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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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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Even as he tries to pin a murder on God, Joe Cary's crafted hitman at the center of BIRDS OF PREY DON'T SING has enough...

IR Approved
April 6, 2026

ALTERNATE SOURCES

By Lamar Brantley
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

With its sharp tension, morally layered characters, and vivid procedural detail, Lamar Brantley’s ALTERNATE SOURCES is a compelling crime-thriller that delivers both suspense and thoughtful...

IR Approved
April 6, 2026

MOUNTAIN HOME

By Grace Zacaroli
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Grace Zacaroli’s MOUNTAIN HOME is an emotionally rich and spiritually resonant novel that explores belonging, sacrifice, and inner transformation with authenticity and grace.

IR Approved
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Through clear prose, structured frameworks, and deeply practical insights, Julian Lighton’s NAVIGATING YOUR NEXT: Discover the Career You Want and the Path to Get There...

Rating:
3.6 / 5.0

With a no-nonsense approach, Todd Hagopian takes no prisoners on his mission to eliminate stagnation before it leads to terminal decline. By helping identify hidden...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Engaging and grounded in real leadership experience, Peter D. Banko’s THE NECESSARY GOODBYE: How Great Leaders Fire with Clarity, Confidence, and Compassion is a useful...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Author Jacques Beaudry-Losique’s POWER PLAYS: How the Battle for Electrons Will Define the 21st Century delivers a rigorous, accessible, and insightful analysis of the national...

Rating:
3.4 / 5.0

Though it's too fanciful to maintain plausibility, Ross Smith's KURSK DOWN: A 24-Hour Countdown to Disaster is full of fun thrills and spills.

IR Approved
April 3, 2026

BLOODY BLACK

By Rhiannon Hargadon
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Rhiannon Hargadon’s BLOODY BLACK is an emotionally intense reimagining of the Blackbeard legend, offering a fierce heroine and a dark, immersive narrative that will stay...

April 2, 2026

THE KEEPING

By Rochelle Ransom
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Though a solid work of suspense, Rochelle Ransom's THE KEEPING has some rough edges that prevent it from fully delivering on its premise.

April 2, 2026

THE DREAMER (The Black Stone Cycle Book 1)

By Linda Patricia Cleary
Rating:
3.4 / 5.0

Written by Linda Patricia Cleary, THE DREAMER: The Black Stone Cycle Book 1 launches a promising YA space adventure filled with found-family dynamics and emerging...

IR Approved
April 2, 2026

THE THINGS WE WOULD BEAR

By Rachyl Moore
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Offering strong characterization and evocative prose, Rachyl Moore’s THE THINGS WE WOULD BEAR is a contemplative and emotionally grounded sci-fi novel that thoughtfully examines the...

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