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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
December 27, 2024

CICERO JAMES, MIRACLE WORKER

By Hal Emerson
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

Fans of urban fantasy will love Hal Emerson's funny, action-packed CICERO JAMES, MIRACLE WORKER, thanks to its engaging protagonist and unique spin on magic (as...

IR Approved
December 27, 2024

SECOND POCKET FIRST

By Gregory Grosvenor
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

Gregory Grosvenor's SECOND POCKET FIRST succeeds as picaresque entertainment with an interesting protagonist.

IR Approved
December 23, 2024

NEVER ENOUGH WORDS

By Jack Hammond Jr
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Jack Hammond Jr.’s NEVER ENOUGH WORDS is a beautifully told and harrowing tale of the confrontation between humanity and hate.

Rating:
3.4 / 5.0

As a prompt for meaningful conversation, Nick Brancato's PRIORITIZE US: Unlock Lasting Love with One Simple, Proven Test is a solid workbook designed to help...

December 20, 2024

A QUEST FOR GOD AND SPICES

By Dean Cycon
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

Dean Cycon’s A QUEST FOR GOD AND SPICES proves a rollicking adventure chock-full of geopolitical intrigue and vivid medieval detail.

IR Approved
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Dorian Box's THE GIRL GOES HOME (Emily Calby Book 4) strikes the perfect balance between dark humor, vigorous and suspenseful action, heartwarming found family, and...

IR Approved
December 18, 2024

OLD WHITE MAN WRITING

By Joshua Gidding
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Through its innovative structure and unflinching self-examination, Joshua Gidding’s OLD WHITE MAN WRITING offers a new approach to the biographical template—resulting in a challenging, highly...

IR Approved
December 18, 2024

FOR PEACE AND PURPOSE

By Ethan Warrener
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

Ethan Warrener returns with a captivating and emotionally charged sequel in FOR PEACE AND PURPOSE. With so many threads still left to unravel, this installment...

IR Approved
December 18, 2024

BACK TO BAINBRIDGE

By Norah Lally
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Moving at an uninterrupted, steady pace, BACK TO BAINBRIDGE by Norah Lally emotively captures the struggles of a young teen as she tries to find...

IR Approved
December 16, 2024

MIRI AND THE HONEYBEE

By N. J. Lujan
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

N.J. Lujan's MIRI AND THE HONEYBEE is a delightful story. It’s a change of pace for the author, but one she manages with great style.

December 16, 2024

TALENT SHOW

By Denise Haynes
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Denise Haynes’s TALENT SHOW offers an interesting glimpse of both the culture of Trinidad in the 20th century and the dynamics of a large family.

Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

Amanda LaPera’s FINDING DAD, PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA: An End to the Search is a challenging read, but it’s hard not to be struck by its immense...

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