Okay, hands up, I’m sure a lot of you already know how to leave a reader review. In fact some of my marvellous readers have done just that:
A very good read especially for teenagers but as an adult I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of thrilling twists and turns and a story line that keeps you interested. I look forward to reading the next instalment from this talented author.
Granny 3 on Amazon
Absolutely loved this book! As a sci-fi and fantasy fan, I was excited to read Haven Wakes. The book is packed full of memorable characters who inhabit a world full of hidden magic and futuristic wonders. Would recommend as a perfect gift for teens and young adults, although if you’re a Harry Potter fan like I am, you’ll love Haven Wakes too!
Helen Culyer on goodreads
The best way to be kind to an author, after buying their book, is to let them know what you thought of it by leaving a reader review.
Why? Isn’t it just vanity to express your opinion? Not at all – Let me explain:
- Your reader review can help me to be a better author. Is there some way I could improve my next book? Is there a character who worked so well that you’d love to hear more from them? On the flipside, are there any characters in my book who just didn’t work? No author can be an island. Swim on over and tell me what you think.
- Your reader review can help other readers. It’s called ‘social proof’, to use the technical term. Your opinion can show other readers if this is the kind of book they would like to read.
- Your reader review can improve my ratings on sites like Amazon, who in turn will make my book visible to more readers like you.
Where can you leave a reader review?
There are so many places where you can leave a reader review.
Retail outlets
The most obvious place to leave a reader review is on the website of the retail outlet where you bought Haven Wakes.
This could be Amazon, Waterstones, Barnes and Noble, Kindle, Kobo or many more.
Book review sites
The main book review sites that I’ve come across are goodreads and Netgalley, but you’ll also find many groups on Facebook for readers where you can post your review too. Check out The Book Club and The Fiction Café.
Your blog
If you run your own blog, why not share a reader review there? Good for me (reader review that can be shared) and good for you (new content for your blog).
Social media
Of course if you’re active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram, you can always post your reader review there.
What can you write in a reader review?
That’s completely up to you. There’s no right or wrong here. Make it as long or as short as you like.
Don’t forget to leave a star rating too if that’s what the website asks for.
By the way, although you can leave just a star rating, it’s the worded reviews that really help.
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By the way, I’m a reader, and a book reviewer too. I regularly post reviews on the books I’ve read and enjoyed, mostly on Amazon, but you’ll see book reviews begin to figure here on my blog in the coming months too.
Have you read and enjoyed Haven Wakes? If so, let me know. Drop me a reader review. Thank you.