Q230: I wish I was more into pirates, but alas, I am not. #500queries

Q229: Romance with a premise that is not hitting home given the current political climate. Pass. #500queries

Q228: Oh god, it’s in comic sans. Pass. #500queries

Q227: I’m not the right person for “spiritual journey” books. Pass. #500queries

Q226: YA that just...not good. Just...meh. #500queries

Q225: I was kind of into it, but the category was wrong and the word count way off. Pass. #500queries

Q10: Suspense. Not for me, but also had INTERESTING use of CAPS randomly PLACED throughout + didn't follow sub guidelines. Pass. #tenqueries

Q9: YA Contemp. Compelling, something I haven't seen before (in a good way), EXCELLENT voice in sample. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q8: Queried all of Triada (no). Was more interested in sharing a board game version of the novel than the novel (no). Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: Fantasy. Not sure if author is pretending to be the character or...? Unprofessional. Poor writing for target audience. Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: Psychological thriller. Nothing about this is for me. Look at the other Triada agents. Pass. #tenqueries

Q5: YA F. Fascinating magic system, familiar yet unique, non-Euro feel. Great comp titles. Good voice. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q4: WF. A cut-and-paste, only-the-names-changed version of Forman's LEAVE ME. Comp titles OK, near plagiarism isn't. Pass. #tenqueries

Q3: YA Contemp. Solid premise, diversity excellent, but the writing sample needed a lot of TLC, edits, and polishing. Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: F. Angry girl assassin assigned to protect prince she means to kill. How will this stand out in sea of similar plots? Pass. #tenqueries

Q1: YA. Contemporary or urban fantasy or sci fi? Not sure, and the premise doesn't seem quite sure what aims to be either. Pass. #tenqueries

Q9: MG. Some editing needed, and the dialogue felt a little inauthentic. Pass. #tenqueries.

Q8: MG. Pages begin with a bit too much dialogue. There was action that happens that was difficult to believe. Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: Way too long @ 200k + Pass.#tenqueries

Q224: Requery. Don’t do this folks. #500queries