Romances are a new genre for me, and I hope you enjoy this one!
One advance reviewer described it as "funny, charming and heartwarming" and another said "It was a smooth read, quick and flirty and fun."* I'm planning a series, each providing a "happy fix" escape from reality with lively characters, setting you can relate to, humor, and of course, a happy ending, so if you like fun romances, join my mailing list! *Review quotes from Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228883352-head-over-heels
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How to leave a review for an eBook you’ve read on Kindle:
Why not just rate it in your Kindle? You can do this as well, but authors like to know what you liked about the book or why you are rating it a certain way. Wonder how many stars to give a book? Check out this blog.  How many stars are in the sky? That's a good question for an astronomer.
But how many stars should you leave when reviewing a book? I may be able to help with that ... Many people have the same question -- but don't let it stop you from leaving your feedback! Here's what the stars mean for book reviews on Amazon, according to Inside the Inkwell. I liked their rating scale, so I'm reposting part of it with a few modifications and added thoughts. 5 stars: Enjoyed the book in the way that it was meant--it delivered what the description promised. It may have given you a break from reality, surrounded you with lifelike characters, or perhaps made you smile or learn something. If you really liked the book, in addition to rating it, leave a review with what you liked about it. You could also check out the author's website to see if there are more books in progress. 4 stars: Generally liked the book—you like it, but an issue with the book detracted from your enjoyment. This issue could be too much repetition in the writing, an annoying plot hole, way too many typos, etc. You might consider being a bit kinder in your rating of a self-published book (especially a low-cost one) than one that has a larger publisher backing it. Be specific in your review and if it was a plot hole or something you didn't understand, consider emailing the author through their website or contact info at the end of the book. 3 stars: You are iffy about the book, and you would not recommend it or read it again. Be specific about what you did and didn't like, so others can judge for themselves. Be aware that this review hurts an author’s rating because some advertisers and listing services don’t allow 3-star books. 2 stars: Only leave this rating if the book is plagued by serious issues and you want to prevent others from suffering. For example, the book is over-hyped as "hilariously funny" or "best cozy mystery of the year" but it turns out it's very marginal. Or there are typos on practically every page (lack of editing), serious inconsistencies, or a glaring lack of research. Or you found the plot, characters, or setting tedious and a waste of time. If you are giving this rating, be specific about what bothered you, it will be helpful to other readers as well as the author. 1 star: Colossal failure with no redeeming qualities. You really regret picking this book and would like your money and time back. It could be that there was no plot or it was so boring you couldn't keep reading. Only leave this rating if you want to discourage the author from writing. Does this sound anything like how you review a book? Do you have another way to evaluate what you read? Please add your comments below or join the conversation on my Facebook page Thanks for reading! Do you read on Kindle? This blog explains the steps to leave a review with your comments. Was this blog helpful? Click the like button or let me know! Here's where to find me: Blue Sky Threads My novel, Andromache's Story: What Really Happened in Troy, was recently reviewed by on Maria Karamitsos' Blog, along with two other Greek mythology retelling novels. It's an honor to be in such good company with the other authors in the blog. (They both sound good, I've added them to my TBR list.) To read the blog, visit: https://www.mariakaramitsos.com/2023/03/my-greek-books-march2023-reads/  Note: I was inspired to write this story because I felt Hector was the real hero of the Iliad, and his spunky wife is the only woman who is given lines to speak. I wondered what else she might have to say, and I thought she should have a book to tell her side of the saga. I hope you'll check it out!  I found this great site for book recommendations. They allow authors to post five book recommendations with a theme.
Though this was an intriguing idea (and it's always nice to get some more publicity!), it was also a fun challenge. Which books should I recommend? Being an avid reader as well as a writer, I’ve read an eclectic array of books, spanning biographies, historical fiction, mystery, fantasy, and romance (normal and paranormal). When I thought about it, the books I love the best have stories with characters who are witty or have humorous points of view. For example, in Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, it is Eleanor’s unique way of making her way in the world that makes what could be a sad story into a delightful one - one that gives the edges of your mouth an upward curl. Check out what I’ve recommended at Shepherd.com. You might be surprised. Thanks for reading! Can you think of a book that you would have included in this list? Let me know in the comments. |
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