging moon as blood dripped down the back of my neck. The night lights blurred with tears but did not disappear. Not a single muscle of mine moved as he released my neck and stood up. To my shock, the bleeder spoke then as my gaze remained pinned on the sky. “It’s been quite a long time since I drew blood without a fight, and from a god woman to boot.” I heard him pick up my broken cleric chain off the ground. His foot pushed against my still frozen face as he stood over me, dangling my chain from his hand. “Such a shame that misery and naivety are not virtues,” he declared with blood still on his lips. The chain fell on the dirt beside me. As I listened to his footsteps turn and leave me, he hollered, “A word of advice, woman. If I can smell the insincerity on you, don’t you think your omniscient deity can?” I’m not sure how many minutes passed after he left, with me still paralyzed on the ground weeping.

If you are interested in beta reading for me, let me know and I can send you my beta reader application link. Please feel free to ask me any additional questions. Thank you so very much for your valuable time in considering it! Happy New Year!

I am currently seeking Beta Readers for an apocalyptic novel. If you are interested, your feedback would be highly valued, particularly regarding readability and overall enjoyment. While suggestions or comments are welcome, my primary interest lies in understanding your general impression of the book. The manuscript is complete, with a word count of 120,000.

Are you a fan of dark, gritty stories that keep you on the edge of your seat? I’m looking for beta readers for my dark apocalyptic novel, a raw and intense tale centred around two teens fighting for survival in a shattered world.

The story follows their harrowing journey to safety, 130 miles of treacherous terrain, moral dilemmas, and unimaginable dangers. It’s a graphic, emotionally charged narrative that doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of a collapsing society.

If you enjoy stories with heart-pounding action. I’d love your feedback! Let me know if you’re interested, and I’ll share more details.

Thanks for considering this story. It means a lot to me, and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

I can supply you with the book blurb if this interests you.
Content warning.
Violence
There is some sexual innuendo, no sex scenes, though.
death.

Info.
UK based, UK spelling.
This will not be the first book I have published.
120k.

Calling all beta readers! My new novel, “The Two Harrys”.
Three-time self-publisher, looking to find an established publisher.
I’ve just completed a literary espionage novel (with twenty rewrites) set in 1963 Cold War London – a story of betrayal, survival, and the quiet brutality of those who operate in the shadows. If you enjoy tense, character-driven fiction with rich historical detail and morally complex heroes, I’d love your feedback. The manuscript is complete and polished, but I’m looking for honest reactions before final edits. If you're interested in reading and offering your thoughts (a chapter at a time or all at once), please message me. Thanks in advance – your insights will make all the difference.
English writing per New Oxford. 80k words. Some violence, death, one sex scene, no language. Ask me any questions.
seanjcurrie@outlook.com

EJ wrote: "Hi, I'm Liz! I’m a passionate and dedicated beta reader with a keen eye for detail and a deep love for storytelling. Specializing in young adult, romance, dark romance (the smuttier the better), th..."

I Liz, I've got a young adult work in progress (31K words/13 chapters) with mature content that I would love for you to read. Let's connect!

Hi Liz!

I am currently searching for beta readers for my manuscript.

Genre: contemporary romance (🌶️with open door steamy scenes🌶️)

Words: 96K

My expectations: in-line comments; the more the better! No use of AI (please don’t feed my manuscript to chat gpt!!!) Feedback on characters, pacing, looking out for plot holes…

Description:

Cori Elion never intended to fall in love in Barcelona. She came for the prestigious music program, hoping to escape a past haunted by her parents’ toxic marriage and a heartbreak that still makes her flinch. Her plan was simple: keep her head down, compose something meaningful, and get out with her heart intact.

But Barcelona has other ideas.

There’s Félix—charming classmate, frustrating, soulful guitarist—who sees through her defenses with maddening ease.

Then there’s Jude Rhode—international pop star, who offers her a different kind of escape: glamorous, easy, no strings attached. Or so she thinks.

Torn between two lives, two men, and the version of herself she wants to become, Cori must decide: will she keep playing it safe, or finally let her heart lead the way?

Set against the vibrant rhythms of Barcelona, this is a story about self-discovery, soul-deep connections, and the healing power of music.

EJ wrote: "Hi, I'm Liz! I’m a passionate and dedicated beta reader with a keen eye for detail and a deep love for storytelling. Specializing in young adult, romance, dark romance (the smuttier the better), th..."

Hey Liz!
I'm currently looking for beta readers for my book titled "MAXUM." It is a YA romantasy. Here is the blurb :)

Advice: Never fall in love with your best friend’s girlfriend.

Seventeen-year-old, confident Zach Taylor was born and raised in poverty in the small town of Maryfield, Oregon. As the bank is about to foreclose on his mother’s home, he hatches a plan to get funding for a Memory Insertion company that his father tried to start before he died.

Zach’s friend Jason sneaks him into a secret event called the Masked Investor, held at an abandoned mansion on the outskirts of town. But something is off that night. First, a brown-masked investor says the word “human” like it's an insult. Then, Zach finds Jason having a whispered discussion in a conservatory “off-limits” to guests. He thinks the strangeness of the night is over when he arrives home, but Jason texts him a dropped pin—along with three of his friends—asking to meet on the same gravel road as the Masked Investor.

By the time Zach arrives… Jason’s car is at the bottom of a cliff.

