Policies

REVIEW POLICY:

Thank you for your interest in Rattle the Pages! Below are a few things to keep in mind when making a request.

1. Review Policies
2. Other Promotional Policies
3. Guest Blogger Policies
4. Giveaway Policies

All requests can be sent to rattlethepages@gmail.com.

Note: Do NOT use my email to subscribe me to your newsletter without my permission. I will not read or promote your book if you do this.

1. Review Policies

-I will only be responding to offers that interest me.

-Books accepted for review are for consideration only. The acceptance of a request does not guarantee a review.

-All reviews are my own honest thoughts and opinions.

-Reviews will be posted on Rattle the Pages, Goodreads, and Amazon.

-I will not post DNF reviews on any retailer sites, but I will feature them on my blog.

-Physical books are my preferred format for review.

-PDF and ePUB format ebooks will also be accepted.

-I will accept advanced reader copies or finished copies.

-If you are seeking a review for a sequel for which I have not read the previous books, I will not accept your request.

-Tell me in your request if there is a certain date you'd like a review posted by. I will do my best to honor it.

-I try to post reviews for advanced copies within a month of publication.

Please keep in mind that this is a hobby and I have a job and a life. I will do my best to post things in a timely manner, but there are no 100% guarantees.

What types of books do I accept?

I primarily read and review YA books. But if you have an NA or MG novel in one of my preferred genres, I will consider your request.

Preferred genres:

Fantasy
Science Fiction
Dystopia
Post Apocalyptic
Historical Fiction
-Historical Fiction novels may also be featured in my feature A Glimpse Back in Time.-
Tough-Issue Contemporary
-Rape Culture, Abortion, Mental Health Issues, Teenage Pregnancy, Relationship Abuse, Etc.-
Fairtytale/Myth Retellings

Please do not approach me with the following types of books:

Christian/Religious
Paranormal
Fluffy Romances

Reviews will include:

Title and Author
Cover Art
Publisher
Publication Date
Rating
Source
Format
Pages
Link to Goodreads
Summary

If there is anything else you would like included with the review, please include that information in your request.

ARCs received for review may be donated, traded, or used for giveaways. Never sold.

2. Other Promotional Posts Policy

-Besides reviews, I will post blog tours, cover reveals, guest posts, interviews, giveaways, or other types of promotional posts for you or your book.

-Once again, I will only respond to offers that interest me.

-Please keep in mind: This is a BOOK blog. If your request cannot be somehow related to books, it will not be accepted.

3. Guest Blogger Policy

-If you have a book related post in mind and no platform to post it on, I would be happy to host you on my blog.

-I will not respond to any guest post requests that don't interest me or do not fit my blog.

-If your request is accepted, please send me any content/pictures/information you would like included. If you were able to send the HTML of the finished post that I can just copy and past onto my blog and format to my liking, that would be ideal.

-Guest posters will not be compensated in any way.

4. Giveaway Policy

-All giveaways are US only unless otherwise stated.

-All winning entries will be checked. If I can't verify that you completed the entry correctly, you will be disqualified.

-Giveaway accounts will not be accepted as winners.

-Winners will be notified by twitter or email. If the winner has not responded within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

Are you looking for something else? Email me at rattlethepages@gmail.com.

Note: Do not use my email to subscribe me to your newsletter without my permission. I will not read or promote your book if you do this!