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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 ‘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:
Gene

Member Links * Book Links

1. Dee Osah *Teka Legacy
2. Tim Goff *Empire: Estate
3. Sotto Voce *In Ora: The Land of the Superior
4. Christa Nonnemaker *Hearts at War
5. Ann Birdgenaw * Labyrinthia
6. Angela Panayotopulos * How Much Love Can a Heart Hold?: A Book About Big Hearts and New Siblings
7. Gene Kendall *Efficient and Divine: Almost Heaven
8. Andria Stone * The K5 PROTOCOL: A Science Fiction Techno Thriller
9. T.N. Traynor * Leona & the Crown of Llangollen: Epic Fantasy Adventure
10. K.A. Burgess * The Strange Taste of Metal


In order to participate in this round, your setting for 'Who Can Send Me Private Messages' needs to be 'anyone'.
Please follow this link to check - and if necessary change - your privacy setting.
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We're starting a new round. I'll get it started with my book (and I do have some alternates if you've already reviewed me.) When new names pop up, please reply if you have reviewed this person, or been reviewed.

Also, just FYI, I probably won't be able to post links for the sign-up until Monday, but feel free to leave your links in the replies.

Can I join this group with my scifi for middle grade series Black HOle Radio - Labyrinthia (or any in the series)Labyrinthia
I have read 3 of your books Gene, but not this one.

I'd like to please join with my children's picture book: /book/show/5....

I've read Gene, and Ann has read me, but there are other books on the menu to be received/offered. :)

Hi Gene, I'd like to join with The Strange Taste of Metal please. It's been reviewed by Anne, but I have no other conflicts, yet.
Karlee

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I would like to join this round with Hunting the Phoenix: /book/show/2...

I've reviewed three of Angela's books, but not this one. Gene, Ann, and Karlee have reviewed some of mine, but not this one.

Audrey

We can only be in one review round at a time, correct?

Ann wrote: "We can only be in one review round at a time, correct?"

That's correct, Ann.

I would like to join the round, please. I have finished all my reviews for my last round.
Leona & the Crown of Llangollen is YA Fantasy.

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Ann Birdgenaw has read me, but not this book.
I confirm I haven't read any of the others already in the group.

thank you :)

I finished all my reviews for Group 340 and would like to submit 'Empire: Estate,' third book of my dark fantasy 'Empire' series for review.

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I'd be interested in joining this Reading Round! I just completed my books and all reviews have been posted for Reading Round 338.

My book, Hearts at War, is an historical fiction/romance, set during WWII, on the U.S. home front and in the Pacific.

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I have not read any of the authors listed in this Reading Round.

Thank you!

Christa Nonnemaker

If there's still space please I'd like to join with:

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Only Angela has read me and this book, but I haven't read anyone here. And I just finished all my reviews for my last round. Thanks.

Dee wrote: "If there's still space please I'd like to join with:

/book/show/1...

Only Angela has read me and this book, but I haven't read anyone here. And I just fi..."

Dee, I have almost everything I need from you over in 342, but I still need your final Amz review. As soon as you post that last link, you can sign up for new rounds. Thanks! :)

Sorry I wasn't clear on the rules. I'll just wait it out until Amazon posts my last review. Thanks Kat.

I would like to join with The Mercenary's Blade.

Anne, Audrey and Angela have reviewed me, and I have reviewed Gene.

I have no previous review relationship with Tim, K.A., T.N., Christa or Dee.

If I am successful, please add me under this author name as this is the account I am active on GR with, post reviews under etc..

Thanks.

I would like to join with "Healing of a Psychotherapist"

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However, I need guidance on how to check for who I have reviewed and who has reviewed me. Thanks.

Charles wrote: I need guidance on how to check for who I have reviewed and who has reviewed me. Thanks."

If you click on the names of the people in the group or signing up for it that takes you to their profile.

Then look under their picture on the left and see where it says' xx reviews'.

Click that link and then put your name in the search box besides where it says 'Compare Books' and 'Settings'. That will show you if they have reviewed you.

Then go to your own profile, under your reviews, put the names of all the people in that box and you will see if you have reviewed them.

To save you one check - you have reviewed me before.

Hey Everyone! I would like to join with my book "Millennium of the Ocean Serpent".

