Group 121. 'Out of this World' Mod Warren

[Emma]

The review group is the most successful group for peer reviews on goodreads. It hosts non-reciprocal reading/review rounds of ten authors with a variety of themes and genres, as well as ‘general’ rounds where any book is permitted, from non-fiction, to horror. When a round has ‘now forming’ in the title, there are places available, you can sign up. If it doesn’t, it’s full – look for another round.
The new amazon rules state that authors/publishers are no longer allowed to specifically supply published books in return for reviews on amazon. To comply with this new rule, we no longer insist members review on amazon. However, we are all in the same situation, we want reviews.
When sorting out groups, I prioritise those members who have fully participated in previous groups and don’t have multiple review connections with the other participants.

This is an 'out of this world' round
This round is for adult fiction classified as scifi, fantasy, dystopian and paranormal/supernatural on amazon

If you are only willing to review your own preferred genre, make sure you join a genre round. Allocation is entirely random and there will NOT be any rearranging of the listing to accommodate personal preference. The ONLY circumstance in which you may duck out of giving a review is if YOU provide a stand-in reviewer.
Let’s be honest here – we don’t all like the same things but we all want reviews. The only way this group can function is if we trust each other to behave honourably. And it IS perfectly possible to give a fair-minded review of a text that does not coincide with our normal choice of reading matter. If you need a few hints/tips, please see this thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Now for the boring stuff, but please read it, it saves a lot of time if everyone is on the same wavelength.
Before signing up below with your goodreads author and goodreads book link in the thread below, please ensure that:
1. You have enough time to read and review 4 books within the time allowed.

2. Your book is currently available for sale on amazon (not pre-order) and it complies with the individual round theme, if there is one.

3. Your book is fit to be reviewed. If it is not, due to editing or other issues, you risk poor reviews. This is your problem, not that of the reviewers or the groups. For a small fee, the group admin will look at the first few pages of your book to advise. The number one error new authors make is not having their book beta read and edited, by non-family members.

4. You can submit reviews to goodreads, amazon.com and amazon.uk. Amazon has recently changed their criteria for reviewers to allow only those people who have spent $50 on amazon. If you are unsure about your amazon reviewer status, try posting a ‘test’ review before signing up.

5. You can provide (and accept) at least PDF files. Many authors can also provide mobi and epub files. You are not expected or required to buy the books you are allocated to review. Some authors borrow books via KU and others provide smashwords coupons. This is their choice. International Copyright laws apply. You cannot sell, or give away material you have received without the author’s express permission.

6. It is up to individuals what disclaimers they place in a review concerning receiving a book in exchange for a review. Note: 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.

7. You have completed your reading if you are currently in another review round in this group. You can be involved in the ‘one for one’ list whilst you are in a round.

8. You have an author profile set up before you join.

9. Your goodreads profile allows people to message you, i.e. your profile is not set to private.

10. You declare any relationship you have with another member in the round. Amazon will not allow reviews from the same household on the same book or if you are an editor, relative or close friend of another member.

11. You agree that your reviews will be unbiased and honest, whatever the star rating, and you will try to avoid ‘spoilers’. i.e. giving away the finale of a book.

12. You will not ask a fellow author to change a review of your book because you don’t agree with it. If you think you have a legitimate concern, talk to the mod of your round, NOT the other author. Personal attacks, or pressurising other members WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in you being blacklisted.

13. The new amazon.com review guidelines do not allow for free books to be supplied in return for reviews. Therefore, you are not obliged to review on amazon, just on goodreads. We all want reviews, its why we joined the group. It is bad taste to expect other people to review your book and then not do the same for other people in the group. People that DNF and/or don’t post reviews will find it difficult to get into a subsequent group.

14. Your goodreads details and the rounds you participate in will be recorded by the admin mod on a database. We do not retain details of email addresses etc.

The founding principle of the group is honest, non-reciprocal reviews, so please help maintain the integrity of the group by letting me know as you sign up if you have been reviewed by, or have reviewed another author in the group. Usually places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
I will do my best to fit everyone into the group they request, but occasionally, particularly in the case of our more prolific good standing members, I may have to decline a member request to fit the maximum number of people into a particular round. I will always endeavour to start another round as soon as possible with that member in mind.
It is permissible to review an author more than once if a different book is available.
If you need anything clarified please ask, either by goodreads personal message to me or on the thread below, before signing up. It’s a pain to have to keep rearranging the list because people haven’t read the above.

