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.

🖤 𝕎ℍ𝔸𝕋 𝕀𝔽 𝔻𝔼𝔸𝕋ℍ 𝔽𝔼𝕃𝕃 𝔽𝕀ℝ𝕊𝕋❔🖤

𝐻𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑙. 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑑, ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑡.

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.

🔗 https://forms.gle/yStrHrh7afAEv5gw5

Tag the friend who would absolutely fall for Death. 👀

Sarah wrote: "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,..."

Hi Sarah! I know this sits a bit outside your usual genres, but I have a YA portal fantasy called AETHERIS: Where the Silence Guards (~93k words) if you're ever open to trying something different. No pressure at all if it's not your thing — just wanted to share in case it interests you. Thanks either way! 🙏

Hello Sarah, good to know that you offer these. My name is Eric. I write Thrillers and Romance too. I currently have a just finished book looking for ARC readers .Would you mind being on my arc team please? I tried sending you a DM but I can't find any messaging box on your profile. Do kindly get back to me please. Peace ✌️

Hi Sarah,
I’m reaching out on behalf of cozy mystery author James PJ Lee.
We’re currently recruiting ARC readers for A Murder at the Village Green Movie Night, releasing November 10th. It’s a fast-paced small-town whodunit featuring high-stakes secrets and amateur sleuthing.
If you’d be interested in an advance digital copy (ePub via BookFunnel) in exchange for an honest review, you can fill out our quick form here: https://forms.gle/1rUe6HvGYmAqbyJQ8 or send me a message here on Goodreads!
Thanks so much,
Zsuzsanna
Assistant to James PJ Lee

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Hi Sarah, your interest in thrillers and science fiction/fantasy caught my eye. I have a digital ARC of The Dead Earth Protocol, an adult dystopian sci-fi thriller releasing December 1. Beneath Mars, an explosives apprentice joins a resistance against the machine that controls every job, ration, and breath in a mining colony. The rebels need to destroy it, but it also keeps six thousand people alive.

If that premise appeals to you, the EPUB is free to request here: https://storyoriginapp.com/reviewcopi.... I know you prefer physical ARCs, so no worries if a digital copy or the genre is not the right fit. Honest reviews are welcome, never required.

Hi Sarah!
I'm looking for ARC Readers for a new psychological thriller that will be released soon and available for reviews soon!

https://BookHip.com/RPLAWMZ

She gave the eulogy without a single note.
Everyone said they didn’t know how she did it. Emma doesn’t know either.
Her younger sister died at the bottom of fourteen stairs in their late mother’s house. A Sunday night in August.
Everyone calls it a fall. The death certificate says undetermined.
Emma can’t remember that Sunday. She can’t remember the Friday before it either.
There’s a voicemail from her sister on her phone. Ninety-one seconds. She has never played it.
A detective has a four-second phone call he can’t explain. Her sister’s husband has a lawsuit he can’t afford to lose. And in March, Emma will testify under oath about a night she can’t remember.
A black room. No doors. No windows. No shadows.
It knows what happened on the stairs.
It’s waiting for her to ask.

Amelia wrote: "Glesni wrote: "Hi Sarah!
I'm looking for ARC Readers for a new psychological thriller that will be released soon and available for reviews soon!

https://BookHip.com/RPLAWMZ

She gave the eulogy..."

Hi Amelia! Super excited that you want to read it! I responded in the other thread. You can also use the link to download the link and get your ARC copy!

Who is Olivia? What's the book about?

Hi all, I'm Tom, a debut author from the North East of England, looking for a handful of advance readers for my first novel.

The North Awakens (Dreamers Can't Die, Book 1) - 80,000 words
A dystopian political thriller for fans of 1984 and House of Cards.

The United Kingdom, 2061. The Shield Party rules from four glass towers in Canary Wharf, an algorithm tells the nation what to believe, and the gallows are back. When the new Home Secretary starts asking the wrong questions, she sends her son north to Northumberland for his safety. He finds a community hiding something, a girl he can't stop thinking about, and a lie that could break the government. Somewhere in the middle, a cold, charming insider is playing both sides.

At its heart it's a mother-and-son story, with politics, a mystery villain and a bit of romance.


What I'm offering: a free ebook (EPUB or Kindle), about 80,000 words. You can read the first three chapters free before deciding.

What I'd ask:
• Spot any typos? Let me know by 13 November
• An honest review on Goodreads (any time) and/or Amazon (from 5 December)
• Please keep the file to yourself

Request a copy here (I approve each request personally):
https://storyoriginapp.com/reviewcopi...

Thanks for reading. Happy to answer any questions below.
Tom

Hi Sarah! If you love historical fiction, my illustrated novel World Stage is currently seeking ARC readers! The story follows five international artists (Soviet, Italian, British, American, and German) as they attempt to stage a Jewish play on the brink of World War II.
Apply here, if interested! https://forms.gle/z2a8d9yLF3zF41TU8