Conflicts: Ann Birdgenaw has reviewed one of my other books, but not this one. Tim Goff has reviewed some of my books, but not this one. I have reviewed "Strange Taste of Metal by K.A. Burgess.

/book/show/1...

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E.M. wrote: "Charles wrote: I need guidance on how to check for who I have reviewed and who has reviewed me. Thanks."

If you click on the names of the people in the group or signing up for it that takes you to..."

E.M. Thanks for that very useful information.

I have reviewed A nn Birdgenaw's Black Hole Radion and Gene Kendall's Love is Deadly. My book Essence was reviewed by Angela Panayotopulos (my current book, Healing of a Psychotherapist, is a second edition of Essence and basically a very similar book.

Let me know if I can join the group. Tks.

I think you've only reviewed one of my books, Charles. Is that correct?

I'd like to join with From the Drop of Heaven

I have read one of Angela's books, but not this one.
Anne reviewed mine
I have read this one of Gene's

Let me know if you can fit me in somewhere. Thanks.

(New requested but not on the list yet:
I have read KT, Seth, EM and Audrey read mine
New to me - I have not read or have not been read by:
Ann, TN, Tim, Christa, Dee, and Charles)

Okay, we have a tentative list now. I've listed the author conflicts as I have them below, in case anyone's curious why they didn't fit.
Ann CANNOT send to Gene
Ann CANNOT send to Angela
Ann CANNOT send to KA
Ann CANNOT send to EM
Ann CANNOT send to Juliette
Ann CANNOT send to Audrey
Ann CANNOT send to Seth
Ann CANNOT send to TN
Angela CANNOT send to Gene
Angela CANNOT send to EM
Angela CANNOT send to Charles
Audrey CANNOT send to Angela
Audrey CANNOT send to EM
Audrey CANNOT Send to Juliette
Gene CANNOT send to Audrey
Gene CANNOT send to Tim
Charles CANNOT send to Ann
Charles CANNOT send to Gene
KA CANNOT send to Audrey
Seth CANNOT send to KA
EM CANNOT send to Gene
Tim CANNOT send to Seth
Juliette CANNOT send to Angela
Juliette CANNOT send to Gene
Juliette CANNOT send to KT
Juliette CANNOT send to Seth
Juliette CANNOT send to EM
Dee CANNOT send to Angela (no alternates)
Angela CANNOT send to Dee

Seth wrote: "Hey Everyone! I would like to join with my book "Millennium of the Ocean Serpent".

Conflicts: Ann Birdgenaw has reviewed one of my other books, but not this one. Tim Goff has reviewed some of my b..."

Seth has also reviewed me before. :)

Charles can't review me because I've reviewed him -- apart from that looks ok to me!

Thanks, Angela.
Charles, it don't see a way you can fit. We're now looking for one author who can fit without conflicts. If anyone sees any existing conflicts with the first post, please tell me.

Conflicts happen if you have reviewed any of the four people above you on the list. Please also check that if you have already reviewed any of the four people 'below' you on the list that they have more books available that you have not yet reviewed.

How to do this? Go to your Reviews page and type in the name of other authors who join the thread. That will tell you if you've read them in the past.

Then go to the profile of other authors in the thread and click on their "My Books" page, this time searching for your name. That will tell you if they have read you in the past.

Hi Gene,

Can I join with my book In Ora: The Land of the Superior
Book: /book/show/6...
Author: /author/show...

I believe I can fit well in the empty slot.
I have reviewed Ann and Seth (Ann has one more book I haven't reviewed and I haven't reviewed Seth's this title). No one in the list have reviewed me.

Thanks in advance.

Sotto, you've also reviewed my books before. I think you might fit, though, so we'll try that.

I have no conflicts

Thanks Gene

SETH HOBBS
K. A. BURGESS
ANGELA PANAYOTOPULOS
GENE KENDALL

Hi, my book will be free on Amazon between the 24th and 28th Oct for you to pick up a copy. But I will email you just to confirm :)

Hi Gene,
Am I in or out?
I indicated an interest early and have no conflicts with half the group of 10 listed.
Audrey

Good to go, thanks!

Gene wrote: "Sotto, you've also reviewed my books before. I think you might fit, though, so we'll try that."

Yes I have read three books of yours. Sorry I was concentrating on the empty spot that just missed yours.

I am ready to start.

