US Review of Books vs. Chanticleer Reviews: Speed vs. Awards

US Review of Books is fast. Chanticleer Reviews is award-focused. Both serve indie authors but with different value propositions.

Price Comparison: The Numbers

Feature	US Review of Books	Chanticleer	City Book Review
Standard Review	$150-$200	$295	$199
Turnaround	4-6 weeks (FAST)	8-12 weeks	6-8 weeks
Review Length	300-400 words	300+ words	350+ words
Award Program	No	Yes (strong recognition)	No

What US Review of Books Actually Delivers

Professional reviews, 300-400 words, published on website and in print magazine. Fastest turnaround of all: 4-6 weeks. National reach. Print credibility.

What Chanticleer Reviews Actually Delivers

Professional reviews, 300+ words, plus competitive award recognition. Slower (8-12 weeks) because judging takes time. Winning Chanticleer award (Gold/Silver/Bronze) is valuable credential.

When US Review Makes More Sense

• You need the fastest possible turnaround (4-6 weeks).
• Print magazine visibility is valuable.
• Speed matters more than award potential.

When Chanticleer Makes More Sense

• Your book has strong award potential.
• You can wait 8-12 weeks for judging and awards announcement.
• Award badge and recognition matter for marketing.

When City Book Review Makes More Sense

• You want multi-outlet publication (9 outlets) instead of 1.
• Reasonable turnaround (6-8 weeks) balances speed and value.
• Lower price ($199 vs Chanticleer's $295).
• No award potential, but better distribution makes up for it.

The Bottom Line

US Review wins on speed (4-6 weeks) and print credibility. Chanticleer wins on award potential and recognition. City Book Review wins on multi-outlet distribution and price. Choose based on your priority: speed, awards, or distribution.