Indie book reviews

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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
September 2, 2024

SPLENDID LITTLE SCHEMES

By Robin Strong
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

An absorbing, suspenseful feminist novel, Robin Strong’s SPLENDID LITTLE SCHEMES boasts believable, relatable multi-level marketing business women who amp up the drama with their façades.

August 23, 2024

COULD’VE BEEN

By Savannah Gardiner
Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

Although flawed, COULD’VE BEEN by Savannah Gardiner offers a clever premise, surprise twists, and scenes both sweet and terrifying.

IR Approved
August 14, 2024

THE RESTLESS LAKE

By Teri Fink
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Teri Fink's THE RESTLESS LAKE, a story of love and redemption, offers humor, adventure, and insights about humanity’s capabilities to both destroy and heal. The...

IR Approved
July 8, 2024

A HORSE BROUGHT US HERE

By Dershie McDevitt
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Dershie McDevitt has penned a thought-provoking literary gem in her richly researched, coming-of-age shocker, A HORSE BROUGHT US HERE.

IR Approved
June 26, 2024

IT’S NOT THE SAME FOR US

By Dawn Adams Cole
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

IT’S NOT THE SAME FOR US by Dawn Adams Cole builds interest and reveals a soul-searching theme that many readers can relate to. 

IR Approved
May 27, 2024

ALWAYS JULIA: The Art of a Life

By Ava Zacardi
Rating:
4.1 / 5.0

Ava Zacardi's ALWAYS JULIA: The Art of a Life is a wholesome and emotional story about how it’s never too late to find closure and...

IR Approved
May 1, 2024

MUDDLED CHERRIES

By Sally Collins
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

Author Sally Collins writes with wit and clarity, telling a coming-of-age story that is both important and entertaining in MUDDLED CHERRIES.

Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Jonea Mounsey’s I CHOOSE THE MOON: My Journey from the Midwest to the Middle East is a mostly fluid, inspiring memoir of perseverance and adventure.

April 19, 2024

CALIFORNIA DREAMING

By Noa Silver
Rating:
3.2 / 5.0

Noa Silver’s evocative imagery and strong dialogue imbue CALIFORNIA DREAMING with memorable narratives and characters. 

IR Approved
April 10, 2024

SEVEN PERFECT DAYS

By Francesca Vespa
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Built on the premise that “sometimes your friends break your heart the most,” Francesca Vespa’s SEVEN PERFECT DAYS grapples with this ugly truth in several...

March 18, 2024

TELL ME YOUR PLANS

By Torres & Firsht
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

A torrid romance turned bitter-but-reasonably-satisfying revenge tale, TELL ME YOUR PLANS by Torres & Firsht will appeal to those who like to see hard-working women...

IR Approved
March 13, 2024

THIRTY-EIGHT DAYS OF RAIN

By Eva Asprakis
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Eva Asprakis is a gifted writer, and THIRTY-EIGHT DAYS OF RAIN deserves attention for its focus on the problems of young-adult émigrés.

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