[archived] Round_47 "General" (reviews on GR & Amz)-Done! > Likes and Comments

This is a "General, Goodreads & Amazon" round
Any and all types of books, both fiction and non-fiction, are acceptable here. This means you might be reading anything from a book about tax returns to horror or erotica and anything in between. Books must be published, finished works and available on Amazon.

In Goodreads+Amazon rounds, every participant must be able to leave a review on their local Amazon store, so everyone’s starting with the same options. Participants post reviews to Goodreads, and please also post on your own Amazon store and any other Amazon stores you might have access to.

Before you sign up, please make sure that:

1. You’ve thoroughly read and understand How Read/Review Rounds Work (The Rules). Participating in the round indicates your understanding and acceptance of the rules and compliance with them.

2. You’ve claimed your Goodreads author page.
If you’re on a regular Goodreads user account, rather than an author account, you’ll need to do this before joining a round. You’ll find the directions for claiming your author profile page here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/program.

3. Your Goodreads account setting "Who Can Send Me Private Messages" allows people to message you, i.e. it’s set to "anyone".
(See Private Messaging Settings for how to check/change this.)

4. You’ve completed your review commitment if you’re currently in another read/review round in this group. (You cannot sign up to a new round until after you’ve completed that review commitment in the other round in this Goodreads group.)

5. Your book is fit and ready to be reviewed.
If it’s not, due to editing or other issues, you risk poor reviews.

6. You have enough time to read and review a book within the round timeframe of three weeks.

7. Your book fits the round theme.
For GR+Amz rounds, your book must be currently available for sale or free download at Amazon and other online booksellers (not pre-order).

8. You can provide — and accept — at least PDF files.
You’re not expected or required to buy the books you’re scheduled to read, although that’s a nice gesture. And doing so for GR+Amz rounds will give a "Verified Purchase" review on Amazon, which is a nice thing for the author. Each participant is responsible for getting a review copy of their book to their reader in the round and must be able to provide — and accept — at least PDF files. Many provide and accept other formats as well. Please ask your reader’s preference if you can provide files in a variety of formats. And many authors have books available via KU and others might provide Smashwords coupons.

Note that International Copyright laws apply: you cannot sell or give away material you’ve received, without the author’s express permission.

9. You are able to submit reviews to Amazon.

(On Amazon, only people who have spent $50 in the last year can leave reviews in each of their stores. If you’re uncertain about your Amazon reviewer status, try to post a "test" review before you sign up for the round. If you’re unable to post reviews on Amazon, please don’t sign up for GR+Amz rounds. Instead, look for rounds that say “reviews on GR+ (NOT Amz)”.)

To sign up for this read/review round, please reply to this thread with the following details:

1. Your Goodreads Profile link

Please also include any additional names/profiles under which you publish, to help the other participants check for and avoid reciprocal reviewing.

2. Your Goodreads Book info link for your book that you want to have reviewed

3. Specify which (if any) of the other authors in the round have previously reviewed any of your books (if none, please specifically say so), and also which (if any) of the other authors in the round you have previously reviewed (if none, please specifically say so), to help everyone avoid reciprocal reviews. Also, state any relationship you have with other members in the round.

It’s a more-professional practice to avoid reviews from the same household on a book from that same household, or if you are an editor, relative, or close friend of the author. And Amazon doesn’t allow this anyway.

How to check for reciprocal reviews:
Go to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait), and search for the other author’s name. Check if someone has reviewed you in the same way… through their profile, searching for your name.

Please check back as the round fills to report any new conflicts.

And make sure you're following the round discussion (an option just above the "comment box"), so you don't miss out on anything in the round.

By joining this round, you agree to accept for reading and reviewing whatever book you are scheduled for. Please note that it’s possible that the book you’re scheduled to read may contain material you find upsetting or offensive. You are expected to finish the book — that’s only fair. If you can't commit to this, please don’t sign up.

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Round Parameters:

-Three weeks to complete reading the book and post your review.

Read the entire book and write your unbiased and honest review of the book, making every attempt to avoid spoilers if possible, and post it. For what constitutes a book review for this group (and for reviewing tips), please see Book Reviewing.

-After your review is posted, add the link(s) to it to this reading-round thread so the mod can "sign you off" for the round.

