Seeking critique partners or beta readers for a YA horror novel

[Kristen Harris]

Hello! 
I'm looking for beta readers/CPs for a YA horror novel I'm working on. I just finished the second draft.
Here's my blurb:

Teen pop star Bailey Holloway makes a Faustian deal to kill her boyfriends in exchange for increasing fame. That’s not the only sacrifice the spotlight requires of her. Her label forces her to hide her friendship with Freddie Pike because of rumors they’re secretly in love. But when Bailey is wrongfully accused of murdering her latest partner, she strikes a new deal—if Freddie can prove Bailey’s innocence, then the girls can be together for real. 

Freddie agrees to Bailey’s deal because she’s never wanted anything more than for Bailey to love her back. However, Freddie’s new friend and potential love interest, Lynette, complicates matters with a question Freddie’s been too afraid to ask herself—is Bailey telling the truth about what happened the night Justin died?

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets Jennifer’s Body in KILLING BOYS, a sapphic YA horror novel complete at 70,000 words. It’s inspired by the local Kentucky folktale, the Witch Girl of Pilot's Knob.  Please let me know if you're interested in taking a look! Thank you! Kristen Harris

[Dara Reader]

Hello.
How are you doing today?
I am Dara reader by name as well I am beta reader and book editor i will love to beta read your manuscript and give you honest, what is the word count?

[Hannah Greer]

That sounds right up my alley! I’d be interested is swapping with my YA sapphic fantasy novel (82k) if you’re still looking.

[Gabby]

Hi Kristen! This sounds so good! Considering my current WIP, I feel like you and I might be a good match! "Fortune Favors the Wicked" is a 91k word YA fantasy about a young witch (actually named Fausta haha) trying to stop a demon from killing her on her birthday. It gives off the vibes of The Craft and my MC if a bit like a long lost Addams family member. The main relationship is also W/W. Let me know if you're interested and still looking for a CP.

On Friday, March 6, 2026 at 3:36:24 PM UTC-5 Kristen Harris wrote:

[Word Voyager]

Hi Kristen,

I came across your post in the Critique Partner Matchup group. Your premise immediately caught my attention, the blend of supernatural horror, fame, and mystery sounds really unique.

I was wondering what kind of feedback you're hoping to get from your beta readers. Are you mainly looking for reactions to the plot and pacing, character development, or more in-depth editorial feedback?

On Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9:36:24 PM UTC+1 Kristen Harris wrote: