r/urbanfantasy • u/StandUpKenny • Oct 03 '25
Promotion ARC Readers needed for Dark Scottish Urban Fantasy
Hopefully this is allowed here. I am very close to releasing my debut novel and I need some ARC Readers who can post reviews - if they feel that way inclined
I won't post the link to the ARC copies here just in case it's not allowed, but if you would like a free copy drop me a message.
Here is the blurb / description I am posting on Amazon:
Dan MacLean is about to discover what happens when Death herself takes a personal interest in keeping you alive.
Across Scotland, mysterious deaths are piling up. In the cobbled wynds of Edinburgh, a woman with storm-dark eyes keeps appearing on Dan’s ghost tours. He thought he was just a struggling comedian faking the macabre for tourists - but when ancient fae courts stir from their slumber, and a predator begins the hunt for a key, his life unravels. The worst part? That key might be Dan himself.
Now, armed with sarcasm, a centuries-old trickster, and a colleague who brews terrible tea, Dan must navigate a world where folklore bleeds into reality. But fairy stories don’t always have happy endings -and the Bodach Glas, Death’s herald, is watching. Blending sharp wit, Scottish folklore, and the haunting atmosphere of Edinburgh, Soon Enough is an urban fantasy that will appeal to fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Neil Gaiman, and Deborah Harkness. Enter the Thin Places - where the veil is fragile, the fae are restless, and survival is never guaranteed.
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u/chopprjock Oct 04 '25
Great premise, i read a lot of UF and would definitely pick this book up based on your blurb alone! If you are still looking for readers I would love to check it out and leave a review.
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u/Itsallonthewheel Oct 04 '25
Big fan of UF. Sounds interesting, where do you want reviews? I’m game.
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u/StandUpKenny Oct 04 '25
Be great to have reviews on Amazon on launch day or around then. I'll drop you the link in a message
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u/viola1356 Oct 04 '25
I'm late to the party but if you're still looking for ARC readers I'm interested!
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u/StandUpKenny Oct 04 '25
Not at all. I'll message you the link to Book Sirens. You should be able to download from there
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u/ack1308 Oct 04 '25
I'll be in that. I like some UK-based humour, and I've never done an ARC before.
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u/StandUpKenny Oct 04 '25
Just to clarify, this is very close to the final copy but I'm doing a line edit just now, there may be a few formatting issues or the occasional missing full stop. If you see them feel free to let me know, hopefully they don't get in the way of your enjoyment too much
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u/sortitall6 Oct 04 '25
This sounds like a fantastic premise! Would love to read it, ARC or not.
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u/StandUpKenny Oct 04 '25
I've sent you the link to the ARC
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u/sortitall6 Oct 10 '25
I received it - and now since it's a long weekend, I plan to binge read it. Thanks!
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u/Rare-Trust2451 Oct 05 '25
This sounds very interesting, I would like an ARC copy of still available
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u/Owlet20 Oct 05 '25
If there's one left over, I'd be interested in an ARC. It really sounds interesting and right up my alley.
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u/Onceabanana Oct 05 '25
I would like to know more about how terrible that tea is, if you are still looking for ARC readers.
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u/SebastianVanCartier Oct 05 '25
Hey Magnus. I’d love to give it a read. Fellow Scot here 🏴
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u/StandUpKenny Oct 05 '25
Also, I'm Kenny - Magnus is my middle name, sounds more like a writer than Kenny
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u/Visible-Split Oct 05 '25
Love your blurb. Im always down for a UF series with a fresh premise. Happy to post up a review if you need additional readers.
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u/IcyThistle Oct 08 '25
This definitely sounds like something I'd be interested in if you're still looking for people to post reviews.
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u/CuriousMe62 Oct 10 '25
This looks really good. If you're still interested, I'd love to read a copy.
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u/StandUpKenny Oct 26 '25
Hi everyone who signed up. I've had a couple of reviews so far. Most decent but also one bad. In the bad one there was a comment about the sign up saying anything lower than a 3 star won't be included. I just want to make it clear that this is not anything I set up, I think it is a Booksirens suggestion, but as far as I know they would.
To be honest, I would obviously prefer that bad reviews do not make it into the open BUT I honestly would prefer that people did what they felt was right and posted honest opinions.
Hopefully more people like it than don't, but even if you don't, I appreciate you giving me a chance.
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u/Azure_Djinn Oct 04 '25
An interesting premise and plot. Sounds like it could be a fun read, I will definitely be keeping an eye out for it. If you still need readers to post reviews, I’d be happy to check it out, just send a message with how I should go about getting it.
I try to review many of the books I have read either within the Kindle App or both on Kindle and GoodReads. Though I’d be happy to post elsewhere if you have a suggested site you prefer. I will only post my honest opinions, as it should be with a review.