General Disclosures

  • Books provided for review will be explicitly stated as so.
  • Reviews done from a provided book will be treated the same as those done from books I have purchased. Being provided with a copy will not affect the integrity of the review.
  • Links to Amazon or The Book Depository direct to an affiliate page. All earnings go to the maintenance of the blog and future giveaways.

Review Policy

  • I am only accepting review requests on a very limited basis. I also regret that I am not able to respond to all review inquiries due to time constraints.
  • My acceptance of a book for review does not guarantee a review. Due to time constraints, or a book simply not being a good fit, there are times that I am unable to complete a review.
  • I post all reviews on social media, including Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, and often on Amazon
  • Feel free to contact me further with any questions or comments at itstartsatmidnightbooks@gmail.com

Rating System: I also do half-stars, but I’m sure you can get the gist! 

5sSo amazing, I loved it, want more of it, and am still thinking about it days later. Evoked emotion, and was basically one of my favorite books.

 

4sReally good book, definitely would recommend. Maybe had a minor flaw or two, but overall, a really great story.

3s

Pretty good, but not my favorite. Still definitely worth reading.

 

2sWasn’t really feeling it, probably would not be recommending it.

1sDefinitely did not like it. Big flaws and/or completely uninteresting to me. Would not recommend. 

 0sSo abysmally bad or downright offensive, this book should not be consumed by humans. (I don’t think I have ever given a zero star review before, but I’m sure there’ll be a first time for everything!)

 

DNFI did not finish this bad boy. For reasons. (Yes, I will explain them, as well as how far I made it in the before deciding to call it quits.

6 responses to “Review/Rating Policies

  1. Hello! Love your site. I was wondering if you might be interested in reading and/or reviewing the first book of my Sunset Lands Beyond trilogy, Aerisia: Land Beyond the Sunset. It’s a fantasy trilogy that crosses genres: it’s done well in Young Adult categories on Amazon, especially Book 3, and could be considered New Adult or even Adult, as well. If you’re interested, I can provide a pdf, epub, or mobi copy for you. Or you can download a free copy for your Kindle, Nook, or other e-reader. My publisher and I have recently released a revised, expanded version of Aerisia: Land Beyond the Sunset, and I’m looking to generate further interest in it. In case you’d like a little more info, I’m including a link to the book’s Amazon page.
    Thanks for your time, and have a great day!
    Sarah Ashwood
    http://www.amazon.com/Aerisia-Land-Beyond-Sunset-Lands-ebook/dp/B00JRK5SC4/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

  2. Clarissa Field

    I really like your clocks review system. I’ve browsed several review sites, and I always appreciate a clear and visual message of the book. Most sites don’t offer that.

  3. My name is Karen Glista. I am seeking a book review on my novel:
    Chasing the Red Queen
    Book blurb:
    Donja Bellanger, suffering after the death of her father, finds herself in dire straits when her mom takes a new husband. Forced not only to move to a strange city, but to share a room with her glamorous, new stepsister, Makayla Hampton, her life spirals out of control.

    Makayla lures her from goth to glam, straight into an exclusive club, not only for wealthy elites but Immortal Descendants. Donja crosses paths with Torin Mancini and he’s too damn handsome to be real.

    Torin, who has concealed his identity as a powerful ancient sprit for eight hundred years, sets his eyes on Donja; there’s something about her blood, something he can’t walk away from. He’s not alone. A deadly predator has picked up her scent.

    Stalked, she reaches out to Torin, but the lure of her blood has him on edge. As Torin battles his heart desires and feelings he thought buried and gone, one thing is clear: they have as much, if not more to fear of each other than the predator who would have her life.

    Is love enough? Can she accept him for what he is and better yet, can he control his hungry, hungry eyes?

    A beautiful love story with relentless action, elite battles and steamy moments… unforgettable

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079KJFJW8

    Thankful for your time and consideration. If you would consider, I will send Mobi, Pdf, or hard copy.
    Ya, New Adult

  4. Gideon Rock

    Hello Shannon,

    My name is Gideon Rock. I want to request a review of my book, The Fantastic Adventures of Hoagie the Hog & Shadow. It is available through Kindle Unlimited, or I can send a PDF.

    Description: This fairytale illuminates the role of groundhogs in American Folklore, telling the story of Hoagie Prophecy, a groundhog with special powers. As a relative of Punxsutawney Phil, he knows when the winter will end. As a member of the Prophecy clan, he protects eternity for the wilderness. However, the men in the Groundhog Club want control of the groundhog clan’s shadows, the secret to their lifespan. The Groundhog Club will not stop until they absorb the shadow of every forest animal, for possessing shadows enables them to live in The Underworld like eternal monsters. Hoagie and his ragtag gang of friends embark on a mysterious quest to restore the wilderness and reclaim the groundhog’s duty to protect eternity. Sam, a boy at home in a nearby cabin, must help discover The Underworld and defeat the Groundhog Club. If the adventure is unsuccessful, the forest is doomed.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MGZB7DK

    Best regards,

    Gideon

  5. Request for review – Longevity The Awakening – YA Historical Fantasy – 77,000 words 250 pages

    Alastair Ramsden was barely twelve years old when he witnessed the brutal death of his father. Growing up orphaned during the Scottish War of Independence, Alastair struggled to survive. The only place he knew to save him was an old oak tree in the middle of an upland field where he gained the ability to cross over into the 4th-dimensional elemental kingdom of Akasha. It was there he first connected with elementals of the sun, who helped him on his way to self-discovery.

    The Divine Queen Mother, great fire spirit of the earth ruled the elemental kingdom. When she came to Alastair’s aid by opening a portal into the grand oak tree leading him into Akasha, so he might escape a group of chasing English assailants, the journey begins as he must find the key to his escape and survival.

    His spiritual journey takes him through the woods, across Loch Lomond, and up into the highlands of Scotland in pursuit of a Ranger Elf who governs the appointed lands from the peak of the tallest mountain. Alastair and his gnome friend set out around the clock in a perilous quest, leading them to find that the night belongs to lunar fiends of the moon, who hunt those that walk by day beyond dusk.

    After being separated, it’s up to Alastair to last each night alone as he crosses paths with a cast of elemental creatures. In order to survive, Alastair must sacrifice everything to make it to the top of Ben Nevis in this multi-layered, Braveheart meets Phantastes inspired tale

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