A Note for Indie Authors and Book PR Agents
Work With Me: Authors and Book PR Agents
Dearest Indie Authors and PR Agents,
I won't charge you $1,000 for a book review.
Yours sincerely,
The Girl Who Just Wanted to Read Books for Fun
What I offer
I provide free book reviews because I genuinely love supporting authors and the reading community. My reviews are honest, always.
Here's where they may show up:
How it works
- Send me the link to your book. An EPUB copy or an Amazon link works; for now, I'm only reading books available on Kindle Unlimited.
- I read it in the order requests come in.
- I share my honest thoughts based on the outcomes below.
If I love your book
I'll post about it on Bookstagram and Pinterest, both with small but genuinely engaged followings, plus Goodreads and Amazon. If I can carve out time from my busy schedule (your girl's gotta hustle), I'll also write a full review on my blog.
If the story didn't quite vibe with me
I won't post on Bookstagram, but I may still leave an honest review on Amazon and Goodreads. I feel it's my duty to the reader community to share thoughts that help others make informed choices about what to expect. My lowest rating so far has been three stars.
If I have to DNF
I'll tell you directly and politely. I'll message you to let you know the book may not have been the right fit for me and that you're welcome to find another reviewer, though I'd still be happy to read something else of yours down the road. Sometimes a book just doesn't "talk" to a particular reader, and that's a matter of personal taste, not a reflection of your effort. I try to read at least 50% of a book before deciding to step away. As a writer myself, I understand the work that goes into every page and want to give yours the courtesy it deserves.
My Reading Profile
Genres and tropes I love
- Romantasy or fantasy
- Romantic suspense, especially in the style of Catherine Cowles and Devney Perry
- Suspense
- Contemporary romance
- Historical romance
- Autobiography
Genres and tropes I kindly decline:
- Miscommunication as a major trope or ongoing source of conflict
- Clergy romance, including priest or nun storylines
- Polyamorous relationships
- Psychological thrillers
- Horror
- Paranormal romance or paranormal fiction
- Thrillers
- Romanticized abuse
Spice is good, but plot comes first. No matter how many steamy pages you give me, if the plot isn't strong enough to carry the story, all the heat in the world won't redeem it.
Books with Deadlines/ARC Review
If your ARC has a specific date in mind, let me know, and I'll do my best to prioritize it, though I can't guarantee a date. I'm working full time and juggling more ARC and review requests than I can count.
My house rules
- I don't post spoilers.
- I don't attack authors in my reviews.
- If a book didn't work for me, I give a fair review, such as "This might work for you if you enjoy _, but it just wasn't for me."
- Every ARC review includes this disclaimer: "I received an advance reader copy of this book, but all opinions are my own. I did not receive monetary compensation."
- I don't require you to follow me, though it would absolutely make my day.
Paid Services
Outside of free book reviews, I also offer paid services for authors who want extra support:
- Book art and image design
- Website SEO support and AI-optimized content, outside the review itself
- Pinterest marketing strategy for personal or author pages
- Email copywriting
If you'd like help with a social media campaign, please send your own images, product photography, and any specific book pages or quotes you'd like promoted.
Visit my services page or book a consultation call to talk it through.
Ready to collaborate?
If your book took blood, sweat, tears, and way too much caffeine to write, I've got you.
Please don't DM me, as it tends to get lost in my inbox. Fill out the form instead.