Your group moderator will be
Warren Dean

Member Links
1.Robert J. Parker
2.Heather Hayden
3.Chrys Cymri
4.Aaron D. Hodges
5.P.S. Meraux
6.Lee French
7.E.M. Swift-Hook
8.Jayde Kemsley
9.Alex Stargazer
10.Chance Maree

Book Links
1.Heresies For An Unbidden Hero
2.Augment
3.The Temptation of Dragons
4.Soul Blade
5.Luminary
6.The Fallen
7.The Fated Sky
8.The Tome Legend
9.The Necromancer 2016 Edition
10.Undazzled

[Emma]

1.Once you have read the above, please post that you have read and agreed with the above rules.
2.Check if you have reviewed or been reviewed by anyone else who had signed up. State these 'clashes in your post. It helps me sort out non-reciprocal reads/reviews/
3.Post your GOODREADS author and book links.

If I haven't added you to the list in a couple of days, give me a nudge.

[Robert]

Hi Emma,
I have read the above and agree with the rules.
I would like to add my book to this round please
My book link

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

My author link

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[Emma]

Welcome Robert.
I hope its warmer in Bristol than it is in Sussex at the moment.

And for everyone else, yes, we're British, we really do talk about the weather this much.

[Robert]

It's a balmy 5 degrees. Positively begging for shorts and the sun cream.

[Heather]

Hi Emma!

I have read the above and agree with the rules. I'd love to join this round; here is my information:

My novel's YA scifi--we previously discussed it in PM and you said it would suit this kind of a round. Thanks! :)

My author page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
My book page: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Emma]

Welcome Heather, a scifi will fit perfectly into this group.

[Chrys]

Hi Emma

I'd like to join this round with Penny White 1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

I haven't reviewed/been reviewed by the two who have signed up. And I agree with the rules.

Chrys Cymri

[Emma]

Welcome aboard Chrys.

Stjepan, I'm sending you a message.

[Stjepan]

All right, I'll wait for your message.

[E.M.]

I would like to join - if I may. I have reviewed Heather and been reviewed by Chrys.

Offering The Fated Sky for review, but have others.

Edited to add: I confirm I agree with the rules.

[Aaron]

I'd like to join this round with my book Soul Blade if I'm allowed. It is still on preorder (release date in 2 weeks), but reviews can be posted on all sites as the paperback IS available already on Amazon. I've completed all my reviews in the previous two groups I took part in. I haven't been reviewed or given reviews to any of the authors who have signed up so far.

Here's my links:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[Emma]

Hmm. A tricky one.
Groups rules state the book has to be available on amazon but not on pre-order. The purpose of that rule is so that reviewers can post their reviews as soon as they are finished composing their review and you can't post a review on a pre-order. But as you say, it's for sale as a hardcopy, so reviews can be posted.

Sooo I think that's fine. You can provide pdf copies, right?

And that's a cool cover.

[Aaron]

Emma wrote: "Hmm. A tricky one.
Groups rules state the book has to be available on amazon but not on pre-order. The purpose of that rule is so that reviewers can post their reviews as soon as they are finished..."
Yep! I can provide mobi or pdf no problem :) Thanks for making the exception Emma! And I'm glad you like the cover :D

[P.S.]

Evening All! I'd like to get in on this with my paranormal romance novel, Luminary. It's totally YA so no sex in it.
I have read and agree with all of the rules.
I've not read anything by or been reviewed by any of the names on the list (so far).
Emma -- I have been reviewed by you but since you're not the moderator of this round, that shouldn't be a problem, right?

My author link:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
My book link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Emma]

Hi P.S. it would only matter if I actually submitted a book to the group. Mods are able to join rounds if the wish, indeed if I join a group I usually mod it as it just one less thing I have to check.
Plus even if I did join, I could review another book of yours, I've reviewed Chrys too.
Now you've got me thinking LOL!

[E.M.]

Not sure if you missed my application earlier in the thread, Emma, but I can confirm I have neither reviewed nor been reviewed by Aaron or P.S, if that helps :)

That said, if the group filled with folk who I make complicated matches with, I would, of course, drop out to make your life less stressful.

On a side note, if ever you need a new mod please bear me in mind, I think what this group does is amazing and would love to help out!

[Emma]

I'll have a look later to see if I can wiggle the order around to fit you in E.M. Have you submitted the same book and do you have another one that Chrys could read?

[E.M.]

Thanks Emma :)

I have another book Chrys could read, so that is not an issue.

[Lee]

I haven't been around for a while. Lost of stuff happening in my world. But I've got a languishing book 1 that could use some love, and I believe I have time to read again. Finally. (Also some air travel coming up, which is excellent for reading time.)

I'm not familiar with any of the authors already listed.

The Greatest Sin #1: The Fallen is epic fantasy.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Emma]

Wow Lee, its been a while, lovely to see you back. I bet the group looks a little different now doesn't it?

I've added both you and E.M.

[E.M.]

Emma wrote: "I've added both you and E.M."

Thanks Emma :)

[Lee]

I'm delighted to see the group is still going strong, and it looks even better than before. :)

[Emma]

Why, thank you kind lady, (takes a bow).

