About Me
Hey there, welcome to The Proficient Reviewer! I’m Francine, but honestly, I’ve always wanted to be called Fran (yes, like The Nanny). It never quite took off, though! One thing that has stuck with me is my love of reading. I’ve been a bookworm forever! I have such fond memories of devouring Nancy Drew, Goosebumps, and Sweet Valley books when I was younger.
However, life, as it does, has thrown me some curveballs lately. Sadly, that’s meant I haven’t been able to read as much as I used to. In fact, I only managed twenty-four books in 2024, the fewest I’ve read since I started tracking them on Goodreads back in 2013! To make matters worse, eighteen of those are rereads!
Why I Started The Proficient Reviewer
This blog is not just a creative outlet for me. I want to break the cycle of rereading the same books or entire series installments just to remember what happened. I also want to finally catch up on all the exciting new releases I’ve been missing out on.
If you’re the kind of reader who falls in love with a book but forgets everything about it the next day—or you’re someone short on time who only wants a quick reminder before diving into the next book in a series—this blog is for you.
To help me (and maybe you!) stay on top of things, I’m including chapter summaries in my book reviews. That way, when I think I need to reread a book, I can go over my summaries and get a quick-ish refresher.
So, if you’re the kind of reader who falls in love with a book but forgets everything about it the next day—or you’re someone short on time who only wants a quick reminder before diving into the next book in a series—this blog is for you.
On top of everything else, I also created this blog to get back into writing. I’ve spent the last five years as an editor and proofreader, but I actually started my career as a content writer fifteen years ago. The Proficient Reviewer feels like the perfect way to combine my love of reading with my writing and editing skills. It’s like coming full circle!
What You’ll Find in This Blog
Mostly romance! I love everything from paranormal romance and fantasy romance to historical romance and romantic suspense.
So, what kind of books will you find here? Mostly romance! I love everything from paranormal romance and fantasy romance to historical romance and romantic suspense. I also enjoy a good crime or mystery book, though I usually get my true crime fix from documentaries these days. If any of those genres sound good to you and you’re looking for chapter-by-chapter summaries, you’re definitely in the right spot!
Let’s Chat!
I’d love to hear from you! Got a book recommendation? Thoughts on a recent read? Interested in collaborating? Reach out! You can connect with me through my Contact Page or send me an email at work@theproficientreviewer.com. I can’t wait to hear from you!