
There are four types of book reviews—and reviewers. It is suggested that authors benefit from garnering reviews from all of them.
Peer reviews:These are reviews by another author who writes in the same genre. If possible, these would be from a more seasoned and well-known author than yourself.
Editorial reviews: These mostly focus on grammar, spelling, plot, structure, formatting, POV, etc. by an editing professional.
Manuscript reviews: These are overviews to help the author evaluate his/er own writing. They include those similar to the editorial review, but also delve into story consistency, character development, dialogue issues, pacing, and more.
Customer reviews: These are from individual readers. Make it easy for consumers to post these by providing links to social media, Amazon, and so on.
