Reading is subjective, which is why I’m defining my rating system.
My reactions and reviews are strictly my own; my opinions of (or interactions with) the authors or the publishers (should I have any interactions) have no affect on my reviews, except maybe disappointment when books don’t live up to expectations.
Literary Distractions’ Rating System
5 stars
I LOVED IT. No, seriously. I truly enjoyed this book and I want others to know too.
4 stars
It was great! I really enjoyed it, and it was better than average but is just shy of amazing.
3 stars
I liked it. It was good, not bad, not great, but good.
2 stars
It was okay. I probably won’t read this again if given the option.
1 star
I didn’t like it, or I didn’t finish.