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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

Z. Bennett Lorimer's THE POLITICS OF FEAR (The Compact Cycle, Book 1) is a satisfyingly complex space opera that manages its sprawling story and cast...

IR Approved
June 28, 2026

SHACKLES OF DESTINY

By William Culbertson
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

SHACKLES OF DESTINY is a riveting must-read. William Culbertson has created a novel that immerses readers in the psychology and social worlds of its characters,...

IR Approved
June 27, 2026

TREEHOUSE RESCUE

By Written by Veronica Puig, Illustrated by Jessica W. Cooper
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Veronica Puig’s TREEHOUSE RESCUE is an uplifting picture book that's best suited for reading aloud. The gentle, colorful illustrations by Jessica W. Cooper add charm...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

L. Brien Elvins’s BORN AGAIN: The Journey Begins (One Man's Walk with God) succeeds most when it draws from the author’s personal experiences and reflections...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Laura Lee Dooley's OF PRINCES AND PATRIOTS is a fascinating, high-stakes, and politically charged tale that deftly weaves speculative fiction and high fantasy into a...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Helena P. Schrader's VOICES ON THE WIND: Assault (A Novel of Malta in WWI, Part 1) is a very human portrait of war that moves...

Rating:
3.1 / 5.0

Despite confusing formatting and visual aids, Linda Soules's SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ICE CREAM FLAVOR INVENTOR is held up by delectable descriptions.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Dr. Tawainna Houston's BLACK WELLNESS BARRIERS: Understanding the Root Cause of Disease Vulnerabilities as a Pathway Towards Restoring Health is insightful, rigorous, and long overdue....

Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

Despite its very realistic portrayal of climate change, David Guenette’s OVER BROOKLYN HILLS: The Steep Climes Quartet (Book Three) proves to be an underwhelming reading...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

In writing LIFE STANDS EXPLAINED: The Simple Fun Book That’s All About You — and Why Something Like Nothing is Everything!, C.J. Carew has managed...

IR Approved
June 24, 2026

THE GOLDWYN COUNTY CANDY BAN

By J. Z. Zerber
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Through lush, cinematic prose, J.Z. Zerber’s THE GOLDWYN COUNTY CANDY BAN weaves a humorous tale of 1990s boyhood with memorable characters and a tangible setting.

Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Despite pacing issues and a climax that falls short of its anticipated intensity, Lena Gibson’s NO HOME WITHOUT YOU: A Post-Apocalyptic Romance (Love and Survival...

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