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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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October 16, 2023

THE PENNY MANSIONS

By Steven Mayfield
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Full of heart, humor, and suspense, Steven Mayfield's THE PENNY MANSIONS is a beautiful and multifaceted piece of fiction that is expertly rendered at every...

October 16, 2023

SOMETHING TRICKY BAD

By Freya Smallwood
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Freya Smallwood's SOMETHING TRICKY BAD is a comforting and sedate whodunnit with characters no less colorful than its scenic California setting. Reminiscent of novels from...

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October 16, 2023

YOURS, MINE & OURS

By L. Paul Hood, Jr.
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Not only is L. Paul Hood Jr.'s YOURS, MINE & OURS a comprehensive guide to estate planning for blended and step-families, but readers will also...

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October 13, 2023

AND

By Kerri Monnerat, Olivia Chalkley, Saige Hopkins (Illustrator)
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

An essential read for children and caregivers everywhere, AND is an excellent tool to help navigate difficult emotions during challenging times. No library, classroom, or...

October 13, 2023

I HATE YOU, MARY SULLIVAN

By Barbara Jean Williams
Rating:
3.2 / 5.0

Despite its flaws, I HATE YOU, MARY SULLIVAN by Barbara J. Williams offers an interesting glimpse into one family’s struggles with generational trauma.

October 11, 2023

IT TAKES A WOMAN TO EMPOWER WOMEN

By Johanna Crawford
Rating:
3.3 / 5.0

Johanna Crawford's IT TAKES A WOMAN TO EMPOWER WOMEN lives up to its titular promise, offering practical and emotional empowerment for women survivors of domestic...

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October 11, 2023

DANISH CONNECTION

By Keith Thye
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Keith Thye's historical novel DANISH CONNECTION is a fascinating and ultimately moving family chronicle, rendered with clean, straightforward prose and a deep affection for its...

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October 9, 2023

JUDGE NOT

By Nikki Stern
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

Nikki Stern’s style is fast and focused in her compelling thriller JUDGE NOT, the fourth installment in her series featuring a memorable female detective.

October 9, 2023

SEA GLASS MEMORIES

By Anne Marie Bennett
Rating:
3.3 / 5.0

The literary equivalent of a hot cinnamon roll and a cup of cocoa, Anne Marie Bennett's SEA GLASS MEMORIES is a sweet, heartwarming novel about...

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October 6, 2023

THE LEGEND OF TRIQUETRA

By Tara Rewa
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Author Tara Rewa delights new readers with a fascinating, fresh take on Hindu myths with THE LEGEND OF TRIQUETRA, a captivating YA debut. Inventive, dense...

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October 6, 2023

BIG MAN JUDAS

By Jonathan Maas, James Maas
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Dense with action and propelled along by strong pacing and a compelling sense of urgency, BIG MAN JUDAS by James and Jonathan Maas is an...

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October 6, 2023

LUCY’S PEOPLE: An Ethiopian Memoir

By Mesfin Tadesse, Janet Bastyan
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

LUCY'S PEOPLE is Mesfin Tadesse’s fascinating love letter to Ethiopia and looks at the turbulent history of the birthplace of humanity and how multiple leadership...

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