Generally (based on Goodreads rating scale):
5 stars:
F: I really loved this book and didn't want it to end. I will probably re-read this book a gazillion times, or as often as time allows and the mood takes me.
NF: THIS BOOK CHANGED MY LIFE.
4 stars:
F: This was a very good read. It was tantalising until the end, and I might possibly pick it up again.
NF: Lots of super useful things in here!
3 stars:
F: I liked it, but it didn't really capture me. -OR- I'm conflicted. I liked most of it but it also annoyed me.
NF: Good stuff, but nothing new.
2 stars:
F: It was okay. I thought once or twice about not finishing it.
NF: Uh, why is this a book.
1 star:
F: I could barely finish it. I only finished the book because I wanted to know how it ended.
NF: Just don't. This is rubbish.
There may be a slight variance between my Goodreads ratings vs Amazon ratings due to the scale/description differences. What I'd deem as OK (two stars on Goodreads) could be pushed up to 3 stars on Amazon based on whether I liked it enough (though that would be a very rare case).
Update (07/03/2020):
I've been thinking about this a lot, and I've come to the decision that moving forward, unless I can give a 5-star rating to a debut/indie author, I won't give a star rating at all. This doesn't affect what I will write in the review, in any case. Star ratings are inherently biased and I'd like to believe that what I write in the review would give a better overall view of the book than the stars would.
This obviously doesn't apply to trad pub authors with lots of ratings/reviews.
*Note to Indie Authors*
I love reading books from new authors, especially those I've met online (twitter, facebook, blog tours, etc) and I would really love to support your book by reviewing it. I read most genres, with fantasy (more towards epic than paranormal), science fiction (more towards space opera than hard scifi) and crime/mystery topping the list.
What I *don't* read is erotica, and if your novel has excessive sex scenes (even if it's slated in other genres) and/or foul language/swearing, it's probably not going to excite me very much. Sorry. (I would really love to read a book that I can recommend to the kid next door, figuratively speaking, or the next person in church, literally). Vampires and zombies are okay, but I'm not a rabid fan.
To have a feel of what kind of books I review (and maybe an approximate scale of where your book may end up), check out my book review tag.
Where I review:
- here (blog.annatsp.com)
- Goodreads
Amazon** 2022 update: As of 2022 I apparently haven't bought enough from Amazon to qualify to review. =(- Smashwords (note: Smashwords requires you to have purchased the book from them before they allow a review)
- Barnes and Noble (upon request, please provide a link)
- Google Books (upon request, please provide a link)
Format:
Kindle (.mobi) preferred; epub and PDF formats acceptable.
Kindle (.mobi) preferred; epub and PDF formats acceptable.
I have a super long review list because I have no self-control, so I'll normally give you an expected date based on my current to-read list. Expected dates may possibly vary by 1 - 2 weeks.
I'm also open to guest posts or to host your book tour, as long as I'm not already booked up with another ongoing blog tour/fest. Book reviews will only be posted on Wednesdays, unless you have a very, very special reason for me to change my schedule.
I'm also open to guest posts or to host your book tour, as long as I'm not already booked up with another ongoing blog tour/fest. Book reviews will only be posted on Wednesdays, unless you have a very, very special reason for me to change my schedule.
E-mail me at anna [at] annatsp [dot] com if you're interested.
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