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Originally Posted by Joykins
Becoming a blog reviewer to get free copies is a ton of work. Not just in the reviewing, but publicizing the blog to the extent that you have the number of hits that makes publishers/authors find it worth their while.
I got 3 free books that way (out of HUNDREDS of reviews published between the blog and goodreads) and honestly, they were not very good books, not worth the effort at all. Imagine forcing yourself to read a book you can't stand because you've promised to review it, and then delivering a bad review. No one's happy, not even you, unless the pleasure of writing the scathing review makes up for it.
Libraries, freebies/deals, and lending are great resources that I fully exploit because my book budget has shrunk.
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Yes, yes reviewing is a ton of work. I've done it both for a pro review site and on my own. So is writing a book. Having done both, I promise you, writing a book takes longer and is more work.