Round_131 "General” (reviews on GR+ (NOT Amz))-Full & underway > Likes and Comments

This is a "General, Goodreads+ (NOT Amz)" 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 creative nonfiction to horror or erotica and anything in between. ARC files and pre-order books are fine.

In Goodreads+ rounds, participants post reviews to Goodreads and at least one place elsewhere, such as BookBub, LibraryThing, IG, X/Twitter, B&N, FB, Kobo, etc. Reviews won’t be posted to Amazon.

When posting your review to places like IG, X/Twitter, etc., please create a new post, on your own account, in which you review the book. Don’t go to the author's account and paste your review as a comment on one of their posts - that comment is too easily lost in all the activity on the platform.

Before you sign up, please make sure:

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

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

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

6. Your book fits the round theme.

7. 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. 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.

8. You agree to provide a contact email address when the Moderator requests it.

This is necessary to allow for sending/receiving a review copy, if needed, as well as to allow the Mod to contact you about your reviewing commitment, if needed. Emails must not be used for marketing purposes or sold. The "Final Check" post for the round will have a link to the form in which you'll provide your contact email.

To sign up for this read/review round, please reply to this topic with these 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 of the other authors in the round have previously reviewed any of your books (if none, please specifically say so), and also which 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.

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 be sure to check back periodically, so you don't miss out on anything in the round (note that Goodreads notifications aren't reliable).

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:

-Four 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 topic so the Mod can "sign you off" for the round.

When you add your link(s) to this topic, 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 Finding review links to post them in the 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 Mods 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 1. (And if the round expands to a 4-way or 5-way round, reviewing follows the same pattern, just expanded for the additional participants.))

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

Participants & Book Links
1. Ela Sharp✓ - Everheld: Outside the Lines of Love
2. Kat Kinney - Fallen
3. Lennea Rose✓ - Sweet Child Of Mine

(✓ 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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I would like to join, please, with Light My Pyre or any book by me.

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

I would like to join with my book Estranged: Book 2 of the Unbroken Bond Trilogy.

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

I would like to join with my book Estranged: Book 2 of the Unbroken Bond Trilogy.

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

May I join this round with Everheld?

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

I have reviewed Kat before and this book, but she has other books that I can review. She has not reviewed me.

I have not reviewed Lennea, and she has not reviewed me either.

Thank you!

Kat wrote: "I would like to join, please, with Light My Pyre or any book by me.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6......"

Welcome to the round, Kat.

Please be sure to check back from time to time to report any new conflicts and avoid missing out on anything posted in the round.

Lennea wrote: "I would like to join with my book Estranged: Book 2 of the Unbroken Bond Trilogy.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2..."

I'm sorry Lennea, but I can't add you to the round at this time because you're already in a round in this group (Round 130) and aren't yet done with your commitment there.

(Per #3 under "Before you sign up, please make sure:" in message 1 of this round).

Ela wrote: "May I join this round with Everheld?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I have reviewed Kat before and this book, but she has other books that I can review. She has not review..."

Welcome to the round, Ela.

Please be sure to check back periodically to report any new conflicts and avoid missing out on anything posted in the round.

Sorry! People joined up quickly, and I was baking a pie and preparing for company :).

Ela has read me before, but I have plenty of books she could read.

If Lennea joins the round at some future date, I have never read her books, and she has never read mine.

Kat wrote: "Sorry! People joined up quickly, and I was baking a pie and preparing for company :).
Ela has read me before, but I have plenty of books she could read.
If Lennea joins the round at some future..."

No worries, Kat! And thank you for the update.

(Yum, pie!)

Hello,
I have finished my reviews from the other book and round I was in. I would still be interested in joining this round with Book 2 of my trilogy, Estranged please and thank you!

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

Lennea wrote: "Hello,
I have finished my reviews from the other book and round I was in. I would still be interested in joining this round with Book 2 of my trilogy, Estranged please and thank you!
https://www..."

After the Mod for that other round marks that you're done there, I'm happy to add you to this round.

Thank you! 🥰

Lennea wrote: "Hello,
I have finished my reviews from the other book and round I was in. I would still be interested in joining this round with Book 2 of my trilogy, Estranged please and thank you!
https://www..."

Welcome to the round, Lennea.

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Final Check
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Hi everyone and welcome to this Read/Review Round!

Just a couple more things before the round can get underway...

1. Everyone please provide your contact information via this form - https://forms.gle/KjqB9uuHuYbPwpfG8

This will allow for sending/receiving a review copy, if needed, as well as allow the Mod to contact you about your reviewing commitment, if needed. If you want to create a new email account only for use for this review group, see Getting a review copy for a list of the supposedly best free email providers.

2. I think we're good on having no one set for a reciprocal review, but everyone please do one last double-check for reciprocal and other review conflicts. 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):

a) 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.

b) 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.

c) 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, and have filled out & submitted the form, 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.

Thank you!
I have completed the form and am ready to go! :)

Thank you. I have also submitted the form. Ready to go!

I have submitted the form. Ready to start!

Ela, if the round checks out, would you like to read Fallen which is the next book in the series you already started? Or you are welcome to read any of my books if you would prefer another :).

