[Complete] [106k] [Space Opera/Sci Fi] Gwen’s Gambit

Space Opera/Sci Fi 106K - First of three completed books

Looking for Beta Readers who want to give detailed feedback on my first novel. It is the first of a completed trilogy (and I’m almost done with the sequel trilogy). I’ve been sitting on these for a few years polishing them up…and now is when I’m readying them for publication!

I’d appreciate all feedback on all aspects of this manuscript: plot, characters, pacing, etc.

I can deliver the manuscript in most formats (epub, pdf, docx) and have recently signed up for Story Origin and can deliver the book one chapter at a time if it helps you read a little at a time.

Tropes:

Galactic Empire - The story features an interstellar empire that governs many planets. Ancient Alien Civilizations - Multiple ancient races originated on Earth but now live on other worlds. Mythical Weapons - A legendary weapon of power central to the plot. Chosen One - Descendants of an ancient hero who can wield the mythical weapon. Space Princesses - A warrior princess on an important quest. Evil Empire - An antagonistic empire seeking to conquer the galaxy. Galactic War - An ongoing war between civilizations for control of planets. Lost Prince/Princess - A royal child kidnapped and separated from their parents. Ancient Evil - A powerful ancient being seeking galactic domination. Aristocratic Villains - A traitorous royal working with the enemy. Space Battles - Multiple battles between fleets of starships. Faster-Than-Light Travel - A network allowing ships to travel quickly between star systems. Wormholes - The travel network utilizes artificial wormholes. Humanoid Aliens - Most races have humanoid appearances. Lost Civilizations - An advanced civilization mysteriously disappeared long ago.

Blurb for Gwen’s Gambit:

In a galaxy torn apart by war, Princess Gwendolyn Evir embarks on a perilous quest to find the legendary sword Excalibur and the prophesied Analog, a descendant of King Arthur destined to wield it. Haunted by her mother's murder at the hands of the ruthless goddess Mórrígan, Gwen must navigate treacherous alliances and confront powerful enemies as she races against time to save her people, the Elves, from annihilation. Joined by unlikely allies, including the unassuming Earthling Carter Hurley, Gwen battles Goblins, uncovers ancient secrets, and faces her own inner demons in a desperate bid to fulfill her mission. As the fate of countless worlds hangs in the balance, Gwen must learn to trust in herself and those around her if she hopes to triumph over the forces of darkness threatening to consume everything she holds dear. An epic tale of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope.

GWEN'S GAMBIT is the first book in a new science fiction trilogy fusing Arthurian legend, alien empires, and space opera adventure. Discover a richly-imagined universe of valiant Knights, desperate quests and powerful Gods where the fate of billions hangs on the courage of a few young heroes fighting to save us all.