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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.

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Work on it.

2/5

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1-2 bright spots.

3/5

Good
Worth reading.

4/5

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Must-read.

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

THE COMPLICATION is a well-researched, entertaining and fast-paced mystery that is clearly and simply expounded; it introduces a character that fans of the genre will...

January 7, 2022

TURBULENT SKIES: A Jack Coward Novel

By Ronald A. Fabick
Rating:
3.2 / 5.0

A very good debut offering that’s a solid edit away from being great, Ronald A. Fabick’s TURBULENT SKIES makes for a worthwhile bookshelf addition for...

IR Approved
January 5, 2022

FREEZE BEFORE BURNING

By Nikki Stern
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

FREEZE BEFORE BURNING is a suspenseful, intriguing murder mystery with a gripping plot and all the relevant literary elements to make it a compelling read.

January 5, 2022

WEST END WILLIAM (Life Force Preserve Book 2)

By Courtney Leigh Pahlke
Rating:
3.4 / 5.0

WEST END WILLIAM is the second book in Courtney Leigh Pahlke’s conspiracy series Life Force Preserve and, while the pace is slow in parts, there...

January 5, 2022

UNYIELDING DESTINY

By Spiros Gratsias
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

A brilliant “what if?” premise that posits an alternate history for a notorious American criminal, UNYIELDING DESTINY has a keen eye for historical details, but...

Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

In a tech-saturated world, where inspiring movement is an ever-present challenge for many parents, DAYANA, DAX, AND THE DANCING DRAGON is an imagination-fueled adventure that...

IR Approved
January 3, 2022

THE BRIDGE

By Andrew Palmer
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

A charming campus semi-romance set against the historical drama of the 1907 Quebec Bridge collapse, Andrew Palmer's THE BRIDGE is a colorful and enjoyable novel...

IR Approved
January 3, 2022

STEEL

By Kathleen Novak
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

An evocative, powerful book about growing up in an immigrant community, STEEL draws its readers in with well-drawn, three-dimensional characters and a beautifully-crafted plot.

December 29, 2021

VERÓNICA: A Musketeer’s Story

By Jody Studdard
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Jody Studdard’s exciting children’s novel, VERÓNICA: A Musketeer’s Story, is a fun adventure yarn featuring an appealing female protagonist navigating a magical world.

IR Approved
December 29, 2021

STAY WITH ME, WISCONSIN

By JoAnneh Nagler
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

STAY WITH ME, WISCONSIN by JoAnneh Nagler is a remarkable collection of tales – compassionate, uplifting, and deeply humane.

IR Approved
December 29, 2021

THE CYPRESS CLUB

By Jeff Wiemiller
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Expressions of character through dialogue and behavior, both subtle and overt, work to build a well-rounded, realistic cast in Jeff Wiemiller’s heartrending novel THE CYPRESS...

December 27, 2021

EDEN

By C.J. Singh
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Though its execution stumbles in places, CJ Singh’s dystopian thriller EDEN offers readers a thrilling plot and compelling characters, while posing interesting questions about courage...

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