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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 a General round
All fiction/ non-fiction accepted. This means you may be required to read anything from a book about tax returns to horror/erotica and everything in between.

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 ‘spoilers�. i.e. giving away the finale of a book.

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 Kinney

Member Links
1. Victor Hess
2. P.M.F. Johnson
3. Gene Kendall
4. Audrey Driscoll
5. Florian Armas
6. Diana J. Febry
7. Andrew D. Gracey
8. J.E. Rowney
9. William Collins
10. Oliver Kent

Book Links
1. The Clock Tower Treasure
2. Adding The Subtractions: Poems Of Love And Grief
3. Black Hat Blues/Love Is Dead
4. Islands of the Gulf, Volume One: The Journey
5. Errant
6. Trouble at Clenchers Mill
7. The Dust and the Dark Places: Part One
8. Derelict
9. A Darker Shade of Sorcery
10. Finding Hope: Searching for Happiness: Book 1

I am interested with The Clock Tower Treasure. Here is the link /book/show/4...

I'd like to submit by book Love is Dead(ly), which is now available for preorder on Amazon. It will be officially on sale at the end of the month, and the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ page is up. Is that okay? /book/show/5...

I would like to join with The Dust and The Dark Places. I think Gene has reviewed Part One before, but I can provide Part Two if required.

/book/show/5...

Hi. I'm very keen to review the books written. Unfortunately I'm not an
author. You can view my profile and reviews. I would be honoured to read and review the books. Do kindly consider me.

Thank you

I would like to join with my book of poetry, Adding the Subtractions. It is currently listed under a wrong author (pmf Johnson, not P.M.F. Johnson). I have put in for it to be transferred to my own author profile, but in the meantime, here is the current link on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. /book/show/5...

It is on Amazon under my own account. ;->

Hi, I would like to join with my poetry book:
/book/show/4...
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I would like to join with Errant(or alternatives)
I was reviewed by Gene and PMF.

Hello! I would like to join with my horror short story novella : Sleep No More. It has 30K words. It is my first book which I've published!

Book: /book/show/5...
Profile: /author/show...

I would like to join this round with my novel Islands of the Gulf Volume 1: The Journey. It's Book 2 of a series, but I don't think it's necessary to have read Book 1 to have a worthwhile reading experience. Perhaps this review round will confirm that.
I have read and reviewed Florian's book Errant in a previous Out of the World round.
My link: /author/show...
The book: /book/show/2...

I’ve finished my reviews for the previous round. Please can I sign up with Derelict. /book/show/5...

I'd like to join with Finding Hope
/book/show/3...

Balroop has reviewed one of my other books - otherwise no clashes above

One more clash from me. I have reviewed Balroop's book before, however Amazon rejected the review. I don't think I should risk reviewing another one of her books as it may backfire on both me and Balroop. As above, Gene has reviewed me already.

Hi.

If I'm not mistaken, this group now has 10 members, but if one for some reason cannot join, I'd like to join with my book 14 Steps to Happiness.

I'll post my interest for the 18+ group too, but this group would be my choice if it isn't full.

Kristian wrote: "Hi.

If I'm not mistaken, this group now has 10 members, but if one for some reason cannot join, I'd like to join with my book 14 Steps to Happiness.

I'm Leena and would love to review your book. I am a Reiki practitioner and am keen to read your 14 steps to happiness.

I see no clashes with me either way.

As already mentioned, my book has been reviewed by Andrew only on GoodReads and J.E has reviewed other books, not this one.
Kristian has reviewed the book I've listed here.
I've reviewed some other book of Oliver.

Yes I have reviewed Balroop previously with different books, as she says. I can’t see any other clashes for me.

I've read The Dust and The Dark Places by Andrew, but could read Part 2 of the series
I've reviewed a different book from Balroop Singh
I've reviewed Errant, but apparently there's an alternate
And I've reviewed different books from Audrey and J.E. Rowney

I received reviews from Gene, PMF, Audrey and Kristian.
I've reviewed no one.

Just realized that Gene has reviewed a different book of mine, not the one I'm offering for this round.

