Round_134 "Mature" - Full & Underway > Likes and Comments

This is a "Mature" round
Any and all types of books, both fiction and non-fiction, are accepted. The Mature round is ideal for books that contain explicit material, i.e. with explicit sex and/or violence and gore, including horror and erotica, but not at all limited to these genres.

Anyone is free to enter any genre book in a mature round, but be aware that you'll predominantly be reviewing books with extreme and explicit material, so you must be comfortable with reading that type of material.

Books can be published, finished works, available at Amazon & other online booksellers; or not-yet-published, i.e. ARC files & pre-order books. If the book is not yet published, you must be able to provide an ARC file and the book must be able to be reviewed in at least one other place in addition to Goodreads.

Participants post reviews to Goodreads and at least one place elsewhere. Amazon is the preferred second location.

If you can review on Amazon, please do so. And give it time to show up – about 2 weeks – before reviewing in another location as a backup.

However, if it's not feasible for you to review on Amazon (either the book's in pre-order or you cannot review on Amazon), that second location can be BookBub, LibraryThing, TheStoryGraph, Readers' Favorite, Smashwords, Kobo, Audible, B&N, IG, X/Twitter, or FB, etc.

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 you sign up (see below).

This is necessary to allow for sending/receiving a review copy, if needed, as well as to allow the Mod to contact you about the round or your reviewing commitment, if needed. Emails must not be used for marketing purposes or sold.

To sign up for this read/review round:

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

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. And please reply to this topic with these details:

a. 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.

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

c. Which of the other authors have previously reviewed any of your books; of the authors already in the round’s list and those signing up but not yet listed. If none, please specifically say so. This helps avoid reciprocal reviews.

d. Which of the other authors you’ve previously reviewed; of the authors already in the round’s list and those signing up but not yet listed. If none, please specifically say so. This helps avoid reciprocal reviews.

e. 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 be sure to check back periodically as the round fills, to report any new conflicts and 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 (tentative order)
1. Seth Hobbs | Seven Serpents Assembled: An Epic Weird Western Grimdark Fantasy Book
2. Linda A. Sanchez | Lost & Found: The Journey of Socorro
3. Ed Morawski | Bird Streets Vampire Murders
4. Ela Sharp | Embers of Unwritten Union

(✓ 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 this round with my book Estranged.

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

Actually I would like to join with my book Sweet Child of Mine please.

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

Lennea wrote: "Actually I would like to join with my book Sweet Child of Mine please.

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

Hi Lennea,

I've tentatively added you to the round. You need to complete the form below to be officially added:

https://forms.gle/KjqB9uuHuYbPwpfG8

I have completed the form.
Thank you!

I'd like to join with:


I filled out the contact form.

Ed wrote: "I'd like to join with:


I filled out the contact form."

Hi Ed,

Do you have any conflicts with Lennea?

Lennea wrote: "I have completed the form.
Thank you!"

Thanks

No conflicts.

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

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0H...?

Not sure, but I think I might fit in here. I have reviewed Ed before and Lennea has reviewed me, but not this book. Thanks!

Is it possible for me to join this round with my book "Mixed Bag- Short Stories"

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

I have no conflicts with Ed or Lennea

I have filled out the form.

Thanks.

Tajammul wrote: "Is it possible for me to join this round with my book "Mixed Bag- Short Stories"

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

I have no conflicts with Ed or Lennea

I have filled out t..."

Hi Tajammul, do you have any conflicts with Seth?

Seth wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0H...?

Not sure, but I think I might fit in here. I have reviewed Ed before and Lenne..."

I can fit you in. Please can you fill in the form:

https://forms.gle/KjqB9uuHuYbPwpfG8

I'd like to join if possible, with Lost & Found: The Journey of Socorro

I have not been reviewed by Lennea or Ed, and I have not reviewed them.

Seth has reviewed me, but I have not reviewed him

If it is possible, may I join this round with the book Embers of Unwritten Union?

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

I have reviewed Seth and Linda. They have not reviewed me.
Ed and Lennea have reviewed my works before, but I have not reviewed theirs.

Thank you!

