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What Beta Readers Are Saying About My Book
I reached out to a few beta readers for my book, Lonely Dove, and I did so with trepidation. Even though my manuscript is complete, I am still finalizing the edits.
I have been warned that the more people I show the book to, the more differing opinions I will be subjected to. And it couldn’t have been further from the truth. One person said they loved the dialogue because it was realistic and entertaining and another said it was the weakest component. Someone said they could have done without the Colombian and Indian food references, and another said it made their mouth water. I have to take it all with a grain of salt.
Still, the comments were promising:
“I loved it. It felt really good to read something with a happy ending during these times, despite all the suspicion. There is hope for happy endings. The book is very realistic yet entertaining which one may relate to. It helps us look with optimism into the future.” Elif Egeli
“Anji’s journey of self-discovery is filled with pain and heartache, but she emerges strong and whole in the end. Lonely Dove reminds us to love ourselves for who we are and not who others want us to be.” Daanish Khan
“Lonely Dove was unexpected in so many ways. Part love story, part mystery, and part a tale of self-discovery, it reeled me in…
