Review Policy

Authors and Publishers, I'm happy to review any middle grade or young adult books that would appeal to middle schoolers. Please read my review policy below before sending a request via email.

Genres: I read, enjoy, and review all genres of YA and MG fiction. My favorites are Contemporary, Fantasy, Heist/Spy, Paranormal Romance, and Dystopian.  You can reference my Best I've Read page to see if you think your book would fit in with my interests. I will review any young adult or middle grade book that would be appropriate for ages 10-16.

Type of Book: I will not accept self-published books. I will not accept ebooks. I will accept ARCs, Uncorrected Proofs, Galleys, or final books (hardcover or paperback). Any books I receive will not be sold, they will be added to my classroom library to be enjoyed by my students and other middle school teachers.  Note on Series Books: I love series books, as do my students, but if you are requesting a review on a series in which I have not read the first book, I will ask that you send a copy of that as well in order to do a complete review.

Time Frame: I will try my best to review your book in a timely manner. Please understand that I am a working teacher with lessons to plan and essays to grade along with reading books and blogging about them, so I do need a 2-3 month lead time for specific date requests. If there is a specific time you would like the book review to be posted, please let me know and I will do my best to make it happen; however, I am not able to make an absolute guarantee.  I will make every attempt to post my review near the release date for ARCs I receive and as soon as possible for already released books. Please realize that I am an avid promoter of adolescent literacy and the books supporting young adults, so I will do everything I can to help promote books that I feel are valuable no matter when I read them. *If I post an ARC review a few months early to build buzz, I will usually repost it closer to the release date.

What's in the Review: My reviews include the title and author, the publisher summary, picture of the cover, my thoughts on the book (possibly including reference to plot, characters, writing style, theme, etc.), and a recommendation rating.  My reviews will be honest and straight-forward and always based on my opinions and feelings about the book while explaining why I did or did not like it so that others will know if they might enjoy it. 

Where Reviews are Posted: I post all my reviews here and link to them from Twitter. I will also post them on Goodreads (after the review posts) and Amazon (after the release date).

Extras: I would be happy to participate in blog tours, giveaways, or author interviews as well. However, I will not commit to any extras until after I have read the book to ensure that I can be enthusiastic in fully endorsing it, unless it is an author or series I have read or publisher I have worked with before. Please contact me with specific requests.

Disclaimer: If I accept a book for review, it is not a guarantee that I will read and review the book. If I start a book that I'm not able to get in to, I probably will not spend the time to finish it and therefore there won't be a review. However, I make every effort to give every book I receive a mention through twitter and books I don't finish are usually passed along to other teachers/librarians.


Thank you for considering Heise Reads & Recommends to review your book! 

Jillian

Please contact me at: heisereads@gmail.com
Twitter: @heisereads