Best Contemporary Fiction Book Review Blogs in 2026

https://avaeshaffer.wixsite.com/website

Hi there! My name is Ava, and i'm a sophomore creative writing major in university. I like to review books (typically YA, New Adult, contemporary, and romance) but I've been known to post some short stories as well. If you're looking for quirky reviews from a gen-z reader who spends more time scrolling through #booktok on TikTok than actually reading- check out my blog!

Blogger: Ava Shaffer

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 15

👀 Average monthly visits: 65 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://onebookmore.com/

One Book More is a blog for lovers of all things bookish and includes reviews, author interviews, memes and more. As a life-long bibliophile and ex-English teacher, I read a wide variety of literature including romance, fantasy, young adult, science fiction, women's fiction, non-fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, classics, poetry, and more.

Blogger: Julie Petitbon

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 20

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.selfpublishingreview.com

Self-Publishing Review has been providing book reviews of indie books since 2008. We review all genres of books fairly and impartially, as well as provide additional marketing services, for a fee. Our reviews are shared to our social media accounts totalling 40,000+ followers. Our site has been covered in The Guardian, New York Times, Forbes, Publisher's Weekly, Writer's Digest, and other sources.

Blogger: Henry

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 46

👀 Average monthly visits: 20,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.bookreporter.com/

The majority of our reviews on Bookreporter.com are fiction. We review bestsellers, debut authors, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers, some fantasy/science fiction and some romance. We also delve into Non-Fiction, newsworthy books, biographies and memoirs.

Blogger: The Book Report

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 63

👀 Average monthly visits: 113,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://readeatrepeat.net/

Hi! I’m Jordan, wife to one husband and mom to two little girls. Blogging and writing are my side gig, and I love creating delicious recipes and reading lots of books to share with you guys! My favorite genre to review is historical fiction but I do read a bit of everything.

Blogger: Jordan

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 26

👀 Average monthly visits: 2,500 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://lovebooksgroup.com/

My name is Kelly and I am the founder of Love Books Group. I live on the outskirts of Edinburgh with my two cats Pawkey and Poppet. My blog came to fruition in January 2017 as an outlet to talk about all things books. I thoroughly enjoy the world it has let me become a part of. Getting to meet new people, authors, readers, and fellow bloggers has been marvellous.

Blogger: Kelly Lacey

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 21

👀 Average monthly visits: 40,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://independentbookreview.com/

Independent Book Review is a celebration of small press and self-published books.

Blogger: Joseph

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 21

👀 Average monthly visits: 2,500 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://snazzybooks.com/about/

This blog is mainly to share books I’ve read, whether good or bad, along with other stuff I think is interesting or worth recommending. As well as reading lots I love crafty stuff, make up, fitness, shopping and delicious food. I decided to start this blog mainly because I noticed a lack of blogs about adult fiction in general, compared to many blogs focusing on Young Adult books. Now that I’ve got more deeply into the blogging world I see there are actually lots of amazing blogs focusing on adult fiction, but I didn’t realise that when I started this blog! Still, what’s one more eh? 🙂

Blogger: Laura Nazmdeh

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 25

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://mindjoggle.com/

Mind Joggle helps readers find books they love through reviews and book lists. Mostly covering contemporary and literary fiction, with some historical fiction, nonfiction, and young adult and middle grade reads, Mind Joggle offers bookish discussion through reading lists, posts on the reading life, plus learning, creativity, and writing.

Blogger: Allison Casey

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 23

👀 Average monthly visits: 56,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.shelf-awareness.com/

To have your book considered for review, please send two copies of a galley at least three months in advance of publication, and a finished copy when the book is finished.The book must be available through national distribution, i.e. Ingram and/or Baker & Taylor. Currently, we do not review ebooks or print-on-demand titles. We send galleys out for review consideration, but do not guarantee reviews.

Blogger: Stefanie & Si̢n

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 63

👀 Average monthly visits: 47,500 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://freshfiction.com/

Many of the books for FreshFiction's reviews are unsolicited. We can't guarantee that a particular book will be reviewed (since we receive many more books than we can review), but review / advance copies are always welcome.

Blogger: The FF Team

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 53

👀 Average monthly visits: 71,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://hannahfully.com/

Literary and lifestyle blog with a focus on book-related, media-related, and lifestyle content. While a wide variety of genres and age groups will be considered, I have a soft spot for Asian representation and seek to incorporate this in my content. Formerly Bookwyrming Thoughts.

Blogger: Hannah

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 33

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://emilythebooknerdxo.blogspot.com

These days, I have been turning to the romance genre most. I am a sucker for all things romance! Helping authors and bloggers are a passion of mine. If you ever have any questions, I am always here to help.

Blogger: Emily Nicholas

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 15

👀 Average monthly visits: 2,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://thewritinggarnet.wordpress.com

I review newer books and older books, as well has hosting guest posts and interviews with lots of different authors!

Blogger: Kaisha Jayneh

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 34

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Social media

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.avocadodiaries.com

Accomplished book critic and columnist reviewing a selection of fiction and nonfiction. The editor also enjoys interviewing authors, creative and art directors, and book cover designers.

Blogger: Sean Loughran

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 31

👀 Average monthly visits: 10,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes