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Cute Notebooks

Book Review Rating Scale

This rating scale is based on a range of 1-5 stars. Of course, many factors contribute to my decision about a book's rating, but I especially take into consideration the skill level of a story's craft and the development of elements like characters, setting, narrative style, and my overall opinion of the book. 

5 stars

I LOVED this book!

This book has left me obsessed. It was so good for so many reasons that I will sing its praises in review. It may have accomplished something especially well, like supporting a rich cast of characters, a beautiful setting, or a well-crafted writing style with an authentic voice.

4 stars

I had a really nice time reading this book.

I enjoyed this book so much, but either it isn't unique to me or simply didn't become one of my all-time favorites. Regardless, this book was truly excellent and I will highly recommend it. 

3 stars

I mostly enjoyed this book.

While this book did not leave a strong impact on me, I still enjoyed the experience of reading it. This book is by no means one that I disliked, but something about it bothers me and is keeping me from giving it a higher rating.

2 stars

This book was not for me.

I struggled to finish this book. Either something about its story elements didn't sit write with me, or I'm simply not the intended audience for this writing style.

1 star

I did not enjoy this book at all.

I seldom rate books with 1 star. It was very difficult for me to finish, and overall the book is either struggling greatly with its written craft or I am not at all the intended audience.

DNF

Did Not Finish

I did not finish this book, and probably won't come back to it in the future. Something about this book bothered me so much that I won't be completing a review for it on the blog or giving it a rating. 

Cute Notebooks

Review Policy

  • Are you currently accepting new review copies?

    • Yes!​

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  • Which genres do you cover and which platform do you typically use to promote books and showcase your reviews?

    • While I am willing to take on most genres, I especially love YA, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, and creative nonfiction. Outside of this website, my primary platform is Instagram @storey_vibes.​

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  • What types of posts will you write?

    • Reading Progress​

    • Spoiler-Free Insights

    • Annotations

    • Final Review & Rating

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  • What book formats do you accept? Just physical ones or also PDFs and digital copies?

    • I prefer physical copies as these are best for creating content images, but am glad to work with PDFs as well.​

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  • What do you do if you do not like the book? Will you decline a review?

    • I will not decline reviews just because I dislike a book. However, if I feel that I cannot offer the book a knowledgeable and fair review because it falls too far out of my scope, I may choose to decline.​

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  • Do you have a book rating system? If so, how does it work?

    • I use a 5 star rating system, which is further detailed on my Resources page.​

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  • What is the best way to contact you and which information should be provided?

    • To contact me, please use my website's Contact page. Its form will prompt you for all the information I need to connect and begin working with you!​

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