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Work on it.

2/5

Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

3/5

Good
Worth reading.

4/5

Very Good
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Must-read.

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

C.M. Dawson's DARK SIDE OF THE VEIL: The Lesitha Veil Tales (Book 2) is a bold, emotionally intelligent sci-fi sequel that explores social power, integrity,...

IR Approved
June 15, 2026

NEUTRALITY ACT (The Consulting Agent)

By Jonathan M. Bryant
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Jonathan M. Bryant's NEUTRALITY ACT: The Consulting Agent sheds new light on what it means to live in the midst of social change, with its...

June 14, 2026

YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL BACK

By E.C. Sainz
Rating:
2.7 / 5.0

While E.C. Sainz's YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL BACK delivers an artful, directed rage, the lack of closure takes the winds of empowerment out of...

IR Approved
June 14, 2026

A SMILE IN EVERY SEASON

By Paul Z Alber
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

Reflecting on LGBTQ relationships, religious customs, and family values, Paul Z. Alber's A SMILE IN EVERY SEASON illustrates in depth the experiences of finding acceptance,...

Rating:
2.6 / 5.0

C.J. Arlow’s THE ALGO: The Algo Series (Book 1) mirrors the ethical concerns surrounding our real-life tech landscape in a fictional dystopia. Unfortunately, structural weaknesses,...

IR Approved
June 13, 2026

TWO MUGS, A BREW, AND SOME GEESE

By Matt Allcock
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Combining dry British humor with escalating science-fiction absurdity, Matt Allcock's TWO MUGS, A BREW, AND SOME GEESE turns civic dysfunction and social routine into the...

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Though its dense presentation can occasionally limit accessibility, Kumar Rupesh’s FROM THEORY TO EXECUTION: Management Practice for Executives and Leaders succeeds as a serious and...

IR Approved
June 12, 2026

KING’S QUARRY

By Lee Hardies
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Written by Lee Hardies, KING'S QUARRY works well because of its smart pace, warm emotional core, and light approach.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

A.P. Foster's THE COVER UP: Zone of Deceit (Book 2) is a cynical, socially conscious novel that asks hard questions while following the truth wherever...

June 11, 2026

MAJESTY OF STONE (The Everlight: Book 1)

By Christopher Kolven
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

An intriguing fictional universe and a compelling character dynamic are blunted by a narrative approach that holds too much back in Christopher Kolven's promising sci-fantasy...

IR Approved
June 11, 2026

THE POWER OF HEART-CENTERED LEADERSHIP

By Ghislaine Florence Labelle
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Ghislaine Florence Labelle's THE POWER OF HEART-CENTERED LEADERSHIP is a thoughtful, approachable leadership guide that emphasizes integrity and genuine human connection over fear and control.

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

What happens when the enemy targets your reputation through a war fought with whispers? T.V. Holiday asks this and more in this uneven yet quietly...

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