Group 306. Out of this World - Mod. Loralee

[E.M.]

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 or check back another time.

The Amazon rules state that authors/publishers are not allowed to specifically supply published books in return for reviews on Amazon. To comply with this rule, we don’t insist members review on Amazon, but we do insist that every participant in the round has the capacity to leave a review on their local Amazon store, so we all start with the same options.

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 and do check back as the group fills to report any clashes. Usually places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

This is an 'Out of this World' round
Fiction books classified as sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian, paranormal.

Please note it is always possible that the books you are assigned may contain material you find upsetting or offensive. If you can't commit to this, please do not sign up.

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 12 weeks of 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 and Amazon.
Amazon allows only those people who have spent $50 in the last year to leave reviews in each of their stores. If you are unsure about your Amazon reviewer status, try posting a ‘test’ review before signing up. If you are unable to post reviews on Amazon, please do not sign up.

5. You can provide (and accept) at least PDF files.
You are not expected or required to buy the books you are allocated to review, but as this will give a ‘Verified Purchase’ review on Amazon, it is welcomed when you choose to do so. Many authors have books available via KU and others might provide smashwords coupons. Most authors can provide mobi and/or epub files directly by email. Please note: International Copyright laws apply. You cannot sell, or give away material you have received without the author’s express permission.

6. 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.

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

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

9. 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.

10. 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. Please note the Review Group will back any reviewer's right to express their opinion about a book, but personal comments about a fellow author are against both Review Group and Goodreads policy.

11. 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.

Please note:
We all want reviews, it’s 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.

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.

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

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.

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/...

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:
Loralee Evans

Member Links
1. Laura Koerber
2. P.L. Tavormina
3. Arriah Kiprujistho
4. Khira Allen
5. E.D. Burton
6. E.K. Frances
7. Rik Ty
8. S. Lynn Helton
9. Loralee Evans
10. William Collins

Book Links
1. Coyote's Road Trip
2. Aerovoyant
3. A Tale of Renascence
4. Songbird Ascension
5. The Great And The Narrow
6. The Hybrid
7. Thrill Kings Fragmented Sky
8. Crystalborne Sigils
9. Woodlands and Wormholes
10. Deathrunes and Dragons

[Lynn]

I'd like to join with my fantasy novel Duplicity of Power .
-Lynn

My Goodreads book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

My Goodreads author link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Switched to my newest fantasy novel Crystalborne Sigils.
Goodreads book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

[E.K., Admin]

Hi E.M.,

Please can I join with The Hybird - links below.

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

Book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

I've finished my reading for the other Out of this World round.

Thanks!

E.K.

[Arriah]

Hi E.M.

I would like to join please :-)

My new book got released on 27 April - A Tale of Renascence
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...

[Lynn]

I have no clashes with either E.K. or Arriah.
-Lynn

[P.L.]

I'd like to join with my novel Aerovoyant. I finished my previous round yesterday (round 305... goodreads review posted; amazon review pending.)

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

My goodreads book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

S. Lynn has reviewed this title. I have a sequel she could review, so this need not be a conflict. I have reviewed two of Arriah's titles. I have not reviewed her new book.

I do not see a clash with E. K. ... I don't think either of us has reviewed the other.

Hope this works out. :)

[Laura]

I'd like to join with Coyote's Road Trip https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

[Laura]

I don't think I have any clashes. I have read Arriah's books before, but not the one she has posted here.

[Ann]

Hi EM

Can I join with my book for middle grade Black Hole Radio Bilaluna.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Lynn has read my books and I have read one of PL;s books but not the one listed as well as The Hybrid by EK

[Lynn]

I have no clashes with Laura.

As P.L. mentioned, I've already read and reviewed Aerovoyant (through a different Goodreads group), but I can certainly read one of her other books.

I've already reviewed both of Ann's books and don't think she's got another available.

-Lynn

[Book]

I'd like to join with a YA urban fantasy novel. It's published by DeepHeartsYA, a Canadian based imprint:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

I've read the rules and hopefully have the correct settings regarding PMs.

[E.M.]

