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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
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Must-read.

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March 18, 2026

THE MANGLERS OF CARRAIG

By Jacob Emrey
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Jacob Emrey’s short but powerful novel THE MANGLERS OF CARRAIG keeps the stakes high and the action pummeling forward as whip-smart teens hustle in a...

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March 18, 2026

CRIMINAL LU YANSHI

By Geling Yan, Lawrence Walker (translator)
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Lawrence Walker's translation of Geling Yan’s CRIMINAL LU YANSHI is a masterful and deeply moving work that pairs lyrical prose with a powerful exploration of...

March 17, 2026

MURDER AT KNEBWORTH

By Charles W. Snyder
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Written by Charles W. Snyder, MURDER AT KNEBWORTH gives the reader a pleasant and historically accurate literary vacation in the late Victorian era. However, the...

Rating:
3.2 / 5.0

Though P.K. Edgewater's PASSAGES: A Voyage from War to Peace has good characterization, its thin plot detracts from its writerly credentials.

IR Approved
March 17, 2026

LIFESTYLE: Trust Fall

By Kasey Fallon
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Kasey Fallon’s LIFESTYLE: Trust Fall stands out for its nuanced portrayal of power exchange and emotional agency, delivering a dark romance that prioritizes psychological realism...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

Benefiting from a clear layout and pithy sections, Felix Mörée’s THE 100-PAGE SUBSCRIPTION PRICING BOOK: A Short Guide to Mastering Saas and Xaas Pricing offers...

IR Approved
March 17, 2026

THE MAGIC CIRCLE

By C.F. Hayes
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

With THE MAGIC CIRCLE, C.F. Hayes delivers a bold, disturbing, and highly original novel that demands patience and intellectual engagement. This haunting meditation on trauma,...

IR Approved
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

A thoroughly captivating sequel, Angelina Kelly's THE BINDS OF BLOOD deepens the scope of an enthralling, dangerous fantasy world.

March 16, 2026

THE ORGANIZATION: Operative Nova

By Daniel C. Davis
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Despite a flabby, borderline schmaltzy midsection and a questionable approach to justice, THE ORGANIZATION: Operative Nova is buoyed by Daniel C. Davis’s efficient style and...

March 16, 2026

LASSOED BY FATE

By Douglas D. Ross
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

While the world Douglas D. Ross creates in LASSOED BY FATE moves a little too quickly and feels too packed to form lasting connections with...

IR Approved
March 16, 2026

BULLS AMONGST MEN

By C.S. Quinn
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

C.S. Quinn's BULLS AMONGST MEN quickly evolves into a touching, challenging exploration of the struggles of military veterans.

IR Approved
March 16, 2026

LA LLORONA: The Awakening

By Mary Romasanta
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Mary Romasanta’s LA LLORONA: The Awakening is a thoughtful examination of loss that explores complicated family dynamics. Readers who seek intense emotional journeys paired with...

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