When you add your link(s) to this thread, make sure the links are to your own review not the book page. Please shorten the links (always a good practice for any social media). See How to find review links to post them in this group? for specific tips.

Additional Notes:

Reviews that state you received a copy "in return" or "in exchange" for a review will probably be removed/disallowed by some retailers. If you wish to add a disclaimer, the following would be more acceptable: "I received a free copy from the author without an obligation to review".

Your Goodreads details and the rounds you participate in may be recorded by moderators on a database. We don’t retain details of email addresses, etc.

If you have questions, please first review How Read/Review Rounds Work (The Rules) and check Questions about Review Rounds for an answer. If you still have questions, please ask before signing up.

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Each author will review one other book in this reading round.

(Person 1 reviews 2. Person 2 reviews 3. Person 3 reviews 4. Person 4 reviews 5. Person 5 reviews 1.)

Please don’t get books or begin reading/reviewing until the moderator has posted that the round has started.

Participants & Book Links
1. Esther Pearl✓ - Heart-shaped Keystrokes: An Anthology
2. Amber Daulton✓ - Timeless Honor: A Steamy 18th Century Time-Travel Romance
3. Ann Birdgenaw✓ - Black Hole Radio - Furilani
4. Archer Cook✓ - Her Second Husband: A Memoir
5. Marco Santucci✓ - DARKLANDS PARANORMAL : The Chronicles

(✓ means the participant is done with their review commitment, ✍︎ means the participant has provided one review link but hasn't yet posted the other link)

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Can I join this round with my SciFi for middle grade
Black Hole Radio-Furilani
Black Hole Radio - Furilani by Ann Birdgenaw https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Ann wrote: "Can I join this round with my SciFi for middle grade
Black Hole Radio-Furilani
Black Hole Radio - Furilani by Ann Birdgenaw https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2..."

Certainly! Welcome to the round, Ann. Do please check back as the round fills to report any new conflicts.

I'd like to join with Timeless Honor: A Steamy 18th Century Time-Travel Romance or another book if my reviewer has read that one.
I've read from Ann before, but not her chosen book.
Thank you!
Amber

Amber wrote: "I'd like to join with Timeless Honor: A Steamy 18th Century Time-Travel Romance or another book if my reviewer has read that one.
I've read from Ann before, but not her chosen book..."

Welcome to the round, Amber. Do be sure to check back as the round fills to report any new conflicts, and make sure you're following the round discussion (an option just above the "comment box"), so you don't miss out on anything in the round.

Hi! I'd like to join with Heart-Shaped Keystrokes, my anthology book! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Ann has reviewed it already, and I'll be reviewing one of Amber's in a chain, but not that particular book.

Esther wrote: "Hi! I'd like to join with Heart-Shaped Keystrokes, my anthology book! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2
Ann has reviewed it already, and I'll be reviewing one of Amber's in a chain, but not tha..."

Welcome to the round, Esther. Do be sure to check back periodically as the round fills to report any new conflicts. In addition, please make sure you're following the round discussion (an option just above the "comment box"), so you don't miss out on anything posted in the round.

Also, your book link in the message above didn't go to your book, so I used this one for the list: Heart-shaped Keystrokes: An Anthology. If you'd rather have a different edition as the link in the list, just let me know which one and I'm happy to change that.

Lynn wrote: "Esther wrote: "Hi! I'd like to join with Heart-Shaped Keystrokes, my anthology book! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2
Ann has reviewed it already, and I'll be reviewing one of Amber's in a cha..."

Oh, thank you!! I have no idea why the link i posted goes to a Harry Potter book, that's never happened before hahah

Hey there, I would like to join with my DARKLANDS PARANORMAL (The Chronicles). I have no conflicts; I've read one of Anne's awhile back.

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

Marco wrote: "Hey there, I would like to join with my DARKLANDS PARANORMAL (The Chronicles). I have no conflicts; I've read one of Anne's awhile back.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2......"

Welcome to the round, Marco.

Do be sure to check back from time to time as the round fills to report any new conflicts. In addition, please make sure you're following the round discussion (an option just above the "comment box"), so you don't miss out on anything posted in the round.