As noted Balroop has reviewed one of my other books - otherwise no clashes above

I have reviewed Florian. I have been reviewed by Kristian, but not for this book, Adding The Subtractions.

I reviewed Io Deceneus for Florian, so I believe this would be a different review...

That was some more fast filling!

I need everyone in the round to check they have not reviewed the four people above them on the list ( the list wraps around so 10 is 'above 1). Please also check that if you have already reviewed any of the four people 'below' you on the list they have more books available that you have not yet reviewed.

You can check if you have reviewed anyone before by going to your reviews, clicking the 'Author' heading to get them in alphabetical author order, and then checking through to see. You can check if someone has reviewed you in the same way through their profile.

If you are new to these rounds although you won't need to check for previous reviews I do suggest you try the steps I have put here so you know what to do in future rounds :)

Any issues with these, please post to say so. If both these things check out please post to say you are good to go.

When enough have said they are good, we can start the reading phase.

I'm new here so no clashes with mine.

No clashes with mine.

Good to go :)

Just to double-check, I'm at No 10, so if nothing changes, I'd be reviewing 1-4 ?

No clashes, but I need alternates for "The Dust and the Dark Places: Part One" and "Errant." Also, Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ cut off the final part of my book's title [it should be Love is Dead(ly)...not merely "Dead"] -- anyone know any way to correct this? Thanks.

I can provide Part Two for Gene if required.

I am fine with the current order but run the risk of not being able to review Balroop on Amazon. My review for Timeless Echoes was rejected with no reason given.

Balroop - I missed Andrew's comment about not being able to review you on Amazon despite trying. Unfortunately, you can't fit in each other's 'blind spot'. As he signed up for the round before you, that means I either need to remove you from the round or are you willing to accept him reviewing you only on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ?

I haven't reviewed any books by the 4 people above me. Of the four below me, I've reviewed Florian's book Errant, but not any of the others.

E.M. wrote: "Balroop - I missed Andrew's comment about not being able to review you on Amazon despite trying. Unfortunately, you can't fit in each other's 'blind spot'. As he signed up for the round before you,..."

But he has already reviewed the book I have listed here.
Balroop.

You can shift me to another group. Is poetry reviewed by any other group?

So, I review Gene, Audrey, Florian and J.E. I am reviewed by Balroop (only she is now gone?) Aadish, Oliver and Victor. But if we get someone new in, I suppose this might all change? ;->

The Librarians still haven't transferred my book to my true author profile. I assume they can transfer reviews, however, if it comes to that.

Kat wrote: "Balroop, there's a novella round and also an 18+ round that both have spots open. Thanks for being flexible."
Thanks Kat. let's see where I fit in!
- Balroop.

As you were folks - Balroop has moved groups so we need one more person here.

Any chance I could slip in? I'm guessing not as I've just reviewed you EM?
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I've reviewed Diana. If there are no other restrictions, she can take Balroop's place (8) . That one is on my list to review.

Diane - I'm not in this group but check if you fit in the remaining space as regards clashes.

Diana has also just reviewed JE in our previous round.

They can switch places, then, as JE has several books.
6) Diana
8) JE

Ha Ha Not sure why I was confused between JE & EM. I'm quickly checking for any other clashes.

Not sure how I confused JE & EM. Just to clarify I have just reviewed Ghosted by JE but no of the others who will be beneath me. I have been reviewed by Gene & PMF who will be above me but it was different books. So, I think if I'm no. 6 it will work.

I have reviewed Diana, fyi.

Welcome Diane!

Fingers crossed we have it this time so as before check you have not reviewed the four people above you on the list ( the list wraps around so 10 is 'above 1). Please also check that if you have already reviewed any of the four people 'below' you on the list they have more books available that you have not yet reviewed.

You can check if you have reviewed anyone before by going to your reviews, clicking the 'Author' heading to get them in alphabetical author order, and then checking through to see. You can check if someone has reviewed you in the same way through their profile.

Any issues with these, please post to say so. If both these things check out please post to say you are good to go.

I'm good.