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Writing book reviews

After finishing a book, you can write a review to share your thoughts and earn extra points!

How to write a review

  1. Go to the book’s detail page
  2. Click Write a Review
  3. Fill out the review form:
    • Rating - How many stars (1-5)?
    • What I liked - Your favorite parts
    • What I didn’t like - Anything you’d change
    • My review - Your overall thoughts
  4. Submit your review

Review guidelines

Write helpful reviews by:
  • Being specific about what you liked or didn’t like
  • Avoiding spoilers (don’t give away the ending!)
  • Being respectful and constructive
  • Writing in your own words
Reviews are checked before being published. Make sure to follow the guidelines!

Earning points

Your reviews are scored based on:
  • Thoughtfulness - Did you explain your opinions?
  • Detail - Did you mention specific parts of the book?
  • Helpfulness - Would this help someone decide to read the book?
Higher quality reviews earn more points toward your reading level!

Viewing your reviews

Go to My Reviews in the sidebar to see:
  • All reviews you’ve submitted
  • Review status (pending, approved, or needs revision)
  • Points earned from each review

Review status

StatusMeaning
PendingYour review is being checked
ApprovedYour review is published and points awarded
RejectedYour review needs changes - check the feedback