Hello! I have recently completed Draft 0 of my hopeful debut novel, The Foils of Fate! It is a YA Fantasy novel following the myths of dragons and the drive of adventure and curiosity. I am looking for free beta readers to give me an idea of where to go next. I plan on doing a series, and have worked on a few chapters if I was to continue, but I’d love some help growing the story and making it truly special.
The entire manuscript is about 75K words, but I would be open to delivering different sections at a time if that was more palatable. I am also open to reading any work that you may be working on. As I said, this would be my debut novel, but I greatly enjoy stories and would love to reciprocate any effort given.
A quick blurb of the Foils of Fate:
The Known Kingdoms live in harmony and goodwill. Stories are currency, but as Bodha (protagonist) learns in his travels, voices can sway the course of history. He must take on a quest that challenges his understanding of himself and the world around him. A sailor and adventurer by heart, Bodha explores the value of perspective and curiosity as he battles his way into uncharted waters. The Foils of Fate see an ensemble cast of the most vibrant characters the Known Kingdoms has to offer, and begs the question: How far are you willing to go for discovery?
If anyone is intrigued by the premise, I would love to share some of my work. I greatly appreciate any time given to chasing my dream, and thank you for reading this far!
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Thank you!
Hey, I’d love to look over it if you’re interested
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