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The review group is the most successful group for peer reviews on goodreads. It hosts non-reciprocal reading/review rounds of ten authors with a variety of themes and genres, as well as ‘general� rounds where any book is permitted, from non-fiction, to horror. When a round has ‘now forming� in the title, there are places available, you can sign up. If it doesn’t, it’s full � 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 'Novella' round
Fiction and non-fiction, adult and children's books under 45,000 Words.

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:
/topic/show/...

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:
E.M. Swift-Hook

Member Links

1. Scott Peters
2. Marc Roche
3. Laura Koerber
4. Stjepan Varesevac Cobets
5. Jeff Chapman
6. Mehreen Ahmed
7. Denis Roubien
8. Gita V. Reddy
9. Donnally Miller
10.K.T. Munson

Book Links

1. I Escaped The Salem Witch Trials: Salem, Massachusetts 1692
2. Business English Communication: Advanced Skills
3. Raven Woman's Tavern
4. The Collector
5. Last Request: A Victorian Gothic
6. The Blue Red Lyrae
7. Paris disclosed
8. Mystery of the Missing Horseman
9. Cage of Light
10.Zendar: A Tale of Sand

Hi, I would like to join with I Escaped The Salem Witch Trials (17,000 words). Thanks!

I Escaped The Salem Witch Trials: Salem, Massachusetts 1692

Welcome Scott!

I'd like to add Adult Fantasy Prequel - Zendar: A Tale of Sand (13,000 words).

Zendar: A Tale of Sand

Thanks!

K.T. wrote: "I'd like to add Adult Fantasy Prequel - Zendar: A Tale of Sand (13,000 words).

Zendar: A Tale of Sand

Thanks!"

Hi KT! Would you like to be entered in this round, or the 18+ group? (One must complete their commitment to a round before entering a new one.)

E.M. wrote: "Welcome Scott!"

Thanks, E.M.!

Kat wrote: "K.T. wrote: "I'd like to add Adult Fantasy Prequel - Zendar: A Tale of Sand (13,000 words).

Zendar: A Tale of Sand

Thanks!"

Hi KT! Would you like to be entered in this round, or ..."

I apologize I misunderstood what #6 meant. I'll delete my request in the other group and stay in this one. Thanks!

-K.T.

I'd like to join this round with my book An Elegant Loop (37,400 words). I have reviewed a different book of Scott's and he has reviewed a different book of mine.

Book link: /book/show/5...

Author link: /author/show...

Hi, I'd like to add my non-fiction book "Business English Communication: Advanced Skills" (15,000 words)

My Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ profile /author/show...

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Thanks!!

Regards

Marc

Welcome Nathan, K.T. and Marc.

Nathan - thanks for telling me of your situation re Scott. Please note we do not permit reciprocal reviewers in these rounds so you need to always ask to be placed in the 'blind spot' of any you have that issue with.

All - please keep checking back as the group fills to report on any clashes you see ongoing. Thank you :)

Sorry, I came to this round after the mod of a general group said they couldn't fit me in. Something changed and now they have fit me in so I will have to withdraw from this group. I apologize for any inconvenience.

Nathan wrote: "Sorry, I came to this round after the mod of a general group said they couldn't fit me in. Something changed and now they have fit me in so I will have to withdraw from this group. I apologize for ..."

No problem, my bad for not asking you which you wished to be in. :(

The Blue, Red Lyrae By Mehreen Ahmed

I wish to join with Last Request: A Victorian Gothic (13,000 words).

Author link: /author/show...

Book link: /book/show/2...

The book is also available as an audiobook. I have codes for the US and UK.

quick update: I have reviewed one of Marc Roche's books but, as he's ahead of me on the list, that should work out fine I think?

Welcome Mehreen and Jeff.

Scott - thanks for the update, and you are right that it is fine as is :)

All - please remember to check back frequently and let me know if you spot any clashes. If you are uncertain how to check this will advise you: /topic/show/...

Hi, I'd like to join with my middle grade chapter book, Mystery of the Missing Horseman. I have neither reviewed nor been reviewed by any of the authors who have joined in so far. Thanks.

Welcome Gita.

I'd like to join with Raven Woman's Tavern.

/book/show/5...

I have reviewed Scott Peters but it was a different book. Gita has and KT Munson have reviewed me, but a different book.

Laura wrote: "I have reviewed Scott Peters but it was a different book. Gita has and KT Munson have reviewed me, but a different book."

Since this will mean that at least one person will need to review you again Laura, can you confirm either that KT and Gita have not read this novella, or that you have another novella-length book to offer them if they have? Thanks :)

They have not read it, It's my new one and has no reviews.

I would like to participate with my short story The Collector in this group. The Collector
Scott, Laura, and K.T. have read my book before but not this book.

