Q211 WF, don't care for the writing. Comp'd to a fave writer, I think to try to grab my attn. Nothing like his work. Pass. #500queries

Q210 mystery, OK writing, not pulled in. Pass. #500queries

Q209 feels like something I read before, 1970s fiction turned into movie. Pass. #500queries

Q208 WF, don't care for the voice. #500queries

Q207 mystery. implausible plot points, character shady from beginning, so protag must be blind to it because she's hot? Pass. #500queries

Q206 mystery, way too many coincidences. Pass. #500queries

(2/2): What is interesting is how your character sees the world. Convey this w/o relying on too much slang, which gets distracting.

I have finished #tenqueries. My big note from this batch: don't use slang or dialect as a crutch... (cont'd) (1/2)

Q205 thriller, writing not great. Pass #500queries

Q204 mystery, takes on famous case in a diff way. James Ellroy already did this, so was hoping for something completely new. #500queries

10: Bittersweet contemp MG with a magical twist? Yes! A bit too much going on in opening, but want to read more. #tenqueries

Q203 mystery, doesn't follow sub guidelines. sequel to 2 previous bks, pub (Amazon) hasn't responded to new ms. Pass. #500queries

...and now quickly reading through sample pages of 10, a MG, because...I'm interested. Hold a beat! #tenqueries

9: YA. Bulk of query is about the inspiration for the book. Not much of a plot going on, just an interesting setting. P. #tenqueries

8: Humorous MG. Character is compelling but not sure what the stakes are -- emotional or otherwise -- yet. Will request partial. #tenqueries

7: MG. World's LONGEST query letter. And yet, I'm still not sure what it's about. Too much emphasis on adult characters. P. #tenqueries

6: YA -- book about a group of teens with super powers. This is just too tough right now & it feels a tad derivative. P. #tenqueries

5: MG hist. fantasy. Love concept. Opening is fast-paced, smart. Protag immediately compelling (and twisty!). Will read more. #tenqueries

4: YA contemp. A coming-of-age w/ cancer story w/o enough to distinguish it from others in this crowded space. P. #tenqueries

3: YA Paranormal. Author pitching it as YA magical realism (on my #mswl) but indeed is YA paranormal romance (not on my #mswl). #tenqueries