This ratings guide gives a good idea of where a book fell for me.
This book is bad. You should probably avoid it at all costs.
This book is not good. Read at your own risk.
This book is good. You won't regret the time spent, but probably won't re-read it.
This book is pretty good. Well-written and memorable, this one's a keeper.
This book is excellent! You will give it a special cozy and half the bed.
This book is all kinds of amazing. It is definitely a new all time favorite of mine.
When I rate a book, I generally take into account things like: character development, plot, style, originality, how much I enjoyed it, whether I would read it again, and how memorable it was.