Best Book Review Blogs in 2025

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, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, LGBT, New Adult, Poetry, Romance, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 15

👀 Average monthly visits: 65 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ 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, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, Non-Fiction, Romance, and Science Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 26

👀 Average monthly visits: 2,500 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://independentbookreview.com/

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

Blogger: Joseph

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: 21

👀 Average monthly visits: 2,500 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://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://jillsbookcafe.blog/

I read a variety of genres but you will normally find me reading UK based police procedurals and psychological thrillers, well researched historical fiction, and I’m partial to a bit of chick lit (or Choc Lit as I prefer to call it) of the more intelligent and humorous kind. I also enjoy quirky and interesting novels and what would be described as women’s fiction/romance but not of the Mill’s and Boon variety (nothing wrong with M&B just not my thing).

Blogger: Jill Doyle

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, and Romance

🌐 Domain authority: 10

👀 Average monthly visits: 1,500 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.jenmedsbookreviews.com/

I try to review everything I read, although I have a policy not to review Allthing that I feel to be below a 3 star rating on the book review blog. I truly believe that even though it may not be to my taste, every book has its audience, even if it is not me.

Blogger: Jen Med

Genres: Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Romance, and Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 21

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://booksnest.co.uk/

I am an award-winning book blogger with a love of reading and passion for books, I love writing about books on my blog and getting involved in this wonderful community!

Blogger: Beth Bartholomew

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: 21

👀 Average monthly visits: 7,200 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://bookishloom.wordpress.com/

Bookishloom is a blog about books and all things bookish. Come and read an interesting post on your favourite Classic or a New Release.

Blogger: Ninu Nair

Genres: Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Non-Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 3

👀 Average monthly visits: 2,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.midwestbookreview.com/index.html

Established in 1976, the Midwest Book Review is an organization committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing.ÊWe post our reviews on the Internet with a number of thematically appropriate web sites, databases, and online discussion groups such as alt.books.reviews. Print books are reviewed free of charge. However, there is a charge of a $50 "Reader Fee" for reviewing ebooks, galleys, pre-publication manuscripts, uncorrected proofs, ARCS and .pdf files

Blogger: James A. Cox

Genres: Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Children's, Non-Fiction, LGBT, Humor, and Poetry

🌐 Domain authority: 48

👀 Average monthly visits: 6,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://natashaisabookjunkie.com/

Book reviewing was born out of necessity more than anything else. It was either that or losing all her friends because she couldn't stop talking about the books she was reading. Now she gets to do it whenever she wishes and not only does she get to keep her old friends, but she was also fortunate to find her book junkie tribe too.

Blogger: Natasha

Genres: YA, Romance, and New Adult

🌐 Domain authority: 38

👀 Average monthly visits: 16,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://bookishbrews.com/

A book blog that is dedicated to celebrating and bringing attention to diverse books and authors. Bookish Brews is helping people diversify their reading one book at a time.

Blogger: Amanda Khong

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, LGBT, New Adult, Romance, Science Fiction, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 11

👀 Average monthly visits: 2,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.crimebythebook.com/

Crime by the Book is the result of one girl's ongoing exploration of crime fiction from around the world, by the book. This book review blog operates under the premise that there is a crime read for everyone.

Blogger: Abby Endler

Genres: Crime and Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 37

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.crimebookjunkie.co.uk/

I am glad to accept books for review consideration on my book review blog CrimeBookJunkie. My reviews are only my opinion and I always try to be constructive, say what I liked about a book or explain why it was not particularly to my taste. If I do not like a book, I will be as honest as I can in a constructive manne. I appreciate that writing is hard work so will not be negative/overly critical.

Blogger: Noelle

Genres: Crime

🌐 Domain authority: 34

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ 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: YA, Contemporary Fiction, and Children's

🌐 Domain authority: 63

👀 Average monthly visits: 47,500 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes