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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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Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

Though its repetitive statements and admonishing narrative affect its readability, Nicolas Chaillan’s REPLACEMENT: The AI Revolution Isn’t Coming for Your Job. It Already Took It...

IR Approved
July 27, 2026

A WAVE OF BREATH

By Tess Collins
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Written by Tess Collins, A WAVE OF BREATH succeeds as an inventive, emotionally rich post-apocalyptic tale that's powered by one of the more memorable protagonists...

IR Approved
July 27, 2026

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO BEING ALIVE

By David M. L. Rabin
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

David M.L. Rabin's A SIMPLE GUIDE TO BEING ALIVE lives up to its title—offering groundbreaking research, timely wisdom, and helpful resources to rebuild the reader’s...

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Dale M. Kushner's WILD FREEDOM: The Princess Who Found Her Name (On Fairy Tales, Imagination and the Creative Mind) is a smart, vulnerable, and metafictional...

July 26, 2026

RISE (Colony, Book 2)

By Ron Wolff
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Despite paper-thin characters and a familiar story, Ron Wolff's RISE: Colony, Book 2 uses its fast pace to good effect.

IR Approved
July 25, 2026

VENERA LTD.

By Stuart Nosler
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

More a tale of endurance in the face of corporate malice and abhorrent greed than a sci-fi story set in the near future, Stuart Nosler’s...

IR Approved
July 24, 2026

DARK UGLY PLACES

By Ashley Mansour
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

With fast-paced thrills and gripping psychological drama, Ashley Mansour’s DARK UGLY PLACES serves up vengeance for morally complex characters.

July 24, 2026

A REFUGE OF LAST RESORT

By Robb Erwin
Rating:
2.8 / 5.0

Although Robb Erwin's A REFUGE OF LAST RESORT presents ambitious ideas and a compelling central character, its overcrowded plot and unsatisfying conclusion keep it from...

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Florence M. Coleman's THE DOG THAT DIDN’T BARK AT FIRST is a sweet picture book about beagles and friendship that's perfect for call-and-response read-alouds. However,...

IR Approved
July 24, 2026

RECKONING!

By David Vincent
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

David Vincent’s RECKONING! delivers an engaging sci-fi thriller that has ambitious ideas, memorable characters, and a thoughtful exploration of technology.

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Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

Benefiting from attention to detail and a lively style, Thomas Mekuria Gebre's DR. BABY: A Physician's Journey Through Grief, Medicine, and Meaning is an interesting...

IR Approved
July 23, 2026

SHADOW OF THE TITAN HUNTER

By James Anderson
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

James Anderson's SHADOW OF THE TITAN HUNTER delivers an engaging blend of fantasy, mystery, and coming-of-age storytelling. Strong character development, creative worldbuilding, memorable creatures, and...

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