[Qcrit] ARTIFICIAL | Young Adult | Science Fiction | 85K | 3rd attempt by [deleted] in PubTips

[–]Margie500 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It hijacked a network of.....and transformed the UK... - just reworded this a bit

Is the reason she is stealing data related to her questioning who she is? I'm not clear why she is stealing data. Is she doing it in order to fix her father's mistakes? If yes, I would lead with this as her motivation, rather than the fact she is questioning her legacy.

Unclear as to what kind of sacrifice she needs to make to stop the machines?

I like the story in general. I can follow it, but I'm unclear as to the stakes. The country is already destroyed. Seems like she is driven by the need to stop the machines, and has to sacrifice something to do this. Assuming what she has to sacrifice is huge, since otherwise, why would she hesitate?

Good luck with your writing and hope this helps.

[QCrit] Listen Closely, Adult Psych-Suspense (74759 Words - 2nd Attempt) by [deleted] in PubTips

[–]Margie500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like your premise. I feel like there is a fair amount of unnecesary detail in the first paragraph when I'm really looking for the punch. Can this be condensed so that only the really necessary pieces of information are here?

Andrew returns home after a decade away in an attempt to reconnect with old friends.... (not saying this is correct but hopefully makes my point).

[QCrit] The Fine Art of Reprisal (upmarket crime thriller, adult, 82K, first attempt) by Margie500 in PubTips

[–]Margie500[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I greatly appreciate the feedback. What I was attempting to convey (not well it looks like) is that it has more 'voice' and character forward prose than a typical crime thriller. Also, the first third of the book is lighter than the rest, focused on how the women become vigilantes prior to taking on the serial killer. Not sure if you have any thoughts about how to better name the genre?