Inside the Australian and New Zealand book industry

Image. Advertisement:

BookTokers debate the value of negative reviews

Tuesday, 9 December 2025    Books+Publishing
@booksandpublishing

In the UK, the Bookseller has canvassed opinion among popular BookTok creators about the value and desirability of posting negative reviews. Critical reviews on the popular TikTok subcommunity can meet opposition among readers who fear the impact reviews may have on authors. Since its emergence in late 2019, BookTok has...

Please log in or subscribe to access all of Books+Publishing's premium content.

 

Subscribe

Purchase a subscription to access Books+Publishing‘s premium content.

We now offer a pay-by-the-month subscription.

Click here to see our range of subscription options.

Subscribe

 

Login

Forgot my password

By clicking LOGIN, you are accepting terms and conditions and allowing cookies to identify your browser and keep you logged in. (See the privacy policy.)

IP access

If you have purchased IP access, please click the button below to activate your service.

Check IP access

 

Category: International news