u/AeronJosk

Below is my current working draft of a back-cover blurb. Obviously you haven't read the book so how closely it matches the plot is irrelevant. Looking more to see if it's engaging, and anything that you really like or really hate.

While on a routine trip back to their home world, the Valefarus detects a mysterious signal. Captain Ravik has a choice — ignore it and continue home, or detour to investigate. One simple decision will change Earth forever.

As the first alien ship approaches, the world is in turmoil. President Logan Meyers prepares for the inevitable while struggling to maintain international alliances. The biggest danger may not be the approaching spaceship.

The visitors are not what anyone expected. The more they reveal, the more our understanding of Earth’s history is proven unreliable.

When the second ship arrives, everything changes. The world erupts in a battle humanity can’t hope to win but can’t afford to lose. As the destruction continues, the alien agenda becomes clear.

Hey all!

 

I just finished the second round of editing on my first sci-fi novel and am looking for feedback before final revisions.

This is a first-contact sci-fi with strong military and political themes, approx. 89k words. I’ll provide a PDF via DropBox link.

Blurb:

When the Valefarus detects the probe’s radio signal, Captain Ravik has a choice to make—continue home, or make a detour. That decision will change Earth forever.

Militaries scramble as the first alien ship approaches. Alliances fracture. Is this an invasion—or opportunity? President Logan Meyers must walk a political tightrope to maintain American preeminence while protecting the world from the unknown.

The more humanity learns, the more one truth becomes clear: they never understood anything at all.

When the second ship arrives—everything changes.

Humanity wasn’t ready.

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED:

Comment or DM me and I’ll send the DropBox link. Even reading just a few chapters and providing feedback would be very helpful. Thanks in advance—I really appreciate it!

Hey all!

 

I just finished the second round of editing on my first sci-fi novel and am looking for beta readers to give honest feedback before final revisions.

This is a first-contact sci-fi with strong military and political themes, approx. 89k words. I’ll provide a PDF via DropBox link.

Blurb:

When the Valefarus detects the probe’s radio signal, Captain Ravik has a choice to make—continue home, or make a detour. That decision will change Earth forever.

Militaries scramble as the first alien ship approaches. Alliances fracture. Is this an invasion—or opportunity? President Logan Meyers must walk a political tightrope to maintain American preeminence while protecting the world from the unknown.

The more humanity learns, the more one truth becomes clear: they never understood anything at all.

When the second ship arrives—everything changes.

Humanity wasn’t ready.

What I’m looking for:

Examples of high-level feedback (more information will be provided):

·         Was the story engaging?

·         How was the hook?

·         Are the characters interesting and distinct?

·         Does the technology and world-building make sense

·         Would you keep reading and/or want a sequel?

I am not looking for line edits or grammar correction at this stage.

NOTE: As mentioned above the story has undergone two rounds of editing. Character voices and arcs are consistent. It should read cleanly with minimal spelling/grammar issues. Focus is on story structure, pacing, and engagement.

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED:

Comment or DM me and I’ll send the DropBox link. Even reading just a few chapters and providing feedback would be very helpful. Thanks in advance—I really appreciate it!