Policies

Crossroad Reviews Policies

Welcome to Crossroad Reviews, where we’re thrilled to offer honest, thoughtful reviews to a dedicated audience! Currently receiving over 50K-100K+ views per month, our reach continues to grow as we strive to connect authors with their ideal readers.

General Information:

We’re open to reviewing all genres and age groups. Whether you're an indie author or a traditional publisher, we want to hear from you!

• Formats Accepted: eBook, Print, and Audio
• Books Accepted: Self-published, Small Press, Indie, and Traditional titles
• Rating Policy: We post reviews regardless of rating. However, authors will not be tagged in reviews under 4 stars.

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How to Submit a Book for Review:

We make it easy for authors to submit their books for review. You can send them to us through:

• eBooks: Amazon Gift, NetGalley, Edelweiss, and Book Funnel
• Physical Books: Send via mail to our provided address
• Audiobooks: Please send a link to the audio file or provide access

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Review Guidelines:

• Honest Opinions: We pride ourselves on writing honest and detailed reviews. We believe every book deserves thoughtful feedback.
• Post Regardless of Rating: Reviews will be posted on our blog regardless of the book’s rating.
• Amazon & Goodreads Requirements: We cannot post a review until the book is listed on either Amazon or Goodreads.
• Free Reviews: All free reviews will be added to the end of our current review queue.

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Our Rating System

We’ve revamped our star ratings to better reflect our reading experiences and give authors more detailed feedback:

• ★★★★★ - 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.

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Spice Ratings

Because we know spice can make or break a book, we’ve added our own Spice Scale to give readers a better idea of what to expect. Here’s how we rate it:

• 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - Super Spicy:
  Warning: This book is graphic with over-the-top spice. There will be content and trigger warnings as needed. Expect explicit scenes that are key to the plot.

• 🌶🌶🌶🌶 - Very Spicy:
  Expect descriptive scenes that offer everything you’re looking for in a spicy romance. This book doesn’t shy away from the heat!

• 🌶🌶🌶 - Moderately Spicy:
  These books are descriptive but not overly graphic. There’s spice, but it’s not the main focus.

• 🌶🌶 - Some Spice:
  Think fade-to-black moments, with some heat before the curtains close. Not overly explicit, but definitely adds to the tension.

• 🌶 - No Spice:
  These books are mostly young adult with build-up and no payoff. Closed door romance, where the heat is more about the anticipation than explicit scenes.

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We hope these policies help set clear expectations for our readers and authors alike. If you have any questions or want to submit a book, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help amplify voices and bring the best books to our community!