Our beloved Discovery Awards entry is just $69 when you combo with a Pro Review! Sale ends Nov. 28.  Learn More ›

Indie book reviews

Now
Reviewing
Audiobooks!

IndieReader’s reviewers are tough, but fair

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.

* IndieReader receives compensation for most of the books it reviews, along with copies of those books.

January 14, 2022

TWENTYONE OLIVE TREES

By Laura Formentini
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

TWENTYONE OLIVE TREES is a collection of poignant, heartwarming poems and lighthearted children’s fables written by Laura Formentini following her son’s suicide that may provide...

IR Approved
January 14, 2022

THE ART OF SELF-SUPERVISION

By Laurie Ponsford-Hill
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

THE ART OF SELF-SUPERVISION by Laurie Ponsford-Hill offers valuable insights for art therapists – or anyone – experiencing career exhaustion and burn-out, though the depth...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Like the best business books, Craig Brown’s recruiting manifesto THE LEAN RECRUITING TOOLKIT is focused, easy to understand, and immensely helpful to working professionals.

January 12, 2022

VINDICTIVE

By Ryan Lawrence
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

Though a few uneven elements sometimes hamper its effectiveness, Ryan Lawrence's VINDICTIVE is a genuine page-turner filled with sex, violence, quality perfume, classy dishware, and...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Alan Hustwick's pragmatic, no-nonsense style makes for a slim, densely-packed manual that will be of interest to procurement professionals looking to overhaul their procedures. The...

IR Approved
January 12, 2022

LOUSE POINT: Stories From the East End

By Shelby Raebeck
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Shelby Raebeck's latest short story collection LOUSE POINT brings readers deep into the lives of well-drawn characters struggling with grief and the disintegration of familial...

IR Approved
January 12, 2022

THE GLIMPSE

By Lis Bensley
Rating:
4.9 / 5.0

In THE GLIMPSE, Lis Bensley paints an incredibly moving and emotionally engaging story of an artist who is struggling to find her way. A sophisticated,...

IR Approved
January 10, 2022

ROOTS IN IRAN: Stories of Visionary Women

By Yasmine Mahdavi
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

A useful, informative, and inspiring text for preteens and teen, ROOTS IN IRAN offers a wide range of intelligent, creative, and determined female role models,...

January 10, 2022

THE TICKLEFISH ADVENTURE

By Shooshnick Roquefort Vattelsquat, III
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

THE TICKLEFISH ADVENTURE is a beautifully illustrated seafaring tale featuring friendly fish, a hungry whale and a lost sea turtle. At its heart is a...

IR Approved
January 10, 2022

ANNASLAND

By Genevieve Morrissey
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

In ANNASLAND, Genevieve Morrissey assesses the key components of civilization with wit, a deep reverence for life and fantastic comedic timing.

Rating:
3.4 / 5.0

Setting aside the complicated themes and somewhat mixed messages, as a thoughtful, vibrant read-along about a dog in need of a new home, I LOVE...

IR Approved
January 7, 2022

WHERE NO MAN PURSUETH

By Micheal E. Jimerson
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

Combining a coming-of-age template with a meticulously crafted morality tale, WHERE NO MAN PURSUETH paints a vivid picture of a bygone era that resonates with...

Get A PROFESSIONAL REVIEW FOR YOUR BOOK!