Lennea, are you sure you want me to start with book 2 of the trilogy, or should I maybe start with book 1 and then I can read book 2 in a future round? Entirely up to you!

Kat wrote: "I have submitted the form. Ready to start!

Ela, if the round checks out, would you like to read Fallen which is the next book in the series you already started? Or you are welcome..."

Yes, Kat. Thank you! I was thinking the same. I’m looking forward to reading "Fallen."

Hi Kat,
Sure if you would rather start with Book 1: Sweet Child of Mine, I totally understand 🙃
Thanks!

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

You have four weeks to read and review.
Start date: Jun 15, 2026
End date: Jul 14, 2026

Please post your review no later than JULY 14, 2026.

Remember, this is a Goodreads+ round, so post your review to Goodreads and one other place, such as BookBub, LibraryThing, IG, Twitter, B&N, FB, Kobo, etc., but NOT Amazon.

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

1.__Ela Sharp
You're reviewing Fallen (Kat Kinney).
Lennea Rose is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

2.__Kat Kinney
You're reviewing Sweet Child Of Mine (Lennea Rose).
Ela Sharp is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

3.__Lennea Rose
You're reviewing Everheld: Outside the Lines of Love (Ela Sharp).
Kat Kinney 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 — at least PDF files. 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:

-Get a copy of the book you're reviewing as soon as possible. You’re reviewing the book "below" you on the list. There are several methods for getting a copy of the book to read and review:

1. You can choose to buy the book, but you don’t have to.

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

3. You can request a review copy from the author.

If you need to get a review copy of the book you are to read & review, post in the round requesting a review copy from the author of the book you're to review. Then the Mod will email both of you (using the contact information you provided in the form during the "Final Check" phase) to pass along contact information so you can send/receive the review copy. (See Getting a review copy for more details.) Don’t post your email in the round - it’s an open forum from which scammers can glean information.

When the author has sent the review copy, they need to post in this topic that they have done so.

Everyone, when you have gotten a copy of the book you are to review (through whatever method), post in this topic that you have a copy.

-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 at least one place elsewhere, if possible, such as BookBub, IG, Twitter, B&N, FB, Kobo, etc. (but not Amazon).

We understand that outside world commitments can sometimes make it difficult to complete a review on schedule. If you're going to be late getting your review in, you need to post to the round topic about the delay. Failure to post or complete reviews can result in repercussions, as detailed in How Read/Review Rounds Work (The Rules).

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

Be sure to shorten your links to remove possibly personal information and give you a clean link to post (remove the "?" or "ref" and everything after it).

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.

Happy reading & reviewing! :)

Ela and Kat, I've emailed you both each other's contact information so you can exchange a review copy.

S. Lynn wrote: "Ela and Kat, I've emailed you both each other's contact information so you can exchange a review copy."

Thank you, Lynn!

Lennea, I see that your book is in KU and I shall grab a copy there. No need to send it to me!

Sounds great! Thank you!

I have sent Ela a copy of my book :).

Received. Thank you, Kat :)

Lennea, let me know if you need a copy of my book!

Hi Ela,
I’ve got your book on KU!! I look forward to reading it!
Thanks so much!

Thank you, Lennea :)

Thank you all for posting that you've got your books to read. Enjoy!

Here are the reviews for Kat’s “Fallen”

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

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/19992...

Enjoyed it, Kat.
Thank you, Lynn!

Here is the review for Everheld: Outside The Lines of Love
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Enjoyed your book Ela!
Thanks everyone!

Lennea wrote: "Here is the review for Everheld: Outside The Lines of Love
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Enjoyed your book Ela!
Thanks everyone!"

Thank you, Lennea!

Thank you so much, Ela!

Ela wrote: "Here are the reviews for Kat’s “Fallen”
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/19992...
Enjoyed it, Kat.
Thank you, Lynn!"

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

And you're very welcome! :)

Lennea wrote: "Here is the review for Everheld: Outside The Lines of Love
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Enjoyed your book Ela!..."

Thank you for that review link, Lennea.

When you post your link to your review of the book in a second location (such as BookBub, LibraryThing, IG, X/Twitter, B&N, FB, Kobo, etc.) please put it in a new comment so I won't miss it. (I don't get notified about edits to previous comments.) Thanks!

Hmmm I have tried searching on Kobo and it doesn’t appear her book is on there.
I then tried Bookbub and her book is on there but it will only let me star rate it and not write a review because I do not reside is the US :(

I posted my review in the Facebook Group Arc Readers/Authors/Reviewers!

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ENg...

Thank you!

Lennea wrote: "Hmmm I have tried searching on Kobo and it doesn’t appear her book is on there.
I then tried Bookbub and her book is on there but it will only let me star rate it and not write a review because I ...
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I posted my review in the Facebook Group Arc Readers/Authors/Reviewers!
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ENg......"

Thank you for hunting around to find a second place to review the book.

Unfortunately, that link didn't work, but I found the review here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DHs...
(Also just a note, technically the book's not an ARC since it's been out for a while now.)

You're now done with your reviewing commitment for the round.