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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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IR Approved
July 10, 2024

BALLAD OF SEA AND SKY

By Madeleine Eliot
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Madeleine Eliot's BALLAD OF SEA AND SKY is a pitch-perfect addition to the growing genre. With a high-stakes plot, charming cast of characters, and swashbuckling...

IR Approved
July 10, 2024

THE REVENGE PARADOX

By Regina Buttner
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Tightly-wound, Regina Buttner's THE REVENGE PARADOX is a haunting tragedy of a domestic thriller. Messy family dynamics, complicated characters, and a rollercoaster of shocking twists...

IR Approved
July 10, 2024

THE JOY DIVISIONS

By Scott Dimovitz
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

THE JOY DIVISIONS, Scott Dimovitz's darkly funny, epic debut conjures the goth-industrial '90s with period-precise wit and Pynchonesque sprawl. 

IR Approved
July 8, 2024

A HORSE BROUGHT US HERE

By Dershie McDevitt
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Dershie McDevitt has penned a thought-provoking literary gem in her richly researched, coming-of-age shocker, A HORSE BROUGHT US HERE.

IR Approved
July 8, 2024

MURDER TAKES THE FIFTH

By K.P. Gresham
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

K.P. Gresham’s intriguing characters, sparkling prose, and multi-layered plot make MURDER TAKES THE FIFTH a sure-fire winner.

July 8, 2024

REUNION OF THE THREE

By C.S. Harris
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

REUNION OF THE THREE by C.S. Harris is an entertaining, surprisingly heartfelt series opener for fantasy readers seeking a series with scope, ambition, and a...

IR Approved
July 5, 2024

THE MAKER OF WORLDS

By David Litwack
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

David Litwack’s adventure THE MAKER OF WORLDS is a luminous portal fantasy, an intimate epic that tenderly chronicles two world-weary travelers' quest for connection and...

IR Approved
July 5, 2024

LIGHTNING BUGS AND ALIENS

By Daniel Babka
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Daniel Babka’s LIGHTNING BUGS AND ALIENS is a sci-fi novella that remains engaging from start to finish through suspense and fluid prose.

July 5, 2024

GLITCHES OF GODS

By Jurgen "jojo" Appelo
Rating:
3.6 / 5.0

Jurgen “Jojo” Appelo's GLITCHES OF GODS is a thought-provoking cautionary tale for fans of cerebral, philosophical science fiction.

IR Approved
July 3, 2024

THE DAUGHTER BETWEEN THEM

By Alretha Thomas
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

An expertly crafted plot, richly drawn characters, and thought-provoking themes help Alretha Thomas's THE DAUGHTER BETWEEN THEM stand out in the crowded thriller genre.

IR Approved
July 3, 2024

ATTICUS FROM SHAWNEETOWN

By James Varga
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

A quirky blend of hog hysteria, grave-robbing intrigue, and existential courtroom drama, James Varga’s ATTICUS FROM SHAWNEETOWN is a vibrant mosaic of small-town life.

July 1, 2024

LIVING WITH PANCREATIC CANCER

By Earl Campazzi
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Earl Campazzi's LIVING WITH PANCREATIC CANCER is an information-packed book written with empathy, albeit one that’s undermined by the heavy use of artificial intelligence-generated writing.

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