That’s when Sarah lays her head on Zach’s shoulder.

But it was wrong. He shouldn’t have feelings for her.

For Jason’s girlfriend.

I would like to offer my book to an interested beta reader. It is a CIA undercover thriller with an enemies-to-lovers subplot. 70,000 words

Revenge Doesn’t Sleep
He hunted a killer. But the lies hunted him.

Blurb
From the age of ten, Matt Cavallo lived for one thing—revenge. The man he called father died in a fiery car bombing, a brutal message from Sicilian crime lord Antonio Moretti, lashing out over the shame of a wife's affair. The explosion that killed them shattered two families. Matt was left an orphan. Sofia Moretti, Antonio’s daughter, was left without a mother.

From eighteen, Matt had been forged into a weapon inside the U.S. military’s elite special operations. When the CIA offered him an off-the-books mission to infiltrate Moretti’s fentanyl empire spanning the globe—he didn’t hesitate. This was the path to justice… or vengeance.

But Sofia complicates everything. Beautiful, intelligent, and unaware of her father’s criminal world, she may be Matt’s way in—or the only person who can undo him.

As Matt descends deeper into Moretti’s empire, he walks a razor’s edge between mission and obsession. Each step brings him closer to the truth and to a final reckoning with the man who orchestrated his father’s murder and drove his mother to suicide.

Perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Tom Wood, and James Patterson—Revenge Doesn’t Sleep is a pulse-pounding, emotionally charged thriller where truth is as slippery as the past it tries to bury.

My name is Mary and I have a manuscript for a novel called "Mullo". I am looking for beta readers to read and critique it, and I saw your advertisement in a Goodreads "Beta Reader Group". I would describe "Mullo" as historical fiction, horror, romance (LGBT). It goes back and forth between a story that takes place in the past and one that takes place in the present. Here is a blurb I wrote for it:

"THEN
In 19th century Romania, death is always just around the corner. Zorya, a Roma healer woman, knows this well. But when a stranger unexpectedly calls on her expertise, she, her husband, and her children, find themselves in a place they were once forbidden from entering. But even as their life becomes more stable and prosperous, it may only take one tragedy for things to fall apart."

"NOW
Nick Alicea isn’t having a bad day. He’s having a bad life. Stuck in a dead-end job, drowning in debt, and haunted by a tragedy from his past, he's struggling. So, when a chance encounter leads to a friendship with Mirza Durvari, a quiet doctor with a mysterious illness, Nick’s life starts to seem a little less bleak. But even as their relationship becomes more intimate, Nick is forced to ask himself: Who is Mirza Durvari"

The entire manuscript is 125,000 words. Let me know if you are interested in beta reading.

Looking forward to hearing from you..

~Mary

Hi I’m looking for a beta reader for my dark romance novel—enemies to lovers.

Title (working): The Senator’s Secret
Genre: Dark Romance (Book 1 of a planned trilogy)
Length: ~450 pages
Heat: Very slow burn, eventual spice
Status: First full draft, looking for reader impressions before professional editing

📖 Blurb
Jade has always been the opposite of her sister—reckless where her sister is perfect, defiant where she’s compliant. Broke and running from her past, she ends up in Brooke’s guesthouse, trapped in a world she doesn’t belong to. But Brooke’s fiancé, Senator Killian West, lives by control—and Jade’s presence threatens it.
But Senator Killian West isn’t what he seems. Beneath the surface is a man who bends everything to his will—and Jade finds herself caught between his secrets and the pull of her own self-destruction.
What begins as survival twists into a dangerous game of power, lies, and forbidden desire.

🔥 Tropes You’ll Find
Enemies to lovers


Power imbalance / age gap


Very slow burn romance


BDSM themes (control, punishment)


Kidnapping / forced proximity


Forbidden desire


Family drama



⚠️ Content Warnings
Manipulation & psychological control


Consensual BDSM elements (punishment, dominance/submission dynamics)


Mentions of rape / past assault (not graphic, not romanticized)


Alcohol use, toxic family dynamics, grief


👉 Important Note: This is not a cheating book. There are family and engagement dynamics, but no actual cheating takes place.

💌 What I’m Looking For in Betas
General pacing/flow feedback (does the story keep you hooked?)


Character voice consistency (especially Jade’s defiance vs. vulnerability)


Clarity: any confusing scenes, places where you wanted more/less detail


Emotional impact: did the tension/romance land?

Hi Liz,

I'd love for you to beta read my ~50K-word thriller.

Following is the blurb:
LUCID

When reality isn’t enough…
Lucid Nightscapes, Inc. has introduced the most immersive entertainment experience in history: lucid dreaming. Clients pick the time and place—a space station, medieval Europe, or a war tournament—and Lucid create dreamscapes impossible to discern from reality.

But some dreams come at a price…
A secret CIA program to track terrorists in the dreamscape has been somehow disabled, and the deaths of lucid dreamers are starting to pile up. To save the company from ruin, CEO Any Crenshaw reaches out to government contacts for help.

Assigned to the case, NSA special agents Alton and Mallory Blackwell fight to untangle the truth from the twisted realities of Lucid’s imaginary worlds…while being plunged into dreamscapes depicting horrific events from their past.

Can the husband-and-wife investigators uncover the truth before perishing in the dreamscape themselves?

I hope this catches your interest! If so, I can be reached at steve.freeman7@gmail.com.