Kirkus Discoveries Review Service

Independent Review by Kirkus Discoveries

A book review by a trusted and respected source can be a powerful marketing tool that can lend credibility to you and your book.  With the growing number of titles published each year, third-party reviews are becoming more and more important to differentiate your book from others in your genre; often, an impartial review can be the deciding factor for a prospective reader or book buyer considering reading or stocking your title.

BookSurge has partnered with Kirkus Discoveries to offer a paid service through which our authors can have their books reviewed objectively by editors at Kirkus, one of the most noted and trusted brands for book reviews in the industry.   The Kirkus Discoveries review service offers authors of all genres and publishing backgrounds the opportunity to receive an authoritative, careful assessment of their books by a seasoned book reviewer.  

With your approval, Kirkus Discoveries posts your review on its web site, www.kirkusdiscoveries.com.  By approving your review for the Kirkus Discoveries website, your review is eligible to be selected for the monthly e-newsletter that Kirkus Discoveries sends to librarians, agents, rights representatives, booksellers, and film and television producers.

• Standard Review Service  - $399 (complete within 8-9 weeks)

• Express Review Service - $549 (complete within 4-5 weeks)

Included in the price above, BookSurge will print and ship two physical copies of your book to be reviewed.

How does the Kirkus Discoveries review process work?

1. BookSurge will print and ship two physical copies of your book to begin the review process.
2. Your book will be assigned to one of the professional reviewers on the Kirkus team based on your genre; the reviewer will provide an honest, impartial review of your book (and yes, by honest we mean there is a possibility that you could receive a negative review).

The Kirkus Discoveries Review team will send you the final review via email. When you receive your review from Kirkus Discoveries, you decide whether you would like to have the review featured on the Kirkus Discoveries web site.

Additional terms and conditions apply to Kirkus Discoveries independent review service.

Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions and more information about the review process works.