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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
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4/5
Very Good
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5/5
Excellent!
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Rating:
4.4 / 5.0
Neal Winsomer's CALLING OUT THE SHADOWS: A Father's Stand Against the Current is a memoir that shares a hard-won clarity. Written by a man who...
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0
Helen Winslow Black's SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME is a powerful novel about the weight women carry as daughters, mothers, and wives.
IR Approved
Rating:
4.9 / 5.0
Janette DeFelice's THE LAST PIROUETTE: A Novel in Three Acts is a triumph that carries the sensual experience of dancing while searching for authenticity. This...
IR Approved
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...
IR Approved
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
Faith MacGregor's CHILDREN OF ANGELS seamlessly combines Christian fiction with a variety of mythological and magical systems, prioritizing faith, loyalty, and persistence in times of...
IR Approved
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
With nuanced queer representation, a plot that maintains its momentum the whole way through, impeccable world-building, and sharp prose, Frank Faustino's action-packed SALVATION is a...
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0
While additional editorial context would have improved accessibility, Charles Francis Guittard’s A PH.D.’S REVERIE: The Letters succeeds as a thoughtful and detailed collection of correspondence...
IR Approved
July 1, 2026
THE STONECASTER: A Modern Parable About Intention, Response, and the Ripples We Create
By Dillon W. BuckRating:
4.5 / 5.0
Dillon W. Buck's THE STONECASTER: A Modern Parable About Intention, Response, and the Ripples We Create is a standout novel that takes readers on a...
IR Approved
June 30, 2026
THINKING THINGS OVER: The Reflections of Two 80-Year-Olds
By Charles Francis Guittard, Nancy Davis LabastidaRating:
4.0 / 5.0
Full of nostalgia, Charles Francis Guittard and Nancy Davis Labastida’s emotionally rewarding memoir, THINKING THINGS OVER: The Reflections of Two 80-Year-Olds, offers younger generations a...
IR Approved
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...
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
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...