Group 236. General - Mod. Trish

[E.M.]

Please read this especially if you are new to these review rounds.

Quick 'start-up' summary for anyone new who might be scratching their heads. You are reviewing the four books 'below' you on the list.

You can, of course, choose to buy any or all of the books or read the books on KU, if you are a subscriber and the books are available there. If you can buy it adds weight to your review as it gives the 'Verified Purchase' stamp on Amazon.

However, as not everyone can buy, you should PM the four people who will be reviewing you (the four above you on the original list of names) through their Goodreads author pages. Click on the down arrow beside the 'Follow Author' button under their picture and it opens a menu which will allow you to message them.

Ask what kind of file they would like or say you can only offer PDF, though unless a publisher uploaded it for you, you can always download a .mobi of your own book from Amazon.

Don't forget to ask where to send it so they can give you their email.

The four people who you are reviewing should be in touch with you in a similar way.

Please make sure you have exchanged ALL FOUR books - or have been assured by your reviewers they will buy your book or read it through KU - as soon as possible. Some people read fast and it can be very frustrating to have to wait a long time to get hold of a book you are committed to review.
Don't forget to post the links to your reviews here so you can be signed off for them.

Please post your review to Goodreads, your own Amazon store and any other Amazon stores you might have access to as well.

Trish Butler will be modding this round so PM her with any issues ongoing, please.

[Elle]

Thank you!
It is a labor of love indeed and i have nothin but gratitude.
I have sent personal emails to my reviewer and the one I am reviewing. This will really keep me up with reading while helping each other. Such a nice thing xo

Elle Bor

[Rose]

Gene, S.D., Elle & Cameron - The Perfectly Good Lie has been priced at 0.99 on Kindle this week Hope that makes it easier for you and helps me get verified purchase reviews.

Thanks, Rose

[S.D.]

As mentioned above, I have reviewed Black Hat Blues and can't send Alabaster Alibi to Gene for a review. I'll give him a pass on mine and be satisfied with 3 reviews for this round.

I'll purchase the books I have to review....Sharon

[E.M.]

S.D. - You are reviewing Gene again, not the other way around. You review the four people below you on the list. :)

[Trish]

Good morning, good afternoon, goodnight! Depending on where you are in the world.

As E.M. mentioned, I'm taking over from here (lucky lucky you!). I have a few more pointers for you if you can stand to read on just a little more before getting stuck in.

First and most importantly, thank you to E.M. for setting up this round and handing it off to me.

I'm here for questions/problems if you have any. Post here or send me a message via my profile page. Bear in mind that though I am a Brit I'm on the east coast of the US, so if I don't answer straight away, I might still be in bed! LOL
Trish Butler

Here are a few things/reminders.

Participation in these groups means being willing to write a proper review for the books you read. Whilst we don't have any set rules on such things, it is expected at the very least a review should say what was good about the book in your opinion and (unless you have given 5 stars) what you struggled with as a reader. If you feel any of your reviews might not meet this minimum, it is very easy to edit in another paragraph to be sure you are doing so.

When writing a review for others consider if you would feel satisfied by it had someone written it for you. An overly brief review can seem dismissive and disrespectful to another group member. If you are not familiar with how to write reviews please check out this post on the topic.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

General note: please be aware when posting links to Amazon in this thread, that you need to delete everything after and including the letters 'ref' in the URL. If you don't, Amazon knows anyone clicking on that link is in some way connected with you as that information is your personal account link information.

Feel free to post the Goodreads link to your review while you are still waiting for the Amazon review, but when you get the Amazon review link please post it separately rather than updating your original post. I only get a notification for new posts, so am not aware of edits made and then have to hunt them up if it's been a while.

If you are a newbie, don't be afraid to ask questions. My experiences in this group are that everyone is really friendly and happy to help.

Thanks for spending a moment to read this. I hope you enjoy the experience and have fun!

Enjoy your day.

Trish

[Trish]

E.M. wrote: "S.D. - You are reviewing Gene again, not the other way around. You review the four people below you on the list. :)"

S.D. check out post #50 to clarify. E.M. maps it all out nicely there as to who you review and who reviews you.

Thanks.

Trish

[Trish]

Rose wrote: "Gene, S.D., Elle & Cameron - The Perfectly Good Lie has been priced at 0.99 on Kindle this week Hope that makes it easier for you and helps me get verified purchase reviews.

