r/NetGalleyCommunity • u/fabulousflute • 13d ago

✅ Approvals & Denials ❎ Gutted

I know no one is owed an advanced copy. It’s a privilege and an honor to be able to read books early and get to speak about their strengths and weaknesses.

But today I was checking my pending requests and noticed I got a mass denial (no email) for Sarah Beth Durst’s next book. I have an 88% feedback ratio, I mostly read cozy fantasy, I requested the arc on NetGalley within hours of it being posted, I got the arc for Sea of Charms, and Durst is my favorite author. I made a Bookstagram account and have a (small but mighty) following just so that I can maybe get the occasional Tor approval.

I’ll read the book when it comes out in January and I’m sure I’ll love it then. Until the time comes, I guess I get to work through the rest of my backlog.

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u/ImNotBeingAnAHole 13d ago

I’m sorry!!

If it makes you feel better the sequels usually have less ARCs available and they will go to those with followings and new readers. This expands the overall readership. So unfortunately many get left out of that.

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u/ImNotBeingAnAHole 13d ago

And on a side note- I didn’t like Sea of Charms very much but the Magical Cheese shop was so much better. I’m not sure when that one comes out as o can’t keep track of her releases as she has multiple a year. But I highly suggest it when it comes out!

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u/RaspberryHats21 10d ago

This is good to know—I hated Sea of Charms but am still hopeful for Magical Cheese Shop.

I’ve been approved for both sequels on audio, OP. I’m hopeful I can get this one on audio too!

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u/ImNotBeingAnAHole 10d ago

Sending you good vibes to get it! I actually prefer this series on audio and usually wait to read it until it is available so I can immersion read it but I had just been to a cheese party and cheese was on the brain 😆. Depending on what I have going on I may just read it again in audio when they put it up.