A Note: My Ratings System Explained

I've had a few people ask me why I have so few five star reads in my lists, so, let me explain my rating system.

5 stars: 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

A book that gets a 5 star rating from me means I absolutely loved the read. I will definitely be rereading the book, AND purchasing it to add it to my collection (95% of my books come from the library!)

4 stars: 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

This was a really good book, highly recommended. I may or may not reread it, and I may or may not add it to my collection, but I definitely really enjoyed the read!

3 stars: 🌟 🌟 🌟 

This was a good read! I liked the story and enjoyed the read. I will recommend it to others as well, as an enjoyable read.

2 stars: 🌟 🌟 

The book was eh. Not my cup of tea. Doesn't mean it isn't a good book, it just means it wasn't one that I'll hold on to in my mind. Potentially may not finish unless I'm invested in knowing the conclusion.

1 star: 🌟 

I rarely end up with a 1 star book, because these are usually books that I don't finish, so they become DNF books instead.

Also, because I use The StoryGraph, I get to use quarter and half star ratings to fine tune things a bit!

I saw someone post on one of the book groups to which I belong, that it's wonderful there are SO many books out there! Just because I love a book, doesn't mean everyone needs to love that same book. Just because someone else does not finish a book doesn't mean I won't like it. It's nice to know there is something in the publishing world for everyone!

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