New amazon guidelines

[Veena]

Thanks for the update.

[Jessica]

I've actually heard that you can't post reviews for books you haven't purchased on Amazon, or you risk having your account deleted. Is this true?

[Eunice]

Hi Jessica. Not true.

[V.M.]

No, Jessica. Not true. You might have your review deleted if Amazon thinks you know the author, though, or if they suspect a paid review. If you are reviewing a book you received free for a review, it's wise to say so. Something like 'I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.'
It's important to say the 'honest review ' so there is no suggestion it was free in return for a 5* review.

[Kat]

It's okay to add a disclaimer, but please note that any sort of wording that includes "in return" or "in exchange" will likely get the review flagged and deleted. From the sign up rules:

It is not necessary to leave any kind of disclaimer in your review, but ultimately, it is up to individuals. Reviews that state you received a copy ‘in return’ for a review will probably be removed/not allowed by amazon.com. ‘I received a free copy from the author without an obligation to review’ would be more acceptable if you feel the need to add a disclaimer.

[Franca]

Thanks Kat this is very helpful.

[Alexander]

I don't get this free 5 star review. If my books crap I'd rather be told that so I can get better at writing. I'm not writing to become the next Stephen King and make millions. It's a hobby and writing my books just shares my mind with the world (god help you all)

[D.]

I review books I get from the library on Amazon, so it's not a verified purchase. But I still buy many of my books from Amazon, so I have an account with verified purchases and reviews.