Review Policy

Review Policy
As of:  February 2014


I am accepting self-published/independent titles only in the genres listed below. 


Review requests can be sent to ahappybooker at gmail dot com

I will DNF any title that has too many formatting and/or grammar & spelling errors.

If I am unable to review a title, I may be willing to host a promotional post and/or guest post, top 10 list, giveaway for a book that fits in with the genres I review on The Happy Booker. Posts must be provided by the author/publisher.

Genres I am interested in reviewing

Both YA and Adult
Dark Fantasy
Sci-fi/Fantasy
Dystopia
Post Apocalyptic
Fairy Tale fantasy
some Historical fiction (British monarchy, pre-civil war south)
Dark Fiction
YA Contemp/Social Issues


Review formats I will accept:
-ARC
-Galley
-Finished copy 
-Audio Books (preference)
-Ebooks - epub or mobi 




I DO NOT review: new adult, erotica,  poetry,  non-fiction, religion or self-help.  If it's something I will not read I will politely decline. 
Where I post: I typically post my reviews on my blog, Goodreads, and Facebook, with links also tweeted.  I will post to Amazon and Barnes and Noble or any other site by request.

Other info: I do not sell ARCs but may use them in giveaways, if you would prefer I not use your book in a giveaway, please let me know.


My reviews- My reviews will always be my honest opinion. Accepting a book for review does not guarantee a positive review. I reserve the right to decide not to review a title for any reason. 

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Hi,
I am writing to ask if you would care to review my bi-romance/thriller ‘Desperation’ (published by FrontPorch 15/7/13, now available on Amazon kindle) or interview me. I have a first chapter sample if that helps.
Mini-blurb: Kate Smith's relationship with her mother had always been difficult, but she didn't know the woman had left a letter that, after her death, would turn Kate's life into a desperate race for survival.
D.W. Carver www.dwcarver.com http://www.amazon.co.uk/Desperation-ebook/dp/B00D...
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Haji Outlaw · 538 weeks ago

I am writing to see if you would care to read/review a sci-fi dystopian (dark) fiction novella I've written. It's called Caramel: http://www.amazon.com/Caramel-Part-I-Haji-Outlaw-...

You can read more about it in the link.

If you wish to receive a copy, I'm happy to send you an Amazon gift certificate.

Thank you for you time.
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Christopher Slayton · 505 weeks ago

Hello ,

My name is Christopher Slayton and I'm extremely excited to introduce you to my first ebook, a science fiction thriller titled Chaos Company, in hopes that you will consider it for a review, and if you conduct them, an author or character interview.

Chaos Company follows a team of genetically enhanced soldiers hunting down a powerful mercenary who killed the team's leader. During their hunt the team is forced to go AWOL and their abilities will be pushed to their limits as they engage with a ruthless private military company before coming to a final showdown on the Brooklyn Bridge.

I read through a book review list provided by Jade Varden of jadevarden.blogspot.com who had your email and genre preference. After looking through the list she gave me I do believe that a review from you would be great exposure for my ebook and for myself as a writer. I do not have a particular deadline on the review. I do however ask if you do decide to take a look at Chaos Company if you could post your review on amazon and goodreads in addition to any other site you normally post reviews on.

My ebook can be found at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UG4RK9E
If you are interested in reading in my work I can email a copy to you for a read and review as a PDF or Mobi format. It is also free to download if you are subscribed to Kindle Unlimited.Thank you for your time and look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
Christopher Slayton
Author of Chaos Company https://twitter.com/Chris__Slayton
First - I won't be submitting, (my genre isn't what you read) so this is not a request.
Second - I'm sorry that some people are too lazy to read the submission requirements (i.e. email address.) I mean, really!
Third - thank you for supporting the reading community!

Have a great day,
I have a new novel slated for e-book publication later this month with the print version several months later.

Might you be interested in providing a review/blog post?
Conversely, I would be happy to provide a guest blog posting relevant to science fiction and weird science (see www.ArthurMDoweyko.com/blog).

The genre of As Wings Unfurl is science fiction.

Brief blurb:

Applegate Bogdanski returns from Vietnam with a missing leg, a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. A fair trade, he thinks, for a coward, whose only remaining passion is to dull his grief with morphine. He stumbles through each day working at an obscure Newark, New Jersey bookstore, looking forward to nothing and hoping it would arrive soon. Enter Angela, who claims to be his guardian angel. Neither one is an angel, but together, they uncover a conspiracy which threatens to undo humankind itself.

As Wings Unfurl took 1st place as best sci-fi novel of 2014 at the Royal Palm Literary Awards and will be published by Red Adept on July 19, 2016.

If you are interested, I can provide you with a link and coupon code for a free copy in several e-book formats.

Best regards,
-Arthur

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