Indie book reviews

Now
Reviewing
Audiobooks!

IndieReader’s reviewers are tough, but fair

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.

* IndieReader receives compensation for most of the books it reviews, along with copies of those books.

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

In FINDING OUR VOICE: A Story of Leadership in Crisis and the American Spirit Abroad, Adam Castillo delivers a sincere and thoughtfully structured memoir that...

April 18, 2026

SUPPLICANT

By Kip Cassino
Rating:
3.2 / 5.0

Kip Cassino's SUPPLICANT benefits from an intriguing central idea, but gratuitous violence and some unsubtle worldbuilding may not appeal to all readers.

IR Approved
April 18, 2026

LOST LEGACY: Legacy Book 1

By Mark Swirsky
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

The beginning of a trilogy set in the mystical world of Alakkadia, Mark Swirsky’s LOST LEGACY: Legacy Book 1 excels in portraying the title character's...

IR Approved
April 17, 2026

SIGNS OF THE FALL

By Sean M. Price
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

A thematically rich exploration of temptation and identity, Sean M. Price's SIGNS OF THE FALL blends adolescent vulnerability with spiritual horror to strong effect.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

In GOOD NIGHT, MATTHEW: A Balanced Ledger Series Book 1, Janzen Knox crafts a morally provocative, stylistically assured thriller that blends precise prose with philosophical...

April 16, 2026

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM

By Kimberly Lee
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

An intriguing premise and appealing characters elevate Kimberly Lee's HAVE YOU SEEN HIM, but a sometimes-meandering plot and rushed ending soften the impact.

IR Approved
April 16, 2026

CICERO JAMES, ARDENT FOOL

By Hal Emerson
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Hal Emerson’s CICERO JAMES, ARDENT FOOL is witty, fast-paced. and philosophically deep.

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Larry Baran's THE HOUSEWIFE LOVED A BANDIT makes up for its lack of brevity with an approachable voice that will resonate with the right audience.

April 14, 2026

PURITY (The Saint of Suffering Book 1)

By Luke Presneill
Rating:
3.6 / 5.0

Though the style is overly florid, Luke Presneill's PURITY (The Saint of Suffering Book 1) is a diverting gothic tale that dwells on themes of...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

M.E. McMillan's THE VECTORIST (Book 1: Rise of the Tribes) benefits from excellent worldbuilding and an intriguing, timely central premise.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

With passion and wry humor, Vesa Turpeinen’s FUNKYPILOT JOURNALS: A Pilot’s Journey from Flight Deck Chaos to A Highly Questionable Flight School invites teen and...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

In RESURRECTION ENCOUNTER: A Science Fiction Parable for a Nuclear Age, author Tom T. Skore thoughtfully offers up insights into social noise and the simple...

Get A PROFESSIONAL REVIEW FOR YOUR BOOK!