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Book Review Policy

If you want to know more about my ratings and reviewing preferences, you're in the right place.

I adore magic of all kinds. Adventure, twists, and romance are always a plus, and this usually leads me to upper YA. I'm open to contemporary and sci-fi, especially if the concept is unique and the book is trending as I like to keep up with the current market.

When I accept a book, I always review it and will do my absolute best to finish it so I can give a fair rating. I tend to round up my ratings too, but at the heart of it, I'm always honest.

If you'd like to contact me about a review, please visit my website. I'm currently only accepting indie or small press books for video review. 

Please also consider subscribing to this blog or my YouTube channel before requesting - the more support I receive, the more books I can review, and the more readers I can reach. 

Review Scale

5 - Absolutely loved and now one of my favourite reads.
4 - Loved it, but there was something missing for me.
3 - I liked it, but I wouldn't read again.
2 - Needs editing or just wasn't my cup of tea.
1 - DNF. If I can't finish it, it's a 1 star from me. I do not currently have any 1 star posts on my blog.


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