Book Rating Methodology

Book preferences are extremely subjective. I've read books that I absolutely hated only to find out that others loved them. I've also read books that I've absolutely loved only to find out that others had massive issues with the writing style or pace. For this reason, I've decided to create a methodology for my book ratings that focuses on the elements of the genre. Each genre has its own criteria, but the ratings are all calculated the same way. While this doesn't completely remove my subjectivity, it's as close as I can get to objectivity on pieces of work that evoke different emotions in different people.

  • Heart

    Romance

    I consider various elements including the plot, protagonist, hero, conflict, tension, meet-cute, ending, and pace when rating books in the romance genre.

  • Shocked face

    Thriller

    When rating books in the thriller genre, I consider various elements including the plot twist, villain(s), protagonist, stakes, action, suspense, ending, and pace.​

  • Balanced scales

    Legal Thriller

    I consider elements such as the legal twist, hook, protagonist, stakes, action, suspense, ending, and pace when rating books in the legal thriller genre.​

  • A woman spy

    Spy Thriller

    When rating books in the legal thriller genre, I consider elements such as the main character, villain, antagonist, stakes, action, suspense, ending, and pace.​

  • A person with a puzzle as a head

    Psychological Thriller

    I consider elements such as the protagonist, antagonist, narrator, twists, plot, suspense, ending, and pace when rating books in the psychological thriller genre.

  • A dragon

    Fantasy

    When I'm rating books in the fantasy genre, I consider various elements including the plot, setting, protagonist, nemesis, quest, conflict, ending, and pace.​

  • A pillar

    Historical Fiction

    I consider various elements including the characters, setting, dialogue, plot, theme, conflict, world building, and pace when I'm rating books in the historical fiction genre.​

  • A raven on a tree branch

    Gothic Fiction

    When I'm rating books in the gothic fiction genre, I consider various elements including the plot, emotion, setting, events, romance, villains, protagonist, and pace.​

  • A bionic person

    Science Fiction

    I consider various elements including the story world, protagonist, minor characters, authorities, plans, subworlds, the reveal, and the battle when rating books in the romance genre.