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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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January 13, 2023

HEL TAKES A HOLIDAY

By Ryan L Canning
Rating:
4.1 / 5.0

Despite its demonic themes, Ryan L Canning's HEL TAKES A HOLIDAY is a horror novella with no shortage of gags and festive humor blending Christmas...

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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Recommended for readers grappling with self-acceptance and mental health issues, Blue Andrews' CHOOSING LIFE is a powerful and inspiring memoir that will leave a lasting...

Rating:
3.6 / 5.0

Though sometimes a little dry, Jeffrey Cooper's FOOT SOLDIER IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION does a good job at detailing the way technology has altered...

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January 11, 2023

YOGA OF YARN

By Liza Laird
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

A thoughtful exploration of the relationship of fibercrafts--especially knitting--to yoga, meditation, and internal serenity, Liza Laird 's YOGA OF YARN (A Knitter's Handbook for Self-Discovery)...

January 9, 2023

THE SECRET CHILD

By David Thomas Kay
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Although it renders a portrait of a complex and fascinating period of English history, David Thomas Kay’s THE SECRET CHILD is too focused on describing...

January 9, 2023

DARK DWELLER

By Gareth Worthington
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

DARK DWELLER by Gareth Worthington is a fine mix of heady science fiction ideas paired with a thrilling story.

January 9, 2023

FORGET ME

By Lisa Sherman
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

Author Lisa Sherman is excellent at building characters in her debut mystery novel, FORGET ME, an entertaining page-turner with an intriguing plot and the first...

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January 9, 2023

CATS, CANNOLIS AND A CURIOUS KIDNAPPING

By Cheryl Denise Bannerman
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

CATS, CANNOLIS AND A CURIOUS KIDNAPPING, the first outing for the instantly engaging mystery writer and cat lover Anna Romano, is an enjoyable and entertainingly...

January 6, 2023

MIDPOINT (A Memoir)

By Patricia Angeles
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

Honest and heartwarming, MIDPOINT (A Memoir) is a well-written collection of stories and anecdotes that build into an autobiography of Patricia Angeles' life so far....

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January 6, 2023

OVERSIGHT

By Dennis Batchelder
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Dennis Batchelder's young adult science fiction thriller OVERSIGHT pulls out all the stops--time travel, reincarnation, a secret society that controls all the banks on the...

January 6, 2023

COLIBRI

By Anna Vladis
Rating:
2.5 / 5.0

Intriguing and, at times engaging, author Anna Vladis’s futuristic novel COLIBRI ultimately unravels into a broken-down mish-mash about teleportation and the fate of humanity.

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

By including personal stories alongside hard won business acumen, Mila Grigg delivers an engaging guide to building a brand in FORGED BY FIRE, a comprehensive...

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