Indie book reviews

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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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March 6, 2024

THE LIAR KILLERS

By Anfernee Parker
Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

While Anfernee Parker's THE LIAR KILLERS plays around with some intriguing futuristic concepts, the book suffers from rushed pacing and a protagonist who is mostly...

February 2, 2024

ALEX FISH

By M.A. Biggam
Rating:
2.0 / 5.0

While M.A. Biggam's ALEX FISH appears to be distressing and wearying in a very intentional way, the fact remains that it is both of those...

IR Approved
January 26, 2024

SWITCHING TRACKS: Out of the Trash

By Lena Gibson
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Lena Gibson's SWITCHING TRACKS: Out of the Trash is a gripping opening to a new book series that breathes new life into many of the...

IR Approved
September 4, 2023

CRYO

By Blake Fisher
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

In CRYO, Blake Fisher skillfully combines elements of science fiction, action, and romance, elevated by the author's skillful, polished storytelling. 

IR Approved
September 18, 2020

THE THIEF AND THE WASTE BOOK II

By Tanya Lee
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Tanya Lee's writing creates a feeling of suspense that’s cinematic in THE THIEF AND THE WASTE, a tense sequel that outpaces its predecessor in an...

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