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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!
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3.0 / 5.0
Having parents who were also LIVING DEAD WHILE BEING ALIVE, Michelle L. Melendez's memoir depicts one determined woman's remarkable journey towards learning how to experience...
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3.0 / 5.0
KB Eliza’s VIGNETTES OF THE POSSIBLY DYING is a hard-to-classify book which couches truth in ambiguous language. Receptive readers will find it a challenging but...
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
A captivating and beautifully illustrated read-along that has all the makings of an instant classic, READ ISLAND is the perfect example of a picture book...
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3.5 / 5.0
Dan Burns' A NECESSARY EXPLOSION is easy to read and filled with inspiring, relatable poems and while the collection lacks the subtlety and nuance that...
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5.0 / 5.0
MY HEART WENT WALKING is an absolute gem of a novel, taking readers on a compelling, entertaining, sometimes heart-breaking, but ultimately uplifting journey.
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3.8 / 5.0
A tale of family intrigue, Deb Pines’ A PLAGUE AMONG US is an enjoyable read with a big cast of interesting characters, a number of peculiar...
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4.1 / 5.0
Set in a complex world but with a simple premise, HOSTILE REMNANTS is a colourful and nuanced futurescape fantasy novel which shines with depth and...
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3.3 / 5.0
Blending elements of sci-fi, fantasy, and an occasional foray into horror, DREAMSHADOW ultimately overcomes its flaws and, in the process, delivers a fun, sometimes frightening,...
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2.9 / 5.0
From evolution to modern Man's medical mayhem, THE ORIGINS OF AIDS AND AUTISM by Ronald L. Besser covers quite a bit of controversial ground although...
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2.9 / 5.0
FAMILY TRIP TO MAGICAL MADAGASCAR AND BEYOND is an informative and visual travel book with spectacular images, let down by a less-than-polished prose style.
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3.5 / 5.0
Ruth Thompson's QUICKWATER ORACLES are “channelings” that offer inspiration, food for thought, and some really lovely turns of phrase, but are not intended to be...