MY LITTLE VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE | REVIEW POLICY

I am currently open to book review requests from publishers and literary agents only. I review each book with transparency and honesty. My reviews will be posted here, on Amazon, Goodreads and on Twitter. 

My rating system is on a scale of 1-5 stars, including halves. I try to find good in every book I read and it is not my policy if I I don’t enjoy a book to post negative feedback. My star rating system will reflect the overall score. As a book review and blogger—and because reading is subjective—I do not feel it is my place to pick apart a writer’s hard work. Any reviews I post are strictly my own opinions as a reader, not as an author or a professional editor. However, if I love a book, I will actively promote it across my social media and I may organise giveaways, blog tours and writers Q&A, as requested by the writer or the publisher.

If you would like me to review your book, please contact me here. Reviews on my website can be found here.

I will respond to your initial request within one week. I accept and prefer physical copies, but will review e-copies of books. Priority will be given to publishers/authors I have previously worked with, however, I am open to new connections and working relationships. Please allow at least a month for me to read and review your book and post my review online. Due to a busy schedule, I will not be able to accept all requests, but I will try my best to accommodate as many as possible.

genres I REVIEW:

  • Crime/Thriller

  • Psychological thriller/noir/domestic noir

  • Women’s commercial fiction

  • Book club reads

If I decline your request, it may be for the following reasons:

  • My schedule is too busy.

  • The genre of book is not one I review.

  • The timelines given to review a book is less than one month.

Unfortunately, I cannot review the following genres:

  • YA/Fantasy

  • Horror

  • Historical fiction

  • Science fiction

  • Erotica

  • Dystopia


In addition, my Little Virtual Bookstore is also open for author interviews and guest posts/workshops. Please contact me for more details and if you have any further questions or enquires.