Read the story before anyone else does.
If you love LGBTQ+ young adult and new adult fiction — the kind with found family, first love, and characters who feel like they've stepped out of your own life — I'd love for you to be one of the first people to read mine.
I'm Sam, the author behind The Wholespire. Every book I write carries the same thread: accept who you are, make room for others, you matter — exactly as you are. If that's the kind of story you go looking for, this is for you.
What is an ARC?
An ARC (Advance Reader Copy) is a free early copy of a book, given to readers ahead of its official release date in exchange for an honest review once it publishes. It's how new voices in queer YA and NA fiction get discovered — through real readers, sharing real reactions, before launch day.
What I'm Looking For
I'm building a small, genuine ARC team for my upcoming releases — coming-of-age romance, found-family stories, and queer YA fiction with real emotional stakes. You might be a great fit if you:
- Regularly read or review YA/NA romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, or queer coming-of-age stories
- Post on Goodreads, BookTok, Bookstagram, or a blog — or simply love leaving thoughtful reviews
- Can commit to reading and reviewing by an agreed date around each release
- Want to support an independent author building something small and heartfelt
You don't need a huge following. I'm looking for readers who genuinely connect with these stories, not follower counts.
What You'll Get
- Free early access to the ebook, ahead of general release
- First look at upcoming titles, including cover reveals and behind-the-scenes updates
- A personal thank-you and, where it fits, a mention in the book's acknowledgements
- A direct line to me as new books come together — your feedback shapes what I write next
Current & Upcoming Titles
- If Tomorrow Does Not Wait — releasing 11th December 2026.
- What Remains: Book One — releasing 15th January 2027.
- The Boys Who Broke the Script — releasing 19th February 2027.
Each is LGBTQ+ YA or NA fiction — coming-of-age, romance, and drama, always with queer characters at the centre, never the subplot.
How It Works
- Fill out the short application below, including which title(s) you're interested in
- I'll reach out with your ARC copy and a suggested review deadline
- Read at your own pace, then leave an honest review on Amazon and/or Goodreads once the book is live
Reviews don't need to be positive to help — they need to be honest.