📚 Meet the Reviewer
The person behind the reviews, recommendations, and occasional bookish chaos.
Welcome to Crossroad Reviews!
Since 2010, I've been reading, reviewing, talking about, and promoting books—and somehow, after all these years, I still haven't run out of books to add to my TBR. 📚☕️
Crossroad Reviews started as a place to share my thoughts about the books I was reading and has grown into a longtime home for honest reviews, author promotions, bookish conversations, and readers who simply love books.
As we head into 2027, I'll be returning to the roots of Crossroad Reviews in a big way:
One reviewer. One very large TBR. A whole lot of books.
So, who exactly is behind all those reviews?
❤️ Jessica P. My Reviews | Links
Owner • Reviewer • Professional TBR Collector
I'm Jessica, the owner and sole reviewer behind Crossroad Reviews.
I've been running Crossroad Reviews since 2010, which means I've spent more than a decade doing one of my favorite things: talking about books.
I read because I love getting lost in a story. I love discovering a new favorite author, finding a book I can't put down, and occasionally picking up a book that makes me wonder what on earth I just read. 😂📖
And yes—I'll happily talk about all of them.
My reading tastes have changed and expanded over the years, but I'm especially drawn to romance, fantasy, romantasy, paranormal, and spicy romance. Give me complicated characters, impossible situations, magical worlds, forbidden romance, morally questionable characters, and enough tension to keep me turning pages, and I'm probably interested.
I also love discovering books from indie authors, self-published authors, small presses, and traditionally published authors. There are so many incredible stories out there, and one of my favorite parts of running Crossroad Reviews is finding books that might otherwise get overlooked.
📚 What Am I Reading?
My shelves are definitely not limited to one genre.
You'll find me picking up:
❤️ Romance
🔥 Spicy Romance
🧙♀️ Fantasy & Romantasy
🧛 Paranormal
✨ Supernatural
💫 Young Adult
🔮 Witchy & Magical Reads
🚀 Science Fiction
📖 Contemporary Fiction
🎧 Audiobooks
📚 And whatever else happens to catch my attention
Basically, if the premise grabs me, I'm willing to give it a chance.
My TBR, however, would argue that I give far too many books a chance.
⭐ My Review Philosophy
I believe reviews should be honest, fair, and personal.
Not every book is going to be a five-star read for me—and that's okay.
A lower rating doesn't mean an author failed or that the book isn't worth reading. It simply means the book wasn't the right fit for me.
That's why I don't believe in promising positive reviews.
When I review a book, you're getting my genuine thoughts about my reading experience.
My rating system:
★★★★★ - Exceptional Read:
This is our highest praise! A 5-star review means we couldn't put the book down. We were so engrossed, we even brought it to the bathroom. We highly recommend this book, and it will stay with us long after we finish.★★★★☆ - Enjoyable Read:
A 4-star rating means we thoroughly enjoyed the book. There were some minor issues, but overall, it was a great read. We’ll share what we loved and what could’ve been improved in the review.★★★☆☆ - Acceptable Read:
A 3-star review doesn’t necessarily mean “meh.” It indicates there were notable issues with the book—such as pacing, character development, or plot holes—that detracted from the overall enjoyment. It was still readable, but may not be a re-read for us.★★☆☆☆ - Unpleasant Read:
A 2-star review is reserved for books with major flaws. This could be anything from an incoherent plot to weak characters that fail to engage. While we try to find redeeming qualities, we’ll be clear about what didn’t work in the review.★☆☆☆☆ - Failed Read:
A 1-star rating means the book didn’t work for us at all. This usually means we couldn’t finish the book, and it may have been marked as a DNF. We’ll be transparent about why it didn’t meet expectations.
My reviews are based on my personal reading experience, not on what rating I think an author, publisher, or reader wants to see.
☕ The Bookish Life
When I'm not reading or working on Crossroad Reviews, life is usually pretty busy.
There are dogs, family, everyday chaos, and approximately a million things competing for my attention.
But books have always been one of the things I come back to.
There's something special about sitting down with a book and disappearing into another world for a while.
Sometimes that world is magical.
Sometimes it's romantic.
Sometimes it's completely chaotic.
And occasionally, it's a book that makes me stay up way too late because I need to know what happens next.
Those are my favorite.
❤️ A Few of My Bookish Favorites
Some authors and series that have made a lasting impression on me include:
📚 The Bonds That Tie by J. Bree
🌙 A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
🐉 Fourth Wing / The Empyrean by Rebecca Yarros
And I'm always discovering new authors to add to that list.
That's one of the best things about being a reader—there's always another favorite waiting to be found.
📣 More Than Reviews
While reviews are at the heart of Crossroad Reviews, that's not all I do.
Over the years, I've expanded the site to include:
📚 Book reviews
📣 Author promotions
🎨 Bookish graphics
✍️ Author interviews
📖 Book features
📱 Social media promotion
💬 Bookish questions & conversations
✨ Reading updates
📊 Reading statistics
🎉 Special book features
Crossroad Reviews is ultimately about connecting books, authors, and readers.
🌟 Why Crossroad Reviews?
After all these years, I still believe independent book spaces matter.
Readers want honest opinions.
Authors want opportunities to get their books discovered.
And there are countless wonderful books that deserve to be talked about.
That's what I want Crossroad Reviews to continue doing.
Finding books. Sharing stories. Connecting readers.
One review at a time.
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