Beta Reader Wanted – Read Novel and Complete Feedback Questionnaire

Beta Reader Needed for Contemporary Thriller Novel I am seeking a beta reader for a completed novel manuscript. This is a reader feedback project, not a proofreading or copyediting project. I am looking for honest feedback from someone who enjoys fiction and can provide their thoughts on the reading experience. **About the Novel** * Genre: Contemporary Thriller / Suspense * Length: Approximately 82,000 words * First book in a planned series * Themes include international travel, music performance, friendship, personal growth, suspense, romance, and light erotica. **What I Need** Please read the manuscript and provide feedback on: * Overall enjoyment of the story * Pacing and engagement * Character development * Plot clarity * Confusing scenes or sections * Areas that felt too slow or rushed * Whether the opening chapters captured your interest * Whether the ending felt satisfying * Whether you would continue reading the series I am not looking for detailed grammar corrections or line-by-line editing. My goal is to understand how the story works from a reader's perspective. **Deliverables** After reading the manuscript, please provide: 1. General feedback on the story 2. Any confusing or problematic sections you noticed 3. Responses to a short questionnaire that I will provide **Ideal Candidate** * Enjoys reading fiction * Has experience beta reading novels or providing story feedback * Comfortable giving honest and constructive criticism * Familiar with thriller, suspense, or character-driven fiction When applying, please tell me: * What genres you typically read * Any previous beta reading experience * Why you enjoy beta reading Also note, original version of the story was very heavy erotica. Think 50 Shades with better characters, locations, amazing scenes, and way more beautiful women. However, after several novels, I found the story carries its own without needing all that. So this has been rewritten to help build the series, introduce a few main characters, and make it more PG or R rated instead of XXX. I am looking for honest reader reactions and constructive feedback to help improve the manuscript before publication.