[Lisa]

Hi Emma,

I've read the rules, and concur.
I'd like to enter Undazzled

I've reviewed Chrys, but a different novel.

Thanks!

[Emma]

Welcome aboard Chance, I'll add you in now.

[Jayde]

Hello

Thanks so much for starting this group up so soon! I've read the rules and agree.

I'd like to join. Here is my book :
The Tome Legend
Author Page

I can send it in any of the formats, and haven't reviewed any of the authors currently listed. It's also listed in the Kindle Unlimited library for those who use that.
I won't need any free copies of my reading list as I prefer to purchase them to get the verified purchase mark on my reviews and avoid the constantly changing red tape on reviews these days.

Jayde

[Emma]

Welcome Jayde. I'm sure your the authors you review will be happy to get verified reviews.

One more to go now folks!

[Alex]

Hello guys!

I’m Alex Stargazer, author of the Necromancer—a fantasy book which I think is well suited to this group. I can confirm that I have read, and agree to, the rules; and no, I don’t know any of the authors here.

Book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Author profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[Emma]

Ok folks here we go!

START DATE: 17/11/2016

END DATE: 09/02/2017

Round 1 – post your review by 08/12/2016
Round 2 – post your review by 29/12/2016
Round 3 – post your review by 19/01/2017
Round 4 – post your review by 09/02/2017



As AUTHORS you send your book file to:

121-01__ Robert J. Parker
Chance Maree for round 1
Alex Stargazer for round 2
Jayde Kemsley for round 3
E.M. Swift-Hook for round 4

121-02__ Heather Hayden
Robert J. Parker for round 1
Chance Maree for round 2
Alex Stargazer for round 3
Jayde Kemsley for round 4

121-03__ Chrys Cymri
Heather Hayden for round 1
Robert J. Parker for round 2
Chance Maree for round 3
Alex Stargazer for round 4

121-04__ Aaron D Hodges
Chrys Cymri for round 1
Heather Hayden for round 2
Robert J. Parker for round 3
Chance Maree for round 4

121-05__ P.S. Meraux
Aaron D Hodges for round 1
Chrys Cymri for round 2
Heather Hayden for round 3
Robert J. Parker for round 4

121-06__ Lee French
P.S. Meraux for round 1
Aaron D Hodges for round 2
Chrys Cymri for round 3
Heather Hayden for round 4

121-07__ E.M. Swift-Hook
Lee French for round 1
P.S. Meraux for round 2
Aaron D Hodges for round 3
Chrys Cymri for round 4

121-08__ Jayde Kemsley
E.M. Swift-Hook for round 1
Lee French for round 2
P.S. Meraux for round 3
Aaron D Hodges for round 4

121-09__ Alex Stargazer
Jayde Kemsley for round 1
E.M. Swift-Hook for round 2
Lee French for round 3
P.S. Meraux for round 4

121-10__ Chance Maree
Alex Stargazer for round 1
Jayde Kemsley for round 2
E.M. Swift-Hook for round 3
Lee French for round 4

As REVIEWERS you will receive books for review from:

121-01__ Robert J. Parker
Heather Hayden for round 1
Chrys Cymri for round 2
Aaron D Hodges for round 3
P.S. Meraux for round 4

121-02__ Heather Hayden
Chrys Cymri for round 1
Aaron D Hodges for round 2
P.S. Meraux for round 3
Lee French for round 4

121-03__ Chrys Cymri
Aaron D Hodges for round 1
P.S. Meraux for round 2
Lee French for round 3
E.M. Swift-Hook for round 4

121-04__ Aaron D Hodges
P.S. Meraux for round 1
Lee French for round 2
E.M. Swift-Hook for round 3
Jayde Kemsley for round 4

121-05__ P.S. Meraux
Lee French for round 1
E.M. Swift-Hook for round 2
Jayde Kemsley for round 3
Alex Stargazer for round 4

121-06__ Lee French
E.M. Swift-Hook for round 1
Jayde Kemsley for round 2
Alex Stargazer for round 3
Chance Maree for round 4

121-07__ E.M. Swift-Hook
Jayde Kemsley for round 1
Alex Stargazer for round 2
Chance Maree for round 3
Robert J. Parker for round 4

121-08__ Jayde Kemsley
Alex Stargazer for round 1
Chance Maree for round 2
Robert J. Parker for round 3
Heather Hayden for round 4

121-09__ Alex Stargazer
Chance Maree for round 1
Robert J. Parker for round 2
Heather Hayden for round 3
Chrys Cymri for round 4

121-10__ Chance Maree
Robert J. Parker for round 1
Heather Hayden for round 2
Chrys Cymri for round 3
Aaron D Hodges for round 4


Please remember the commitment you are making to your fellow group members. If you pull out after the start date for any reason it is the other members who will be faced with the problem of finding a replacement, or missing out on reads/reviews, through no fault of their own. Please don’t ask the moderators to chase after replacements as we just don’t have the time.

