Q7: Interesting writing, but I worry about the authorial authority. Historical fiction needs research. YA pass #tenqueries

Q6: Not sure if that was a typo, but FYI 8,500 is not nearly enough words for a middle grade book. Other issues, but pass. #tenqueries

Q5: Not a fan of the writing and I'm worried about the adult/teen relationship being creepy. YA. Pass. #tenqueries

Q4: Not big on Arthurian stories unless you give me something new and different. Seeing and passing on a lot of them lately. YA. #tenqueries

Q3: Nope. Just Nope. YA Fantasy pass #tenqueries

Q2: The writing is annoying and the story non-existent. PB pass. #tenqueries

Q1: When your query features the word "teenage", that should be your first clue you are writing YA and not MG. Pass. #tenqueries

Q10: Fantasy that reads contemporary but with fantasy elements. I wasn't a fan of underwater phones, not a fan of this. YA Pass #tenqueries

Q9: Hmmm. I am intrigued. The writing is interesting and the story is weird, but it works. Request. MG Magical Realism. #tenqueries

Q8: This was pitched as a YA, but the story and voice feel younger and would make a better MG. Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: Manic pixie dream girl=no. I'm not about that life. YA Contemporary. Pass #tenqueries

Q6: MG. What am I reading? There are so many issues, but all I can think is O_o Pass. #tenquereis

But I am a professional, so I read and discovered the writing was too summary like. YA Contemporary. Pass #tenqueries

Q4: Love the idea, but the story starts in the wrong place. Pass. YA Fantasy #tenqueries

Q3: Your comps help me position your book in my mind for not only story, but tone, and writing. Pass on YA Contemporary #tenqueries

Q2: Like the writing, but not thrilled with the story. What to do, what to do? YA historical fiction. Sitting on it for now. #tenqueries

Q1: I love the writing, but the overall effect feels to mature for the audience. MG. Pass but will ask for another sample #tenqueries

Zats all, folks! Thanks for tuning in to this round of #500queries. If you want more, tune into @printrunpodcast!

Q500: I’m super picky with dragons, and this one didn’t make the cut. #500queries

Q499: Romance not properly structured for a romance. Pass. #500queries