Kirkus Indie Standard Review
Having been a fixture in the industry for more than 80 years, Kirkus Reviews—known as the world’s toughest book critics—is a bastion of literary excellence, operating as gatekeepers that assists readers, booksellers, libraries, online retailers, and library-service companies in determining which books to sell, stock, or include in their databases. Originally catering only to traditional imprints, it has now expanded and includes in its offerings Kirkus Indie, giving self-published authors access to the same unparalleled expert evaluations.
You’ll be getting an approximately 250- to 300-word review that includes a general summary for context and a concise, unbiased opinion of the book’s strengths and weaknesses.