I only see ONE book for K.A. Burgess that exists. I have already reviewed "Strange Taste of Metal." That may be an issue, unless I am mistaken.

Hi, I am going away for a few days and won't have internet access, but I would love to read while I'm away. So if you are given me to send your book to, could you please email me a copy to:

[email protected]

Many thanks :)
I look forward to reading your books!

No conflict. Look forward to reading too!

No conflicts. Looking forward to getting started.

Thanks,
Christa

Seth wrote: "I only see ONE book for K.A. Burgess that exists. I have already reviewed "Strange Taste of Metal." That may be an issue, unless I am mistaken."

You're right, Seth.

K.A. -- I only see one book on your page. Just to make sure, can you confirm you don't have alternates for Seth?

Audrey wrote: "Hi Gene,
Am I in or out?
I indicated an interest early and have no conflicts with half the group of 10 listed.
Audrey"

Audrey, I tried to fit everyone but it's a tough fit for most. With existing conflicts I couldn't work you in.

Hi Gene and Seth, that's correct. I only have one book and Seth has reviewed it.

I have no conflicts.

Hopefully the dratted PM system will actually work this time.

I have a conflict as I already reviewed K.A.s book and she doesn't have a different one for me to review.

Okay, we're back to tinkering with the list.

Seth -- Since KA signed up first, and I can't find a way to work you in without conflicts, I'll have to take your name off the list.

I'm going to be plugging different authors into the empty slot, based on the order in which they signed up for the round. The conflicts as I have them now are:
Ann CANNOT send to Gene
Ann CANNOT send to Angela
Ann CANNOT send to KA
Ann CANNOT send to EM
Ann CANNOT send to Juliette
Ann CANNOT send to Audrey
Ann CANNOT send to Seth
Ann CANNOT send to TN
Angela CANNOT send to Gene
Angela CANNOT send to EM
Angela CANNOT send to Dee
Angela CANNOT send to Charles
Dee CANNOT send to Angela
Audrey CANNOT send to Angela
Audrey CANNOT send to EM
Audrey CANNOT Send to Juliette
Gene CANNOT send to Audrey
Gene CANNOT send to Tim
Charles CANNOT send to Ann
Charles CANNOT send to Gene
KA CANNOT send to Audrey
KA CANNOT send to Seth (No alternate)
KA CANNOT send to Ann (No alternate)
Seth CANNOT send to KA
Seth CANNOT send to Angela
EM CANNOT send to Gene
Tim CANNOT send to Seth
Juliette CANNOT send to Angela
Juliette CANNOT send to Gene
Juliette CANNOT send to KT
Juliette CANNOT send to Seth
Juliette CANNOT send to EM
Sotto CANNOT send to Gene
Sotto CANNOT send to Ann
Sotto CANNOT send to Seth

After toying with the list, there's no way to add Audrey, EM, Charles, or Juliette without conflicts. So, we need one more for the round.

When a new name is submitted, please let me know if you've reviewed them or if they have reviewed you. Also I'll need to know if the author only has one book to offer for review. Thanks for your patience, everyone.

Hi All,

Can I join this one please?
/book/show/1...

I have reviewed K.A. Burges and I have been reviewed by Sotto Voce.

I see you are missing one person and I would greatly appreciate it if you'd let me join this group.

No conflicts with Joe on my end -- haven't reviewed/been reviewed by him.

Joe wrote: "Hi All,

Can I join this one please?
/book/show/1...

I have reviewed K.A. Burges and I have been reviewed by Sotto Voce.

I see you are missing o..."

Sorry, Joe. Without an alternate to the book listed on your profile, I can't make you fit.

Hi, Andria here, am I too late? I've got a Sci-Fi, The K5 PROTOCOL (L&V). Don't have any conflicts, and haven't read any titles listed above.



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Thanks, Andria! Not too late at all.

Now, I need all ten authors to affirm that they have no conflicts. Please respond with something like "No conflicts" or "good to go."

Once again...

Conflicts happen if you have reviewed any of the four people above you on the list. Please also check that if you have already reviewed any of the four people 'below' you on the list that they have more books available that you have not yet reviewed.

How to do this? Go to your Reviews page and type in the name of other authors who join the thread. That will tell you if you've read them in the past.

Then go to the profile of other authors in the thread and click on their "My Books" page, this time searching for your name. That will tell you if they have read you in the past

I'm good to go!