Thanks, Rose"

That's very kind of you, Rose. Obviously, people don't have to buy the books they are reviewing, but if 99c is manageable that's a great way to get a verified review.

Trish

[Trish]

Elle wrote: "Thank you!
It is a labor of love indeed and i have nothin but gratitude.
I have sent personal emails to my reviewer and the one I am reviewing. This will really keep me up with reading while helpin..."

Thank you, Elle!

I hope you enjoy the experience.

Trish

[Gene, Admin]

Nathan wrote: "Gene, you mentioned you had another novel you could submit. Is that "yeah, shut up"? I'd be happy to review that if so."

Yes, that's my other book. I'll send you a copy, Nathan. :)

[Angela]

My Review #1 [A Clearing of Crpytids]
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...?

[Trish]

Angela wrote: "My Review #1 [A Clearing of Crpytids]
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: Pending"

First out of the gate, Angela. Thank you!

Love that review - nice use of GIFs :D

Have a great weekend everyone.

T

[Gene, Admin]

Angela's reviews are insightful and entertaining. I enjoy them greatly. :)

[Trish]

Gene wrote: "Angela's reviews are insightful and entertaining. I enjoy them greatly. :)"

They certainly are - I had no idea!

:D

T

[Nathan]

Thank you very much, Angela. You set a high standard for the rest of us reviewers.

[Angela]

:) Aw, thanks guys! My pleasure!

[Gene, Admin]

Reviews for "The Perfectly Good Lie"
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/RI2HGLG...

[Trish]

Gene wrote: "Reviews for "The Perfectly Good Lie"
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/RI2HGLG..."

Thanks, Gene.

Don't forget to shorten those Amazon links (take out the word 'ref' and anything beyond that) as it contains info that links anyone who opens it to your information.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Trish

[Rose]

Gene wrote: "Reviews for "The Perfectly Good Lie"
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/RI2HGLG..."

Thanks for the review.

Rose

[Elle]

Hi all! I reviewed Calcite Corpse and Black Hat Blues. I had a break before my next class starts and I was "a feeling very inspired fast reader".
I posted them on both Amazon and Goodreads.
That is the standard right?

I am heading to my third read soon.

So glad to have reviewed books from here. I have been exposed to different genres that wouldn't typically be suggested to me.

[Trish]

Elle wrote: "Hi all! I reviewed Calcite Corpse and Black Hat Blues. I had a break before my next class starts and I was "a feeling very inspired fast reader".
I posted them on both Amazon and Goodreads.
That i..."

That's great, Elle.

Just need you to pop the links to your Amazon and Goodreads reviews on here (see others above) to save your poor old mod having to search them up.

:D

Thanks!

Trish

[Elle]

Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Hi all! I reviewed Calcite Corpse and Black Hat Blues. I had a break before my next class starts and I was "a feeling very inspired fast reader".
I posted them on both Amazon and Goodr..."



My bad Trish!
Here it is

Review 1
Calcite Corpse

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

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



REVIEW number 2
Black Hat Blues

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hat-Blue...

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

[S.D.]

Elle wrote: "Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Hi all! I reviewed Calcite Corpse and Black Hat Blues. I had a break before my next class starts and I was "a feeling very inspired fast reader".
I posted them on both Am..."

Thanks, Elle for the nice review-S.D.

[Trish]

Elle wrote: "Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Hi all! I reviewed Calcite Corpse and Black Hat Blues. I had a break before my next class starts and I was "a feeling very inspired fast reader".
I posted them on both Am..."

Not at all, Elle. You will get the hang of it quickly.

FYI Your Black Hat Blues Amazon review isn't up yet, so wait for that notification in your email and then pop it up here in another post - you can still just post the Goodreads review while you wait, so thanks for that.

Don't forget to delete from the point 'ref' onwards on the URL for Amazon when you post. Here's an example for the Calcite Corpse review
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

Doing great - thank you and so glad you are enjoying.

Trish

[Elle]

Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Hi all! I reviewed Calcite Corpse and Black Hat Blues. I had a break before my next class starts and I was "a feeling very inspired fast reader".
I posted th..."

