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A Guide to Writing Book Reviews

Writer's picture: Kayjah TaylorKayjah Taylor

Writing book reviews has become my hobby this past year, mainly because of this blog and my love for reading. As an author, I know how important it is for reviews. Some would hope for only good reviews, but even bad reviews have a place when written well.


I am a culprit when it comes to writing reviews based more on my emotions than what the book was about, or how the author wrote it. Lately, I have learned how to write reviews that express how I feel without putting the author down. I also try to include things that the author can improve on.



With any book review, I think that it's important to include information about the book rather than to write only with emotion. The following are some questions I like to answer when I'm reviewing. I hope they aid you in giving thoughtful reviews!



  • Was the plot intriguing? Were there any holes you noticed? Was there a plot twist, and if so, was it predictable?

  • How was the writing style? Did it flow easily, or was it a bit awkward and clunky? Was it unique?

  • Were you rooting for/against some characters? Why? How were their personalities? Were their thoughts and feelings believable/relatable? Did their conversations seem impactful and real?

  • Do you think the story went by too fast? Too slow? Were there pages you skipped to get to good parts?


So think about it this way, while you're reading it's a good opportunity to analyze the plot, characters, writing style, and speed of the book. Happy reading! ❤️

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