Chloe Seager

What I'm Looking For

I’m on the lookout for SFF that could sit on an adult or a YA list; mainly dark academia, horror and romantasy. At the moment, I’m particularly keen to find a great horromance, dystopian romance or romantasy that’s f/f endgame. I am drawn to dark humour, forbidden love, morally grey characters and terrible people doing terrible things.

I’m a huge horror fan. From ghosts to gore, I love it all, especially when it deals with real world issues, like Get Out. Please send me all the spooky! I’m a fan of gripping YA thrillers with a voice, hook or twist that stands out from other popular books in this area. Right now I’m especially eager to find a compelling magical murder mystery.

In YA fantasy, I tend to veer toward the gothic and fairytale-esque and I’m always interested when magic is used as a vehicle to comment on the real world. I like sci-fi novels that feel like they could be an episode of Black Mirror. 

I’m on the hunt for contemporary new adult or YA romance with a strong hook (something that feels like it could be on Netflix) and characters that you keep thinking about long after you’ve stopped reading about them. (Bonus points if it’s f/f!) I particularly love it when a story feels like an updated version of a nineties or noughties classic and have a special weakness for revenge romcoms.

My first love as an agent is middle-grade and I will always be passionate about finding books that create future readers. I’m looking for stories that capture the pain and joy of growing up. Being a child is a unique time in life when you’re discovering the world around you and who you are for the first time, and I’m looking for stories that capture that spirit on the page and will stay with readers for a lifetime.

We’ve not been seeing much children’s fiction in our submissions inbox recently and I’m desperate to find the next big, commercial MG series. I love fantasy middle-grade packed with atmosphere, adventure and distinctive magic; I’m looking for wondrous worlds for kids to get lost in. I’m particularly passionate about finding something that brings big adventure and worldbuilding to reluctant readers through accessible writing and a low wordcount.

I am also drawn to contemporary middle-grade centred around family or friendship, or books that tackle an issue in an accessible, child-friendly and uplifting way.

I’m forever on the hunt for funny fiction across all ages, as I believe the importance of humour in books is tragically underrated.

Broadly, I’m on the lookout for writers exploring mythology – particularly those from previously underrepresented cultures.

I’m interested to see work from underrepresented authors across the board.

It is hard to sum up one’s taste in one page so if, judging from what you’ve read, you’re unsure if I’ll like your book, please do send it along. Some of the books I’ve loved and taken on have been a surprise — you never know what might blow you away.