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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 7, 2025

ELDRYAN ELDERS

By S.G. Blaise
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

S.G. Blaise’s ELDRYAN ELDERS serves another delicious helping of cosmic chaos as Lilla levels up from "reluctant divine spokesperson" to "portal-protecting powerhouse." With snarky one-liners...

IR Approved
April 28, 2025

OF THE SUN AND SEA

By Melissa K. Magner
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Dense and dramatic yet heartfelt and relatable, Melissa K. Magner's OF THE SUN AND SEA is both a beautiful fantasy adventure and a poignant metaphor...

IR Approved
April 18, 2025

TWO CROWNS, THREE BLADES

By Robert A. Walker
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Robert A. Walker’s TWO CROWNS, THREE BLADES offers a well-constructed fantasy world and a compelling story.

IR Approved
March 28, 2025

A CHASM OF NIGHT

By Peter Eliott
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

It’s difficult to imagine how author Peter Eliott could possibly outdo the past two installments of this sweeping, action-packed epic fantasy, but A CHASM OF...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Despite some stylistic excess, Selene Wilderwind's THE WEAVER’S AWAKENING: A JOURNEY OF MAGIC, PASSION, AND THE POWER WITHIN offers an intriguing blend of sensuality, world-building,...

IR Approved
March 10, 2025

THE TIDES OF KADAVAR

By Carl E. Wooldridge Jr.
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Though a few more twists and a stronger focus on the overarching conspiracy would have added more suspense and excitement to the tale, Carl E....

March 3, 2025

JORSA

By Eric Swanson
Rating:
2.0 / 5.0

Eric Swanson’s JORSA occasionally has a certain lyrical, dreamlike prettiness; but without clearer character motivations and firmer internal logic, the action can feel confusing and...

IR Approved
February 14, 2025

THE SPRING DRAGON

By Natalie Wright
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Natalie Wright's THE SPRING DRAGON is a well-plotted, action-packed, and worthy addition to the Dragos Primeri fantasy series.

February 5, 2025

THE PHOENIX AWAKENS

By Kendrick Gatchuissi
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Kendrick Gatchuissi's THE PHOENIX AWAKENS offers up a heroic teen character who is easy to root for, but the book’s brevity means that his tale...

January 15, 2025

THE GIFT: BOOK 2 IN THE COUNCIL TRILOGY

By Evette Davis
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

Evette Davis's THE GIFT: Book 2 in The Council Trilogy is a fun and pacy fantasy that enchants readers with its accessible prose, passionate romantic...

IR Approved
January 13, 2025

IMMORTAL GIFTS

By Katherine Villyard
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Katherine Villyard's IMMORTAL GIFTS is literary catnip for vampire fans hungry for a fresh, deeply humanist spin on a beloved paranormal trope.

January 3, 2025

THE MINISTRY OF DREAMS

By Marta Lenartowicz
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

As disorienting as a dream itself, Marta Lenartowicz's THE MINISTRY OF DREAMS carries its own whimsy, humor, and moments of poetic philosophy.

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