Reviewing Policy

My reviewing policies regarding ARCs sent to me are as follows:


    Cost: I never have and never will charge money for reviews. All I ask for is a copy of the book and some patience.

    The Book: A physical book is always welcome, but epubs are just as acceptable. I also love audiobooks. I prefer not to read pdfs as the font size isn’t adjustable, but will still accept them.

    Time: If you have a deadline (like a launch date), let me know upfront. I will be honest about whether I can meet that timeline. Otherwise, it may take a while. If I accept an ARC from you, I promise to (eventually) write a review.

    Where I post: Here, Amazon, Goodreads. If you would like the review anywhere else, let me know.  

    Rankings: I do not give rankings on my blog, but I know they are important, so I give out stars on other sites. Roughly, 3-5 are books I like. 2 stars if I didn’t really, but can find some merit.

    Important Note: I do not “trash” books. I am honest, but I am not mean. Often, not liking a book is a matter of personal taste, and not a mark of quality. You wrote a whole book! I know how hard that is! I can generally find something in every book to appreciate. I write reviews because I love stories, not to put others down.


Genres I prefer:


    Mythological retellings (especially Greek/Roman)

    Fairy Tale retellings

    Mystery/Thriller

    Horror

        Especially vampires as monsters, ghosts, haunted houses, small towns

    Urban fantasy - fantasy in our world, or with light magic

    Science Fiction - all kinds

    Non-speculative fiction - Historical fiction, epic stories, etc.

Genres I am not the best fit for:


    Romance

    High Fantasy

    Children’s/Middle Grade

    Non-fiction


Genres I do NOT read/review:


    Erotica

    Extreme horror (graphic rape, very graphic murder, etc.)


I am open to pretty much any genre. If it’s not listed here, you can still inquire. I will read YA books that fit the above genres.


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