Review guidelines

Version 1.0.0 • Effective 11 August 2026 • Last updated 11 August 2026

Rules for writing and voting on reader reviews on SayeBook.

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What a review should be

Your honest opinion of the work, ideally explaining what you liked or did not like. Reviews should be based on having read or listened to the title.

Not allowed

Reviews written in exchange for payment or free copies without disclosure, reviews by the author about their own work, personal attacks on the author, spoilers without a warning, and off-topic or promotional content.

Voting

Helpfulness votes reflect whether a review helped you decide, not whether you agree with it. Coordinated or automated voting is not permitted.

Moderation

Reviews that break these guidelines can be removed, and repeated violations can lead to a restriction on posting reviews.

Version history

Version 1.0.0 — 11 August 2026
Initial publication.