Thank you!
I removed everything after the ref including the word and I saw Black Hat Blues is up now on Amazon
Thank you

[Gene, Admin]

Thanks for the kind review, Elle. :)

[Elle]

Gene wrote: "Thanks for the kind review, Elle. :)"

You're welcom. It was my pleasure

[Elle]

S.D. wrote: "Elle wrote: "Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Hi all! I reviewed Calcite Corpse and Black Hat Blues. I had a break before my next class starts and I was "a feeling very inspired fast reader".
I posted th..."

It was my pleasure

[Trish]

Elle wrote: "Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Hi all! I reviewed Calcite Corpse and Black Hat Blues. I had a break before my next class starts and I was "a feeling very inspired fast reader..."

Thanks for editing the link.

When you get a moment I need the Amazon link for 'Black Hat Blues' - please put it in a new post rather than edit.

Cheers.

Trish

[Elle]

Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Trish wrote: "Elle wrote: "Hi all! I reviewed Calcite Corpse and Black Hat Blues. I had a break before my next class starts and I was "a feeling very inspire..."

will do. Thank you

[Elle]

Black Hat Blues Reviews

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

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

[Rose]

First Round completed. Here is the GoodReads review of Born a Free Spirit.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Amazon to follow.

[Trish]

Thank you to both Elle and Rose!

Does today seem like a Friday to anyone else? How is it only Thursday? LOL

Have a great weekend everyone and happy reading.

T

[Gene, Admin]

Review links for Born A Free Spirit:
https://www.amazon.com/review/R2V28KK...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Trish]

Angela wrote: "My Review #1 [A Clearing of Crpytids]
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...?"

Angela,

Thanks for adding the Amazon link to your original post, but in future can you do a new post if the Zon one comes later please? I don't get a notification and then have to scroll back looking on the off chance.

Cheers!

Trish

[X.]

Finished The Dust and the Dark Places--good read!

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

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

[Andrew]

Thanks for the review, Xela!

I have posted one for The Wake Up on Goodreads. Amazon UK is pending, link to follow.

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

[Angela]

Trish wrote: "Angela wrote: "My Review #1 [A Clearing of Crpytids]
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...?"

Angela,

Thanks..."

:) Sure thing! Sorry bout that!

[Angela]

Andrew wrote: "Thanks for the review, Xela!

I have posted one for The Wake Up on Goodreads. Amazon UK is pending, link to follow.

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

Thanks for the lovely review, Andrew! I really enjoyed your take on it. :)

[Trish]

Angela wrote: "Trish wrote: "Angela wrote: "My Review #1 [A Clearing of Crpytids]
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...?"

A..."

NP - thanks Angela.

T

[Trish]

Thanks to X and Andrew for the reviews.

X, don't forget to delete from the point 'ref' onwards on the URL for Amazon when you post.

We are moving along at a nice pace on this group. Those who haven't finished their first-round review yet don't panic. There are 10 days before the first deadline. Some people read faster than others.

Don't forget, if you are having any problems feel free to reach out to me.

Again, have a great weekend - 3 days - at least for those who enjoy having Martin Luther King Jr. Day off. :D

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - MLK Jr.

Cheers!

Trish

[Harshita]

My review of World Vs - an interesting read. The world created by the author is very imaginative and exciting.

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

[Rose]

Amazon review for Born A Free Spirit is up but there were formatting problems that needed to be correct. Will post the link when it's ready again.

[Trish]

Harshita wrote: "My review of World Vs - an interesting read. The world created by the author is very imaginative and exciting.

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

Thanks, Harshita!

T

[Trish]

Rose wrote: "Amazon review for Born A Free Spirit is up but there were formatting problems that needed to be correct. Will post the link when it's ready again."

No problem! Nice of you to be so thorough!

T

[Angela]

Review #2 of THE TRUTH CIRCLE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: Pending.

[Cameron]

Angela wrote: "Review #2 of THE TRUTH CIRCLE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: Pending."

Thank you for that kindly worded and insightful review, Angela! Your choice of GIFs and some of your lines had me literally laughing out loud.

[Rose]

Amazon review of Born a Free Spirit

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

[Trish]

Angela wrote: "Review #2 of THE TRUTH CIRCLE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: Pending."

Thanks Angela. Another entertaining review.

Boy, do I want you to review one of my books! Maybe we'll catch each other in another round. :D

Trish

[Trish]

Rose wrote: "Amazon review of Born a Free Spirit

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re..."

Thanks, Rose.

T