Sale ends 3/2/25 & Rating Scale
Dear Readers,
First, four of my books are on sale starting today through Sunday.
The first three books in the Chrissy's Cozy Mysteries series are on sale on Kindle for $1.99! Start the adventure today.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G587CMB?...
Forest of the Dead: Stories of Transformation (magical realism) is on Kindle and Nook for $2.99.
Also, I read a lot of reviews, for my books and for the work of many other authors. I use the information to gauge what pleases readers and to see what they don't like in various genres in an effort to bring enjoyment to my own readers.
It made me think about what my own criteria are for the ratings I give.
The reviews I post on Goodreads focus on the books I've enjoyed, whether it's 4 or 5 stars. These are the ones where the story pulls me in, I care about the characters, and I want to get back to reading as soon as possible to find out what happens next.
The ones that get a 3 or below in my mind are the ones where I start skimming because the narrative contains way too much description, I can't wait for it to be over, I can't bring myself to finish, I stop caring about the characters or the story, and where the characters are immature, never grow, or make silly choices throughout the book.
I'd love to hear what your rating scale is overall and an example of one of your favorite books based on your criteria.
Happy reading!
Diane
First, four of my books are on sale starting today through Sunday.
The first three books in the Chrissy's Cozy Mysteries series are on sale on Kindle for $1.99! Start the adventure today.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G587CMB?...
Forest of the Dead: Stories of Transformation (magical realism) is on Kindle and Nook for $2.99.
Also, I read a lot of reviews, for my books and for the work of many other authors. I use the information to gauge what pleases readers and to see what they don't like in various genres in an effort to bring enjoyment to my own readers.
It made me think about what my own criteria are for the ratings I give.
The reviews I post on Goodreads focus on the books I've enjoyed, whether it's 4 or 5 stars. These are the ones where the story pulls me in, I care about the characters, and I want to get back to reading as soon as possible to find out what happens next.
The ones that get a 3 or below in my mind are the ones where I start skimming because the narrative contains way too much description, I can't wait for it to be over, I can't bring myself to finish, I stop caring about the characters or the story, and where the characters are immature, never grow, or make silly choices throughout the book.
I'd love to hear what your rating scale is overall and an example of one of your favorite books based on your criteria.
Happy reading!
Diane
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