Honest Reviews

Always be fair, but leave honest reviews. Even if you like an author, you're not doing them any favors by leaving high reviews when their book is subpar. The best thing to do is leave an honest review in a diplomatic way that will help them grow and make any needed changes. They should be told what they need to improve.

In this same vein, never leave a low rating without leaving a review. If you can't tell an author what you didn't like about the book, don't rate or review the book at all. You're just being harmful and damaging without being helpful or considerate. 

Don't be overly picky and critical either. Being honest doesn't mean being harsh and unreasonable. If you loved the book, don't hesitate to leave five stars. I've had reviewers rave about how good my book was but only leave four stars which pulled my overall rating down. We should always treat others as we'd want to be treated. Most of us appreciate honesty told with kindness and understanding. It helps us grow and become better.

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