Review Policy

Posted on October 7, 2020August 5, 2022 by BonnieReadsAndWrites

The most important thing I want to convey is I rate books compared to others of their type. I am not going to compare a light holiday romance to Gone With the Wind, for example. I have different expectations for different genres.

5 STAR Fiction: It was compelling, well-researched, impressively written, and/or entertaining. The characters are memorable and I connected with them emotionally. I will search out this author’s other work

5 STAR Fiction: It was compelling, well-researched, impressively written, and/or entertaining. The characters are memorable and I connected with them emotionally. I will search out this author’s other works.

4 STAR Fiction: I enjoyed it very much and would recommend it to others. I would definitely want to read more books by this author.

3 STAR Fiction: It was a good book. Although I wasn’t blown away by it, I would recommend it to others.

2 STAR Fiction: I liked some things about the book, but it did not live up to my expectations.

1 STAR Fiction: I did not enjoy the book, and would not recommend it to others. My reasons will be well documented in the review.

If I feel a book is between ratings, I will note that in decimals in the review. A 3.8 would be rounded to 4. A 3.2 would be rounded to 3.

Published by BonnieReadsAndWrites

I love to read and write book reviews in my free time. I review advance review copies of books on Netgalley for various publishers. I am also a reviewer for Historical Novels Review Magazine, the magazine of the Historical Novel Society. I review books from publishers of all size, large to small. I have a special place in my heart for indie authors. I will sometimes post a little writing that I might dabble in occasionally. I also am lucky enough to live in the Smoky Mountains, so I'll be sharing photos of the beauty around me from time to time. View all posts by BonnieReadsAndWrites

5 thoughts on “Review Policy”

pip2771 October 18, 20209:16 am Reply

I am an avid book worm, but have never read a crime novel. This looks good.

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tajambo November 22, 20204:44 am Reply

Dear Bonnie,

Hope you are doing well. I came across your blog through goodreads. I was hoping if you would be interested in reading my book “Unanswered Verses”

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41071349-unanswered-verses?from_search=true

Being a novice writer; I need your support and encouragement to move forward.

Will be awaiting your reply so that I can send you the PDF Copy.

Thanks & Regards

Tajammul

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1. BonnieReadsAndWrites November 28, 20207:34 pm Reply
  
  Sorry, Tajambo, I did not see this comment until now. I got your book through Kindle Unlimited. Please email me at bonniereadsandwrites@gmail.com so we can discuss the timing of the review.
  
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Bro Betts Jr. December 18, 20212:35 pm Reply

Hi Bonnie, I’m reading through everything here and enjoying your style, ease of navigation and, inclusiveness. It would be an honor to have you read and review my book but read no further if I didn’t make it past this disqualifier. Graphic language. Does that include the occasional bad word dropped conversationally here and there? My book is about the life of an amateur musician and mostly sweet and humorous but as I said, a few colorful words here and there. Also I uniquely add QR links along the way to my original music and vignettes about the musical process. Thank you for your consideration, Bro Betts

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1. BonnieReadsAndWrites December 18, 20219:54 pm Reply
  
  Hi. Could you email me at bonniereadsandwrites@gmail.com?
  
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