Linda wrote: "I'd like to join if possible, with Lost & Found: The Journey of Socorro

I have not been reviewed by Lennea or Ed, and I have not reviewed them.

Seth has reviewed me, but I have..."

Do you have any conflicts with Tajammul?

Please fill in the form.

Ela wrote: "If it is possible, may I join this round with the book Embers of Unwritten Union?

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

I have reviewed Seth and Linda. They hav..."

Any conflicts with Tajammul?

Please fill in the form.

No conflicts with Tajammul. Tajammul has not reviewed me. I have not reviewed Tajammul. 

I have filled out the form.

Thank you!

Ela wrote: "No conflicts with Tajammul. Tajammul has not reviewed me. I have not reviewed Tajammul. 

I have filled out the form.

Thank you!"

Thanks

I don't have any hitory with anyone except Seth who has reviewed me. I have not reviewed anyone on this post so far.

E.K. wrote: "Ela wrote: "If it is possible, may I join this round with the book Embers of Unwritten Union?

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

I have reviewed Seth and Lin..." Tajammul has reviewed me but I have not reviewed him. form completed

E.K. wrote: "Tajammul wrote: "Is it possible for me to join this round with my book "Mixed Bag- Short Stories"

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

I have no conflicts with Ed or Lennea

I ..."

Seth has reviewed me but I haven't reviewed Seth.

Thank you all.

Just need Seth to fill in the form below, then we should be able to move to final checks :)

https://forms.gle/KjqB9uuHuYbPwpfG8

good to go. Sorry about that!

I'm good to go

I am good to go.

Ela - I'll be getting your book onAmazon.

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

Before the round can get underway, 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):

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.

Marked Seth, Linda, and Ed as ready to go.

Ready to start!

I am good to go!

Hey E.K. I think we are all ready t start.

One more to confirm I think.

Good morning,
I am sorry I will need to remove myself from this one. We are on holidays right now and the service is very spotty, nothing will load. Thanks!

Lennea wrote: "Good morning,
I am sorry I will need to remove myself from this one. We are on holidays right now and the service is very spotty, nothing will load. Thanks!"

OK, thanks for letting us know.

Switched the order. Tajammul, I assume you can offer Seth an alternative book.

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

Before the round can get underway, 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):

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.

Ready.
I have reviewed Ela before but not this book so there shouldn't be any conflict.

Ready to start!

Sorry E.K.

I am looking for reviews for my latest book "Mixed bag - Short Stories"

If there is any way to fit it, it will be great or else its okay.

I have no conflcts with Ed, Linda or Ela

I've switched around the order. Please can everyone reconfirm.

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

Before the round can get underway, 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):

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.

Ela wrote: "If it is possible, may I join this round with the book Embers of Unwritten Union?

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

I have reviewed Seth and Linda. They hav..."

Hi,

Linda is above me on the list and I have reviewed Linda before.

I have also reviewed Seth. He has not reviewed me.
Ed has reviewed me before, but not this book. I have not reviewed him.
No conflicts with Tajammul. Tajammul has not reviewed me. I have not reviewed Tajammul.

Thank you!

Ela wrote: "Ela wrote: "If it is possible, may I join this round with the book Embers of Unwritten Union?

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

I have reviewed Seth and Lin..."

Thanks, Ela. I've changed it back to how I *think* it was. Please can everyone do one final check then we can kick it off.

No conflicts in the latest order.
Ready.

No conflicts with this order.
Ready!

Thank you both.

Seth, Tajammul, Linda, please can you review and confirm.

Thanks

Seth has reviewed me. However, I have no conflicts with the others.

Tajammul wrote: "Seth has reviewed me. However, I have no conflicts with the others."

Thanks. He'll have to read an alternative book of yours. I can't fit you in any other way.

Its okay! I will exit this round. Thanks!

Thank you all for your patience. Order updated again.

Ed, Ela, I've marked you as good to go as there's no change for you.

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

Before the round can get underway, 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):

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.

Tajammul wrote: "Its okay! I will exit this round. Thanks!"

Thanks for advising. Going forward, when you join a round, please make the moderator aware that you are not willing to offer an alternative book. Thanks

I'm still good to go