Book wrote: "I'd like to join with a YA urban fantasy novel. It's published by DeepHeartsYA, a Canadian based imprint:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

I've read the rules and hopeful..."

You need to claim your 'Author Profile' before I can add you to the group, Book, and then sign up for the round with that. The link is under 'Work With Us' below - click 'Authors'. It will walk you through what you need to do to claim your profile.

Look forward to welcoming you to the group once that is done :)

[E.M.]

Welcome S. Lynne, E.K., Arriah, P.L. and Laura - please remember to keep checking back frequently to keep an eye out for clashes.

Ann - really sorry but your existing clashes make it impossible to squeeze you in this round.

[E.K., Admin]

Thanks E.M.

Just to mention, I do have a second book coming out on Monday 2nd May which can be reviewed by anyone who has already read The Hybrid (assuming that's allowed) - not sure if that helps with the clashes.

[Ann]

Hi EM
I could read book 2 of The Hybrid series and the other book by PL.

Let me know
thanks

[E.M.]

Ann wrote: "Hi EM
I could read book 2 of The Hybrid series and the other book by PL.

Let me know
thanks"

The problem is you would need to go in S. Lynne's blind spot and you can't do that and still both be in a position to fit with the other clashes.

[William]

I'd love to join with my book Deathrunes and Dragons.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

I've read a different book by Laura and by P.L and S.lynn has read Deathrunes before, but could read the sequel if that's easier.

Thank you.

[Lynn]

As William said, I've already read and reviewed Deathrunes and Dragons. I'd be happy to read the sequel.
-Lynn

[E.M.]

Welcome William - please keep on checking back to spot any other clashes that might appear.

[E.D.]

Hi E.M.,

Is it possible to join this round? I have just submitted my final review for Group 302-General. The Zon link is still pending.

If so, I would like to join with my novel, "The Great And The Narrow."

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

[Loralee, Admin]

If I am unable to fit in the General round, could I fit here?

S.Lynn has reviewed me.

I have reviewed William and Laura.

I don't have conflicts with anyone else.

Could I possibly slip in under S.Lynn and above William, or will that throw things off for everyone else?

If so, here is my brand new book, Woodlands and Wormholes: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

[E.M.]

Welcome Loralee - as far as I can tell you fit in here. If anyone says otherwise we may have to reconsider.

[Loralee, Admin]

Remember E.D. just above my post. It doesn't look like he has conflicts with anyone here, though.

[E.M.]

Oops sorry E.D. and thanks Loralee for pointing out my oversight!

E.D. welcome to the round - please be sure to keep checking back for any clashes as we fill.

[Khira]

If possible, I might join this round as well with Songbird Ascension.
P.L. has already reviewed this novel but I have a short story quartet she could read instead. I have already reviewed The Hybrid by E.K. Francis, but happy to read a different novel by the author if available.

[Rik]

Hello! I'd like to be considered for a spot in the "Out of this world" group
My book is Thrill Kings: Fragmented Sky - where a young test driver of the world's first interdimensional motorcycles tries to stop a murderous Army Colonel from stealing the technology behind interdimensional travel.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
and on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JX4FCLU
THANK YOU!!!

[Liz]

Hi. I'd like to join this group please with my collection of fantasy and horror stories, Moonsleep and Other Stories
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

Thank you.

[E.M.]

Welcome Khira and Rik (great to see you here, by the way, Rik - you'll notice a few familiar faces).

Liz - really sorry but it looks like we are full here. However your book would certainly fit both the General and 18+ rounds which still have openings if you would like to try those.

[E.M.]

Everyone - please post to tell me if you have reviewed any of the four people above you on the list (the list wraps around so (10) is 'above' (1) ).

Please also check that if you have already reviewed any of the four people 'below' you on the list, they have more books available that you have not yet reviewed and post to tell me if they have not.

Remember that you can check if you have reviewed anyone before by going to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait), and searching their name. You can check if someone has reviewed you in the same way through their profile and searching for your name.

Please check all those who are the 4 above and 4 below you.

If you have no review clashes - or if you are scheduled to review someone who you have reviewed before but can see they have another book available just post 'Good to go :)' or words to that effect.

