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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.

12. You declare all Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ accounts when signing up for rounds, including all pen names and additional user accounts, so that these can be checked by moderators and other group members to ensure that there are not previous review conflicts.

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 Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ 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.K. Frances

Member Links | Book Links
1. Balroop Singh | Moments We Love
2. Leo Anthony (also Leo Passaportis) | Intuitive Journeys Near and Far
3. Ann Birdgenaw | Black Hole Radio - Furilani
4. Jennifer Withers | Gloam
5. E.M. Swift-Hook (also Eleanor Swift-Hook) | The Fugitive's Sword
6. TheReal Rayster | Trance Formation: My Hero's Journey of How I Turn Life's Greatest Challenges into Life's Greatest Gifts
7. G.J. Griffiths | Seeking Truth at Ardwick House
8. Sass Green (also Cat Green) | Billionaire's Forbidden Nanny Romance
9. Clay Smith | Threads: A Daydream on the Birth of the Universe and the History of Human Thought
10. Amber Daulton | Arresting Mason

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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Please Note: When signing up, as well as posting your Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author and Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ book link, please post review conflicts. Please don't rely on memory.

To check if you’ve reviewed someone, click your “My Books�, and type their name in "search and add books".

To check if someone else has reviewed you, go to their profile, click the middle link under their picture (x reviews) then type your name into “search and add books�

Thank you :)

A quick reminder about the new rule #12:

12. You declare all Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ accounts when signing up for rounds, including all pen names and additional user accounts, so that these can be checked by moderators and other group members to ensure that there are not previous review conflicts.

This helps us out to make sure we avoid reciprocal reviews on the Zon. Thanks for your help in this!

Can I join with my latest book Black Hole Radio furilani
Black Hole Radio - Furilani

Balroop has read my other books. but not this one.

Ann wrote: "Can I join with my latest book Black Hole Radio furilani
Black Hole Radio - Furilani

Balroop has read my other books. but not this one."

Welcome, Ann. Please keep checking back for conflicts.

Hi Can I join with my book Seeking Truth At Ardwick House?
Seeking Truth at Ardwick House

I have read Balroop's book.
Thanks, GJ

G.J. wrote: "Hi Can I join with my book Seeking Truth At Ardwick House?
Seeking Truth at Ardwick House

I have read Balroop's book.
Thanks, GJ"

Graham, I believe I only have three of your reviews from the 367 round. Am I mistaken there?

Hello I am Sass Green and Cat Green. I would like to sign up with the Billionaire Romance below available both on Amazon and Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. I will need to check who I have read and who has read me and report in a later email

Hi E.K.
I'd like to join with my novel My Sugar in Sugar Land.

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I've read Balroop, Ann, and Sass, but haven't read any of the books they're offering here.

I've read 2 of Sass's books

Thanks Ann. Yes. Ann read my books and I read Balroop.

Kat wrote: "G.J. wrote: "Hi Can I join with my book Seeking Truth At Ardwick House?
Seeking Truth at Ardwick House

I have read Balroop's book.
Thanks, GJ"

Graham, I believe I only have three..."

Hi, Kat. I will be posting my review of Balroop's book today. Sorry, I should have said. Please watch the appropriate space :-)

Sass wrote: "Thanks Ann. Yes. Ann read my books and I read Balroop."

Welcome, Sass. Please keep checking back for any review conflicts.

Dee wrote: "Hi E.K.
I'd like to join with my novel My Sugar in Sugar Land.

/book/show/2...

I've read Balroop, Ann, and Sass, but haven't read any of the ..."

Hi Dee, I'm really sorry, but I can't see a way to fit you in with the current conflicts. Hopefully another round will open soon.

G.J. wrote: "Kat wrote: "G.J. wrote: "Hi Can I join with my book Seeking Truth At Ardwick House?
Seeking Truth at Ardwick House

I have read Balroop's book.
Thanks, GJ"

Graham, I believe I onl..."

Hi Graham, please repost here once your commitment to 367 is complete, and I'll look if I can slot you in.

Hi Frances, I would like to get my book reviewed as well as to review another author's book. Looking forward to it. Here's my book link.
Universal link

Nivedita, you can't participate in two rounds at once. I've added you back to the Novella round.

E.K. wrote: "G.J. wrote: "Kat wrote: "G.J. wrote: "Hi Can I join with my book Seeking Truth At Ardwick House?
Seeking Truth at Ardwick House

I have read Balroop's book.
Thanks, GJ"

Graham, I ..."

My reviews are now all done for group 367 so may I find a slot for me in group 371? I have reviewed Dee's book, Sugar Land etc.
Graham

I have read one of G.J.s books.

Could I join with Arresting Mason? I have alternates if my reader has read that one before.

My GR page is: /author/show...

As for possible conflicts, Sass Green has read my chosen book before. I've read from Ann Birdgenaw, and I'm currently signed up to read her chosen book in another review group. However, I'd be happy to read an alternate book for Ann.

