Review Policy and Rating System

Review Policy

I am currently accepting books in exchange for an honest and fair review based on my reading. If you have a book you would like me to review, please reach out to me using the Contact form or by emailing me at tomeofmylife@gmail.com. The book can be an ARC (Advanced Reader’s Copy) or published novels preferably in physical copies if possible. If it is part of a series, please let me know so that I can look into the series. 

I primarily read Young Adult Fiction (ranging from realistic fiction to fantasy and everything in between) and Adult Nonfiction, but am open to exploring other genres. 

My reviews are 100% fair and based solely on my honest opinion. 

Rating System

5 Stars  – I absolutely love the book. Added to my list of favorite books and the next book I will recommend to others. 

4 Stars  – Interesting and enjoyable read, though maybe not perfect for me. Glad I read it and would recommend it to others if I think they would be interested, but not a go-to rec. 

3 Stars – Middle of the road read: some parts were awesome, some parts less so. I would still recommend reading, especially if it sounds interesting to you, but it wasn’t quite perfect for me. 

2 Stars – I read it from start to finish, but I wouldn’t recommend it to others. If it sounds interesting to you, go ahead and pick it up. 

1 Star – I don’t like giving 1 star reviews, so I try to avoid them as much as possible. However, I will give them if I have to, but I will do my best to explain why I felt that way. 

DNF – Did Not Finish – There may be times when I use this in place of a starred review, meaning that I set the book down, will not pick it back up, and do not feel comfortable giving a star rating.