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The review group is the most successful group for peer reviews on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. It hosts non-reciprocal reading/review rounds of ten authors with a variety of themes and genres, as well as ‘generalâ€� rounds where any book is permitted, from non-fiction, to horror. When a round has ‘now formingâ€� in the title, there are places available, you can sign up. If it doesn’t, it’s full â€� look for another round or check back another time.

The Amazon rules state that authors/publishers are not allowed to specifically supply published books in return for reviews on Amazon. To comply with this rule, we don’t insist members review on Amazon, but we do insist that every participant in the round has the capacity to leave a review on their local Amazon store, so we all start with the same options.

The founding principle of the group is honest, non-reciprocal reviews, so please help maintain the integrity of the group by letting me know as you sign up if you have been reviewed by, or have reviewed another author in the group and do check back as the group fills to report any clashes. Usually places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

This is an '18+' round.

Books that may contain explicit material. Including but by no means limited to horror and erotica. Books in other genres may be submitted. All authors must be comfortable with reading extreme and explicit material.

Please note it is always possible that the books you are assigned may contain material you find upsetting or offensive. If you can't commit to this, please do not sign up.

Now for the boring stuff, but please read it, it saves a lot of time if everyone is on the same wavelength.
Before signing up below with your Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author and Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ book link in the thread below, please ensure that:

1. You have enough time to read and review 4 books within the 12 weeks of time allowed.

2. Your book is currently available for sale on Amazon (not pre-order) and it complies with the individual round theme, if there is one.

3. Your book is fit to be reviewed.
If it is not, due to editing or other issues, you risk poor reviews. This is your problem, not that of the reviewers or the groups. For a small fee, the group admin will look at the first few pages of your book to advise. The number one error new authors make is not having their book beta read and edited, by non-family members.

4. You can submit reviews to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and Amazon.
Amazon allows only those people who have spent $50 in the last year to leave reviews in each of their stores. If you are unsure about your Amazon reviewer status, try posting a ‘test� review before signing up. If you are unable to post reviews on Amazon, please do not sign up.

5. You can provide (and accept) at least PDF files.
You are not expected or required to buy the books you are allocated to review, but as this will give a ‘Verified Purchase� review on Amazon, it is welcomed when you choose to do so. Many authors have books available via KU and others might provide smashwords coupons. Most authors can provide mobi and/or epub files directly by email. Please note: International Copyright laws apply. You cannot sell, or give away material you have received without the author’s express permission.

6. You have completed your reading if you are currently in another review round in this group. You can be involved in the ‘one for one� list whilst you are in a round.

7. You have an author profile set up before you join.

8. Your Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ profile allows people to message you, i.e. your profile is not set to private.

9. You declare any relationship you have with another member in the round.
Amazon will not allow reviews from the same household on the same book or if you are an editor, relative or close friend of another member.

10. You agree that your reviews will be unbiased and honest, whatever the star rating, and you will try to avoid ‘spoilersâ€�. i.e. giving away the finale of a book. Please note the Review Group will back any reviewer's right to express their opinion about a book, but personal comments about a fellow author are against both Review Group and Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ policy.

11. You will not ask a fellow author to change a review of your book because you don’t agree with it.
If you think you have a legitimate concern, talk to the mod of your round, NOT the other author. Personal attacks, or pressurising other members WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in you being blacklisted.

Please note:
We all want reviews, it’s why we joined the group. It is bad taste to expect other people to review your book and then not do the same for other people in the group. People that DNF and/or don’t post reviews will find it difficult to get into a subsequent group.

It is not necessary to leave any kind of disclaimer in your review, but ultimately, it is up to individuals. Reviews that state you received a copy ‘in return� for a review will probably be removed/not allowed by amazon.com. ‘I received a free copy from the author without an obligation to review� would be more acceptable if you feel the need to add a disclaimer.

Your Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ details and the rounds you participate in may be recorded by the admin mod on a database. We do not retain details of email addresses etc.

Allocation is entirely random and there will NOT be any rearranging of the listing to accommodate personal preference. The ONLY circumstance in which you may duck out of giving a review is if YOU provide a stand-in reviewer.

The only way this group can function is if we trust each other to behave honourably. And it IS perfectly possible to give a fair-minded review of a text that does not coincide with our normal choice of reading matter. If you need a few hints/tips, please see this thread:
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I will do my best to fit everyone into the group they request, but occasionally, particularly in the case of our more prolific good standing members, I may have to decline a member request to fit the maximum number of people into a particular round. I will always endeavour to start another round as soon as possible with that member in mind.

