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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:
4.4 / 5.0

J.P. Pulcini’s I AM; THEREFORE I THINK: Consciousness and Humanity in the Age of AI is a learned and thought-provoking meditation on AI and the...

IR Approved
May 28, 2026

ZOOMING WITH THE PAST

By MARLENE ZAEDYAN
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Marlene Zaedyan’s ZOOMING WITH THE PAST is a shining testament to the power of friendship, keeping the reader engaged with evocative language and emotional stories.

IR Approved
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Roy Chaney's LONELY WHEN YOU’RE DEAD is a whip-smart satirical take on the literary world that's perfect for those who like to read stories about...

IR Approved
May 27, 2026

JUNIOR: A Son of the Gulf Cartel

By Mike Chavarria
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Well-written, thoughtfully crafted, and immensely involving, Mike Chavarria's JUNIOR: A Son of the Gulf Cartel is a forensic yet deeply human account of a high-stakes...

May 26, 2026

FEVER DREAMS

By Kay Jay
Rating:
3.6 / 5.0

Kay Jay’s FEVER DREAMS offers an immersive and atmospheric reading experience, though its reliance on ambiguity may limit its appeal for some readers.

May 26, 2026

COME BACK AND HAUNT ME

By Kim Catanzarite
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Kim Catanzarite's COME BACK AND HAUNT ME is a brooding, at times suffocating romance that's perfect for fans of possessive, stalking, and eternal-bond love interests.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Through a combination of practical information, actionable skill-building advice, and passion for the role, Linda Soules’s SO YOU WANT TO BE A VIDEO GAME DESIGNER...

IR Approved
May 26, 2026

LET LOVE IN: Deepen Your Intimate Relationship with Self-Love

By Christine Braehler, DClinPsy, PhD
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

In LET LOVE IN: Deepen Your Intimate Relationship with Self-Love, Christine Braehler insightfully examines how emotional triggers, needs, and old wounds shape the relationships we...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Pulling from deep personal expertise, Deneen Allen's FIRECIRCLE 5X5 METHOD: The Definitive Guide to Igniting and Transforming Your Tourism Business provides practical step-by-step advice for...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Darby Bonomi’s UNSHRINKABLE: Why Strong Women Secretly Criticize, Diminish, and Thwart Themselves...and How to Stop offers valuable lessons and actionable steps to help women build...

May 24, 2026

THORNE’S JOURNEY HOME

By Harold Toliver
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

The promise of adventure pulls a lot of weight in the highly immersive THORNE'S JOURNEY HOME, but Harold Toliver's heavy descriptions bog down the action...

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.

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