Welcome Laura and Stjepan

I have not read or reviewed any books by any of the other seven authors that have signed up so far.

Stjepan wrote: "I would like to participate with my short story The Collector in this group. The Collector
Scott, Laura, and K.T. have read my book before but not this book."

Hi E.M.

I've already reviewed a different book by Laura Koerber. Not sure if it makes a difference in this case.

Thanks

WOuld it be possible to just have eight for this round? We seem to be stuck waiting for two more, I would be willing to do less reviews and receive fewer in order to get started sooner

If you are looking for more, I would like to join with my novella Cage of Light. I have never reviewed or been reviewed by any of the others in the group.

Can everyone please double check your bookshelves and look at everyone who has signed up to participate? Look on your GR bookshelf and type in the name of all the other authors in the thread (including the last few who just signed up.) If they show up on your bookshelf, it means you have read them in the past. Then, go to the bookshelves of anyone you think looks even slightly familiar and type YOUR name into the search bar. If you show up on their bookshelf, they have reviewed you in the past.

Hi Donnally,
I read your book Cage of Light.
Regards,
Stjepan

The only conflicts I see are Laura and Stjepan. I read different books of theirs then the ones listed. Even taking into account the two listed in the comments and not in list at the top.

I am looking forward to getting reading!

Thanks,
K.T.

1. Scott Peters I read I escaped NK
2. Stjepan Varesevac Cobets I have read Godeena
3. Marc Roche I have not read him
4. Mehreen Ahmed have not read
5. Jeff Chapman have not read
6.
7.
8. Gita V. Reddy reviewed me different book
9. K.T. Munson reviewed me different bool
10. Laura Koerber me

Laura wrote: "1. Scott Peters I read I escaped NK
2. Stjepan Varesevac Cobets I have read Godeena
3. Marc Roche I have not read him
4. Mehreen Ahmed have not read
5. Jeff Chapman have not read
6.
7.
8. Gita V. R..."

Laura, do you review under multiple accounts? I ask because I can't find record of you having reviewed that book of Scott's (I escaped North Korea), but I do see on Scott's bookshelf that he has reviewed you in the past.

Stjepan has reviewed my Cage of Light. I have another book he could review, if needed. (It's not a novella, though).

Kat wrote: "Laura wrote: "1. Scott Peters I read I escaped NK
2. Stjepan Varesevac Cobets I have read Godeena
3. Marc Roche I have not read him
4. Mehreen Ahmed have not read
5. Jeff Chapman have not read
6.
7..."

No. That's odd because I remember the book every well.

I can't find the review on my book shelf. Maybe I read the book by mistake and didn't review it. Scott, did I review your book about escaping from NK?

I don't find anything when I search Book Review Club. When I search our group, I do find that you and Scott were in a round together where Escaping NK was being read (round 206), but he was reading you in that round. I don't see it on your GR shelves (unless you have a second account), but could you check your Amazon accounts if you feel like you reviewed it? As it stands now, Scott will be put in the lineup to review you again, but if you've reviewed him in the past even by accident, we need to be sure you guys always go into blind spots to be in compliance with Zon TOS.

I've reviewed a different book by Laura. No other clashes.

I am sorry that I have created so much work for you, Kat. I checked Amazon and there is no review from me. I must've gotten mixed up that round and read the book, thinking I was reviewing it, but didn't actually do the review.

That's okay. The good thing is, we double checked and hopefully now have things sorted.

Laura wrote: "I can't find the review on my book shelf. Maybe I read the book by mistake and didn't review it. Scott, did I review your book about escaping from NK?"

Hi Laura, I couldn't find any record of you reviewing the book, but I do remember reading and reviewing your Limbo and enjoying it. I'm not sure what happened there!

Hi, I would like to participate with my travel book /book/show/5... (10,000 words)
author link /author/show...
As I am new in the group, I haven't been reviewed by, or have reviewed another author in the group.

Hi Denis! Thanks for your post. Be sure to leave your message up even if it takes a few days for the mod to add you (sometimes we're waiting to see how the last few people might fit into the puzzle.)

Hi, I would like to join this group with my short book:

/book/show/3...
/author/show...

I have reviewed Stjepan's different book.

Balroop has reviewed me in the past.

Welcome Donnally and Dennis.

Sorry, Balroop we are full here.

Thanks Kat for your work on this. :)

Everyone - please post to tell me if you have reviewed any of 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 and post to tell me if they have not.

You can check if you have reviewed anyone before by going to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait), 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.

When everyone has posted 'Good to go' we will be :)

I'm good to go.

Everything is ok, I haven't read any of the books on the list. My book The Collector is in 6th place and should be in fourth place on the list below the author’s name. :)

Good to go