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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
June 18, 2025

THE LAST WHALER

By Cynthia Reeves
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Tense, gripping, and beautiful, Cynthia Reeves’s THE LAST WHALER is a powerful tale of losing and re-discovering one’s humanity through the crucible of grief.

IR Approved
June 18, 2025

THE ENDLESS SPHERE OF TIME

By Geir Jordahl (Photo), Rolf Jacobsen (Poetry)
Rating:
4.9 / 5.0

Geir Jordahl and Rolf Jacobsen’s THE ENDLESS SPHERE OF TIME is a soft, surreal, and serene vision of eternity.

June 18, 2025

TAKING THE STAIRS AND LIKING IT

By Lauren Speeth
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

With its emphasis on the thoughts and actions of the late Jimmy Carter, Lauren Speeth’s TAKING THE STAIRS AND LIKING IT serves as both a...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

By taking a deeper look at how our biological system affects our behavior and using his personal and professional experiences, Kevin Bambrough’s THE ENERGETIC INVESTOR:...

IR Approved
June 16, 2025

THE CAMPAIGN

By Evette Davis
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

In THE CAMPAIGN, Evette Davis brings a satisfying close to The Council Trilogy. Witchcraft, politics, and romance mingle in an exciting modern fantasy.

IR Approved
June 16, 2025

GONE TO GROUND

By Morgan Hatch
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Morgan Hatch's GONE TO GROUND is a compelling critique of modern politics, violent gentrification, and the super-rich—all wrapped in a bittersweet coming-of-age story. A fast-paced,...

June 13, 2025

I BLEW MY DIET! NOW WHAT?

By Connie Bennett
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Connie Bennett’s I BLEW MY DIET! NOW WHAT? has some useful content and interesting references.

June 13, 2025

THE REMEMBERING: A Journey Back to Self

By Peter Kennedy
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

Peter Kennedy’s THE REMEMBERING: A Journey Back to Self contains essential lessons about the search for meaning.

IR Approved
June 13, 2025

TOMORROWVILLE

By David T. Isaak
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Deftly blending dystopian satire with emotional depth through sharp social commentary and absorbing prose, David T. Isaak's TOMORROWVILLE is a compelling read that lingers long...

IR Approved
June 11, 2025

ORACLE OF HELINTHIA

By MJ Pankey
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

An engrossing, absorbing addition to the world of Helinthia, M.J. Pankey's ORACLE OF HELINTHIA takes the features of the island's protagonists and successfully builds on...

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Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

A compelling call to action for an industry in need of transformation, Joe Hudicka's THE AI ECOSYSTEMS REVOLUTION: Transforming the Global Supply Chain through Real-Time...

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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Muraly Srinarayanathas's BETWEEN BORDERS, BEYOND BOUNDARIES: Strategies for Authentic Business Engagement in an Interconnected World offers a heartfelt and practical guide to global business, combining...

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