It is the responsibility of the author to get their book to their readers in a format the reviewer can manage. Everyone must be able to provide and accept PDF. You may buy or borrow the books you are due to read if you wish, and I’m sure the author will appreciate the verified review, but IT IS NOT COMPULSORY. There are no set dates for the start of each round. You can each work at your own pace, within the limits of the round deadlines.

All reviews must be posted to GR. We also encourage members to post on amazon .com and .uk. When you have posted your reviews, please post the three links to your reviews, not the book page in this thread.
The mod of each round will record whether members have posted reviews on amazon. I set up all the groups, and for the good of all, members who persistently fail to post reviews or DNF reviews to amazon, will find me less than willing to add them to subsequent groups.

Postings to other sites are by agreement by both author and reviewer.

If I’ve missed something that results in you being asked to review someone who has already reviewed you, please let me know asap.

To exchange book files, my advice is to use PM to give email addresses to each other (save the chance of spammers getting your addies from this open forum). Happy reviewing, everyone :)

[E.M.]

Thanks everso for setting us up Emma - I am sure Warren will forgive you one day for inflicting me on him yet again ; )

To those I am reviewing: Jayde, Alex and Chance no need to do anything as your books are on KU, so I already have them snagged! But Robert, please get in touch sometime, as I will need a copy of your book since it is not on KU.

[Aaron]

Awesome! Can't wait to get started!

[Matthew]

Hi,

I have read and agreed with the above rules.

Would like to add my book to this list.

The Coming of Noah's 2nd Ark: Apocalypse & Hyperspace Jumping

Matthew Ilayathu

Thank you.

[E.M.]

Matthew wrote: "Would like to add my book to this list."

This group is full now, Matthew, but there is a General group (Group 124) you could join which is still looking for people, so you could sign up there instead :)

[Warren]

No reviews yet, E? I'm concerned!

[Emma]

Hi Warren, now that you're here I'll scuttle off. Its been a blast 'out of the world' guys and gals. Have fun!

[Warren]

Thanks, Emma.

Now, about saddling me with E.M. again...

[Emma]

And she's a mod now too! Better watch yourself....
I would say she gets to learn from the best, but I won't because all that cheese would make me queasy.

[Rafael]

Though I'm on the outside looking in, Warren and EM are together again !! I will truly enjoy following this group. Let the laughs begin. They already have !!

[Warren]

Emma wrote: "And she's a mod now too! Better watch yourself...."

Nice move, Emma. A bit like appointing Billy the Kid sheriff!

[E.M.]

Warren wrote: "No reviews yet, E? I'm concerned!"

Ooops sorry Warren, I've been slacking :(

My Review for The Tome Legend

Goodreads
Amazon US
Amazon UK

My Review for The Necromancer: New Edition

Goodreads
Amazon US
Amazon UK

BTW, Jayde and Alex, if you would like feedback on something specific in your book, please send me a PM - I am very happy to help if I can. :)

[E.M.]

Warren wrote: "Now, about saddling me with E.M. again..."

Emma wrote: "And she's a mod now too! Better watch yourself...."

Warren wrote: "Nice move, Emma. A bit like appointing Billy the Kid sheriff!"

*polishes shiny new mod badge and smiles seraphically*

[E.M.]

Rafael wrote: "Let the laughs begin. They already have !!"

Blast! And I missed it? ;)

[Jayde]

E.M. wrote: "Warren wrote: "No reviews yet, E? I'm concerned!"

Ooops sorry Warren, I've been slacking :(

My Review for The Tome Legend

Goodreads
Amazon US
Amazon UK

My Review for [book:The ..."

I would love feedback on any problems you found in it , E.M. Could you pop them in a PM when you have time?
Thanks so much for offering, and thanks for the review. ^_^

[Aaron]

Reviews done for The Fated Sky:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

[E.M.]

Aaron wrote: "Reviews done for The Fated Sky"

Thanks for that Aaron, much appreciated and glad you enjoyed!

[P.S.]

My reviews for The Fallen. Nice book.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1PU7...

https://www.amazon.com/review/RCX7HF6...

[Warren]

By the way, for anyone who is not aware of it, E.M. offers a unique advertising service. For absolutely no charge, she will video-review your book on YouTube in Klingon while eating marshmallows and wearing a pink sombrero!

[E.M.]

Warren wrote: "By the way, for anyone who is not aware of it, E.M. offers a unique advertising service. For absolutely no charge, she will video-review your book on YouTube in Klingon while eating marshmallows an..."

*chokes on a marshmallow*

[Rafael]

Brilliant wit and comedic snark?? I'm glued to my GR update feed !! lol