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Book Review Policy

Welcome to my Book Review Policy page! If you’re an author or publisher interested in having your book reviewed on my blog, please read the guidelines below to ensure we’re a good fit.

🎀Genres I Accept

I primarily read and review books in the following genres:

  • Romance (contemporary, historical, fantasy, dark, rom-com, etc.)
  • Fantasy (high fantasy, urban fantasy, magical realism, etc.)
  • Thrillers & Mysteries
  • Historical Fiction
  • Cozy Reads (lighthearted fiction, feel-good books)
  • Middle-grade or children’s books
  • Literary Fiction (on a case-by-case basis)

I do not review the following genres:

  • Non-fiction (self-help, memoirs, business, etc.)
  • Horror
  • Poetry
  • Religious or political books

If your book falls outside these genres, feel free to reach out, but I may not be the right reviewer for you.

🎀Preferred Formats

Hardbound, Paperbacks, ePUB version for Kindle, and ARC

🎀 What You Can Expect

Honest Reviews: My reviews are always fair and honest. I will share both what I love and what didn’t work for me.

Review Format: My reviews typically include a summary (without spoilers), my thoughts on the writing, characters, and pacing, and a final rating.

Where I Post Reviews: Reviews will be posted on my blog, Goodreads, and possibly Instagram.

Rating System:

🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶 – Loved it, highly recommend!

🐶🐶🐶🐶 – Really enjoyed it, would recommend.

🐶🐶🐶 – It was okay, but had some issues.

🐶🐶 – Not my cup of tea, but may work for others.

🐶 – Did not enjoy it.

If the book is an ARC, I will try and publish the review on or around the release date and not before.

I will post the review on my blog, Bookstaram, Goodreads, and Amazon.

🎀Review Requests: How to Submit

If you’d like me to review your book, please email me at [[email protected]] with the following details:

  • Any deadlines or preferred review timeline
  • Book title & author name
  • Genre & brief synopsis
  • Release date (if applicable)
  • Format available (physical copy, eBook, audiobook)

🎀Turnaround Time

I would take anywhere between 7-14 days to publish the review. If the book is an ARC (Advance Review Copy), I will do my best to post the review before or around the release date. If you have a deadline in mind, please mention it in your request, and I will let you know if I can accommodate it.

🎀Additional Services

Aside from book reviews, I may also offer:

  • Author Interviews
  • Cover Reveals
  • Book Spotlights & Features
  • Blog Tours
  • Giveaways

If you’re interested in any of these, let me know in your request!

🎀Final Notes

  • I reserve the right to decline a book for review if it does not align with my interests.
  • I do not guarantee a positive review, but my feedback will always be respectful and constructive.
  • If I do not finish a book, I may choose to post a DNF (Did Not Finish) review, explaining why it didn’t work for me.

Thank you for considering me as a reviewer! I look forward to discovering and sharing great books with my audience.

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