Review Policy

Thank you for your interest in working with GivernyReads.

This blog is dedicated to providing honest, thoughtful, and unbiased book reviews for readers. The following policy outlines how review requests are handled.

Genres Accepted

I'm currently accept books in the following genres:

Adult Fiction
Comics / Graphic Novels
General Fiction
Fantasy
NA
Paranormal
Romance
Science Fiction
YA / Teen Fiction

I'm not accepting:

Self-Help
Non-Fiction

Formats Accepted

I accept the following formats:

Physical copies
eBooks (PDF, EPUB, Kindle-compatible)
Audiobooks (case-by-case basis)

Review Process

All reviews are based on my honest opinion.
Receiving a book does not guarantee a positive review.
Not all submissions will be accepted for review.
If accepted, reviews are typically posted within 2-3 weeks depending on how many books I need to review.

Review Content

My reviews may include:

A brief summary of the book
Personal thoughts and analysis
Strengths and weaknesses
A rating out of 5

Where Reviews Are Posted

Reviews may be published on:

This blog
Social media platforms (Instagram, Threads, X, Facebook, Youtube)
Book platforms (Goodreads, Bookbub)

Complimentary Copies

Books provided for review are considered gifts and will not be returned.
Compensation does not influence the outcome of a review.

Affiliate Links

This blog may use affiliate links (e.g., through programs like Amazon Associates). This means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

How to Submit a Request

To request a review, please send:

Book title and author name
Genre
Synopsis
Publication date
Format available
Contact information

Send requests to: info@giverny-reads.com or use the contact form on my Contact Page.

Additional Notes

I reserve the right to decline any request.
I may not respond to all submissions due to volume.
Policies are subject to change at any time.

Thank you for understanding and supporting GivernyReads!