Ep 06 "1 Star...It Shouldn't Exist!" Our STAR RATING System

Send us Fan MailThis week Ashley and Liz start off with a life or 💀 fave and fail of the week before breaking down the logistics of our five star rating and spice systems. Are we rating books based on vibes and feelings? Or on objective characteristics and markers we look for in good storytelling? The answer: it’s complicated.We then delve into the ethics of rating books, and some potentially controversial topics like the accuracy of ARC reviews, rating books negatively, and rating books you don’t finish. Then we wrap it up with our signature smash or pass… of the animal variety. A little bit of octopus, a little bit of gorilla. You really never know what you’re gonna get.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday! YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is wearing: Quinlan Starborn Hoodie from @lionheartthreads | Use Code LIZ15 to save! * https://go.magik.ly/ml/20qel/ Liz is wearing: “Riorson Shadow Daddy” Fourth Wing Tee by @thebeanworkshop | https://thebeanworkshop.store/products/xaden-riorson-tee-shirtAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix