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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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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

ADVENTURES OF ONE UP MAX: RUNIC AND THE CRYSTAL CAVE delivers a heart-warming story that young readers will find exciting and comforting. It’s a great...

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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

RIGHT BACK AT YOU: Being Human in a Simulated Universe is a thought-provoking, eye-opening and mind-bending look at how the brain makes sense (or fails to...

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May 1, 2019

DELPHYS RISING

By Kip Koelsch
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

While Kip Koelsch’s novel DELPHYS RISING, the follow up to Wendall’s Lullaby, is not the first fictional exploration on the allure of human-dolphin communications, strong...

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April 29, 2019

IMMACULATE PERCEPTION

By Kik Phillips
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Kik Phillips’ IMMACULATE PERCEPTION is a very funny, well-written book with an outstanding main character and visually beautiful layout.

April 5, 2019

IN THE NAME OF THE KIMBERLEY

By Edward Bramfeld
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

IN THE NAME OF THE KIMBERLEY is an intriguing and promising first book in a series - but it does not feel quite complete on...

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Thrilling adventure, soulful insights and crisp, fast-paced writing combine to make Jean-Philippe Soulé's DANCING WITH DEATH a great read.

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March 29, 2019

THE GIFT OF SIGNIFICANCE

By Robert DeBard
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

As told by author Robert DeBard, there is a universality to Joe Bredeson's story—an earthy wisdom that is appealing and relatable and which will keep...

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Rather than making big claims about how much a person can earn by making a tactical end-run around the corporate system, author Don L. Daglow...

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February 1, 2019

MASTURBATION MONDAY

By Jupiter's Slut
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

MASTURBATION MONDAY is a touching story - in more ways than one - of self-growth and self-love through sexual exploration and personal vulnerability.

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

I-STRETCH & STRENGTHEN is a useful guide for those who want a simple, effective, cheap and portable means of increasing their strength and flexibility, staying...

January 16, 2019

SHAMAN

By Matt Mansfield
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

SHAMAN is an entertaining and thought-provoking start to a new series, a fine beginning which hopefully will be built on and developed in later books.

IR Approved
January 11, 2019

ABOVE THE STAR: THE 8TH ISLAND TRILOGY

By Alexis Marie Chute (Author and Illustrator)
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

ABOVE THE STAR: THE 8TH ISLAND TRILOGY, a fantasy novel for young adults, excels at world-building and creating sympathetic characters, though descriptions of disease, suffering,...

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