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Alpha Group Read: Surela's Novel, Part 1

Added 2023-04-24 12:00:00 +0000 UTC

This is an alpha read opportunity, because Part 1 and Part 2 of this book happen two years apart, and Part 1 is the most fraught in terms of connecting with the existing timelines. It starts at the end of Laisrathera and runs concurrent with the end of Princes' Game... so help with continuity on this one *early*, while I'm working on Part 2, would be really helpful.

I realized yesterday that when this trilogy's done, it'll be the logical thing to hand someone who liked Earthrise/Rose Point/Laisrathera but doesn't want to engage with Princes' Game. Surela takes up the Chatcaavan War and the entry into the Fallowtide from a different perspective, more adventure than extreme violence/pathos. So there will be an alternate pathway for readers who want things to stay PG rather than R into the final war storyline.

But back to this novel... if you want to read it just for fun (or to participate in the group commenting), jump on in! If you'd like to help me beat into shape, there's two ways:

I need this one to work for new readers, so any places you think I need to clarify things, tell me; and
Check me on continuity.

If you're wanting to help with the latter, I recommending reading the handful of scenes from Surela's POV in Laisrathera, and her half of the short story "In Self-Defense" from To the Court of Love. You can also check out the timeline section of Surela's wiki entry, which breaks down what she's seen throughout her life: https://peltedverse.org/wiki/index.php/Surela_Silin_Asaniefa#Timeline

If you're interested in chat, discussion on this one is happening in the #peltedverse channel of the discord server, in the 'Surela!' thread.

Anywhere, here it is!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AVjTOSX-8rS7z62CcEoLlqSLV_RQ5ICAe4wNjSZMmJA/edit?usp=sharing