When everyone has posted 'Good to go' we will be :)

If you are new to these rounds do not worry, full instructions will be provided at every stage.

[Khira]

Good to go for me.

For P.L., who has reviewed Songbird Ascension already, my short story collection Glass Slipper Equinox is available for 99c on Amazon (short read).

For E.K., I have already reviewed The Hybrid, but I would be very happy to read and review the sequel (I've been meaning to read it in any case :)).

For all my other my reviewers, my novel Songbird Ascension is free to download on Amazon right now and until midnight, 3rd of May (US PDT) at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093D93T1G

[Arriah]

No clashes for me. However, P.L. Tavormina and Laura Koerber have reviewed my other book/s

[E.K., Admin]

I'm good to go too, assuming I don't need to review Khira's book.

I have the sequel to The Hybrid being released tomorrow which Khira can review :)

Thanks!

[Loralee, Admin]

I am good to go!

Hello, everyone, I will be the mod. Let me know if you have any questions.

[Lynn]

E.M. and Loralee, is it too late to change which book I've got here to be reviewed? (I knew I should have asked about this in the middle of the night when I thought of it! :) )

If it's not too late, I'd like to replace "Duplicity of Power" with my newest fantasy novel "Crystalborne Sigils". No one has reviewed it, so no clashes.
Here's the Goodreads book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

Otherwise, I'm good to go.
(Both P.L. and William have other books for me to read, since I've read theirs that they have listed here. P.L., do you prefer I read Telomeric or Seven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset? And William, am I reading Under a Torn Moon (Songs of Serathur, #2)?)

-Lynn

[P.L.]

No clashes here, except those we've already managed.

Lynn, Telomeric is in need of reviews, and Seven Strengths is not. However, if you find yourself crunched for time, Seven Strengths is shorter (it's a long novella instead of a full-on novel) and I will understand if you'd rather tackle a bite instead of a full meal. :) I'll be happy with a review either way.

I can send you PDFs for both, if you like, and you can decide at your leisure.

Loralee, thank you for modding!

[E.M.]

S. Lynne - I have changed the book for you.

Everyone - please wait before actually purchasing/exchanging books just in case we hit a snag and find the order has to change.

[Lynn]

E.M. wrote: "S. Lynne - I have changed the book for you.

Everyone - please wait before actually purchasing/exchanging books just in case we hit a snag and find the order has to change."

Thank you, E.M.!

(And not getting any books, yet.)

-Lynn

[William]

Hi Lynn, yes that's the one. :)

Don't think I have any clashes with the last few that have joined, so all good to go on my end.

[E.M.]

William - have you checked by looking at the reviews?

[Laura]

no clashes. my book is new so Loralee and William can review it. i can do Ariah's book because it is new to me.

[Rik]

Hello E. M.! Looks like I'm clear with everyone. Thank you!

[William]

I think so. None of the 4 below me in the list have read me so that's clash free, right?

[Loralee, Admin]

E.D., are you good to go? Once we get your good to go from you, we'll be ready to start.

[E.D.]

Thanks for giving me the heads up, Loralee. There are no clashes for me. I am good to go!

[Bookilarian]

Hello! Do you have room for one more? I've registered now as an author. My book link is:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

[E.M.]

Great stuff everyone - we are ready to roll!

START DATE: 02-May-22

END DATE: 25-July-22

Round 1 – post your review by 23-May-22
Round 2– post your review by 13-June-22
Round 3 – post your review by 04-July-22
Round 4 – post your review by 25-July-22


As AUTHORS you SEND your book file to:

306-01__Laura Koerber
William Collins for round 1
Loralee Evans for round 2
S. Lynn Helton for round 3
Rik Ty for round 4

306-02__P.L. Tavormina
Laura Koerber for round 1
William Collins for round 2
Loralee Evans for round 3
S. Lynn Helton for round 4

306-03__Arriah Kiprujistho
P.L. Tavormina for round 1
Laura Koerber for round 2
William Collins for round 3
Loralee Evans for round 4

306-04__ Khira Allen
Arriah Kiprujistho for round 1
P.L. Tavormina for round 2
Laura Koerber for round 3
William Collins for round 4

