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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
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5/5

Excellent!
Must-read.

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IR Approved
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Terry Ruth Eissfeldt’s ANNA WELLS AND THE CASE OF THE CATERWAUL: An Animal Justice Club Mystery is a strong second installment in the Animal Justice...

IR Approved
May 24, 2026

WILDEYE

By Denise E. Dahn
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Denise E. Dahn’s WILDEYE delivers an immersive, nature-driven adventure that pairs strong atmosphere with a compelling shift in perspective.

IR Approved
May 23, 2026

THE AERONAUTS’ DAUGHTER

By Geraldine Burrows
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

In THE AERONAUTS’ DAUGHTER, Geraldine Burrows creates layered and exceptionally well-developed characters against the backdrop of the ballooning industry of late 19th-century New York.

IR Approved
May 17, 2026

LOVE, DEATH, AND PEN PALS

By L. Ryan Storms
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

With an appealing main character and an intriguing central conflict, L. Ryan Storms's LOVE, DEATH, AND PEN PALS is a cozy romantic fantasy that sells...

May 4, 2026

THE FUTURE I PROMISED HER

By Tyler Bansil
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

With THE FUTURE I PROMISED HER, Tyler Bansil has created a thoughtful, quirky book that captures the tension between chasing your dreams and negotiating impressions....

IR Approved
May 1, 2026

THE REEL LIFE OF ZARA KEGG

By Brad Barkley
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

With a jaded mood and a winter beach town waiting for spring restoration, Brad Barkley’s THE REEL LIFE OF ZARA KEGG is a young adult...

IR Approved
April 10, 2026

GRETNA CAN’T GET ANY GREENER

By L. A. Tramwell
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Through reflective prose and emotionally grounded storytelling, L.A. Tramwell’s GRETNA CAN’T GET ANY GREENER delivers a compelling coming-of-age narrative about love, belonging, and the search...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Kalleigh Royn's SPRIGS & STONE: The Scattered Seeds Book 2 is vibrantly written with jaw-clenching moments of danger and angst.

IR Approved
March 28, 2026

THE SECRET OF SPIRIT LAKE

By Jane Haltmaier
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Written by Jane Haltmaier, THE SECRET OF SPIRIT LAKE is an impressive debut that should appeal to YA readers.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

With its strong focus on survival, political intrigue, and principled leadership, S.A. Melia’s SOLDIER OF EMPIRE: Dodecahedral Space Empire Book 3 delivers an engaging and...

IR Approved
March 5, 2026

RAPID CITY SUMMER

By Connie Richardson
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

It's hard to predict whether the focus on fly-fishing will interest its envisioned 7th-grade audience, but Connie Richardson's RAPID CITY SUMMER still sensitively conveys lessons...

February 24, 2026

OUTSIDER GIRL: Wayward Horse

By Karen Kumor
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Emotionally sincere and grounded in a relatable journey of self-discovery, Karen M. Kumor’s OUTSIDER GIRL: Wayward Horse offers warmth and heart despite its predictable structure...

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