In case you were wondering: I do, in fact, accept books for review from publishers and authors alike. And if you're considering me for the job, thank you! However, I do have some guidelines.
What genres do I prefer?
Mostly, I read Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy, but I am open to other genres including, but not limited to: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Contemporary Romance, Thriller, Suspense, New Adult, Humor, and Chick Lit.
DOs & DON'Ts
- I am open to reading/reviewing both Adult and YA titles.
- I am not interested in reading/reviewing non-fiction, biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, etc.
- I am not open to reading/reviewing erotica.
- I accept e-books as well as physical copies (both finished copies and ARCS), though I prefer physical copies and will likely review those before an e-book simply because of availability. (I like to read in school, and teachers get touchy when electronics--my Nook, for example--are out during class.)
- The e-book needs to be in .ePub or .mobi format. PDFs are not preferred.
- If the book is a follow-up to a series, I'll require a copy of the previous books in the series in order to write an accurate review.
- If I am not interested in a book, I reserve the right to refuse your request.
- I publish reviews not only on this blog, but also on Goodreads as well as Library Thing, and am open to publishing them on other sites (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.) at the publisher/author's request.
What do I include in the review?
- Title
- Author
- Publisher
- Release Date
- Series Number (If Applicable)
- Synopsis
- Link to Goodreads
- Link for purchase on Amazon
- Cover photo
- My rating (from 1 - 5 stars)
- My review
My rating scale:
Did Not Finish/Do Not Recommend Not My Thing/I Wasn't A FanIt Was Okay/An Average ReadI Liked It/I'd Recommend ItI Loved, Loved, Loved It!Do expect me to give an honest, unbiased review. This means that my reviews will not always be filled with positive, glowing praise.
If you have any questions, have a book review request, want to host a giveaway on this blog, want me to participate in a book tour, or are an author and want to be interviewed, feel free to email me at: readsoverneeds[at]gmail[dot]com.
Also, I'd just like to make a note and say that I do read every single email that I get. If I don't immediately respond, I apologize, but it does take time, especially with all of the books already on my to-read list. I'm not only a book blogger but a student also. I may not review every book I receive. If the book you send doesn't get a review, don't take it personally, it just wasn't for me.
Did Not Finish/Do Not Recommend
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