Reviews have officially become the hottest topic in every author space right now… and for good reason. Across KDP communities, people are seeing reviews disappear, books getting flagged, and in more serious cases, accounts being blocked. What’s interesting is that many of these authors aren’t trying to “game” the system. They’re simply asking for honest reviews — which we all need to build trust and increase conversions. Something has shifted. My personal theory? Amazon’s automation (likely AI-driven moderation) is getting more aggressive about detecting patterns that look suspicious — repetitive wording, coordinated activity, review swaps, or even overly polished copy. Whether intentional or not, the system is clearly tightening. I recorded a full YouTube breakdown explaining the 3 levels of review trouble, what Amazon officially allows, what’s risky, and how to protect your account long term. If you care about building sustainable income from your books, this is worth watching. Link below 👇