Hello there! I go by the name Introvert Reader when reviewing books on this and another blog. I’m all about reading, reviewing, and relaxing with my cats.
I review all genres: romance, science fiction, mystery and thrillers, non-fiction (usually history and biographies), vintage pulp, trashy books, and, once in a while, an actual work of literature.
I review books that many readers would consider offensive—or worse: trashy. And I usually have a great time with them. So take that as you will.
I am not a professional book blogger. This site is strictly for fun. I do accept ARCS, though. However, reviews may take me a while.
So if you’re waiting on my 5-star rating to make or break your sales… Sorry?
Despite being an introvert, I tend to overshare, ramble on extemporaneously in reviews, and provide the occasional embarrassing dose of TMI.
Just a head’s up. I’m socially awkward. So, it’s no surprise I prefer the company of cats to most people.
My Review Policy
As long as I’m entertained, a book will receive a positive review, regardless of the quality of the writing.
If I give a book a low rating or negative review, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try reading it.
You know the saying about what opinions are like? I’m no better than the next person. Take my hyperbolic rantings on the “worst and best books ever” with a grain of salt.
My Rating System
- 5 Stars: I love, love it! A desert-island-keeper.
- 4.5 Stars: Sure, it’s not perfect—what book is? I’m keeping this on my shelves.
- 4 Stars: Great! I enjoyed it so much! I may hold on to it for a re-read.
- 3.5 Stars: An entertaining, instructive, or enlightening read. I liked it a lot!
- 3 Stars: A flawed book with positive aspects outweighing the negatives. An average book, but time well spent.
- 2.5 Stars: Contains moments I enjoyed, but not enough to make me like the book overall. Sorry. Sell, swap, or donate.
- 2 Stars: It’s not the worst I’ve read, and there might be some positives about the writing or story, but I did not like this.
- 1.5 Stars: I couldn’t stand reading this book! Maybe it’s for petty reasons, but more likely it’s due to frustration over essential issues. Still, I acknowledge the author has talent. Somewhere.
- 1 Star: I HATED this book, probably because I was really bored! Boring is the worst thing a book can be. Worst case, this is a DNF, where I got halfway through. At best, I finished it! (yay)
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