f_outdoorreads’s Reviews > Alpha/Beta Read > Status Update

Okay so Emily Keira told me you may be taking Grimalka back to edit for a bit at the end of September. I wish I could say I have the time to keep reading but alas, I do not. BUT I do want to keep reading and I do love the story! Don’t feel disheartened that it’s awful bc it’s not automatically getting 5 stars from everyone. This is probably gonna get a 4.5-5 from me anyway even with the things I pointed out!!

I know everything i’ve said so far sounds rlly negative but did I am loving this book 👏Emily you are actually a phenomenal writer don’t let the edits and critiques make you think otherwise! They’re just there to help make sure it’s the best it possibly can be and honestly you should be proud! I really have hardly any critiques besides the few earlier (which aren’t even big changes)

Not sure how far I am into Grimalka but my thoughts thus far from both a reader and an editors standpoint.

Reader standpoint: Very intriguing. I def want to keep reading and know more. I love Cuba, Lilian, and Beebe, though I’m not connecting with Fallon all that much. The world building is this books strongest aspect rn.

(cont. in comments)

DANG. Chapter 2 was INSANELY GOOD

this is so httyd coded *melts in a puddle* i can’t even start to explain how big a httyd fan i am. like it was my life blood growing up and my world basically revolved around it for the better half of my childhood

That’s right everyone I’m reading GRIMALKA OH YEAHHH

(i’m actually so hyped for this, but unfortunately it’s gonna be slow going bc of school and my already slammed reading schedule)

Emily thank you thank you thank you for letting me read this! I’m so excited to finally partake in the world I’ve heard so much about!

Rating prediction: 4.5-5 stars
Favorite character assumption: Cuba