I’m doing a beta-read. Well written, great ideas, etc. Unfortunately, the book is turning out to be much darker than I’m comfortable with. I’ll probably try to get to the halfway point before deciding to give up.
Like alpha, beta, gamma readers. Used by authors to get feedback at various stages of their book before it is published. Alpha stage is very rough, like first draft. Not sure where the line lies between beta and gamma stage, but they are close to finished works - only typos and minor changes would be made based on reader feedback.
For indie authors, beta readers often help to get a few reviews out close to book publication.
I’m a bit active on book-related forums. I post reviews of books I’ve read, give book recommendations, etc. In this case, the author contacted me based on my reviews.
Just finished Persepolis Rising and eagerly awaiting to get my hands on Tiamath’s Wrath from my library. Fiction has always been my goto in such times and never once has it disappointed me.
Just finished rewatching The Magicians, since it’s my favorite darker adult magic TV Show. Now I am about to start The Magicians by Lev Grossman to see what it’s like.
I’ve been using a service called Hardcover after switching over from StoryGraph last year. I’ve been searching for a ‘letterboxd for books’ for years and I think this is the closest I’ve found so far.
Hardcover is my favorite as well (though I’m still tracking in StoryGraph and Goodreads mainly because Goodreads does it automatically from Calibre). My only issue with Hardcover is that it’s got the worst book database so far but that’s a relatively easier fix with services like openlibrary. My link is in my profile for both.
Why did you leave storygraph? I just got on it because I wanted an online log of some sort. I dont mind it so far. Although I literally just joined 3 weeks ago
Yes, its accessible sci fi. Second one has a slow start but really picks up in the second half. The third is a bit more balanced in that regard. Highly recommend.
Working through Perdido Street Station on my new Kobo. I understand the critiques on pacing, and spending too much time on world building as now, 400 pages in, races, sections of the city, creatures, and cultures are still being introduced. But it has been an enjoyable ride so far, especially with one of the main PoVs being one of my favorite tropes of just “scientist doing science”
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