Available for 2 manuscrips under 30K words > Likes and Comments

Hello folks.

I'm Sci-Fi/Fantasy writer C.T. Rwizi and I'm offering to freely beta read for two fellow writers with manuscripts ideally under 30K.

I have a preference for SFF but I also read other genres too, including mystery, horror, literary fiction, and non-fiction. If you'd like me to read your work, please respond with a PM, and provide a brief synopsis, genre, word count and the current state of your manuscript.

I will edit this post to indicate my availability.

Best,

C.T.

Hello. C.T. My name is A.O. Ambali. I would like to read the first four chapters of Vagabond: Tenets.

The story is available on Booksies: https://www.booksie.com/712846-vagabo...

Vagabond Series:
In the war-torn land of Flora, chaos erupts after the king's assassination sparks a bitter civil war. The faction, known as the Night Hawks, clashes fiercely with the Red Lion army.
At the centre of this turmoil is a mercenary, driven not only by a desire to help the conflict but also to unravel a personal mystery that has haunted him for years.
Our protagonists, a battle-hardened mercenary, and a good-natured young woman, find themselves bound by destiny.
In this epic tale, expect heart-pounding excitement intricately woven with a slow-burn romance, set against the backdrop of epic battles, political intrigue, and personal struggles. Join our dynamic duo as they navigate this world, fighting not just for survival, but for the very soul of their homeland.
Targeted at readers aged 17 and above, regardless of gender, this book series promises a rollercoaster of emotions. Immerse yourself in a world of complex characters, a gripping fast-paced multi-POV narrative, and a tantalising slow-burn romance. Brace yourself for an Urban Fantasy that will leave you breathless.
About Vagabond:
The Vagabond Series is a Fantasy Thriller with slow-burn romance.
Target Audience:
Age: 17+
Gender: Male and Female
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

Hi have a fantasy book 39 000 words

In the celestial realm of Olympus, gods vie for dominion, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Tysoe, the enigmatic centaur, finds himself thrust into a cosmic battle against the malevolent god Balam. As the Age of Pisces wanes, Balam's dark machinations threaten to plunge both divine and mortal realms into eternal chaos.
Guided by Bayard, an ancient and wise horse mage, Tysoe must navigate treacherous alliances and confront the godly and mortal forces that stand in Balam's way. Alongside them, a human caught in the crossfire discovers latent powers that could tip the scales in this divine conflict.
As the tapestry of fate unravels, join this eclectic band of characters on a journey that spans the Akashic dream world and the realms of the Sadistic. Will they defy the gods, unravel Balam's insidious plans, and forge a new destiny for Olympus? Or will Balam's insatiable thirst for power bring about an age of darkness?
In this enthralling fantasy epic, witness the clash of gods and the resilience of mortals as alliances are tested, destinies are rewritten, and the threads of reality are woven into a tale that transcends time and realms. Brace yourself for a journey where the extraordinary becomes the norm and where the courage of a few may alter the course of existence itself.
Kind regards

Hello C.T.,

I read Scarlet Odyssey a couple of years ago, I'm a big fan of your work!

I have a 30k Adult Fantasy novella which I would love to have your feedback on:

Based on the Spanish Maroons of 17th Century Jamaica, the story follows Soraya-Nyarai, a runaway slave turned treacherous slave-catcher.
Soraya-Nyarai hates the priests who invaded her island and enslaved her people to be sacrificed as vessels for their gods. She used to believe in heroes who would save them from their fate, heroes like The First Runaway; but not anymore. She doesn't even want to be a hero herself. All she wants is a place to call home, a freetown for her new family of runaway slaves and her long-time companion, the half-god, Ybarra. So when she finds that her latest runaway capture, an apparently normal teenage girl, has the biggest bounty on her head that she has ever seen before, she'll do anything to claim the reward. She doesn't care why the priests are so desperate to get the teenager back. She doesn't care if it's starting to seem like The First Runaway may be more than a fairy-tale after all. And she doesn't care that it seems like everyone, even the loyal Ybarra, is trying to stand in her way. Whether it is by violence, by magic, or by sacrifice, she will do whatever she has to do to make sure the freetown that she has seen in her visions becomes a reality.

Please do let me know if you're interested. Thanks! :)

Hi CT , would you be interested in FORGOTTEN SELVES - see below? If so, please send me your email or email me at chris(dot)a(dot)tubbs@gmail.com. Thanks!

Synopsis: A polished, 80k-word thriller noir set in postmodern San Francisco. The story follows Grayson, a disgraced former investigative reporter, who becomes entangled in a dark conspiracy involving a revolutionary memory-capture device called ClairIQ. Grayson's journey takes him through a web of danger, addiction, and moral dilemmas as he tries to thwart the nefarious plans of the device's creator.

Your perspective would greatly benefit the narrative, characters, and overall storytelling as I rewrite it one last time before querying.

If you are interested in taking on this role as a beta reader, please let me know, and I will provide you with the manuscript for your review. Your feedback will be instrumental in helping me shape this novel into its best possible form.

Thank you for considering my request, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Chris Aaron