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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:
4.0 / 5.0

GODDESS OF IVY is a bold exhibition of eroticism within the scope of romance and the psy-chology of love versus lust.

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

THE HOURGLASS is a book that manages to combine rational, mindful analysis with an emotionally vivid, truly human perspective on old age, illness and death

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

With a slight flavor to Nicholas Sparks' moving romance stories, ONCE BROKEN is an unforgettable read with wide audience appeal.

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

IN THE MIND OF REVENGE is a deeply disturbing book, showing the spiraling effects of cruelty and brutality on the human mind and heart.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

CONVERSATIONS ON THE BENCH provides a warm, funny, often poignant collection of a man's lifetime of real-world wisdom designed to benefit generations to come.

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Thrilling, both psychologically and in terms of action, and offering plenty of food for thought, SWITCH is a stunning, unpredictable read.

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

WITH A LITTLE MORE PRACTICE is a competent sequel in a medical detective fiction series, exploring highly unusual relationships and a seedy, tragic mystery.

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

SMART is an intriguing and thoughtful exploration of smart technology, of human tools and their effect, real and potential, on human society, wrapped up in...

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Slow burning, but deeply rewarding, Korfax’s rise to power in a time of great turmoil is a fascinating addition to the Land of the First...

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

A high fantasy epic chronicling the rise of a great power, SERVANT OF FIRE is superbly written with a slow-building story perfect for getting lost...

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

With plenty of swordplay and magic, THE MARTYR'S BLADE is an enjoyable read that follows many of the genre's conventions, but still keeps the characters...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Entertaining, well written, and thought provoking, CITY ON A HILL is a classic post-apocalyptic epic.

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