How do I get reviews for my book?
There are a few ways to get book reviews. For example, you can ask family and friends to read your book and write reviews, you can put a call out on social media, and you can even include a request in the book itself for happy readers to share their opinions with others. However, these methods can be unpredictable, and are not scalable. Our book review service gives you verified, thoughtful feedback with none of the guesswork.
Do reviews really help sell books?
The one-word answer is yes. Reviews sell books. You probably know this yourself. If you’re intrigued by the cover or the premise of a new book, especially if the author is unknown to you, you start skimming reviews to see what other readers think. You’re not alone in this. According to some estimates, 97 percent of readers use reviews as a deciding factor when considering which book to buy.
How do reviews help me rise in the search rankings?
Reviews—their quantity as well as their quality—tell bookselling algorithms that people are not just reading your book but also pausing to share their opinions with other readers. That alone suggests that your book is one to be taken seriously, and that is reflected in your search rankings. The more reviews your book gets, the happier the algorithm will be.
How does your book review service work?
Once you submit your order, a customer success manager will reach out to you to verify a few details, including the name of the book you would like reviewed, a link to where we can purchase the book online, and the platform your reviews will be posted on.
Are these reviews unbiased and honest? Do reviewers really read my book before writing?
Yes! We don’t tell our reviewers what to write, but our author questionnaire gives you the opportunity to set the tone of the reviews and specify notes, themes, or plot details you’d like the reviews to touch upon as well as spoilers to avoid. We do, of course, ask that reviewers write more than “I liked it”—they will include concrete details and examples of what they found intriguing or appealing. However, beyond that, we leave the content open to our team’s creativity to ensure that the reviews are as authentic as possible.
Who will be reviewing my book?
We have a network of avid readers and pair your book with someone who is interested in your subject matter and book genre.
What is the length of each review?
Each review is approximately 150-250 words.
How long will it take?
It takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks from your order to when you will start to see your book reviews appear online. We ask each reader to post their review within 2 weeks of receiving the request. After that, the time can vary based on the platform publishing the review.
Where will my reviews be posted?
The book reviewers will post reviews on the most popular online bookstore(s). We will solidify where you wish to have your book reviews posted in our follow-up questionnaire.
Will the reviews show as verified purchases?
All reviews are written and posted by reviewers who directly purchase your book from your selected platform. Although we have standards for turnaround time for the reviewers to post reviews, we do not have the ability to guarantee that the platform will mark the review as a verified purchase.
Will you notify me when my reviews are complete?
Absolutely! After all reviews have been written and posted, we’ll you send a report that includes links to all of your live reviews.
Who pays for the cost of the books? Does the reader buy the e-book or the printed version?
The cost of the books is paid by the author at the time of purchasing the reviews service. The reviewers then purchase the book on your behalf; they typically will select the most cost-effective option.
