Historical fiction can be a challenging genre for authors. In addition to all of the typical considerations that must be given, such as writing an intriguing plot and realistic characters, extra attention is required to make sure that the book’s setting and dialogue are historically accurate. While some authors may be able to rely heavily on their own knowledge base of the time period, others may need to devote countless hours of research to present their story in an authentic setting. As with most other genres, many readers of historical fiction determine which books they read based on the star rating and reviews of the available books. Besides the research involved in writing a historical fiction novel, much time is also spent writing, revising and then rewriting your book. Editing, proofreading and formatting the book, plus designing the cover takes a great deal of time or money too. However, what comes next may well be considered the hardest part for many authors: Marketing. In order to effectively market your book, as was already mentioned, you will need Amazon ratings and reviews, leaving you with the question: “How do I get book reviews? And who are the best reviewers for historical fiction books?”
Book reviews come in various forms. A few examples of the review options available are Amazon customer reviews, Goodreads reviews, book blogger posts and editorial reviews, and sometimes these options overlap. For instance, many book bloggers, in addition to posting their reviews on their blog, will post their reviews on platforms such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads or Librarything. Similarly, while most editorial reviewers only post their reviews on their websites, Amazon and other retailers allow authors to prominently share editorial reviews of their books.
Whether your book is a historical romance, a historical mystery, a western, a war story, a fictional biography, a period drama, or any other historical fiction subgenre, you’ll need to discover the best historical fiction book reviewers to submit your book to. At Indies Today, we have taken the time to consider hundreds of book reviewers to identify the top book reviewers for your genre. Listed below are the current top reviewers for historical fiction novels, and in addition to these reviewers, make sure that you search for “historical” in our complete list of indie book reviewers to find dozens of other great options for getting your book reviewed.
TOP HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK REVIEWERS
- RoseAuburn.com Rose Auburn reviews historical romance and historical fiction, along with a few other genres. Reviews are posted regularly to the Rose Auburn blog, and also to Amazon and Goodreads. Book reviews are thorough and genuine, and include a 1 to 5 star rating.
- IdeasFlyHigh.com Ideas Fly High (aka Confessions of a Reading Freak) reviews books, including those by independent and self-published authors, in a handful of genres, one of which is historical fiction. Reviews, which are posted on Amazon and Goodreads in addition to the blog, give a detailed description of the book and a star rating.
- MarisBookReviews.wordpress.com Besides on their blog, Mari’s Book Reviews are posted on Amazon and Goodreads. Genres reviewed include literary fiction, historical fiction and biographies.
- IndiesToday.com Okay, listing ourselves may seem like a bit of self-promotion, but it’s true that our reviewers love reading indie authors and some of them also love reading historical fiction books. Besides that, we offer by far the lowest price in the industry for an editorial review and book award contest entry. Our editorial reviews include quotable phrases that you can add to Amazon or other retailers to influence potential customers.
- ShowThisBookSomeLove.tumblr.com Show This Book Some Love (aka Reviews of a Bibliophile) reviews historical fiction books, in addition to a handful of other genres. Reviews are posted to Amazon and Goodreads in addition to the blog.
