Submit a Book for Review

 Submit a Book for Review

Welcome to Rite of Fancy, a literary archive dedicated to thoughtful reviews, reading adventures, and lifelong learning.

Since its founding, Rite of Fancy has reviewed more than 1,000 books spanning classics, history, philosophy, theology, science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, biography, memoir, and general nonfiction. The goal of the site is simple: to explore great ideas, memorable stories, and books that help us better understand the world around us.

What I Review

I am most interested in:

Literary Fiction

Historical Fiction

History

Biography & Memoir

Military History

Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Science Fiction

Fantasy

Classic Literature

Nature & Travel Writing

Cultural Commentary

Independent and Small Press Publications

I enjoy books that challenge assumptions, teach something new, or tell a compelling story.

Books I Am Especially Interested In

I am always interested in:

Debut authors

Independent authors

Regional stories

Historical subjects

Military and veteran experiences

Books that explore faith, culture, or the human condition

Thought-provoking nonfiction

What I Generally Do Not Review

At this time, I am unlikely to accept:

Erotica

Books containing graphic sexual content

AI-generated books

Gambling guides, get-rich-quick books, or similar promotional material

Unfinished manuscripts

Submission Guidelines

Authors, publishers, and publicists are welcome to contact me regarding review opportunities.

Please include:

Book title

Author name

Publication date

Genre

Brief description or synopsis

Link to the publisher or author website

Format available (print, ebook, audiobook)

Submission does not guarantee a review. Due to the volume of requests and my personal reading schedule, I am unable to review every book received.

Review Policy

All reviews published on Rite of Fancy reflect my honest opinions as a reader.

Receiving a complimentary review copy does not guarantee a positive review, nor does it influence the rating or content of a review.

Contact

For review inquiries, please contact:

a.d. elliott

Writer | Photographer | Independent Researcher

Email: a.d.elliott@takethebackroads.com

Thank you for considering Rite of Fancy. Whether your book becomes part of the archive or simply joins my ever-growing reading list, I appreciate the opportunity to discover new stories and ideas.

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About the Author

a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller traveling through life

She shares her journeys at Take the Back Roads, explores new reads at Rite of Fancy, and highlights U.S. military biographies at Everyday Patriot.

You can also browse her online photography gallery at shop.takethebackroads.com.

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