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Best Crime Book Review Blogs in 2025

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http://www.bookshelvesofdoom.org/

I read and review primarily YA fiction. I make exceptions to that rule, mostly for middle-grade and adult crossovers, historical mystery/romances, crime, and other genre fiction. I do not review self-help, inspirational memoirs/Non-Fiction, erotica, or medical texts.

Blogger: Leila Roy

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 32

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.bibliofreak.net

A book blog written by English writer Matthew Selwyn, Bibliofreak.net has been providing content for over 10 years. Featuring in-depth reviews on an eclectic range of books, there is plenty of content to explore.

Blogger: Matthew Selwyn

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 25

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 15,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://brandywinebooks.net/

We are not an exclusively book reviewing blog. We write about culture, writing, and history too. Most of our reviews are in the mystery/crime genre.

Blogger: Lars Walker

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 39

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 2,500 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Social media

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? No

https://www.bookishelf.com/

The Bookish Elf is a site you can rely on for book reviews, author interviews, book recommendations, and all things books.

Blogger: Mitul Patel

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 40

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 30,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Website contact form

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://lovelyloveday.com/

Lovely Loveday was created because of a love for books. I love to share my thoughts on books I have read and authors I have discovered along the way in hopes that others will enjoy reading as much as I do. I enjoy reading any genre both indie and traditional books.

Blogger: Lovely Loveday

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 26

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 50,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Website contact form

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://literaryquicksand.com/

Weโ€™re a book blog based out of Minneapolis, MN. We feature a group of women writers from multiple countries who all come together over one thing: our love of books!

Blogger: Jolissa Skow

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 31

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 4,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.compulsivereaders.com/

My name is Tracy and Iโ€™m a bookaholic. Itโ€™s been 35 minutes since I last bought a book and despite having over 450 books on my kindle, 200 books on my bookshelf I canโ€™t stop buying more books. I receive loads of books to read from the publishers and Netgalley โ€“ but will only be recommending the books that I think are brilliant. Some you will agree with me about, and others you will hate โ€“ and thatโ€™s what makes reading so wonderful. Enjoy!

Blogger: Tracy

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 30

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 2,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Website contact form

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? No

https://lindasbookbag.com/

The blog was initially designed to share a few thoughts about the books I read and that's the aspect I still enjoy most. I don't give star ratings as my 5 stars might be someone else's 3 so I say what I thought instead, trying to be as honest as I can and I make the review personal to me as a reader. After a few months of blogging I realised just how hard it is for smaller publishers and independent authors to get their books noticed so I'm always willing to feature them if I can.

Blogger: Linda Hill

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 39

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Mail

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://fromfirstpagetolast.wordpress.com/

I like to read different genres of books, both fiction and non fiction. If the blurb grabs me then Iโ€™ll want to read it. I cannot promise a review deadline but will honour all review requests I accept. Please let me know if you have a preferred timeframe for reviews to be published and I will aim to review within that time.

Blogger: Janet Emson

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 15

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Mail

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.thelesbianreview.com/

The Lesbian Review is the home of book reviews done by women who absolutely LOVE lesbian fiction and who are not just going to read and enjoy every lesbian novel out there. We read a lot and are a tough crowd to please. But that is great news for you because it means this book blog only showcases lesbian fiction books that are really good. If we don't like it, we don't review it.

Blogger: The Lesbian Review

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 37

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 10,200 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/

Book reviews and recommendations from the most trusted voice in book discovery. We've reviewed the nation's top publishers' books since 1933. Our coverage includes the big 5 houses, small presses, genre publishers & more.

Blogger: Kirkus Reviews Team

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 79

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 880,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Submission manager

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://chapterinmylife.wordpress.com/

Here at Chapterinmylife I am always happy to accept books for review. Any reviews I provide are only my opinion and are always constructive. I will try my best to explain what it was I enjoyed about the book or why it was not to my taste.

Blogger: Sharon Bairden

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 27

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Mail

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://indiereader.com/

There were over 391,000 books self-published in 2012. That's a lot of company (and competition!) for any author.รฅรŠIndieReader offers the best value for reviews, bar none. IR's reviewers & some of the best in the field & will let you know if you've achieved what you set out to do. Charges may apply. IR also recommends titles to the HUFFINGTON POST and USA TODAY.

Blogger: The IndieReader Team

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 49

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 15,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Website contact form

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://bookvue.wordpress.com/

Book Vue was born out of the editor's restless desire to share with the world thoughts and opinions on some of the greatest books out there. The honesty behind each review is the essence of the blog.

Blogger: Chitra Iyer

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 5

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 100 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://thebooknanny.com/

The Book Nanny gives readers a look inside their book without spoilers. We give information about the violence, adult content and language a book contains so readers can find books that fit their media standards.

Blogger: Emily Campbell

Genres: Crime

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 3

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 6,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

So you want to find a book blog?

If youโ€™re a voracious reader, you might think of a book blog as an oasis in the middle of the desert: a place on the Internet that brims with talk about books, books, and more books.

Well, good news โ€” we built this directory of the 200 of the best book blogs to satiate your thirst. Take a walk around, use the filters to narrow down your search to blogs in your preferred genre, and feel free to bookmark this page and come back, as we do update it regularly with more of the best book blogs out there. 

If youโ€™re an aspiring author, you might see a book blog more as a book review blog: a place where you can get your yet-to-be published book reviewed. In that case, youโ€™ll be glad to know that most of the book blogs in our directory are open to review requests and accept indie books! We expressly designed this page (and our book marketing platform, Reedsy Discovery) to be useful to indie book authors who need book reviews. If youโ€™re wondering how to approach a book blog for a review request, please read on. 

Youโ€™ve found a book blog. Now what? 

Letโ€™s say that youโ€™re an author, and youโ€™ve found a couple of book blogs that would be perfect fits to review your book. What now? Here are some tips as you go about getting your book reviews:

  • Be sure to read the review policy. First, check that the book blog youโ€™re querying is open to review requests. If thatโ€™s the fortunate case, carefully read the blogโ€™s review policy and make sure that you follow the directions to a T.  
  • Individualize your pitches. Book bloggers will be able to immediately tell apart the bulk pitches, which simply come across as thoughtless and indifferent. If you didnโ€™t take the time to craft a good pitch, why should the blogger take the time to read your book? Personalize each pitch to up your chances of getting a response. 
  • Format your book in a professional manner before sending it out. Ensure that your manuscript isnโ€™t presented sloppily. If the book blogger asks for a digital ARC, you might want to check out apps such as Instafreebie or Bookfunnel. 
  • Create a spreadsheet to track your progress. Wading through so many book blogs can be troublesome โ€” not to mention trying to remember which ones youโ€™ve already contacted. To save yourself the time and trouble, use a simple Excel spreadsheet to keep track of your progress (and results). 

Looking to learn even more about the process? Awesome ๐Ÿ‘ For a detailed guide, check out this post thatโ€™s all about getting book reviews. 

 

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