Rating systems always tend to vary reader to reader. I am very much a mood reader who rates based on how a book makes me feel and based on how quickly I get through a book.
I use a five star rating system and will award a half star if a book is just in between.
🌟 - Duller than a butter knife; about as enjoyable as trying to fold a fitted sheet. DNF. Would not recommend this book to anyone.
🌟🌟 - About as exciting as watching paint dry, but I finished the book. I would not recommend this book to anyone.
🌟🌟🌟 - Not bad, just okay. If this book is a part of a series I may not continue with the rest of the series.
🌟🌟🌟🌟 - As gripping as watching a cooking show contestant try to get the final secret ingredient on the plate in the last minute. Really enjoyable read but I may not remember the character names in a year but will remember really enjoying the book in the moment.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Holy Grail of books, makes me snort-laugh or cry in public; so good. Considered canceling weekend plans just to keep reading. Typically books that elicit an emotional reaction, I will remember the character names in this book a year later. Top book that comes to mind when people ask for recommendations. Typically a book I choose to re-read or purchase a physical copy of.
I use a five spice ratings system, typically only applicable to my romance, romantasy reads.
❤️ - When ordering at a restaurant, the no spice option. Definitely a love story that stays very PG-13. Would let my mom read this.
🌶️ - As bland as unsalted crackers; might as well be reading a grocery list. Did the author forget to add the seasoning? Allusion to some events but nothing overly explicit; you'll need to bring your own hot sauce. Would let my mom read this.
🌶️🌶️ - Just enough to tickle your taste buds; like adding a dash of hot sauce to your eggs. May contain a few scenes that are not overly explicit. Would debate on letting my mom read this or not.
🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Adding a little zest, like sprinkling pepper on your popcorn; enough to keep things interesting without sending you running for the milk. A satisfying amount of spice to enhance, 1-2 scenes that are explicit. Would not let my mom read this.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Spicier than your grandma's secret chili recipe; prepare for a flavor explosion that'll leave you reaching for the tissues. You'll be sweating bullets, but it's worth it. Multiple explicit scenes, but there is still a plot to the book. When someone asks me what am I reading I search for a non-fiction title to respond with.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Warning: may cause spontaneous combustion, read with a fire extinguish nearby; so intense, it'll leave you sweating bullets and questioning your life choices. You might need a fire hose to cool down after this one. When done you'll be asking yourself "did this book even have a plot?". Actively hide this book from my book shelves when my mom comes over.
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