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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
May 19, 2025

THE ALLURE OF AN ENDING

By R. Henry Price
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

While occasionally stilted in its dialogue, the narrative, structure, and concept of THE ALLURE OF AN ENDING are compelling: a truly well-thought-out speculation on the...

IR Approved
May 19, 2025

BELLOSIO: An Age of Miracles

By John F Shekleton
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

John F. Shekleton's BELLOSIO: An Age of Miracles is a deeply imagined work of sci-fantasy that boasts effortless pacing, lush details, and very little hand-holding.

IR Approved
May 19, 2025

MY MOTHER, MY LOVE, MY CHILD

By Gilles Chagnon
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Gilles Chagnon’s MY MOTHER, MY LOVE, MY CHILD is a lyrical, closely observed, and relentlessly paced reflection on the lives and deaths of human beings.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Another in Stella Atrium's Dolvia series, and the first of the Duchy Wars books, THE MATRIX OPAL: A Dystopian Science Fiction Novel weaves together the...

IR Approved
May 16, 2025

SAFE HAVEN

By Peter Hargraves
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Peter Hargraves’s SAFE HAVEN is a brisk, charming, action-packed steampunk adventure.

May 16, 2025

THE BOOK COLLECTOR TRILOGY

By Tom Story
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

Tom Story's THE BOOK COLLECTOR TRILOGY offers a sentimental, heartfelt look at childhood, the love of books, and the responsibilities of parenting.

IR Approved
Rating:
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...

May 14, 2025

A SMILE IN EVERY SEASON

By Paul Z Alber
Rating:
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.

IR Approved
Rating:
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...

May 12, 2025

LUCKY NUMBER 6

By Julia Shraybman
Rating:
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...

May 12, 2025

CINNAMON SOUL

By Quinn Lawrence
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

Quinn Lawrence’s CINNAMON SOUL is a balanced, character-driven fantasy novel where secrets, subterfuge, and magic collide.

IR Approved
May 12, 2025

WINTER

By Rhya Tenney
Rating:
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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