Hello! I would love to join this round with my non-fiction: Her Second Husband (A memoir), please! I have no conflicts.

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

Archer wrote: "Hello! I would love to join this round with my non-fiction: Her Second Husband (A memoir), please! I have no conflicts.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2..."

Archer, welcome to the round. In order to participate, your Goodreads account setting "Who Can Send Me Private Messages" needs to allow people to message you, i.e. be set to "anyone". (See Private Messaging Settings for how to check/change this.) Please take care of that before the round gets underway. Thank you!

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And with Archer joining the round, we're ready for the...

Final Check
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I think we're good on having no one set for a reciprocal review, but before the round can get underway, everyone please do a double-check for reciprocal and other review conflicts to make sure. You can’t be listed to review someone who reviewed you before and vice versa. It’s all about who has already read whom, when positioning the readers in the slots.

Please double-check these things (please don't rely on memory):

1. Have you previously reviewed the person directly above you on the list in message 1 (the list wraps around so the last number is "above" 1.)?

If you have, please post a reply that says so. That way we can fix the list so as to avoid a reciprocal review, which isn’t allowed here.

2. Have you already reviewed the book listed for the person directly below you on the list (the list wraps around so "1." is "below" the last number)?

If you have, post a reply that says so. That way we can fix the list so it shows the correct book for reviewing.

3. Are you an editor, relative, close friend, or from the same household of either the person whose book you'll be reviewing or the person who'll be reviewing your book?

If so, please state any relationship you have with those other members. It’s a more-professional practice to avoid reviews from people in those relationships to the author. And Amazon doesn’t allow this anyway.

Reminder of how to check for reciprocal reviews:
Go to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait), and search for the other author’s name. Check if someone has reviewed you in the same way… through their profile, searching for your name.

If you have no review conflicts, please post a reply with "Ready to start" or similar words.

After everyone has posted that they’re ready, I'll post the official "start the round" message to get the round rolling! :)

Please don’t get books or begin reading/reviewing until that official "start the round" message has been posted. The order can still change before then.

I have double checked, and am good to go!

I am good to go

Lynn wrote: "Archer wrote: "Hello! I would love to join this round with my non-fiction: Her Second Husband (A memoir), please! I have no conflicts.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2......"

Sorry about that, I am good to go now.

That's 3/5 checked back in and ready to go.

good to go!

ready to go!

Thank you all - let’s get this round going!

You have three weeks to read and review.
Start date: October 4, 2024
End date: October 25, 2024

Please post your review no later than OCTOBER 25, 2024.

As AUTHORS, you’ll send your book file to your reviewer, and as REVIEWERS, you’ll receive a book file to read.

1.__Esther Pearl
You're reviewing Timeless Honor: A Steamy 18th Century Time-Travel Romance (Amber Daulton).
Marco Santucci is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

2.__Amber Daulton
You're reviewing Black Hole Radio - Furilani (Ann Birdgenaw).
Esther Pearl is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

3.__Ann Birdgenaw
You're reviewing Her Second Husband: A Memoir (Archer Cook).
Amber Daulton is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

4.__Archer Cook
You're reviewing DARKLANDS PARANORMAL : The Chronicles (Marco Santucci).
Ann Birdgenaw is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

5.__Marco Santucci
You're reviewing Heart-shaped Keystrokes: An Anthology (Esther Pearl).
Archer Cook is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

It's the responsibility of each author to get their book to their reader in a format the reader can manage. Everyone must be able to provide and accept PDF. You may buy or borrow the book you are due to read, if you want, but it’s not required.

Please honor the commitment you’re making to your fellow group members to give an honest review.

Quick "start-up" summary:

-You’re reviewing the book "below" you on the list.

You can choose to buy the book, but you don’t have to. If you do buy, certainly the author will appreciate the verified review on Amazon.

You can choose to read the book through KU, if you’re a subscriber and the book’s available there.

-You need to PM the person who will be reviewing you (the person above you on the original list of names) through their Goodreads author page to 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.

(Using PM is recommended for exchanging email addresses to avoid the chance of spammers getting your email addresses from this open forum).

To PM someone, click on the down arrow beside the "Follow Author" button under their picture and it opens a menu which should give you the option to "Send message".

