Site Disclosure

Welcome to Simone’s Bookshelf, my little corner of the internet for book reviews, recaps, and reading adventures. This site is a personal hobby project created and maintained by me, Simone. I want to be transparent about how I receive books and how I approach my reviews.

My Reviews

My reviews are based on my personal reading experience and opinions. Ratings are subjective and reflect how much I enjoyed a book rather than being an objective assessment of its quality.

I aim to be honest while remaining respectful of the authors, publishers, and other people involved in creating the books I review. Receiving an ARC does not guarantee a positive review, a particular rating, or a review at all.

Some reviews may contain spoilers, but those are always clearly indicated and hidden until you decide to read more. Recaps, by their nature, contain spoilers and will be labeled accordingly.

Advance Reader Copies

From time to time, I receive books as advance reader copies (ARCs) from publishers, authors, publicists, or platforms such as NetGalley. These copies are provided to me before a book’s official publication date so that I can read and potentially review them.

Receiving a complimentary copy does not influence my rating or review. My reviews always reflect my genuine thoughts and reading experience, whether I received the book for free or purchased it myself. If a review is based on an ARC, I will clearly disclose this at the beginning of the review.

Affiliate Links

Simone’s Bookshelf participates in a few affiliate advertising programs. This means that some links on the website may generate a small commission if a reader chooses to click through and make a purchase.

These commissions come at no additional cost to the reader and help support the continued creation of content on Simone’s Bookshelf. Affiliate relationships never influence the honesty of reviews or recommendations.

Other Disclosures

At the moment, ARCs and some affiliate links are the only type of complimentary product or promotional relationship I have on Simone’s Bookshelf. If this changes in the future—for example, if I add sponsored content or other partnerships—I will update this page accordingly.

If you have any questions about a review or disclosure, feel free to contact me at simonesbookshelf@gmail.com.

Last updated: August 2026.