how I rate books:
I use the standard 1-5 star system including half stars. Typically, I look at the plot, characters, and writing specifically and break those things down in my reviews. Other things I take into account are: vibes/tone/ambiance, pacing, structure, diversity and representation, and style. I do not rate books that I DNF, but I do talk about them on my socials so if you’re interested in those kinds of takes, you should follow me!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – five stars, no notes. This was a fantastic book and I both loved it and recommend it.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ – four stars, really good. This book was almost perfect and I really enjoyed it.
⭐⭐⭐ – three stars, pretty okay. This book was decent and I liked it.
⭐⭐ – two stars, meh, up to you. This book was at worst, not good and at best, fine if you like that sorta thing.
⭐ – one star, don’t bother. Just no. Absolutely terrible.
Stamps:
I also may choose to give a stamp of approval in my reviews. I have a few stamps for different things.
No Notes – This is a book that I would recommend to literally everyone due to the overall quality of the work.
My Jam – This book was exactly up my alley and specific to my own personal taste and interests which probably impacts my rating.
