# Readers' Favorite

Readers' Favorite is a book review and award contest site for authors that offers free reviews and paid express reviews by volunteer reviewers.

- Canonical page: https://kdp123.com/t/readers-favorite/
- Official site: https://readersfavorite.com
- Categories: Reviews & ARC
- Price: Free tier, paid from $59 one-time (Free review (not guaranteed). Express: $59 for one review in 2 weeks, $129 for three, $199 for five; packages add a mini-critique and Featured Book advertising.)
- Platforms: web
- Outputs KDP-ready files: No
- Touches your KDP account: No
- Official Amazon product: No
- Last checked: 2026-11-09

## Summary

Readers' Favorite reviewers pick books from its submission list; free reviews are not guaranteed (it says about 65% are picked within three months), while paid Express reviews guarantee a turnaround. Reviews appear on its own site and partner sites as editorial-style reviews, not as Amazon customer reviews, and only reviews of 4 stars or more are posted publicly, so its seals and ratings are not a neutral sample. It also runs a paid award contest. Do not post a paid review as an Amazon customer review: Amazon prohibits reviews in exchange for compensation.

## Pros

- Free review option with no fee
- Accepts manuscripts and ARCs as well as published books

## Cons

- Reviews under 4 stars are not published on its site
- Paid reviews do not count as Amazon customer reviews

## Alternatives

- [NetGalley](https://kdp123.com/t/netgalley/)
- [BookSirens](https://kdp123.com/t/booksirens/)
- [Booksprout](https://kdp123.com/t/booksprout/)

## Sources

- https://readersfavorite.com/book-reviews.htm
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GLHXEX85MENUE4XF
- https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G202101910