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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
1-2 bright spots.
3/5
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4/5
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5/5
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3.8 / 5.0
Clifton Brown’s IN THE GHOST’S SHADOW: Book 1 of the Shadow Core Saga is a promising and emotionally grounded debut that successfully balances character depth...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
A punchy, high-octane thriller that's anchored firmly in the believable family dynamics of the likeable protagonists, Mike Trigg's OUTAGE will engage readers and have them...
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Rating:
4.1 / 5.0
James Snyder's THE BROTHERS SHAUGHNESSY: The Shaughnessy Duology (Book 1) is a gripping historical crime-thriller that pulls readers in with a wide emotional range, a...
July 13, 2026
BEAUTIFUL HELL: Where the Life I Was Given Ended—and the One I Chose Began
By Christine Davis RossRating:
3.8 / 5.0
Christine Davis Ross’s BEAUTIFUL HELL: Where the Life I Was Given Ended—and the One I Chose Began is at its strongest when exploring the complicated...
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July 13, 2026
THE BEST ATTORNEY NEVER WINS: Why Great Lawyers Go Broke and Average Ones Build Empires
By Angelo PeroneRating:
4.1 / 5.0
Angelo Perone’s firm voice and approach are clear as day as he provides his secret formula for a successful law marketing firm in THE BEST...
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3.5 / 5.0
J.P. Sims writes an encouraging story that will resonate most with young male readers who have suffered heartbreak and those longing for the acceptance that...
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
Through comprehensive research and a thoughtful editorial approach, Stephen Watts transforms a collection of family letters into a moving and insightful historical narrative. SEARCHING FOR...
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2.8 / 5.0
Written by Virgilio Russi, VAN DIEMEN’S LAND: Based on Too Many True Stories is a tender exploration of intimacy, identity, and the historical denial of...
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Rating:
4.7 / 5.0
ACE OF SPADES by Justin M. Davis is a razor-sharp psychological thriller that crawls under the skin and stays there. Relentless, precise, and deeply unsettling,...
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3.5 / 5.0
Roland Hughes’s TWENTY OF TWO THE INFAMOUS THEY, FIVE NUCLEAR WARS YOU CAN WIN features some impressive scene-setting and evocation of moods, but also an...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
BLACK HEART CINNAMON JAR is an insightful and cohesive short story collection that balances philosophical exploration with emotional authenticity. Andy Brannan's compassionate storytelling and thematic...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
Cody McDevitt’s GIVEN NO CHOICE: A History of Abortion Rights is a well-researched and thought-provoking chronicle of the complex evolution of abortion rights in the...