BlueInk Review
Depends
Confidence: Medium
A legitimate paid editorial review service for self-published authors with credible trade-press coverage, but $445 per book only pays off if you need a professional blurb for marketing.
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BlueInk Review vs Getmybookreviewed
BlueInk Review and Getmybookreviewed both land on Depends.
Getmybookreviewed
Depends
Confidence: Medium
Use it if you're an indie author comparing paid review services . it's free, current, and even tests outlets for AI-written reviews.
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Depends | Depends |
| Best for | Self-published authors wanting a credible blurb | Indie authors shopping paid reviews |
| Who it's not for | Budget authors . free and cheaper review routes exist | Authors expecting it to review their book . it won't |
| Privacy | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed. | No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.11 |
| Support quality | No usable evidence | No evidence in reviewed sources |
| Public sentiment | Independent roundups showcase its starred reviews, but author communities remain split on whether paid reviews are worth the fee.¹ | Reddit users call it a handy directory for finding review options, though one thread reports scam accusations. |
| Biggest gotcha | Flat $445 fee per book; multi-book authors pay repeatedly.² | Category sources note paying for reviews violates Amazon's guidelines . plan placement carefully |
Pick BlueInk Review when
- Self-published authors wanting a credible blurb
- Indie authors with marketing budget
- Authors targeting libraries and trade attention
When BlueInk Review is not a fit
- Budget authors . free and cheaper review routes exist
- Traditionally published authors . it serves self-published books
- Anyone wanting reader reviews instead of editorial critique
- Authors expecting guaranteed positive or starred outcomes
Pick Getmybookreviewed when
- Indie authors shopping paid reviews
- Self-publishers comparing outlet pricing
- Authors vetting outlets for AI-written reviews
When Getmybookreviewed is not a fit
- Authors expecting it to review their book . it won't
- Traditionally published authors with PR support
- Anyone wanting guaranteed Amazon reviews
- Readers hunting book recommendations
Sources
- April 2015: Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Reviewpublishingperspectives.comnews
- BlueInk Review vs. Readers' Favorite: $445 vs. Freegetmybookreviewed.comreview
- BlueInk Review vs. Pacific Book Reviewgetmybookreviewed.comreview
- BlueInk Review . BookBaby blogblog.bookbaby.comofficial
- All About Paid Reviews With BlueInk Review Founderselfpublishingreview.comreview
- BlueInk Review . American Libraries Magazineamericanlibrariesmagazine.orgnews
- The Indie Author's Guide to Customer Reviewspublishersweekly.comreview
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- BlueInk Review Basic . Xlibrisxlibris.comofficial
- 10 Ways to Find Reviewers for Your Self-Published Bookemptymirrorbooks.comreview
- Get My Book Reviewed homepagegetmybookreviewed.comofficial
- IndieReader has an AI problem and I proved itgetmybookreviewed.comofficial
- All Book Review Services directorygetmybookreviewed.comofficial
- City Book Review analysisgetmybookreviewed.comofficial
- Pacific Book Review analysisgetmybookreviewed.comofficial
- US Review vs City Book Review comparisongetmybookreviewed.comofficial