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Originally Posted by AnemicOak
Unsolicited Arc's (which review sites get tons of) are different than when they're specifically offered by authors in exchange for a review. IMO if an author is offering an Arc specifically in exchange for a review, and I request one based on that, then I've entered an agreement with them to fulfill that condition when at all possible. If I don't want/plan to meet that condition then don't request the Arc. Not that I've ever requested an Arc that way. I have gotten a few in contests and those I've felt no obligation to read or review.
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I don't even view it as a requirement when a request is made. I do get requests, but I also understand that ESPECIALLY with ebook, they may forget all about it. Or try it and not like it and just move on. I do get the
tiniest bit irritated when readers request a print copy and then disappear. Lately I've had a lot of requests for print review copies and I can't accommodate them all. Nor can I guess which ones are most likely to actually do a review (although I do try by looking for a website or checking the Amazon/GR profile to see if they've done any reviews lately.) The ebook reviewing isn't a huge deal one way or the other. I'm not out much even if I have to gift the book because they don't know how to transfer it. But print copies are a whole 'nother bag of monies.