It is permissible to review an author more than once if a different book is available.
If you need anything clarified please ask, either by goodreads personal message to me or on the thread below, before signing up. It’s a pain to have to keep rearranging the list because people haven’t read the above.

Your group moderator will be:
Kat

Member Links * Book Links
1. P.J. Ashton*The Eternal's Triumph
2. Ann Birdgenaw*Black Hole Radio - Furilani
3. Seth Hobbs*Black Powder, Black Heart: A Dark Flintlock Fantasy Novel
4. Eleanor Swift-Hook*The Mercenary's Blade
5. Tony Travis*Dystopian Threads
6. Eddie Pittman*Missing Among the Stars
7. K.B. Brookes*Surviving With Noah: In the dangerous Arctic wilderness, two reality show contestants turn up the heat
8. Yvette Oloo*Strange Light: Ler Mahia
9. /user/show/2... Raye Cain*Master and Favorite
10. Jane C.R. Reid*Blessed Be


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Hi Kat, Can you put me down for the Eternal's Triumph.
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Welcome, PJ!

Can I join with black Hole Radio-Furilani
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I haven't read PJs book but I can't tell if he's read any of my books. Pls let me know if you notice anything.

I have reviewed another work by Ann, and PJ has reviewed me. I'm hoping to sign up for this round with /book/show/2...

Thanks!

Can I sign up with Surviving With Noah?Surviving With Noah: In the dangerous Arctic wilderness, two reality show contestants turn up the heat

Ann has reviewed Surviving With Noah before.

Welcome, Ann and KB.

JA, I am sorry, but I cannot fit you due to clashes. I apologize. It's tricky when people have only one book because it means there isn't a lot of wiggle room. I'm heading over to the general round next, so I will try to see if there is space for you there.

JA, I checked over in the general round, but it doesn't look like I can fit you there either. I'm sorry. There will hopefully be new rounds forming soon.

May I please join with The Mercenary's Blade?

P.J. and Ann have both reviewed me before.

I can find no prior review relationship with K.B.

And sorry to be a pain, but please could you put this account as the 'author' account as I don't interact on GR on my other account so would miss notifications etc. Thanks!

Welcome, Eleanor! I think I did the switcheridoo correctly, but if I fouled it up, please let me know!

I've read one of Ann's black hole books. But I think she has others.

Kat wrote: "JA, I checked over in the general round, but it doesn't look like I can fit you there either. I'm sorry. There will hopefully be new rounds forming soon."

Thanks for your efforts, Kat.

Kat wrote: "Welcome, Eleanor! I think I did the switcheridoo correctly, but if I fouled it up, please let me know!"

Thanks so much, Kat - that is perfect. You are a star!

I just checked, it was this book Furilani that I've previously reviewed, but I know Ann has more.

Hello Kat,
I would like to join this group with my book - A Tale of Renascence

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I have reviewed PJ Ashton and Eleanor but I can review their other books

Ann has reviewed all my books.

Hope I can fit in :)

Regards
Dami

I don't think Ariah has reviewed this book.

I'm not sure if I can fit. I've read Ann's books. E.M. and P.J. have read mine. I was going to join with A Hero Worth Saving, which I don't think either of them have read yet.
I don't have any clashes with the other two authors and I have loads of other book choices if they have. Let me know!
A Hero Worth Saving

KT and Arriah, I am sorry, but I cannot fit you this time. Hopefully new rounds will be opening soon.

No problem, Kat :-)

Kat wrote: "KT and Arriah, I am sorry, but I cannot fit you this time. Hopefully new rounds will be opening soon."

I had a feeling. Thanks for checking!

Kat, if you need to move me to fit others in, I have a second book that will be available on 10 September that Ann could read?

K.B. wrote: "Kat, if you need to move me to fit others in, I have a second book that will be available on 10 September that Ann could read?"

Hi KB! That's nice of you to offer. If we get closer to September and the round still hasn't filled and your book has a book page set up on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ for reviews, then definitely we will look at that!

Not sure if I can fit into this round, but I would like to join with my latest book, "Black Powder, Black Heart."
Ann and PJ have read my books before, but not this one. I have reviewed one book by Eleanor. No conflicts with K.B.

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Welcome, Seth!

I'd like to join with The Holey Land. I can review Seth, Eleanor, and Ann.



I can't review KB, though she can review me.

I have not reviewed PJ.

