General
I am currently accepting Young Adult books for review. You can send emails to readteddytalk@gmail.com
I accept ARCs, e-books, finished copies, and audio books. If the book is a part of a series, then I may need the previous books. If you are requesting an audio book review, then I will require a copy of the book as well (unless I have already reviewed the print version). In the case of audio books, there will be two reviews: one for the story, and another reviewing the reader/audio performance.
I am NOT accepting self-published books, indie press books, or interactive media books at this time. Review requests for these books will not receive a reply.
I accept ARCs, e-books, finished copies, and audio books. If the book is a part of a series, then I may need the previous books. If you are requesting an audio book review, then I will require a copy of the book as well (unless I have already reviewed the print version). In the case of audio books, there will be two reviews: one for the story, and another reviewing the reader/audio performance.
I am NOT accepting self-published books, indie press books, or interactive media books at this time. Review requests for these books will not receive a reply.
Preferred Genres:
I enjoy YA and MG fiction in the following genres:
- Fantasy
- Non-fiction
- Fairy tale/myth retellings
- Contemporary
- Paranormal
- Mystery
- Humor
- "Issues" books (mental illnesses,
family drama, etc)
- Dystopia
- Books with happy endings
I am NOT accepting YA and
MG books in the following genres:
- Historical fiction
- Memoirs/biographies
- Extremely political
- Poetry
- Free verse novels
- Short story compilations
Accepting Books:
If I accept a book for
review, that does guarantee a review. I will make every effort to read and
review in a timely fashion and with regard to release dates, but I cannot
guarantee this.
Reviews:
I will write a review for
almost every young adult book I finish. Reviews will also be posted on Goodreads, though not all and they may
be modified. My reviews are not meant to be objective literary critiques.
I write fair and honest reviews, but this does not mean I will always write positive reviews. My reviews are my opinion, and if I don’t enjoy a book then my review will reflect that.
With that said, I strive to explain why the book in question did not work for me personally. I do NOT write nasty or snarky commentary about the author.
If I do not finish a book I may write an explanation for DNF-ing. These explanations are different from standard reviews and will state that I did not finish the book, what page I read up to, why I did not finish, and if I plan on ever picking up the book again.
I write fair and honest reviews, but this does not mean I will always write positive reviews. My reviews are my opinion, and if I don’t enjoy a book then my review will reflect that.
With that said, I strive to explain why the book in question did not work for me personally. I do NOT write nasty or snarky commentary about the author.
If I do not finish a book I may write an explanation for DNF-ing. These explanations are different from standard reviews and will state that I did not finish the book, what page I read up to, why I did not finish, and if I plan on ever picking up the book again.
Review Structure:
All
reviews will include the following:
- Cover art
- Book stats: Title, author, publisher, page
count, release date, series status, links to buy
- Where I received the book
- A summary (From Goodreads, Amazon, or the
jacket flap)
- My review: What I liked and didn't
- Heart rating
Heart Rating:
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Outstanding
This book was hard to put down-Highly recommended! (Fully developed characters; masterful use of language; engaging plot.)
Very Good:
This book is very enjoyable and well worth the purchase price! (Great story with a minor weakness that may include aspects plot/dialogue/character
development.)
Good:
This book was entertaining and should appeal to a wide audience. (The writing and story telling are sound but there may be several aspects that could be improved.)
Fair:
This book did not fully capture the reader’s attention or interest. (Admirable attempt but needs more attention to plot/dialogue/character development.)
This book did not fully capture the reader’s attention or interest. (Admirable attempt but needs more attention to plot/dialogue/character development.)
Not Recommended:
This book has major issues with text that outweigh any enjoyment by the reader. (Poorly written; unprofessional editing/layout/printing; needs major revision to deserve the reader’s time.)
This book has major issues with text that outweigh any enjoyment by the reader. (Poorly written; unprofessional editing/layout/printing; needs major revision to deserve the reader’s time.)
