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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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September 8, 2021

WILLOW’S RIDGE

By Gisèle L Grieves
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

WILLOW’S RIDGE is an emotional rollercoaster of a book with a strong lead character and a story that takes a profound and unexpected turn. Well...

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September 8, 2021

SAFELIGHT

By Casey Lown
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

A coming-of-age dramedy with a clever, sardonic edge, Casey Lown’s SAFELIGHT is a potent, superbly written novel that pushes boundaries, and maybe even a button...

IR Approved
September 6, 2021

WAR STORY

By Rolf C. Margenau
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Using sympathetic characters and brisk storytelling, Rolf C. Margenau's WAR STORY offers readers a fascinating glimpse into overlooked events of World War II, making history...

September 6, 2021

ORPHEUS RISING

By Lance Lee
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

ORPHEUS RISING is a haunting, dreamlike retelling of the Greek myth Orpheus and Eurydice, filled with inventive world-building and supplemented by surreal illustrations.

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September 3, 2021

DARCY LANE

By James T. Graham
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Mining the messiness of middle-class malaise to great effect, DARCY LANE is an impressively affecting examination of the deep and lasting impact that violence can...

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September 3, 2021

COUNTRY HEARTS

By Gisèle L Grieves
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

A perfect blend of passion and romance, COUNTRY HEARTS by Gisèle L Grieves takes readers through tragedy to true love, with plenty of twists and...

IR Approved
September 1, 2021

SEARCHING FOR JIMMY PAGE

By Christy Alexander Hallberg
Rating:
4.9 / 5.0

In SEARCHING FOR JIMMY PAGE skilled author Christy Alexander Hallberg creates a tense family drama--set against a background of early Led Zeppelin albums--about grief in...

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

I TOLD YOU SO! DONALD TRUMP: THE AWFUL YEARS is an informative look back at Donald Trump's campaign, presidency, and post-presidency.

August 30, 2021

THE MUSIC STALKER

By Bruce J. Berger
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Bruce Berger's THE MUSIC STALKER is a thoughtful, enjoyable story and an interesting study of mental illness, spirituality, and artistic genius—and the possible relationship between...

Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Solid world-building, cheeky humor and delightful cartoon illustrations make David Horn's  EUDORA SPACE KID a fun sci-fi adventure that is perfect for both group read-alouds...

August 27, 2021

THE RAYBRIGHT CAPER

By B.B. Teeter
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

BB Teeter's THE RAYBRIGHT CAPER is a smoothly-running crime novel that evokes Elmore Leonard’s subtly complex plotting and character work. While some of the characterizations...

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August 27, 2021

WHO THE HELL IS RALPHY?

By Ralph Cover
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

WHO THE HELL IS RALPHY? is a thoroughly entertaining journey through the incredible life of a colorful Australian rancher.

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