Review Policy

Tainted books, Tainted thoughts blog

“Tainted Books, Tainted Thoughts” is a blog reviewing fantasy, romantasy, and dark romance novels. I am also open to other genres—romance, horror, or thriller—on a case-by-case basis, if they pique my interest.

My reviews are 100% honest—no sugarcoating!

Every review will be shared across Goodreads, my Facebook page, and my TikTok.

My Goodreads review will be identical to the one on my website.

Get ready for a Facebook blitz! I’ll rave about your book, sharing details about favourite characters, exciting plot points, and even a list of the spicier chapters.

A TikTok visualising my interpretation of your novel in pictures.

This is my unique way of reviewing novels and authors.

Rating System

A five-star rating system is used for all reviews and tropes.

An overall rating of the story’s plot.

5: I absolutely loved it; I couldn’t put it down and kept thinking about it afterward.

4: I really enjoyed this novel

3: I liked this novel

2: I struggled to finish this book; it wasn’t bad, but something was definitely missing.

1: I lost interest and didn’t finish the book.

The overall rating of the story elements.

Romance: 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌎🌎

Character development: 😊😊😊😊😊

Dark/intense 😈😈😈😈😈

ARC Request

Each book is reviewed individually; I’ll always email you, whether I’m interested or not—it’s only fair.

Please tell me everything you can about your book; I’ll decide within five business days.

Please note the following;

  • I can’t promise a positive review; my feedback will be honest, whether it’s good or bad.
  • While I can’t promise a book review by a certain date, I will always do my best to meet your deadline.
  • I do not read or review books out of order.
  • Despite not completing the book, I read 150 pages and will explain the reasons for not finishing in an email.
  • I’ll take either a physical book or a digital copy, as long as the digital version is for Kindle or PDF file.

Amazon Associate Disclaimer

I’m an Amazon Associate, so any link you click on my site will lead you to Amazon. Purchasing books via my link earns me a small percentage, which I’ll use for giveaways and other fun stuff.