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Our Reviewers won’t judge your book as compared to other self-published titles, but against other books, period. Our ratings are based on the following criteria, although reviewers are able to award partial stars (i.e. a 1.3 or a 4.7), rather than rounding up or down to a whole or half number.

1/5

Really bad 
Work on it.

2/5

Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

3/5

Good
Worth reading.

4/5

Very Good
1-2 spots that need work

5/5

Excellent!
Must-read.

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IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Mister Nobody's ESCAPE THE SYSTEM: A Pocket Book for People Who Are Done is a short, radical little book that's deceptively simple, genuinely thought-provoking, and...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Nikki Stern's NATURAL CAUSES: Sam Tate Mystery Series (Book 5) is a well-crafted and thoughtful mystery that features a compelling heroine, suspense, relevant themes, and...

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Dragged by turgid prose and dull stories, Dr. Timothy N. Liesching's WHITE COAT LEADERSHIP: Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders from Bedside to Boardroom...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Charles Francis Guittard's SCRIBBLINGS FROM STORAGE: The Confessions of an English Major succeeds as a thoughtful examination of memory, identity, and personal history.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

Neal Winsomer's CALLING OUT THE SHADOWS: A Father's Stand Against the Current is a memoir that shares a hard-won clarity. Written by a man who...

July 3, 2026

SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME

By Helen Winslow Black
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

Helen Winslow Black's SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME is a powerful novel about the weight women carry as daughters, mothers, and wives.

IR Approved
July 3, 2026

THE LAST PIROUETTE: A Novel in Three Acts

By Janette DeFelice
Rating:
4.9 / 5.0

Janette DeFelice's THE LAST PIROUETTE: A Novel in Three Acts is a triumph that carries the sensual experience of dancing while searching for authenticity. This...

IR Approved
July 3, 2026

AND SO FORTH

By Morris Panych
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Morris Panych's AND SO FORTH is a humorous exploration of what makes us human, the roles we take on, and the secrets we keep. This...

IR Approved
July 3, 2026

CHILDREN OF ANGELS

By Faith MacGregor
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Faith MacGregor's CHILDREN OF ANGELS seamlessly combines Christian fiction with a variety of mythological and magical systems, prioritizing faith, loyalty, and persistence in times of...

IR Approved
July 2, 2026

SALVATION (Jonah Grady, Book 1)

By Frank Faustino
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

With nuanced queer representation, a plot that maintains its momentum the whole way through, impeccable world-building, and sharp prose, Frank Faustino's action-packed SALVATION is a...

July 1, 2026

A PH.D’S REVERIE: The Letters

By Charles Francis Guittard
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

While additional editorial context would have improved accessibility, Charles Francis Guittard’s A PH.D.’S REVERIE: The Letters succeeds as a thoughtful and detailed collection of correspondence...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Dillon W. Buck's THE STONECASTER: A Modern Parable About Intention, Response, and the Ripples We Create is a standout novel that takes readers on a...

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