BlueInk Review

Name: BlueInk Review Book Reviews
Brand: BlueInk
Rating: 4.0 (4 reviews)

Website: https://www.blueinkreview.com

Pricing: $445 standard, $595 expedited (4-5 weeks)

Turnaround: 8-10 weeks standard, 4-5 weeks expedited

BlueInk Review was co-founded by a literary agent and a newspaper editor. Their reviews are distributed through Ingram to over 70,000 booksellers and librarians, making it a strong choice for authors targeting library and bookstore distribution.

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4.0 / 5 (4 reviews)

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Recent Reviews

★★★★☆ Catherine Wells — The Innkeeper's Wife

Clean, well-written review. The Ingram distribution is the real selling point. My local library system ordered copies after seeing it in the BlueInk feed.

January 24, 2026

★★★★★ Michael Torres — Running on Empty

Got a starred review which they featured prominently. The distribution to booksellers and librarians through Ingram gave me visibility I couldn't have gotten otherwise.

December 4, 2025

★★★☆☆ Lisa Huang — Paper Lanterns

Review was fair but felt a bit formulaic. At $445 I expected a bit more personality in the writing. Distribution channels are legitimate though.

October 17, 2025

Pros

Ingram distribution to 70,000+ booksellers and librarians
Co-founded by industry professionals (literary agent + newspaper editor)
Starred reviews get additional promotion
Strong library and bookstore reach
Professional, detailed reviews

Cons

Higher price point at $445
Slower turnaround (8-10 weeks standard)
No free submission option
Less brand recognition than Kirkus outside library circles

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