My rating scale: I rate books on a scale from 1 to 5. I use a full star rating criteria. I know what I like to read and most books I read end up with a 3 or 4 star rating, but I do come across things that do not appeal to my tastes from time to time. I give my honest feedback while trying to point out both the negative and the positive. I do read ARCs and will disclose that in my reviews.
5 Stars - I loved this book, if I borrowed it from the library or received an ARC I will be buying a copy, and I see myself rereading it again. I will recommend this book to others. I really can't find anything wrong with this book. I find myself thinking about the book often after I read it. I probably read this in 1-2 sittings.
4 Stars - I loved the book, but I probably found a couple of flaws. I can probably see myself re-reading this book again. I likely would recommend this book and would buy a copy if I haven't already. I probably read this in 2-3 sittings.
3 Stars - I enjoyed the book. I probably found some flaws, didn't connect with the characters, found the pace slow, but the overall it was good. I probably wouldn't reread. If it is part of a series I would continue.
2 Stars - This isn't necessarily a bad rating, I just found the book to be OK. It wasn't bad, I just didn't particularly enjoy it. I probably found a good deal of flaws and wouldn't recommend it. If it is part of a series I likely wouldn't continue.
1 Star - I rarely give this rating, but it does happen. I really didn't like the book. I struggled to finish it. I try to see why others would like the book, and give the reasons why I didn't connect with it.
No rating - Occasionally I choose not to rate a book. This happens rarely and I will usually leave a comment as to why I chose to do so. It is typically because it is a genre I do not care for and my review is invalid because I didn't care for the genre and that skews my opinion.
DNF - I almost never give up on a book, but it does happen. There are so many books, and only so much time to read. It takes a lot for me to abandon a book. A book must be full of flaws, offensive, or I find it boring and very slow paced.
Things I read:
Middle Grade, Young Adult, New Adult and Adult
Paranormal Romance
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Mystery & Thrillers
Romance
Horror
Things I don't care for but have been known to read occasionally
Erotica, Reverse Harem
Non-fiction
Things I don't care for but have been known to read occasionally
Erotica, Reverse Harem
Non-fiction
Biographies/Memoirs
Splatterpunk/Extreme Horror
I consume media in audiobook, graphic novel, e-book, and physical book formats.
