2: Strong MG query but again voice isn't strong. Uses dialect to create voice instead of sentence rhythm -- it isn't working. P. #tenqueries

1: YA contemp romance. Cute if familiar premise but the voice in opening is forced. Doesn't sound like a real teenager. P. #tenqueries

Q202 historical fiction set in 830AD extinct civilization. Not my thing. #500queries

Q201 postmodern mystery. Not for me, but not bad. #500queries

Q200 overwritten, WF, woman torn betw 2 men. Not for me. #500queries

Q199 made me say out loud "what the eff is this book about?" more than once, so you know that's not a fit. #500queries

Q198 family drama, not as invested as I should be. Pass. #500queries

Q197 political thriller. not for me. #500queries

Q196 historical WF. not right for me, but may be for colleague. Passed but suggested they query her. #500queries

Q195 WF, feels very Bridget Jones but I'm not loving it the way I want to. Pass. #500queries

Q194 YA, comps=Nicholas Sparks, boxing theme. Not for me. #500queries

Q193 psych thriller, sounds like classic Twilight Zone ep, but 120k words. No sample sent. Pass. #500queries

Q192 thriller with paranormal/sci fi aspects, 2 time periods, Cold War tinges. Not for me. #500queries

Q191 WF or thriller? paranormal aspect. Not for me. #500queries

Q190 modern-day retelling of Hamlet, from O's POV. Not for me, though I <3 Shakespeare. Not my fave play. OK writing. #500queries

Q189 historical family saga YA. not for me. #500queries

10: YA alt fantasy. Great letter-personalized, unique/relatable comps. Sample is urgent, polished, & present. Partial request! #tenqueries

9: MG. Letter is confusing--opens w/description, & address to me halfway down. Cool idea, but writing just not strong enough. P #tenqueries

Q188 mystery/thriller, synopsis didn't quite captivate, opens with a rape. I don't want to see sexual crime on the page. #500queries

Q187 mystery, new forensics investigator. character and synopsis not grabbing me #500queries