New · 14-day Pro & Publisher trial

Match your book with honest readers before launch day.

BookManas connects indie authors with curated ARC reviewers who actually read, finish, and review books — no spam, no bots, no fluff.

Pro & Publisher free for 14 days FTC-compliant reviews Genuine readers
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Limited-time launch offer

Try Pro or Publisher free for 14 days.

Launch campaigns, manage reviewers, and test premium workflows before paying.

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How it works

A trusted exchange between writers and readers.

Two simple journeys, one ecosystem built on accountability and craft.

For Authors

Launch with confidence

  1. 01Upload your book

    Add your manuscript, cover, and metadata in minutes.

  2. 02Launch ARC campaign

    Target genres, set deadlines, and pick reviewer count.

  3. 03Get structured reviews

    Receive thoughtful, criteria-based reviews on time.

For Readers

Read what's next

  1. 01Discover books

    Browse curated ARCs across the genres you love.

  2. 02Claim ARC copies

    Reserve a copy and join the pre-launch reading circle.

  3. 03Earn reputation

    Climb the leaderboard with quality, on-time reviews.

Features

Everything an indie launch needs.

Built with publishers, editors, and power readers — every feature serves the craft, not the noise.

Structured reviews

Plot, pacing, prose, originality — rated on a consistent rubric.

Reviewer matching

Algorithmic matches by genre, tropes, and reading history.

Analytics dashboard

Track claims, completion rates, sentiment, and engagement.

Reader reputation

Verified reviewers earn badges, tiers, and platform credits.

Anti-spam moderation

Human + automated review of every reviewer and submission.

Campaign management

Draft, schedule, pause, and relaunch ARCs with one click.

Inside BookManas

Feedback you can actually launch with.

Move beyond a pile of star ratings. See completion, craft scores, sentiment, recurring themes and verified cross-posts in one report.

  • Structured feedback across six craft dimensions
  • Campaign funnel and deadline health
  • Reader themes, strengths and revision opportunities
  • Exportable launch-ready insights
Sample insight report

Launch readiness

Strong signal
Completion
86%
Avg. rating
4.4
Verified posts
18
Craft ratings
Characters92%
Writing88%
Pacing74%
Originality84%
Reader consensus
Strength: Distinctive character voice and emotional payoff.
Watch: The middle third feels slower for thriller readers.
Audience: Best fit for character-led mystery fans.

Illustrative sample data—not a customer result.

Built around marketplace trust

Better incentives on both sides of the page.

Know which readers are reliable before you hand over a manuscript.
Trust before access
Completion history, quality signals and verified cross-posts
Match by taste, capacity and reading behavior—not a generic mailing list.
Better-fit readers
Genres, tropes, length, language and availability
Turn every campaign into a repeatable launch workflow and trusted reader network.
Compounding relationships
Reviewer CRM, reusable lists and collaboration history
Pricing

Simple, transparent, made for indies.

Start Pro or Publisher with a 14-day trial. Pay only when you launch.

Free

Freeforever

Discover ARCs, build reviewer reputation, and explore BookManas.

  • Unlimited ARC claims
  • Reviewer profile & badges
  • Leaderboard access
  • Early-access drops
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Pro

$4.99/ month

For indie authors launching and managing ARC campaigns.

  • 2 active campaigns
  • Up to 50 reviewers / book
  • Structured review reports
  • Email support
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Publisher

$9.99/ month

For publishers, small presses, and teams with multiple titles.

  • Unlimited campaigns
  • Unlimited reviewers
  • Advanced analytics
  • Priority matching & support
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FAQ

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