Hello! just wanted to post an update of my query. I'm a first time writer and constructing a decent query letter is pretty difficult too me. So I appreciate any and all feedback! Thank you so much!
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Dear Agent,
A mystic energy called ari has always graced the lands of Dezaria. Molded with life itself it resides in the soul of every being and manifests into abilities. Rather if it’s the gift of manipulating energy or enhanced speed, ari exists to protect life. Still, only the trained venture into the dangers of the harshly changing landscape.
Eighteen-year-old Shay Rivers never thought she’d witness this place, the strange lands of her dreams. After being kidnapped on the last day of high school, Shay awakens on the jungle floor of Dezaria. Here she is a prisoner as the paid bandits who kidnapped her escort her to an unknown fate.
Everything changes when Shay encounters a mysterious lone traveler during her attempt to escape. Rumored to be cursed with monstrous power, Shay’s captors are frightened off by the mere glance of his red-colored eyes. This traveler is also Shay’s only lead to finding the town of Surai, the home of a researcher who can help her return home. Meanwhile, an unknown enemy insists on Shay’s capture, sending warriors at every turn. In order to survive, Shay must trust in her own courage and fight. During her race to Surai, will also discover her true connection here; the role she is fated to play in tipping Dezaria’s scale of natural power.
SPIRIT FIRE is a 104, 000- word YA epic fantasy with series potential.