Fantasy Novel Beta Reader – U.S. Native

Native U.S. Beta Reader Needed – Fantasy Novel (First Chapter)

I am looking for an experienced native U.S. English beta reader to read the first chapter of my fantasy novel.

This is NOT proofreading or copy editing.

My goal is to know whether the chapter reads naturally in English, whether it flows well, and whether the emotional impact and characters feel authentic to a native English reader.

I would like honest feedback on the following:

Does the English sound natural?
Were there any sentences that felt translated or unnatural?
Do the dialogues sound authentic?
Does the narrative flow smoothly?
Did the story capture your interest?
Would you continue reading the next chapter?

After you finish reading, I would also like to ask a few follow-up questions through Freelancer chat.

Requirements:

Native U.S. English speaker.
Experience reading fantasy or speculative fiction.
Honest and detailed feedback.

Chapter length: Approximately 4,300 words.

Deadline: 3–5 days (earlier delivery is welcome).

Budget: USD $10–30.