The person who you’re reviewing should be in touch with you in a similar way or post on the thread to say they are getting your book directly from a retailer. If you - as a reviewer - haven't heard from the book's author about a review copy, feel free to PM them. You don't have to wait for them to contact you.

-Please make sure you have sent your book - or have been assured by your reviewer they will buy your book or read it through KU - as soon as possible so your reader can start reading.

-For this round, you’re requested to please post your review to Goodreads, and on your own Amazon store and any other Amazon stores you might have access to. Posting a review to other sites is by agreement between both author and reviewer.

-After you’ve posted your reviews, please reply to this thread with the links to your reviews (not the book page) so you can be "signed off" for reviewing.

You can post your Goodreads review link before the Amazon one has been approved. Just please—when the Amazon one comes in—post a separate message. Notifications don’t pop up for edits, so the moderator won't know to go hunting for it.

For GR+Amz Rounds:
The moderator will note whether participants have posted reviews on Amazon. Members who persistently fail to post to Amazon will find mods less than willing to add them to subsequent GR+Amz rounds, as joining these rounds indicates both a capability and a willingness to review on Amazon.

For the good of all, participants in any type of round who persistently fail to post reviews, or DNF reviews, will find mods less than willing to add them to subsequent rounds.

Please let me know ASAP if I missed something that results in you being asked to review someone who’s already reviewed you.

Feel free to ask questions if you need to, either here or via PM.

Happy reading & reviewing! :)

Just emailed Esther my book, and I messaged Ann.
Thanks!

Contacted Marco. Sent book to Ann. Thank you!

Sent my book to Archer, and messaged Esther yesterday.

Here are my reviews for Heart Shaped Keystrokes: An Anthology:

GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
AMZ: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

Marco wrote: "Here are my reviews for Heart Shaped Keystrokes: An Anthology:
GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
AMZ: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re..."

Thank you for those review links, Marco. You're all done with your reviewing commitment for the round.

Finished Marco’s book. Review left on Amazon and Goodreads.

Archer wrote: "Finished Marco’s book. Review left on Amazon and Goodreads."

Archer, please post the links to your reviews so that I can sign you off for the round. Thank you!

When you add your link(s) to this thread, make sure the links are to your own review not the book page. Please shorten the links (always a good practice for any social media). See How to find review links to post them in this group? for specific tips.

Hi, I’ve posted my review for Furilani on GR and Amazon.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/RSKVCNF...

Amber wrote: "Hi, I’ve posted my review for Furilani on GR and Amazon.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/RSKVCNF..."

Thank you for the review links, Amber. You're all done with your reviewing commitment for the round.

Goodreads Review
I don't know why my amazon review is not showing up. I'll send the link as soon as it is posted.

Archer wrote: "Goodreads Review
I don't know why my amazon review is not showing up. I'll send the link as soon as it is posted."

Sometimes Amazon takes a while for the review to show up. Whenever it does, please post the link to it in a new reply. Thanks!

Also, you'll want to shorten any links you post, to remove personal information. So, for Goodreads review links, remove the "?" and everything after it. And for Amazon review links, remove “ref” and everything after it.

Here's my review of Arthur's book
https://www.amazon.ca/review/R2QT6LKR...

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

Ann wrote: "Here's my review of Arthur's book
https://www.amazon.ca/review/R2QT6LKR...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Thank you for the review links, Ann. you're done with your reviewing commitment for the round.

Finally Amazon approved my review.

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

Archer wrote: "Finally Amazon approved my review.
https://www.amazon.com/review/RDBNSJL..."

Great, thank you for that link! You're all done with your reviewing commitment for the round, Archer.

just an update, I'm just about done reading, I'll send my review in before the end of the day today! sorry for the wait everyone

Esther wrote: "just an update, I'm just about done reading, I'll send my review in before the end of the day today! sorry for the wait everyone"

No worries! :)

okay, all done!
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: incoming

Esther wrote: "okay, all done!
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: incoming"

Thank you for that review link, Esther.

Whenever the Amazon review shows up, please post its link in a new reply. Thanks!

I found your Amazon review, Esther: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

But please, in the future, remember to return to post the link so I'm not having to hunt it down. Thank you.

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I can now archive this round. Thank you all!