You will find some of my book recommendations on words&ash. This means I go over the fine points of books I read and give my suggestion as to whether or not it is worth others reading it. This is different from book reviews as I will not summarize (or spoil!) the entirety of a book’s plot.
In my recommendation posts, I use a simple five-star rating system. This sums up my overall thoughts on each book I cover. I provide a brief synopsis, my initial impressions on the book (the hook that caught me), things I enjoyed or were not to my taste, and my overall opinion. Then I offer a star review to provide a quick snapshot as to whether I would recommend the book to others.
Each rating is based on my personal opinion of the book — overall enjoyment, author’s writing quality, emotional impact, pace of plot, etc. Here is what each rating means:
(5/5)
A masterpiece that you must read – Everything about this book worked for me. It was beautifully written, caused severe emotional impact, and had unforgettable characters and storyline. I will recommend it to everyone.
(4/5)
Strong writing and highly recommend – There may be a few personal preferences that kept it from being a full 5-star, but it is still a standout book. It was a strong and enjoyable read with very few minor flaws. I will recommend it to anyone looking for their next read.
(3/5)
Great story for easy and enjoyable reading – An enjoyable and solid book that is worth reading, but not quite a favorite. Personally, there was something that did not fully meet my preferences, whether it be pacing, plot hole, or a certain character. I will recommend it to anyone with similar preferences.
(2/5)
Good story but not particularly to my taste – This book held potential but fell flat for me. There were too many issues with the writing style, characterizations, plot, etc. I will not recommend it, though know it might appeal to others.
(1/5)
Not for me and I did not finish reading it – I desperately tried enjoy this book but could not connect with it for a number of reasons. This was both disappointing and frustrating. I will not recommend it, though know it might appeal to others. *I may try to re-read it in the future and provide a different recommendation then.
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