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Review Policy

Slaying Books is a blog dedicated to fiction book reviews, book discussions, giveaways, and other MISC bookish things. 

Most of the book reviews are for high fantasy, urban fantasy, contemporary romance, sci-fi, and dystopian books. I mainly stick to YA/NA – but will occasionally toss in a review for an exceptional adult book. I DO NOT read smut or erotica. 

Reviews are posted on my blog, Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, as well as promoted through Twitter and Facebook.

If you are interested in having me review your book please note that: 

  • I don’t accept payments for reviews. All reviews are based solely on my opinion and experience while reading. 
  • If a book garners only 1 star from me I will not post it on my blog. 
  • If I accept a book for review, and the review itself needs to be submitted before the publication date, I need at least 5 weeks notice. *I have a full time M-F, among other responsibilities, so blogging/reviewing is a side hobby. 
  • I prefer digital books (iBooks, PDF, Nook or Kindle) but I will also accept physical. I won’t accept non-edited ARCS. 
  • I don’t require finalized copies, but the editing process must have started before I review a book. All reviews are posted on this blog, as well as Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. I will also post links on @slayingbooks on Twitter and facebook.com/thebookslayer on Facebook. 
  • If there’s another site you would like your review posted on please let me know. 


When submitting requests YOU MUST send me: 

  • A summary of the book 
  • A picture of the book cover 
  • The link to Goodreads Publication Date (if applicable) 
  • If you are interested in having me review an audiobook please note that: 
    • I only listen to contemporary romance audiobooks.
Please understand that not every book can/will be accepted. 

Contact info: slayingbooks@gmail.com

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