PLEASE NOTE: E.S. Barrison is not accepting review requests at this time. If she has previously read one of your books and you would like to collaborate, please email her at esbarrison@gmail.com with the subject line “REVIEW INQUIRY”.
As an indie author, I know how important reviews are to get a book off the ground. In an effort to build a community of support, I’ve begun to review books regularly, bringing myself back to my love of reading from years ago.
If you are interested in a book review, please read through all of this before submitting a request. All opinions are my own and I will be honest, kind, but critical in every review I write.
I will review most genres of books EXCEPT Erotica. This is one area I don’t feel comfortable reading. That being said, I will read books that have heavy sex scenes, but that cannot be the sole purpose of the plot.
That being said, while I’ll accept any genre of books, which books I select will be at my discretion. I accept submissions ongoing and will make a decision which books to review at the start of the month. If you want an idea of what types of stories I might enjoy, you can check out my other book reviews or this blog post.
I will contact you if you are selected to discuss how to obtain a copy. I accept both physical and digital copies of books (or books on Kindle Unlimited).
Rating System
★★★★★
This book is absolutely spectacular. I could not find any flaws in it and will be thinking about it for years! Everyone should add this to their shelves!
★★★★☆
This book was great! I really enjoyed it despite a few minor things. Definitely recommend this book!
★★★☆☆
This book was good. I enjoyed it and definitely think others will as well. There were some issues that prevent me from rating it higher though.
★★☆☆☆
While this book wasn’t necessarily the greatest book and there were some pitfalls in it, it definitely has its merits and I can see why people should check it out. Don’t let my review sway you from not taking a look.
★☆☆☆☆
Very rarely do I give 1 star reviews. These are typically reserved for books that I find completely and utterly irredeemable. This is rare.
☆☆☆☆☆ (DNFs)
I won’t rate a DNF unless I make it half-way through the book. If I do not reach that point, I will still leave a review WITHOUT a star rating explaining why I did not finish the book. I do not think I can give an honest opinion on a book unless I reach that 50% mark.
I will leave my review on this blog, on Goodreads, and on Amazon. Any book that receives a 3.5 star or higher review will also be shared on my Instagram and Twitter. If you would like me to review the book anywhere else, please let me know.
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