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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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August 5, 2022

MURDER IN THE BLACK LAND

By Resa Nelson
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Blending an Ancient Egyptian setting with a modern storytelling approach, Resa Nelson’s MURDER IN THE BLACK LAND is an immersive historical thriller with tons of...

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Rating:
4.9 / 5.0

In ALICE AND JACK HIKE THE GRAND CANYON, Amy Graves and Pam Schweitzer craft an earnest family adventure, in which the children's intrepid endeavors are...

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August 3, 2022

EPHEMERAL WINGS

By Eva Silverfine
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Eva Silverfine's EPHEMERAL WINGS delights as it teaches about ecology and the impetus of following one's natural instincts through the luminous story of a lovable...

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August 3, 2022

THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE

By Gregory Vizzi, Chief Quiet Thunder Gilbert
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

A work of profound generosity and wisdom that advocates eloquently for the importance of respecting and protecting our environment, THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE is an indispensable...

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August 1, 2022

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HAPPINESS

By Max G. Ansbacher
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HAPPINESS is a useful self-help book which serves up thought-provoking, straightforward advice for people looking for an entry point to learning...

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Bubbling over with sharp, sarcastic humor and lively, vividly detailed writing, WICKED SCHEMES is another charming entry in the series that will delight both longtime...

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August 1, 2022

FLIP YOUR WIG

By Roy Chaney
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Layered with intrigue and a tight-knit web of suspense, Roy Chaney's FLIP YOUR WIG is a captivating noir character study which extends to its sense...

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July 28, 2022

EARNING IT

By E.F. Dodd
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

E.F. Dodd's's EARNING IT is as hot and steamy as the Caribbean Island on which most of it takes place, with a hefty dose of...

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July 27, 2022

ROWING HOME: Lessons From The River Of Life

By Roman Castilleja
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Roman Castilleja does an excellent job in laying out the truths that have been revealed to him and this beautifully designed book provides a wonderful...

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July 27, 2022

WHO THE MONSTERS ARE

By Nadine Little
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Part monster-hunting urban fantasy, part read-it-in-a-tub-by-candlelight shagfest, Nadine Little's WHO THE MONSTERS ARE has something to satisfy fans of multiple genres.

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

There is lots of useful advice in Remmy Stourac’s AN ARSENAL OF GRATITUDE and his stories about cancer camp and guiding in the wilderness are...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

A.I. Fabler's THE SEED OF CORRUPTION is a heady stew of influences, from the travel literature of John Le Carré and Graham Greene to the...

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