Book Lovers Wanted

Join The Review Team

Join the Wicked Ink Publishing Review Team

Love discovering new stories before anyone else? Become part of our Review Team and help bring incredible books into the spotlight.

📖 Get Early Access to New Releases
Be the first to dive into our latest titles before they’re published. As a reviewer, you'll receive exclusive access to Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs)—fresh stories waiting to be discovered.

🖊️ Share Your Voice
Your honest reviews help readers find their next favorite book and offer meaningful feedback to our authors. Whether it’s a quick rating or a detailed review, your voice matters.

📚 Pick What You Read
No obligations—just options. We’ll send out a newsletter with available ARCs, and you choose the titles that speak to you. Read what you love, when you want.

How it Works: Get Free Books - Leave an Honest Review

Apply To Be An Advanced Reader:

Fill out the application below, that’s it! You’re part of the Review Team!

Read & Review:

Choose what book to receive as an Advanced Reader Copy when our next ARC becomes available. Read it at your own pace, and share your thoughts by leaving reviews on platforms like Goodreads, Amazon, Instagram, other social media platforms, or your own blog. Your honest feedback is what makes our review team invaluable.

Note: You must fill out the ARC Review Form provided to you by Wicked Ink Publishing in order for your book review to be processed by our team to secure your spot on the Review Team for future ARCs. The link will be provided to you within an email and within the ARC that you choose.

Access & Communication:

We'll keep you informed about upcoming releases and reach out to ensure you have the time to commit to reading and reviewing. We value your time and dedication.

Join The Review Team

Upcoming Advanced Review Titles

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The review team consists of Advanced Readers who receive free copies of books before their official release in exchange for an honest review. This helps authors build early buzz and credibility for their books.

  • Simply fill out the form above if you are wanting to join our review team.

  • As a member, you are required to submit an honest review of any book you receive. Reviews need to be sent to us, through the form (link provided) within each ARC. We only confirm reviews for our ARC readers if the reviews have been sent to us directly through the link.

    You are free to share your reviews, and we highly recommend it and appreciate it, on any social media platforms of your choosing. If you share on social media, please tag us @wickedinkpublishing so we can share your post and promote your reviews.

    The review can be posted on platforms such as Amazon, Goodreads, or your personal blog.

  • Reviews need to be sent to us, through the form (link provided) within each ARC. We always send out a release day email for the book for ARC readers as well who have claimed a copy to remind them to leave their review with the link to our review form.

    We only confirm reviews for our ARC readers if the reviews have been sent to us directly through our provided link.

    Note: Please do not contact the author directly, they have nothing to do with the management of the Review Team or the reviews themselves.

  • If you receive an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) but fail to submit a review, you may be removed from the review team and no longer eligible for future free books. Since ARCs are given at no cost, reviews are crucial in supporting our authors and ensuring the success of their releases.

  • The frequency depends on the number of upcoming releases. We’ll notify you when new ARCs become available, and you can choose which books you'd like to read and review.

  • No, you can choose which books you’d like to review based on your interests. However, once you request an ARC, you are committing to reading and reviewing it.

  • No, once you're approved as a review team member, you're on the list. You will receive notifications about available ARCs, and you can choose which ones you'd like to review.

    Note: Please do not apply to become a member of the review team after you have submitted once. There is no need to sign-up everytime there is a new ARC available you want to read.

  • Review deadlines vary when ARCs become available and when release day for the book occurs. Deadlines are typically within two to six weeks of receiving the ARC or before the official release date. We’ll provide specific deadlines with each book.

  • No, ARCs are for your personal use only and should not be shared, copied, or distributed in any form. Unauthorized sharing will result in removal from the review team, and may incur legal action.

  • Simply follow through on your commitment by submitting reviews for the books you sign-up to read.

  • If you have any questions about the review process or need help submitting a review, you can contact our team through our contact us form.