Privacy Policy & Review Policy

✨ Introduction

Thank you for considering Books and Other Pursuits for a review, feature, or promotional post.

I primarily review romance, fantasy, and contemporary fiction, with a focus on character-driven stories, emotional depth, and strong reader discussion potential.

Most books featured on this blog are purchased by me. I also occasionally receive ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) through publishers, authors, publicists, or services such as NetGalley. Any gifted or sponsored books will always be clearly disclosed within the review.

📚 Review Requests

I currently accept:

  • eBooks (preferred)
  • Physical copies
  • Select indie/self-published titles

Please note:

  • Accepting a book does not guarantee a review
  • I may decline requests that are not a good fit
  • Reviews are always honest and reflect my reading experience
  • I do not guarantee positive reviews

Typical review timing is 4–8 weeks, depending on workload and reading schedule.

📖 Preferred Genres

  • Romance
  • Fantasy
  • Contemporary Fiction
  • New Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Paranormal Romance
  • Romantic Fantasy

🚫 Genres I Typically Do Not Review

  • Horror
  • Non-fiction
  • Memoirs / Autobiographies
  • Crime / Thrillers
  • Mystery
  • Children’s books

⭐ Rating System

I use a 1–5 star rating system.

Ratings are based on personal reading experience and may consider:

  • Character development
  • Emotional impact
  • Writing style
  • Pacing
  • Overall enjoyment

A lower rating is never intended as a personal attack on an author. All reviews are written respectfully, even when critical.

📍 Where Reviews May Be Posted

Reviews may appear on:

  • This blog
  • Goodreads
  • Amazon UK
  • Instagram

🔒 Privacy Policy

Books and Other Pursuits respects your privacy.

This website may collect limited non-personal data through cookies and analytics tools to understand site traffic and improve content performance. This may include browser type, referring pages, and general visitor behaviour, but does not personally identify users.

Cookies can be disabled at any time through your browser settings.

If you contact me via email or a contact form, any information provided will only be used to respond to your enquiry or review request. Your information will never be sold or shared with third parties.

🔗 Affiliate Disclosure

Some posts on Books with T contain affiliate links, including Amazon links. This means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

All recommendations are based on honest opinions and genuine enthusiasm for the books and content shared here. Affiliate links never influence what I choose to review or recommend.

🌐 External Links

This website may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

📌 Content Ownership

All content on Books and Other Pursuits is the property of the blog unless otherwise stated.

Please do not repost full reviews or original content without permission.

🔄 Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically without notice.