Review Policy

Review Requests are open!

General information
I am currently accepting Adult, Young Adult, Science–fiction, Contemporary, Fantasy, Poetry, Non-fiction and Historical fiction books for review. 
Bookish merchandise and other book-related product (such as Book boxes) review requests will also be entertained.  
For both, You can send emails to alextheshadowgirl@gmail.com
Do specify in the subject what the review request is for.
I accept print ARC’s (Paperback and Hardcovers) and e-books (in epub and pdf format). 
Genres

You can check and see if your book is on my TBR  list. If it’s there, then you know I want to read it! Other than that, I accept Adult, YA, and MG fiction in the following genres:
  • Fantasy
  • Historical fiction
  • Fairy tale/myth retellings
  • Paranormal
  • Mystery
  • Gothic horror
  • Romance
  • Science fiction
  • Contemporary
  • Non-fiction
  • Memoirs/modern biographies
  • Poetry
  • Short story compilations
  • Erotica
  • Extremely political or “hot button” topics
I am NOT accepting books in the following genres:
  • “Issues” books (dying mothers, cancer diagnoses, mental illnesses, family drama, etc)
  • Free verse novels
  • Overtly preachy religious fiction
Accepting Books and Products

If I accept a book for review or a product for review that means I will review it. 
I will make every effort to read and review in a timely fashion and with regard to release dates or dates decided upon. I prefer to receive a book or a product at least 2 weeks prior to when you would like the review posted (But there are always exceptions). 
Reviews

My reviews are written in a relaxed manner like a conversation among friends. They are not meant to be objective critiques. 
I write fair and honest reviews, but this does not mean I will always write positive reviews. My reviews are my opinion, and if I don’t like a book or a product, my review will reflect that.
If I do not finish a book or review a product, I may write an explanation. These explanations are different from standard reviews and will state the reason behind me abandoning it.  


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