I just joined the group. I carefully read how this works but I still don't understand how it works.

If its okay, may I join with my book Strange Light: Ler Mahia

Hi Yvette, basically you rare allocated four books to read and review. Four different authors read and review your book. You can't review any authors who have reviewed any of your books. This ensures reviews are honest. That's basically it.

Yvette wrote: "I just joined the group. I carefully read how this works but I still don't understand how it works.

If its okay, may I join with my book Strange Light: Ler Mahia"

Hi Yvette! If you join, you will be assigned four books to read once the round gets to ten people. Four different people will be assigned to read your book. You will need to have the ability to post reviews to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and your Amazon store, so make sure you have the capability to post a review in both places before signing up, please. You would need to be able to send a PDF (review copy) of your book to the people who will read it for review. And be able to receive PDF copies to read the four books you would be assigned to review.

If you would still like to join, let me know and I will add you! Warmly, Kat :)

Laura, I'm sorry, but I can't fit you in.

Kat wrote: "Yvette wrote: "I just joined the group. I carefully read how this works but I still don't understand how it works.

If its okay, may I join with my book Strange Light: Ler Mahia"

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Hi Kat,

Thank you so much for the details! I’m thrilled to join and can definitely meet all the requirements. I’m able to post reviews on both Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and my Amazon store, and I can easily send and receive PDF copies for the reviews.

I’m excited to be part of this and look forward to reading and reviewing the assigned books. Please go ahead and add me!

Warmly,
Yvette

Welcome, Yvette!

Hi Kat!

I have read through the rules and think I understand this process. Essentially, I cannot have previously reviewed others in the group, and from my review it looks like I have not! If it is okay I would love to join with Missing Among the Stars?

Hi Eddie! I should be able to fit you in just fine. Can you please switch your messaging settings over?

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Kat wrote: "Hi Eddie! I should be able to fit you in just fine. Can you please switch your messaging settings over?

In order to participate in this round, your setting for 'Who Can Send Me Private Messages' n..."

Thank you for this! I have changed my privacy setting--thank you so much!

Perfect! And welcome to the group!

Well, I'd possibly like to join with a novella
I have been reviewed by
PJ
Elenor
and
Seth
but not this book
I have reviewed Ann, but not this book
Link to Madre Diem on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ
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and my good reads page
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Thank you
fingers crossed

Excuse me,
Eleanor
!!

Rik, I am sorry. I don't think I can fit you with those clashes.

oh. too bad. please let me know if anything changes.

I'd like to join with Shooters!

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I've already reviewed PJ's book and E. Swift-Hook has reviewed me, but not this book.

I think Thomas has reviewed both my books. I don't have anything left for him unfortunately

Thomas, I apologize. PJ is correct. I regret that I cannot fit you after all.

Why won't I work at position #7?

Thomas wrote: "Why won't I work at position #7?"

Hi Thomas! :)

(In addition to the fact that KB has to stay in position #7 because she must remain in blind spots with Ann), the reason I cannot fit you is because you would have to review PJ again and he only has two books out at this time and you have already reviewed both of them. Even if I put you into his blind spot in position #6, it won't work because then Seth would be reviewing you and you have previously reviewed Seth.

I apologize that I could not make it work this time, Thomas. Hopefully new rounds will open up soon. Do you have a novella length book that you could enter into Gene's 368 round? It looks like there are still 5 spots open that group and maybe you could fit there?

Hi Kat,
my books hasn't yet been published on Amazon.com because I wanted to "collect" ARC Readers, so that they can post at launching day. Would that fit or is it against the rules? (I read that the book has to be published, but it would be great help for authors.).

Greetings

Eliza

Eliza wrote: "Hi Kat,
my books hasn't yet been published on Amazon.com because I wanted to "collect" ARC Readers, so that they can post at launching day. Would that fit or is it against the rules? (I read that t..."

There are places where you can obtain ARC reviews, but this is not one such.
The issue is there needs to be an Amazon page where the reviews can be posted, or at the very least a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ page if you are willing to completely forgo having your book reviewed on Amazon. These are usually only available post-publication, hence our restriction in this matter.

E.M. wrote: "Eliza wrote: "Hi Kat,
my books hasn't yet been published on Amazon.com because I wanted to "collect" ARC Readers, so that they can post at launching day. Would that fit or is it against the rules? ..."

okay thanks. I'll come back here after it's published :)

Yes, we would love to have you join a round as soon as your book is live, so do check back!

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