Last year I pretty much gave EVERYTHING I read 5 stars, because I was so excited to be reading books I enjoyed and LOVED them all. This year, I am taking a more pragmatic view on book rating. Most books this year have earned 4 stars with a few 5 stars in there. I have to credit my dear friend Abi with helping me decide on which quotes to use! Now, without further ado:

While it is highly unlikely that I will use this rating very often...It is necessary to include it. I will be saving one star ratings for the books that I absolutely can not finish. Those that produce the feeling of utter dread when I go and pick up the book.
The three star rating is very daunting for me. It does not love, does not despise. This is reserved for books that I look upon with pleasure, but do not produce the feelings of complete adoration. However the books that find themselves with three stars, I will most likely not read again.
A four star rating is for the books that I loved! The ones I will probably read again. The ones that I will talk about and recommend. But don't QUITE make my top reads list.
Amendments:
5½.
Having JUST finished reading (July 2017) A Name Unknown by Roseanna M. White, I HAD to add a half star rating.
"Fiction is truth...in a pretty wrapping."
6.
I recently read (October 2016) The Thorn Keeper by Pepper Basham (read my review HERE). This book touched such a special place in my heart that it quite literally begged for it's own rating. So naturally, I had to comply. I wish I had a movie clip to go along with this one, I suppose we will just have to wait for the movie to be made hehe!
★★★★★★
The books that earn a six star rating on my blog are the ones that go beyond an excellent story and beautiful writing. These are the books that touch the very depths of my soul. The ones that reached into my chest, grabbed my heart...and won't let go.
A six star book can be found on my forever shelf.
All opinions expressed are mine alone. Quotes found in the 1995 and 2005 versions of Pride & Prejudice.
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DeleteThis is great! Pride and Prejudice is a favorite of mine. I am glad that you do have a star rating now. When I read a review, I always look to see that rating first. That gives me a good idea of what to expect before reading the review.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I do too, and have meant to do it since I started reviewing, but just didn't know how to go about it properly lol! <3
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DeleteI love it!!!! And am still soooooo honored!!
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DeleteSo clever! Now I'm also a bit nervous, ha!
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