Best Book Review Blogs in 2026

https://africanbookaddict.com/

AFRICAN BOOK ADDICT! was created mid-2014 and it’s dedicated to celebrating BLACK literature through book reviews, book chats with fellow readers & writers, book hauls and more. To me, BLACK literature represents books by writers who identify as African, African-American, Caribbean, Black Brit, Afropean, Afro-Asian, Afro-Latinx – the list goes on!

Blogger: Darkowaa

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 34

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://chouett.com/

Bonjour Everyone!! I am Virginie aka LaChouett and welcome to my blog. I am one of those “curious” reader and will not stick to just one genre. I enjoy reading well established authors however I have really enjoyed receiving pieces from unknown writers that I have provided with an honest review in return for their gift.

Blogger: Virginie Busette

Genres: Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Science Fiction, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 26

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://paperfury.com

I read quite furiously and have been known to swallow whole books and whole worlds before breakfast. I'm taking over the world. It's happening. I also write and plan to be a famous author. Currently my stories are about sad characters with cake deficiencies, feature magic and fantasy and unfortunately bad puns. I've written 25 miserable manuscripts and someday you will read them all and either (a) proclaim my genius, (b) weep, or (c) feel driven to eat cake.

Blogger: Cait

Genres: YA

🌐 Domain authority: 45

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? No

https://bestthrillers.com/

Featuring trusted thriller book reviews, awards and author lists, BestThrillers.com helps mystery and thriller fans discover the best new books and writers.

Blogger: Bella

Genres: Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 14

👀 Average monthly visits: 2,300 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: online form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://jariabek.com

I am a Historical Fiction Author and a Technology Exec. I write about my research for Historical Fiction and review Historical Fiction Books.

Blogger: Paul Jariabek

Genres: Historical Fiction and Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 6

👀 Average monthly visits: 150 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.eyerollingdemigod.com/

Hi! My book review blog is dedicated primarily to fantasy and sci-fi books. I also feature promo’s, excerpts, and interviews. I primarily read books geared towards audiences at the middle-grade and young adult levels. I also occasionally read contemporary romance books. While these are the genres I tend to drift to, I’m open to giving most books a chance.

Blogger: Dusty

Genres: Children's, Fantasy, Humor, New Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 29

👀 Average monthly visits: 1,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://ivereadthis.com/

I worked in the Canadian publishing industry for 7 years, and loved every minute of it. Now I write book reviews for various publications, and I'm the books columnist for CBC Calgary's Homestretch. I'm the Past President of the Writers' Guild of Alberta Board of Directors and I host various literary events around the city. The majority of the books I review on this blog have been sent to me from the publisher in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions are my own.

Blogger: Anne Logan

Genres: YA, Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Science Fiction, Paranormal, New Adult, Children's, LGBT, Humor, Horror, and Urban Fantasy

🌐 Domain authority: 23

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? No

https://jessicamapreviews.com/

What exactly will you see here? Books. Reviews about books. A random chocolate lab. Then some of the awesome subscription boxes and other bookish things.

Blogger: Jessica

Genres: YA, Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, and Horror

🌐 Domain authority: 24

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.glbtrt.ala.org/reviews/

GLBT Reviews is the official source of media reviews for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association (ALA). Reviews are written by GLBTRT members and cover GLBT-themed materials for children, young adults, and adults. We review a variety of genres and formats including: books, films, comics, music, and websites.

Blogger: GLBT Reviews Team

Genres: LGBT

🌐 Domain authority: 83

👀 Average monthly visits: 8,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://lovebooksgroup.com/

We love to connect with authors and readers over their love of books.

Blogger: Kelly

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 26

👀 Average monthly visits: 8,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.smexybooks.com/

The purpose of our book reviews and this book review blog is to engage our readers in honest discussion of romance (all sub-genres) and urban fantasy books. While we are eager to try books based on blurbs that appeal to us, not every request will be reviewed.

Blogger: Mandi

Genres: Romance and Urban Fantasy

🌐 Domain authority: 47

👀 Average monthly visits: 16,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://barbtaub.com/

As a writer myself, I welcome the work of others. If you're interested in having me review a book, please see the submission guidelines below the Contact Form.

Blogger: Barb

Genres: Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Science Fiction, Paranormal, and Urban Fantasy

🌐 Domain authority: 30

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://chapterinmylife.wordpress.com/

I'm a specialist reviewer in Crime, and Scottish crime fiction in particular.

Blogger: Sharon

Genres: Crime

🌐 Domain authority: 27

👀 Average monthly visits: 2,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://readandrated.com/

Read and Rated, where all good books come to be reviewed! Find me on twitter too @ReadandRated

Blogger: Lisa Hall

Genres: Children's, Christian, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Erotica, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Urban Fantasy, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 17

👀 Average monthly visits: 6,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.cozymysterybookreviews.blogspot.com/

Cozy Mystery Book Reviews is a site dedicated to cozy mysteries. We review cozy mysteries only. Requests for other genres will be ignored. We also only post positive reviews. If you don't see your review on the book blog, either our reviewer decided to pass on reviewing, or hasn't gotten to reviewing your book yet.

Blogger: Missi

Genres: Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 11

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes