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by nkk
December 8th, 2023, 12:09 am
Forum: Queries
Topic: Query: Contemporary Fiction - please critique, thanks!
Replies: 1
Views: 2966

Re: Query: Contemporary Fiction - please critique, thanks!

I too liked your plot very much. However, I would suggest the following edits: 1. "Within this light-weight story the female protagonist and politically diverse characters encourage readers to consider ethical gray areas within gender norms, crime and punishment, civil rights, abortion and sexu...
by nkk
December 7th, 2023, 11:59 pm
Forum: Queries
Topic: YA Adventure
Replies: 1
Views: 2189

Re: YA Adventure

I'm not hooked by this blurb. Is this a murder mystery or a horror story? Also, I find the sentence too long. Maybe split the sentences.
by nkk
December 7th, 2023, 11:55 pm
Forum: Queries
Topic: Celestials- YA, fantasy, coming of age
Replies: 2
Views: 2649

Re: Celestials- YA, fantasy, coming of age

I think this is a very well written query. I do think that the last paragraph ("Celestials is my first novel...) is a bit clunky including the - "how valuable your time iss..." I think you could also end at "why Soren keeps sending the wraiths to collect her soul." The sente...
by nkk
December 7th, 2023, 11:48 pm
Forum: Queries
Topic: Query: Middle Grade Fantasy
Replies: 0
Views: 2646

Query: Middle Grade Fantasy

Hi everyone, I am new to the forums. I would deeply thank anyone who reviews my query letter, and answers my big question - would you care to read this book? I promise I will review at least three other queries on the forum to pay it back. Dear [Agent Name], Neil Shastry lives with his parents and g...