306-05__ E.D. Burton
Khira Allen for round 1
Arriah Kiprujistho for round 2
P.L. Tavormina for round 3
Laura Koerber for round 4

306-06__ E.K. Frances
E.D. Burton for round 1
Khira Allen for round 2
Arriah Kiprujistho for round 3
P.L. Tavormina for round 4

306-07__ Rik Ty
E.K. Frances for round 1
E.D. Burton for round 2
Khira Allen for round 3
Arriah Kiprujistho for round 4

306-08__ S. Lynn Helton
Rik Ty for round 1
E.K. Frances for round 2
E.D. Burton for round 3
Khira Allen for round 4

306-09__ Loralee Evans
S. Lynn Helton for round 1
Rik Ty for round 2
E.K. Frances for round 3
E.D. Burton for round 4

306-10__ William Collins
Loralee Evans for round 1
S. Lynn Helton for round 2
Rik Ty for round 3
E.K. Frances for round 4

As REVIEWERS you will receive books for review from:

306-01__Laura Koerber
P.L. Tavormina for round 1
Arriah Kiprujistho for round 2
Khira Allen for round 3
E.D. Burton for round 4

306-02__P.L. Tavormina
Arriah Kiprujistho for round 1
Khira Allen for round 2
E.D. Burton for round 3
E.K. Frances for round 4

306-03__Arriah Kiprujistho
Khira Allen for round 1
E.D. Burton for round 2
E.K. Frances for round 3
Rik Ty for round 4

306-04__ Khira Allen
E.D. Burton for round 1
E.K. Frances for round 2
Rik Ty for round 3
S. Lynn Helton for round 4

306-05__ E.D. Burton
E.K. Frances for round 1
Rik Ty for round 2
S. Lynn Helton for round 3
Loralee Evans for round 4

306-06__ E.K. Frances
Rik Ty for round 1
S. Lynn Helton for round 2
Loralee Evans for round 3
William Collins for round 4

306-07__ Rik Ty
S. Lynn Helton for round 1
Loralee Evans for round 2
William Collins for round 3
Laura Koerber for round 4

306-08__ S. Lynn Helton
Loralee Evans for round 1
William Collins for round 2
Laura Koerber for round 3
P.L. Tavormina for round 4

306-09__ Loralee Evans
William Collins for round 1
Laura Koerber for round 2
P.L. Tavormina for round 3
Arriah Kiprujistho for round 4

306-10__ William Collins
Laura Koerber for round 1
P.L. Tavormina for round 2
Arriah Kiprujistho for round 3
Khira Allen 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. When you have posted your reviews, please post the links to each of your reviews, not the book page in this thread.
The mod of each round will record whether members have posted reviews on Amazon and for the good of all, members who persistently fail to post reviews or DNF reviews to Amazon, will find mods 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).

Setting up and modding these rounds is a labour of love, with a lot of emphasis on the ‘labour’. If you want to show appreciation for all the hard work we admins put in for the group, you could download one of our books as a ‘thank you’.

Happy reviewing, everyone :)

[E.M.]

GUIDE FOR THOSE NEW TO THESE 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.

Firstly please make sure your private message status is set to 'Anyone'. You can find it under Account Settings > Edit my user Profile > Settings > Privacy > Who Can Send Me Private Messages.

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.

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.

The wonderful Loralee Evans will be modding this round for you, so please PM her ongoing with any issues. Thanks.

[E.M.]

Conner wrote: "Hello! Do you have room for one more? I've registered now as an author. My book link is:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6..."

Sorry Conner, the round is now full - but your book would fit in both the General and 18+ rounds which both still have vacancies at the moment, if you wish to sign up for one of those.

[Khira]

For my reviewers, Arriah, Laura and William, the novel Songbird Ascension is free to download from Amazon right now and until midnight, 3rd of May (US PDT). So if you like, you can grab a free kindle copy now at:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093D93T1G

(Otherwise, please DM me on GR - my own messages don't always go through due to some glitches in the system, but I seem to be able to receive and reply to messages OK.)

[Rik]

I have the book as an epub, but would be happy to make a pdf.