Kirkus Guaranteed Book Review

Self-publishing authors can get an unbiased & guaranteed review of their book from the book industry's renowned book critics with the Kirkus Indie review service. A Kirkus review offers authors content for cover blurbs & product pages.

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Earn a professional editorial review from one of the most recognized names in publishing.

Position your book with an independent review from Kirkus Reviews, a longstanding professional book review publication. Your completed review is guaranteed and can provide valuable third-party commentary to strengthen your book marketing.

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You receive a written review

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Honest editorial evaluation

Marketing Value

Use quotable excerpts

Cover Update

Included $199 value

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PROFESSIONAL BOOK REVIEW

Get a Professional Book Review from Kirkus Reviews

Give your book the credibility of an independent professional review from Kirkus Reviews, one of the most recognized names in professional book reviewing.

WHY KIRKUS REVIEWS

A Recognized Name in Professional Book Reviewing

Kirkus Reviews has a longstanding presence in the publishing industry, reviewing books for an audience that includes readers, librarians, booksellers, media professionals, and others looking for professional editorial perspective on new titles.

Professional Review

Your book receives a written editorial evaluation from a professional Kirkus reviewer.

Guaranteed Review

Your purchase guarantees that your book will be evaluated and you will receive a completed review.

Marketing Potential

Favorable excerpts can provide recognizable third-party commentary for your promotional efforts.

WHAT “GUARANTEED” MEANS

The Review Is Guaranteed. The Opinion Is Independent.

Your book is guaranteed to receive a completed professional review. The reviewer's opinion, however, is entirely independent. The review may be positive, mixed, or critical. That editorial independence is an important part of what gives a Kirkus review its credibility.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

A Professional Kirkus Review You Can Put to Work

Outskirts Press coordinates the submission process for you, and once your review is complete, you decide how you want to use it in your book marketing.

Professional editorial review written by a Kirkus reviewer

Guaranteed delivery of a completed written review, regardless of the reviewer's opinion

The option to publish your review through Kirkus after you've received and reviewed it

Opportunities to use favorable excerpts in your marketing across appropriate promotional materials

INCLUDED OUTSKIRTS PRESS BONUS

Complimentary Cover Update — $199 Value

If your Kirkus review includes an excerpt you'd like to feature on your book cover, Outskirts Press will update your existing cover design at no additional charge.

We'll professionally incorporate your selected review quote into the existing cover layout so it works with the overall design.

AFTER YOUR REVIEW ARRIVES

Put Strong Kirkus Quotes to Work

If your review contains favorable language you'd like to highlight, excerpts can provide recognizable third-party commentary across your book marketing.

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You can also incorporate appropriate review excerpts into press releases, media pitches, and your Digital Press Kit .

IS A KIRKUS REVIEW RIGHT FOR YOUR BOOK?

A Strong Choice for Authors Focused on Professional Positioning

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Add professional editorial commentary to materials used when presenting your book.

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Especially useful for nonfiction authors building professional credibility around a subject.

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Strong review language can provide useful third-party material for pitches and publicity.

Long-Term Marketing

A favorable professional review can continue providing quotable material throughout your marketing.

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