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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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June 30, 2026

THE WEDNESDAY BOX: A Dark Fable

By Jonathan Kieran
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Jonathan Kieran's novel THE WEDNESDAY BOX compellingly showcases the devious actions of evil, the perception of young minds, and the perseverance of a brave, imaginative...

IR Approved
June 30, 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...

June 29, 2026

LADDERS AND MUSES

By Johnny Flaherty
Rating:
3.3 / 5.0

Johnny Flaherty's LADDERS AND MUSES is an accessible and engaging collection whose strongest poems blend storytelling with personal reflection, though inconsistent design choices and highly...

IR Approved
June 29, 2026

ORPHANS OF THE SEA (Underground, Book 1)

By Charles R. Cooke and Christopher X. Ryan
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Charles R. Cooke and Christopher X. Ryan's ORPHANS OF THE SEA (Underground Book 1) is a fresh, thrilling, and action-packed opener to what promises to...

IR Approved
June 29, 2026

THE UNFOLDING: Mairee

By S. Nyland
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Readers looking for atmospheric science fiction focused on hostile environments and a struggle for survival will find a fast-paced adventure in S. Nyland’s THE UNFOLDING:...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Michael Norkus skillfully shares himself with the reader in FALLING WITH PURPOSE: A Strategist’s Pursuit of Love and Durchblick.

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...

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