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Nominated by: Michele
Review by: Mary B.
Book: Ravishing the Heiress

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

I quite like this review....but I love succinct!

Review by: Linda
Book: Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes

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

Review by: Brenna
Book: Come Away with Me
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is one of the most beautiful reviews I've read.

Review by: Litchick
Book: The Drowning Guard: A Novel of the Ottoman Empire

Litchick's review

Irena wrote: "Litchick's review"

Litchick is amazing! She actually frightens me a little lol. She's formidable.

I love this review...a little bad language so those who are offended should tune out now.

By: Miss Fifi
For: Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Ian wrote: "I love this review...a little bad language so those who are offended should tune out now.

By: Miss Fifi
For: Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72..."

She seems angry lol :)

Irena wrote: "She seems angry lol. :) "

KA will do that to you. Every now and then she writes something that's amazing, and then she realizes it was amazing and writes it again...and again......and again............and again.

Keep in mind I haven't read the damn book (I did try, really). The thing is, I think I would hate Claire if I started the series. This review really made me laugh and Jill is going to kill me if she sees this.

Review by: Holly
Book: Outlander (who can resist?)

Holly's review of Outlander

lol...wow...1300 likes!

Nice review.

Ian wrote: "lol...wow...1300 likes!

Nice review."

And your 'request' is hilarious! I've read the spoilers for some of these books. :D

lol speaking of Litchick...
the frankfurter .gif...I can't look away.

Review by: Litchick
Book: Remy
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Ian wrote: "lol speaking of Litchick...
the frankfurter .gif...I can't look away.

Review by: Litchick
Book: Remy
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Says a lot. :)

Irena wrote: "Says a lot. :)"

Yeah...Jill's review had me browsing.

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

Ian wrote: "Irena wrote: "Says a lot. :)"

Yeah...Jill's review had me browsing.

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

I loved that one!

Review by: Althea
Book: Bird After Bird

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

Definitely not my genre, but a very good review.

Review by: Julianna
Book: Salem Falls

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

This is a big review. Much wordier than I normally like but it's so thoughtfully presented that I like it.

I was just reading this review.

It makes me want to read the book...except for this...

“Did he finally become the monster they made him out to be?”

Do you think that's a spoiler?

I don't think it's a spoiler. Have you ever read JP before?

Vicki wrote: "I don't think it's a spoiler. Have you ever read JP before?"

I never actually get past the synopsis with JP. There is always something that makes me hesitate.

I've read a few and they're draining. I liked them, in fact, one was a 5 star for me but I can't read them anymore.

Ian wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I never actually get past the synopsis with JP. There is always something that makes me hesitate."

Ian wrote: "Review by: Julianna
Book: Salem Falls

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

This is a big review. Much wordier..."

I can see how some people would her review, but it's too long and too detailed. Imo, it's too spoiler-y. Her second paragraph intrigued me. Then, she continued to detail plot points. TMI!

Irena wrote: "Keep in mind I haven't read the damn book (I did try, really). The thing is, I think I would hate Claire if I started the series. This review really made me laugh and Jill is going to kill me if sh..."

My friend did an awesome "guy's PoV" review for Outlander. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Stacia (out of inspiration) wrote: "Irena wrote: "Keep in mind I haven't read the damn book (I did try, really). The thing is, I think I would hate Claire if I started the series. This review really made me laugh and Jill is going to..."

That is a good review. Thanks, Stacia.

Good one, Stacia!

At first, I thought "Uh, oh! Here's a long one!" But the way Anthony listed the pros made it pleasant 'bite-sized' chunks.

He also makes a good point about DG writing a 'screenplay.' Widescreen is the only way to watch a movie. This does not translate well in writing. I want the the 'full screen' version in the Outlander books! The panoramic scenes and 'long track shots' need to wind up on the editing floor.

Anna (Bobs Her Hair) wrote: "At first, I thought "Uh, oh! Here's a long one!""

I wish she didn't delete her account because Ceridwyn wrote one of the best longer reviews I've ever read. It was about a Sheryll Woods book which was left in their home after a group of guests left. It was basically just her trying to figure out who left the book while she described the book. Quite cleverly done.

This is me personally but I think 250 words is a pretty good length for a review. It gives you the capacity to describe the book and talk about your impressions. Some folks can do the longer more in-depth reviews and get away with it, but I certainly can't.

Ian wrote: "Anna (Bobs Her Hair) wrote: "At first, I thought "Uh, oh! Here's a long one!""

I wish she didn't delete her account because Ceridwyn wrote one of the best longer reviews I've ever read. It was ab..."

Yes, 200-250 words is adequate. With longer reviews it depends on what the reviewer is talking about. Critiquing the author's writing is done well by some. Other people rely on detailing characters and conflicts, which spoils the book. Then, there are those who wax poetic about the saturation level of their panties or the heroes' sexual prowess, exploding ovaries and all!

Anna (Bobs Her Hair) wrote: "... Then, there are those who wax poetic about the saturation level of their panties or the heroes' sexual prowess, exploding ovaries and all! "

Now, those are really helpful, Anna. :D

Irena wrote: "Anna (Bobs Her Hair) wrote: "... Then, there are those who wax poetic about the saturation level of their panties or the heroes' sexual prowess, exploding ovaries and all! "

Now, those are really..."

Next time I read an erotic romance I'll be sure to share how many pairs of underwear a reader needs to stay fresh. he he ;o)~

Review by: Karen
Book:

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

I like this review. Karen doesn't even talk about the book but she still manages to make me want to read it.

Review by: Duchess Nicole
Book:


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

hmmm...I struggle with KA, but I think the cover for this book is amazing.

I really liked her (KA) before but decided to stop reading her new releases. Its getting silly the degree of repetitiveness (KA actually knows and lives by her redundancy not fixing what ain't broken and all that o.O)

I'm reading my second KA right now and boy it's just long. I've been reading for days and still not half way. I think this one will be the end for me of her books.

Here's a gem of a review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It's a 2 star, yet incredibly objective and honest. He makes glowing statements and humbly explains his biases when discussing the unfavorable aspects of the book.

That's a really long, detailed review...but a good one.

Yeah, it is long. Normally, my eyes will start to cross by the 4th paragraph, but he was selling the book. It sounded like a good book I'd want to read. Yet I understood why he gave it 2 stars. He wasn't mean or snarky. Usually, long 2 star review involve serious trashing and obnoxious gifs, but not this reviewer.

I can see exactly what you're saying. Just one thing and it's something that I personally don't like and isn't a reflection on the quality of the review.

"Despite being beautifully composed and crafted, “All the Windwracked Stars” failed to connect with me."

That.

The book failed.

I wish reviewers would just own it and say "I didn't like it".

...

It actually makes me think of COs saying stuff like "We need to do such and such" which is code for "YOU need to do such and such".

Or he could have said instead that he failed to connect with the book. Maybe?

Once my hubs said "We" needed to work out. Hmmm. Lol