I did this. Recently got into fantasy romance and alot of them the writing wasnt….the calibre I was used to - they are what they are and still alot are vastly entertaining. I started a new series and was really, really pleasantly surprised. She didnt have alot of followers and wasnt a name I had seen around alot so I sent her a message on insta just saying how much I enjoyed her books etc. Kinda had anxiety after I sent it because she didnt reply for a couple days but when she did she was so grateful that I reached out! I think it’s great in general but especially important when its newer authors. You’re just putting good vibes out there and the world definitely needs more of that!

This is how I tend to rate books - I was giving a lot of 4-5 then as a big re-reader that most of the books I should probably be only rating a 3. I did go back and change some. I only have a few series that I would consider 5 stars.

My co-worker suggested it as a read because it is one of her favourite books - so i gave it a try and just uuugh. I just smiled and nodded when she asked if i liked it, just didnt have the heart to tell her.