How the ratings work
Full Rating System
For plot-first fantasy and sci-fi readers.
Important: The Overall Score does not necessarily match the rest of the ratings. A book can have a slow start, heavier romance, or complicated worldbuilding and still end up being one of my favorites.
Overall Score
Rated from 1 to 10. This is my overall recommendation and reflects my complete reading experience.
10 - Permanent Collection: One of my all-time favorites. I would recommend it without hesitation and will probably reread it.
9 - Loved It: An excellent book that I would enthusiastically recommend.
8 - Strong Recommendation: Really good and easy to recommend to the right reader.
7 - Entertaining: I had a good time and would recommend it, but it did not become a favorite.
6 - No Regrets: Worth reading, but probably not one I will think about much afterward.
5 and below: Most likely will not show up, do with that what you will.
Hook Speed
1: Snail slow start.
2: I was interested enough to keep reading. Like hmmm OK.
3: I could not put it down.
Eye Roll Test
Straight Stare: No romance, or almost none.
Tiny Eye Roll: Minor or background romance.
Full Eye Roll: Romance is a significant part of the story.
Eyes Rolled Into Another Dimension: Romance is a major focus.
Vomit Rating
This is my personal reaction to romantic scenes. It is not an official judgment of whether the romance is good or bad.
1: Did not bother me.
2: Pass the ginger.
3: I hope you have a Zofran prescription.
4: Insert vom emoji here.
Worldbuilding Difficulty
Easy: Easy to jump into.
Medium Portal: Requires some attention, but still easy to follow.
Labyrinth: Dense worldbuilding, hurt brain.