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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
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Work on it.
2/5
Mediocre
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3/5
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4/5
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4.1 / 5.0
Jami Varela's CONNECTED: A Guide for Leading in a More Human Way works well as a short but highly accessible book, narrowly focused on sales...
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2.3 / 5.0
While the underlying subject matter is rich and fascinating, Paul Z. Alber's A SMILE IN EVERY SEASON struggles to overcome its structural problems.
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5.0 / 5.0
With its blend of philosophical depth and practical application, Elaine Patterson’s HOMECOMINGS: 52 Ways Back to Ourselves is an essential resource for anyone seeking to...
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3.0 / 5.0
Awkward plotting and some rushed character work prevent Julia Shraybman’s LUCKY NUMBER 6 from thrilling or chilling as it needs to, but it may scratch...
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3.7 / 5.0
Quinn Lawrence’s CINNAMON SOUL is a balanced, character-driven fantasy novel where secrets, subterfuge, and magic collide.
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4.2 / 5.0
Rhya Tenney's WINTER is an eerie but ultimately enthralling and introspective blend of supernatural elements and fantasy, with compelling displays of tension, emotion, and chills....
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4.0 / 5.0
Skillfully written by R.L. Florez and M.L. Florez, DON'T BE AFRAID OF SIRENS: SOMEONE NEEDS HELP is a well-illustrated book with an important message about...
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4.2 / 5.0
Warm, witty, and refreshingly self-deprecating, Jane Howatt's JIGSAW & JANE: Thirteen Years of Murder and Mayhem with Badge Number One is a true-crime memoir that...
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3.8 / 5.0
Though a surfeit of ideas can make for choppy reading, the wicked satire of Jonathan Katz’s CLEAVE THE SPARROW is biting and memorable.
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4.5 / 5.0
Stefano Teatini's SAVING UTOPIA is a unique entry in the realm of dystopian sci-fi. Rather than simply presenting a takedown of the harmful ideas that...
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5.0 / 5.0
Perfectly paced and full of genuine laughs, Brian Silbert’s BERTICUS: How I Survived School! And Bullies! And Farley Finnigan! will remind readers of all ages...
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3.5 / 5.0
Emory John Michael’s DELIVERANCE: A Road Trip to Die For is an enjoyable novel that attempts to combine New Age mysticism with the crime thriller.