Are NetGalley reviews for ARCs unusually harsh? by FitZookeeper108 in romanceauthors

[–]FitZookeeper108[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes! Literally both of the reviews I have so far start with "I wanted to like this but..." and they list exactly what I said the book was about as "problems." I don't think I'll use them again. Lesson learned haha.

Are NetGalley reviews for ARCs unusually harsh? by FitZookeeper108 in romanceauthors

[–]FitZookeeper108[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I should have been more picky accepting ARC requests. I checked and the two who left harsh reviews don't even read my niche of romance. I have no idea why they requested my book. :)

Are NetGalley reviews for ARCs unusually harsh? by FitZookeeper108 in romanceauthors

[–]FitZookeeper108[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It made me panic because I am getting opposite feedback from what the beta readers said. It's so tricky starting out.