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About this Gig
Readers forgive a slow chapter. They never forgive a broken promise. Most cozy mystery and romantasy books break 1 of 3 without the author or their beta reader noticing. Message me and I'll tell you which one yours breaks.
A cozy mystery promises a fair puzzle and a sleuth worth following. A romantasy promises a slow burn worth the wait and magic with real rules. Break one and readers skip book two.
I'm a cozy mystery beta reader who also lives in romantasy, and my beta reading tracks every promise chapter by chapter:
- Suspect Log: my killer guess after each cozy mystery chapter
- Swoon Log: where the tension builds, stalls or fizzles
- Clue check: fair play or cheating
- Magic check: rules that stay rules
- Cozy check: charm that never stalls the plot
- DNF check: the exact line I'd put the book down
Every beta reading includes chapter reactions, inline comments and a beta reader report ranking what to fix first.
A general beta reader calls it "a fun read." Your cozy mystery or romantasy deserves beta reading that shows where it breaks.
Send me your blurb and the scene you doubt most. I'll tell you if it holds up before you book your beta reading.
Genre:
Mystery
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Romance
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Fantasy
Language:
English
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FAQ
What are the 3 broken promises?
In a cozy mystery: the killer is too easy to spot, a key clue is hidden from the reader, or the sleuth has no real reason to investigate. In romantasy: the romance and plot fight for page time, the magic bends when convenient, or the slow burn fizzles
What is the Suspect Log and the Swoon Log?
After every chapter I note who I think the killer is (cozy mystery) or how invested I am in the couple (romantasy). You see the exact chapter your mystery got solved or your tension dipped.
Which subgenres do you read?
Amateur sleuth, culinary, bookshop, pet, craft and paranormal cozies, plus romantasy, fae romance, enemies to lovers and slow burn fantasy romance. Tell me your subgenre and series plans before I start.
Will you check that my cozy stays cozy?
Yes. I flag anything that breaks the cozy promise, like on page gore, harsh language or heat. For romantasy, tell me your heat level and I'll check that the spice matches what your blurb promises.
Will you edit my book?
No. This is beta reading, not editing. You get a genre fan's honest reaction and clear suggestions. Every creative decision stays yours.

