What are your initial thoughts?
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What emotion(s) did you feel, if any, during the course of your read? Why?
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What were your favorite parts/least favorite parts, if any?
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What are your thoughts about the evolution of Zel and Amora's relationship through the novel? Did it seem natural?
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When was the moment you knew Amora was Fogard & Ankara's daughter? How did you feel about it? How did you feel about the letters from her parents and the ritual? Did you get emotional in Chapter 23? Basically, I'm looking for how you felt about the climax of the novel.
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What are your thoughts about the rest of the characters presented in this section of the novel?
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Miadreena, Elambor, Terber, Buzan
Was the dialogue natural? Was there any that was stilted or forced?
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Were you able to visualize the characters, scenes, and action to your satisfaction? *
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If not, please elaborate.
How do you feel about how the book ended?
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What are your overall thoughts? Did you like how it ended? Do you feel everything was wrapped up nicely (the book 1 elements, understanding this is the first in a series)? Where there any questions or loose ends that you felt needed to be tied up in this book that weren't or any nagging questions that you were disappointed weren't answered?
Was there enough conflict, interest, and/or intrigue to keep you wanting to read?
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Was there anything that was unclear or confusing?
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If yes, please explain.
Were there any sections that were slow or boring?
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If yes, which sections?
Did you notice any plot holes or inconsistencies?
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If yes, please describe.
Is there anything that was lacking or anything you want to mention that hasn’t already been mentioned above?
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If yes, please elaborate.
Now on to questions about the novel overall. What other books or movies would you say this compares to/is similar to?
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What other author's (stylistically) might you compare this writing to?
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Does not necessarily have to be authors who write the same genre.
What genre do you believe the book fits into best?
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Beyond fantasy fiction... in other words, what sub-genre would you put it into?
Who do you think the target audience would be for the book?
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What do you think a good title might be for the book?
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Note that this is the first in a series that I expect will contain at least four novels, maybe more depending how ambitious I get.
How would you describe this book to someone if they asked you what it's about?
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Do you think the current blurb on this website does it any justice? Do you this it's misleading to a reader?
What are the strengths of the novel?
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Where did it really shine? What were the best parts or stand out parts or aspects of it for you and why?
What are the weaknesses of the novel?
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What aspects or parts could use improvement? Why?
Would you recommend this novel to a friend? Why?/Why not?
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Amazon and other book sellers have a 5 star ranking system with 5 stars being the best. How many stars would you give this book if you were reviewing it on a website?
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One Star
Two Stars
Three Stars
Four Stars
Five Stars
Why did you rank it as you did?
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May I quote your beta comments on my website or elsewhere for novel promotion purposes?
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If you answered yes to the question above, what name would you like me to attribute your comments to?
Note that my favored option (because it's most believable to readers) is some combination of your real name; first & last, first initial & last name, first name and last initial (you get the idea). Internet handles are great, but "Comments by @susiesnowpuff" don't hold as much weight as "Comments by Susan R." or "Comments by S. Reynolds", for instance.
Do you think you might be interested in beta reading my future novels?
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Do you have any last words, er, I mean, final comments. ;)
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