THE KIRKUS FORMAT
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how we choose your reviewer
analyzes your book.
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of your book individually. content style genre sub-genre (3)We match your book with a reviewer who is a
content and genre expert, has experience
with similar styles and enjoys books like yours.
our editorial process
publishing your review
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