Read & Rate. Get Verified Amazon Book Reviews for Self-Published Authors

Why Self-Published Authors Choose Read & Rate

• 100% Amazon ToS compliant. Our model mirrors a traditional ARC program. Reviewers never receive instructions on rating or content, only books they chose to read.
• Verified readers, not bots. Every reviewer profile is manually vetted. We reject suspicious accounts, scraped profiles, and serial review-traders before they touch your book.
• Transparent InkDrops economy. No hidden fees, no surprise upcharges. You see exactly what each review will cost before you commit.
• Risk-free start. 2,000 InkDrops on signup, no credit card required. Test the platform end-to-end before you ever pay.
• Built by authors, for authors. Our team has shipped over 50 self-published titles. We know the KDP algorithm, the Amazon ToS, and the marketing playbook that actually works.

How Read & Rate Works

1. Upload Your Book. Add your book details, cover, manuscript, and review preferences. Your book is moderated within 24 hours and appears in the Readers Club Marketplace, visible to thousands of verified reviewers.
2. Earn or Top Up InkDrops. Every account starts with 2,000 free InkDrops. Earn more by reviewing other authors' books, or top up directly from your dashboard. Pricing is transparent and per-review.
3. Get Authentic Reviews. Spend InkDrops to request reviews. Real readers in your genre claim your book, read it, and post honest, unbiased reviews on Amazon US, UK, CA, or AU. You track every review from claim to publication in real time.

The Read & Rate Author Growth Suite

Reviews are only step one. Read & Rate gives you the complete toolkit to grow your indie publishing business.

Book Biometrics. Data-Driven KDP Listing Analysis

Our flagship Book Biometrics tool analyzes your Amazon listing across five dimensions: cover, title, description, A+ content, and keywords. You receive a complete score, benchmarked against the top 10% of titles in your category, plus a prioritized roadmap of fixes that have measurably moved BSR for other indie authors. Most professional book audits cost $500 or more. Book Biometrics is included with every paid plan and accessible standalone for non-members.

The Vault. Watermarked PDF Protection

Distribute your manuscript to ARC readers without the piracy risk. Every PDF generated through The Vault is dynamically watermarked with the reader's email and timestamp, encoded both visibly and invisibly. If your book leaks, you know exactly which copy was the source. Members get unlimited watermarked exports.

File Converter. EPUB, MOBI, PDF in Seconds

Convert your manuscript between EPUB, MOBI, PDF, DOCX, and TXT in seconds. No desktop software, no Calibre setup, no formatting nightmares. Built for authors who'd rather write than wrestle with file formats. Free for paid members, pay-per-conversion for guests.

UGC Book Videos. BookTok-Ready Promo

Receive professional, BookTok-style promotional videos for your book every month. Three videos per bundle, optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Real human creators or AI-generated, your choice. Skip the $300-per-video freelancer marketplaces and ship promo content the same week.

Trusted by Indie Authors Worldwide

Read & Rate is home to thousands of self-published authors and verified reviewers across romance, fantasy, thriller, sci-fi, non-fiction, memoir, and every genre in between. Our community has facilitated tens of thousands of authentic Amazon reviews, helped indie authors hit category bestseller status, and built durable reader bases for first-time and bestselling authors alike. Whether you're publishing your debut novella or launching book seven in a series, Read & Rate is built to grow with you.

Pricing That Pays for Itself

Start free with 2,000 InkDrops on signup. Upgrade to one of our paid plans (Prelude at $0.99 for 14 days, then Standard or Premium) to unlock priority marketplace listing, free file conversions, unlimited watermarked PDFs, monthly UGC videos, Book Biometrics audits, and discounted InkDrops top-ups. See all plans and pricing or browse our a la carte services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Read & Rate review exchange work?

Authors upload their books and spend InkDrops (our platform currency) to request reviews. Verified readers browse available books, select titles they want to read, and earn InkDrops by submitting honest, unbiased reviews on Amazon. Authors get genuine reviews from real readers, and reviewers get rewarded for their time and feedback.

Are these reviews compliant with Amazon's Terms of Service?

Yes, completely. Read & Rate operates exactly like a traditional ARC (Advance Reader Copy) program, which Amazon explicitly permits. Reviewers are never told what to write, what star rating to give, or pressured to leave a positive review. Honest, unbiased opinions are mandatory. We have a zero-tolerance policy for incentivized reviews, and our compliance team monitors every interaction on the platform.

How is Read & Rate different from Pubby, BookSirens, or NetGalley?

Unlike legacy review-swap platforms, Read & Rate enforces strict Amazon compliance, verifies every reviewer, and gives authors a complete growth suite: Book Biometrics for KDP listing analysis, watermarked PDF protection, BookTok-style UGC video generation, and a transparent InkDrops economy. We're built for serious indie authors, not for gaming the system.

How much does it cost to get reviews on Read & Rate?

Getting started is free. Every new account receives 2,000 InkDrops as a welcome bonus, enough to request your first reviews immediately. The InkDrops cost per review request varies based on your book's price point and word count, typically 1,500 to 4,000 InkDrops per review slot. You can earn additional InkDrops by reviewing other authors' books, or top up by purchasing them directly from your dashboard.

What is the 2,000 InkDrops welcome bonus?

Every new author who signs up for Read & Rate receives a one-time welcome bonus of 2,000 InkDrops, automatically credited to their account. This is enough to fully fund your first review request, with no credit card or subscription required. It's our way of letting you test the platform risk-free before committing.

How long does it take to get a review?

Most reviewers complete their reviews within 14 to 21 days of selecting a book. Reviewers operate under firm deadlines, and our system manages the timeline automatically. Books with competitive InkDrop rewards, professional covers, and engaging descriptions tend to be picked up by reviewers within hours of being listed in the marketplace.

Can I choose who reviews my book?

While you cannot hand-pick specific reviewers, you can target review requests by Amazon marketplace (US, UK, CA, AU) and by reader genre preferences. Our marketplace lets readers self-select titles they're genuinely interested in, which produces more thoughtful, longer, and more authentic reviews than randomly assigned reviewers ever could.

What is Book Biometrics and how does it help me?

Book Biometrics is our flagship KDP listing analyzer. It scores your Amazon book listing across cover, title, description, A+ content, and keywords, then benchmarks you against the top 10% of titles in your category. You receive a prioritized roadmap of fixes that have measurably moved BSR for other indie authors. It's the same data professional book marketers charge $500+ for, included with every plan.

What is the Readers Club Marketplace?

The Readers Club Marketplace is where verified readers browse books available for review. Each listing shows the book details, InkDrop rewards, deadline, and review requirements. Readers can claim a book, download it via Kindle Unlimited, free download, or verified purchase, and earn their InkDrops upon submitting a verified Amazon review.

Do I need a subscription, or can I use Read & Rate for free?

You can use Read & Rate forever on the free tier with your 2,000 InkDrops welcome bonus and any drops you earn by reviewing other books. Our paid plans (Prelude, Standard, Premium) unlock priority listing, free file conversions, watermarked PDFs, monthly UGC videos, and Book Biometrics audits. See the /plans page for full pricing.