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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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Excellent!
Must-read.

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June 19, 2024

DEATHLESS CREATURES

By Katie Wilson
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

With its brisk storytelling and compelling protagonists, Katie Wilson’s DEATHLESS CREATURES makes for an engaging, imaginative take on vampire mythology complete with an intriguing overarching...

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June 17, 2024

STOLEN CORN

By Barry L. Ross
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

In STOLEN CORN, Barry L. Ross delivers a concise yet insightful collection of biblical passages, personal anecdotes, and modern-day parallels that encourage readers to reflect...

IR Approved
June 17, 2024

THE BUTCHER ON COLFAX

By J. T. Tierney
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

A rollicking and incisive novel that follows in the tradition of Upton Sinclair and E.L. Doctorow, J.T. Tierney's THE BUTCHER ON COLFAX offers a ripping...

IR Approved
June 17, 2024

A CUP OF TEA ON THE COMMODE

By Mark Steven Porro
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Chronicling a son's devotion to his mother in her final years, Mark Steven Porro’s A CUP OF TEA ON THE COMMODE is a heartwarming, humorous,...

June 14, 2024

THE ACCIDENTAL SEREPH

By Maci Aurora
Rating:
3.2 / 5.0

Maci Aurora's THE ACCIDENTAL SEREPH is a high-octane fantasy romance of fated mates, daredevil demon hunters, ruthless demons, and steamy moments. 

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Insightful, well-researched, and deeply empathetic, Heidi Schauster’s NURTURE:How to Raise Kids Who Love Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking...

June 14, 2024

LOVE, LITERALLY

By J.T. Tierney
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Full of realistic conversation and relationship development, J.T. Tierney's LOVE, LITERALLY is a slow but sweet romance.

IR Approved
June 12, 2024

THE BLUE GIRL, CANDY LEE CAINE

By Mickey J. "Mike" Martin
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Mickey J. "Mike" Martin's THE BLUE GIRL, CANDY LEE CAINE is a poignant yet heartbreaking romance story that explores mental health, trauma, identity, abuse, and...

IR Approved
June 12, 2024

ROSES IN DECEMBER

By Mark A Gibson
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Like its predecessor, Mark A. Gibson's ROSES IN DECEMBER is a book that does not shy away from brutality, tragedy, and heartbreak. However, it does...

June 12, 2024

DRAGONFLY DANCES: Poetic Musings on Life

By Sandi Duverneuil
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Sandi Duverneuil's DRAGONFLY DANCES: Poetic Musings on Life is a thoughtful collection of poems about life, love, and death that is at its best when...

IR Approved
June 10, 2024

A MEMORY OF FICTIONS (OR) JUST TIDDY-BOOM

By Leonce Gaiter
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

A MEMORY OF FICTIONS (OR) JUST TIDDY-BOOM is a bold novel. Author Leonce Gaiter is willing to take chances with the structure of the book,...

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Richard Brock's WIN THE TALENT GAME: A Guide to Lateral Hiring for Law Firms and Lawyers is a highly readable book that provides interesting insights...

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