Thank you.
Amber

G.J. wrote: "E.K. wrote: "G.J. wrote: "Kat wrote: "G.J. wrote: "Hi Can I join with my book Seeking Truth At Ardwick House?
Seeking Truth at Ardwick House

I have read Balroop's book.
Thanks, GJ..."

Welcome, Graham. I think I've slotted you in without conflicts, but if you see any, please let me know.

Ann wrote: "I have read one of G.J.s books."

Thanks :)

Amber wrote: "Could I join with Arresting Mason? I have alternates if my reader has read that one before.

My GR page is: /author/show...

As for possi..."

Welcome, Amber. Please keep checking back for any conflicts.

All, please let me know if you see any conflicts with the current order. Thanks

I read Amber's book Arresting Mason as Cat Green.

Sass wrote: "I read Amber's book Arresting Mason as Cat Green."

Thanks for letting me know. The order will still work as Amber has other books you can review.

Hi. I haven't reviewed any books or submitted any for review, but I would like to join this round. Here is my profile: Leo Anthony. I have another older profile here: Leo Passaportis

Here is a link to my non-fiction book: Intuitive Journeys Near and Far.

If there is anything I omitted let me know please. Thanks.

Leo wrote: "Hi. I haven't reviewed any books or submitted any for review, but I would like to join this round. Here is my profile: Leo Anthony. I have another older profile here: [author:Leo P..."

Welcome, Leo. Please keep checking back as the round fills.

Hi EK, I would love to join this round.

Balroop already reviewed my book and I reviewed GJ's.

My book is Trance Formation. Cheers.

Hi there. I'd like to take part with my book, Gloam. I haven't read or reviewed any of the books in this round. Here's my profile link:

/author/show...

TheReal wrote: "Hi EK, I would love to join this round.

Balroop already reviewed my book and I reviewed GJ's.

My book is Trance Formation. Cheers."

Hi Ray, I've added you, but two things ... firstly, please confirm I picked the correct book (and in future please include the link to the book you would like included :) ) and secondly, do you just have one book?

Jennifer wrote: "Hi there. I'd like to take part with my book, Gloam. I haven't read or reviewed any of the books in this round. Here's my profile link:

/author/show......"

Welcome, Jennifer. Please keep checking back for any conflicts.

Hi EK, yes you are correct. This is noted. Many thanks.

This is my only book for the meantime.

Hi EK, yes you are correct. This is noted. Many thanks.

This is my only book for the meantime.

I would very much like to join with my new book The Fugitive's Sword which is published next Tuesday. However, as that is in 5 days time you might prefer not to include me in the round at this point.

As far as I can see I have review relationships with three other people in the round:
I have been reviewed by Anne and Amber
I have reviewed G.J.

Also, if you are willing/able to include me, can you please list this name as this is the account I am active on here on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and things sent to my other account could be missed.

Hi! I'm new to this group and I haven't reviewed/been reviewed by anyone in this round. Please add my book Threads: A Daydream on the Birth of the Universe and the History of Human Thought if there's still room for me. Thanks!

Profile: /author/show...

E.M. wrote: "I would very much like to join with my new book The Fugitive's Sword which is published next Tuesday. However, as that is in 5 days time you might prefer not to include me in the r..."

Welcome, E.M. and Clay.

We'll check now to make certain there are no conflicts, and alternates are available for those who need them.

Please 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.

Remember you're SENDING your book to the four names above you (the list wraps so 10 is above 1) -- and you're RECEIVING books from the four names below you on the first post of the thread.

Once EVERYONE confirms they're good to go, the round can begin.

Member Links | Book Links
1. Balroop Singh | Moments We Love
2. Leo Anthony (also Leo Passaportis) | Intuitive Journeys Near and Far
3. Ann Birdgenaw | Black Hole Radio - Furilani
4. Jennifer Withers | Gloam
5. E.M. Swift-Hook (also Eleanor Swift-Hook) | The Fugitive's Sword
6. TheReal Rayster | Trance Formation: My Hero's Journey of How I Turn Life's Greatest Challenges into Life's Greatest Gifts
7. G.J. Griffiths | Seeking Truth at Ardwick House
8. Sass Green (also Cat Green) | Billionaire's Forbidden Nanny Romance
9. Clay Smith | Threads: A Daydream on the Birth of the Universe and the History of Human Thought
10. Amber Daulton | Arresting Mason

Thanks EK. Looks good to me.

Thanks. I have not read those above me, and I have read Amber's Arresting Daulton. - Amber you can send your other book to me at the cat address you may have on file

Good to go, thank you.

Hi EK, I am good!

Thanks for letting me join and I believe I'm good to go!

Good to go. Thanks!

All good. Ready to go.

Cat/Sass: I'd be happy to send you next book in the series.

Thanks, all. Just waiting for Balroop, Ann, and G.J. to confirm, then we can get started.

I am good to go. Thanks

I'm good to go

Clayton Smith Review

Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ: /review/show...

Amazon is pending ...

Note: I had sent messages to everyone who is to review my book. Please respond with your email address.

Sass & all, please don't start reading yet - we haven't kicked off and there might still be changes.