How To Ask for Amazon Book Reviews Without Breaking Rules

Authors can ask readers for Amazon reviews. The problem starts when the request becomes pressure, payment, or a request for praise.

A safe review request is short, neutral, and easy to ignore.

Use Honest Language

Ask for an honest review. Do not ask for a positive review. Do not mention a star rating. Do not give readers a sentence to copy.

A good request is simple: if you read the book, an honest review on Amazon would help other readers.

Do not offer money, gift cards, refunds, bonus chapters, free services, or future favors for a review.

If readers received an ARC, the review should still be optional.

Send one request around launch and one reminder later. Avoid telling a large group to post on the same day.

Natural review growth is slower, but it is safer.