The Boiling Sea – Prologue by Fiona Mischel

Word Count: 10900 words | Critique type preference: In Person

Content warnings:

Animal cruelty or death, Death/Dying, Mental Disorders

Author Notes:

This is the opening of my first book (an extended prologue if you like) so I’ll take any and all feedback!

I’m particularly keen to know:
-Is Elan interesting/ relatable/ engaging i.e. do you want to follow his story?
– Is the story clear given how much is intentionally withheld?
– Slow spots?

Thank you!

Submitted: 6 January 2024

Last updated: 10 June 2026 at 17:50

Author Email: fi**************@***il.com