www.kirkusreviews.com

Do I use them? I have used them once.

Cost: $450 for a traditional review/$599 for an expanded review

This is an expensive proposition that may not be helpful. They don’t promise a raving review, which is a good thing because it ensures honesty. The entire review must be published intact on KirkusReviews.com before any excerpt can be published. There was a closing line in the 328 word review I received that I could have used, but the rest of the review seemed like it had been written by high-school student. Kirkus Reviews, however, is a well recognized and powerful force for distribution.