A Note on My Goodreads Ratings
Now that DIE FOR ME's release date approaches, I have more and more people friending and following my reviews on Goodreads. You've probably noticed that I don't give most books a star-rating, while for others I do. So I wanted to let you know just what my perhaps-confusing rating rules are!
This is my system of rating: I put my very favorite books up on Goodreads with 4 or 5 stars - mainly to give an idea of what I love, and sometimes because I'm so excited about a book I just have to tell someone.
HOWEVER, I do not give stars to YA or books similar to my own, or books by friends. If I hate a book, I won't even put it on Goodreads. If I put a YA book on Goodreads, I will tell you what I liked about it, but not what I didn't like. These authors are my colleagues, and I am not a reviewer, so I don't feel the responsibility to point out what I might see as their failings.
I will also always let you know if I am friends with someone, touring with them, etc. so you can consider that as you read my comments.
Oh, and if anyone ever wants to label me as YA Mafia, I would like my code-name to be Scarf-face. Just saying...
Happy reading, everyone!
♥Amy
This is my system of rating: I put my very favorite books up on Goodreads with 4 or 5 stars - mainly to give an idea of what I love, and sometimes because I'm so excited about a book I just have to tell someone.
HOWEVER, I do not give stars to YA or books similar to my own, or books by friends. If I hate a book, I won't even put it on Goodreads. If I put a YA book on Goodreads, I will tell you what I liked about it, but not what I didn't like. These authors are my colleagues, and I am not a reviewer, so I don't feel the responsibility to point out what I might see as their failings.
I will also always let you know if I am friends with someone, touring with them, etc. so you can consider that as you read my comments.
Oh, and if anyone ever wants to label me as YA Mafia, I would like my code-name to be Scarf-face. Just saying...
Happy reading, everyone!
♥Amy
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Amy, your post will probably get lost later on. Maybe you can fix your explanation on your profile. (i haven't checked, since I am surfing on my mobile right now.)
Olivia - I had actually already done that, but dropped it into the "About Me" section. Which I can't actually see in my profile. Is there somewhere better to put it?And Katrina - thank you for the good wishes and encouragement! (And additional thanks for buying the book!) :)
:) and your book is getting closer,, I checked Book depo today and not long till mine gets shipped !!!! ayayayay... cant wait !! Best of luck Amy !! Im sure we will all love it !!!