FREE BOOKS for Book lovers: ARC & Polished Manuscript Readers for Authors discussion

Hi everyone!

I'm an active reader and reviewer (10 a month minimum) looking for a few ARCs in exchange for an honest and thorough review. I read across several genres—primarily historical fiction, historical fantasy, and psychological thrillers/mysteries—and I’m always on the lookout for fresh voices as well as upcoming releases from established authors.

What I offer:

Timely Reviews: Detailed, honest reviews posted on Goodreads, StoryGraph, Amazon, and a few more, on or before your specified release date.

No Spoilers: I keep all main review bodies strictly spoiler-free (or clearly marked with spoiler tags if deep analysis is requested).

Cross-Promotion: I also cross-post my reviews across several literary platforms.

I prefer physical ARCs (I've never gotten over my love of the smell of a book, what can I say?) but I'm open to digital (ePub, PDF, Kindle, or NetGalley).

If you have an upcoming release and think it would be a good fit, feel free to drop a comment below or send me a direct message! You can check out my bookshelf history here to get a feel for my reading tastes and standard review style.

Looking forward to discovering some incredible new books!

Hi Sarah! Thanks for sharing what you're looking for — I'll be honest, mine sits outside your usual genres: A Perfect Gift is a closed-door contemporary slow-burn romance, not historical fiction or thriller/mystery. So I totally understand if it's not the right fit for your list. But if you're ever open to stepping outside your usual reads, I'd love to send it your way — no pressure at all, and thank you for the thoughtful post either way!

Hi Sarah! I saw psychological thrillers on your list and thought my debut might be right up your alley.

Breath of the Forgotten (Chronicles of Erewhon, Book 1) is a dystopian psychological thriller where the perfect utopia is actually a prison built on the destruction of parallel worlds. It weaves high-stakes survival with a multiverse-spanning romance as Thomas fights to dismantle his father's empire and find his soulmate, Anna.

I have digital formats (ePub/PDF) available if you are open to a digital ARC. Feel free to let me know or shoot me a DM if you're interested!

Hi Sarah, my debut novel has some strong psychological thriller and mystery components. Forever and a Game

Forever and a Game
ISBN: 979-8-9967845-1-6

I'm looking for ARC readers. If you're interested, reply, message me, or email me at jason@JasonJHerne.com and I'll get you set up.

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If you love books that make your chest ache, your stomach flip, and your brain scream “just one more chapter”, this ARC is for you.

✨ A Lust for Ruin by @c.s_evermore
💀 Death x Mortal
🖤 Slow burn obsession
⚖️ Forced choice between duty and love
🌌 Dark paranormal world
❤️ Emotional devastation guaranteed

📚 ARC sign-ups are OPEN now!
ARCs are expected to go out during the week of 10 August 2026, with release day on 26 September 2026.

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