[Please note that I am currently not accepting requests at this time.]
If you are an author or publisher who would like me to review your book, I will gladly accept and post the review on my blog. I only ask that you read through my review policy before contacting me. Familiarizing yourself with how and what I typically review will help ensure that your book fits my blog’s criteria (and that my blog fits yours).
Books I read and review:
I primarily review young adult literature, although I am known to read middle grade and adult fiction novels on occasion. I do accept short stories and novellas for YA, middle grade, and adults works.
>>Young Adult / Middle Grade genres:
- Contemporary / Realistic Fiction
- “Adventure Novels”
- Humorous Fiction
- Dystopian
- Post-Apocalyptic
- Science Fiction
- Fantasy (especially low/light and historical fantasy with occasional high fantasy)
- Fables / Fairy Tales
- Historical Fiction
- Mystery
- Paranormal / Horror
- Chick-Lit
>> Common Young Adult / Middle Grade themes I look for:
- Coming-of-age
- Family dynamics
- Mental health issues (e.g., depression, suicide, eating disorders, etc.)
- Illness and death
- LGBT
>>Adult genres:
- Science Fiction
- Humorous Fiction
- Humorous Non-Fiction
- Fantasy
- Historical Fiction
- Literary
>>Common Adult themes I look for:
- Family dynamics
- Cultural
- Mental health issues
- Death and coping
- Power or greed
- Good vs. Evil
- New beginnings
✦I do not accept books that are heavily religious–either fiction or non-fiction–just as I do not read and/or review erotica, westerns, self-help, biographies, and non-fiction YA/middle grade books. Note that I do read and will review books that have incorporated religious themes/elements, such as C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series (for example). I also review adult non-fiction, though it mostly consists of humorous memoirs/non-fiction.
Formats I accept:
By far and large, I prefer physical copies, as I find that I move more quickly through paperbacks/hardbacks. In regards to reviewing, I tend to flip through and re-read sections and compare it to my commentary, and this is most easily done with books that have pages. However, I also understand issues surrounding shipping and I am aware of the cost-effectiveness that ebooks provide. I therefore also accept electronic formats, but only in files that can be opened in Kindle (PC) or Adobe Digital Editions.
How I review:
Each review I write reflects my honest opinion of the books I read. I generally provide a short recap of the book’s summary or plot and discuss aspects I both like and dislike. Under no circumstances will I boost my rating or change my wording to give your book a more favorable review. I respect the amount of work that goes into the writing and publication processes, and I will never discredit or attack the author. However, by providing me a copy of your book, it is subject to a negative review. This means I am likely to criticize certain aspects of the writing and plot, but I will maintain respect toward the author in doing so.
Where reviews are posted:
I will always post my reviews here, at midnight coffee monster, as well as Goodreads and BookLikes. In addition, I also link reviews back to my main blog over at nie zu viele.
My rating system:
★★★★★ — I love you (Iloveyou), and I will thrust this book in the face of every human being.
★★★★☆ — There may be a few things I dislike, but I’m still in love and recommending.
★★★☆☆ — This book has potential for more development, but I enjoy it nonetheless.
★★☆☆☆ — Reading this was like trudging in the opposite direction of a strong current. It may be readable, but I do not enjoy it.
★☆☆☆☆ — BRB: drowning self in a massive book pile utterly upset that I spent time reading this, and I may have abused my wall with it.
How to contact me:
If your book fits my reading preferences, and you think I will enjoy it, please e-mail me at midnightcoffeemonster(at)gmail(dot)com. If I do not respond within the first week, it means I am not interested or too busy to accept. In the instance that your e-mail finds its way into my spam folder, I do check and order spam on a regular basis.
Thank you for stopping by and considering me as a potential reader!
— Raya
midnight coffee monster 