Keeping it honest

Affiliate Disclosure & Disclaimer

Last updated: June 2026

Short version: some links here earn me a small commission at zero extra cost to you, and it has never once changed what I actually think about a book. Here’s the full, FTC-friendly version.

Affiliate disclosure

Indecent Bookworm participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means I may earn a commission when you buy something through links on the site. There is no additional cost to you — the price is the same whether you use my link or not.

Programs I currently participate in include Amazon Associates, Kindle+ (formerly Kindle Unlimited), and Audible.

I only recommend books, products, and services I genuinely believe may be worth your time or interest. Any purchase decision is still yours to make. And to be crystal clear: affiliate relationships never influence my reviews, ratings, opinions, or recommendations. A book gets the same brutal honesty whether there’s a link attached or not.

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Disclaimer

Everything on Indecent Bookworm is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. All reviews, ratings, recommendations, trope analyses, reader-psychology commentary, and other commentary reflect my personal opinions, observations, and reading experiences.

When I talk about the psychology behind a trope, emotional need, character dynamic, or reader response, I am offering reader-oriented commentary and education intended to help explore why certain stories, themes, and dynamics may resonate with readers. This content is not psychological evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, therapy, or professional mental-health advice, and it should not be used as a substitute for care from a qualified mental-health professional.

I may draw on commonly discussed psychological concepts when exploring books and reading experiences, but these discussions are not intended to make assumptions or diagnoses about individual readers. Different readers can respond to the same trope, character, or story for very different reasons.

I make no guarantees regarding:

• Book quality
• Reader enjoyment
• Accuracy or completeness of publisher or third-party information
• Availability, pricing, or continued availability of books or products

Content warnings and age guidance are provided to help readers make informed choices, but they are not intended to be exhaustive or a substitute for your own judgment. Readers are responsible for determining whether a book’s themes, content, and age suitability are appropriate for them.