[complete] [85k] [political romantasy] Unmeasured
Hi! I’m looking for a few beta readers for just the first chapter of my manuscript.
But i’ll put the info of my whole novel below anyways :)
Quick pitch: In a society where magic is measured and determines your worth, eighteen-year-olds are evaluated and sorted into rigid castes. High-merit individuals rise, others are sent away permanently—depending on how useful they are to the government system.
Aracelia has spent her whole life on the inside of the system, shunned by her own people for having an unclassified power that does not fit within the system. As the system grows more and more corrupt, she realizes she cannot sit back any longer. She finds herself in a contradicting position of working with a rebel named Maveth, and the fear of rising against her own family.
What to expect:
-Multi-POV
-Strong focus on moral conflict
-Corrupt governing systems
-Wyverns, resistance groups, and hidden truths about the old world magic system
current status:
-first draft complete
-Currently revising chapters
What I’m looking for:
-Honest, constructive feedback (pacing, clarity, engagement)
-Reader reactions (what’s confusing, pulls you in, makes you lose interest)
Content notes:
-Class-based discrimination
-Swearing
-Emotional/psychological tension
-Some darker themes (no graphic content)
If you’re interested, please leave a comment or DM me. Thanks in advance!