Final Total: 6.8 (we're opening the book and starting to read. . .)

Reader 1:

Cover: 2/4 The cut-out look works okay, but not wonderfully, as it creates more of a Christmasy vibe when in conjunction with the red ribbon and the star sparkles. The 'tangle' in the title is perhaps not large enough. It's obvious it's supposed to go from small to large, but it really looks like you just forgot to get the sizes right. The author name at the bottom works well. I'd suggest removing the red ribbon, it's not doing the cover any favours, and might very well make the cover stronger without it. The font -- while being swirly enough for faeries -- still does look somewhat Christmasy.

Title: 2/2 Very engaging! Sounds like a comedy adventure with a lot of characters getting into each other's hair and stumbling over each other's shoes.

Blurb: 3.5/4

The opening paragraph is good and brings us into the story, although not everybody might know what Seelie are or why this guy has to change his face. Then we jump to Jesse. The first sentence is a bit too long; you might want to start a new one at "as his grip on his magic loosens..." He sounds interesting, but then there is this Anyi again. We thought Anyi only offered a place to Ciaran? (confusing)The third paragraph sounds like Ciaran and Jesse are running the show with the use of the word 'plot'. They are plotting this. We thought Anyi was?

You use a 'but' clause once in each paragraph. That might be one time too many, considering the modern dislike for sentences starting with 'but'.

This sounds like a fantastic read and that is achieved, in part, by how many intriguing details you give us. The characters sound interestingly flawed and the addition of some fae in there means some 'magical accidents' are probably pre-programmed. All-in-all, an excellent blurb that just needs some minor tweaking to be really grand.

Total: 7.5 (I'm interested in opening the book)

Reader 2:
Cover: 3/4  Pretty cool. This paper-doll style is popular now, so it's fresh. Just change your screen name to an actual name (can be a pen name, just has to look like a name, not a gamer handle.)

Title: 2/2 Works, and it's actually pretty cool. 

Blurb: 4/4 It's got all the right parts, and has a fae Ocean's 11 feel to it. I can't actually find much to offer by way of a critique here. Maybe say 'Jesse Carcia *is*' rather than using the contraction – it looks like a possessive. 

Total: 9 (I've interested in opening the book)

Reader 3:

Cover: 1/4 The faces are done well (except for the little part of the blond's chin missing) but the rest of the drawing looks a bit like it's been done in paint. I get that "urban fantasy" feel from it, but only really because there are high-rise buildings in the back, and because the blond one has elf ears.

The background could be done better, and I am confused why it's not because the faces are good! Did you get a bit tired halfway through? Is it on purpose? The road is so uneven, and so are the buildings. My suggestion: smaller brush, and shift key (if you're in Adobe). And what are those dark grey blobs under the last face on the left? The red ribbon... I don't really see the need for it. I guess it's meant to represent that they are "tangled" but it just adds unnecessary distractions. If it is important to the plot, that's another matter, but I can't see that in the blurb. If that is the case, maybe try something a bit more subtle.

The font, while nice, doesn't really fit here. It is very Disney. I'd expect a Cinderella story, especially combined with the title font, not an urban-fantasy. It also makes the author's name difficult to read.

Title: 1/2 It is intriguing, even if mainly because I am wondering is a "tangle" is a common word for a group of thieves. You know, like a murder of crows or herd of sheep. A quick google search tells me no, and I am left feeling slightly off kilter.

Blurb: 2/4 Firstly, I love the idea of an urban fantasy story set in London, there is something quite compelling and refreshing about that.

I like the first paragraph. It is snappy and compelling. The second however, falls flat, and gives me some plot issues. You say Jesse turns to thievery due to (in part) his OCD meds cost. That's just not something that would happen in London, because (thank all hell) we have the NHS. Long-term meds are free, and in a worst case scenario you pay about £8 per month. Instead of joining Anyi, Jesse needs to go grab a form from his GP and get his benefits sorted. Saying that, I quite like the idea of an OCD Seelie who's struggling with his magic. But why is Anyi's offer too good to refuse? Also, the first sentence of this paragraph is a bit run-on, I would suggest splitting it up.

You set this up pretty well, but ended rather abruptly. I could use some more information at the end, about the heist, and about the other people they are joining. Anyi seems important, but we know nothing about her. Neither do we know anything about the heist, which is obviously a vital part of the story.

Total: 4 (I've put the book back on the shelf)