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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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IR Approved
May 14, 2021

STONES CORNER

By Jane Buckley
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Hard-hitting, informative, richly detailed, and filled with food for thought, STONES CORNER, TURMOIL by Jane Buckley is a historical novel fit to sink one's teeth...

May 14, 2021

SHORT POEMS, LONG TALES

By Rashid Osmani
Rating:
2.5 / 5.0

SHORT POEMS, LONG TALES lives up to its name, by presenting the reader with a series of short but thought-provoking poems, which evoke longer stories...

IR Approved
May 12, 2021

DARK AND LIGHT VERSE

By Allen Lee Ireland
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

DARK AND LIGHT VERSE strikes a great balance between the darkness and light of its title, juxtaposing pain, loss and isolation with charming and often...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

PATROOSH, THE CHEEKY PELICAN is an illustrated children’s story that hits all the marks: appealing and memorable central characters, high entertainment value, and its function...

Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Michael Santino's fast-paced page-turner, THE FRONTLINE: The Complete First Season, is a simple but effective episodic crime drama that pits an FBI agent and a...

IR Approved
May 10, 2021

NEVER SAY NEVER

By Justine Manzano
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

NEVER SAY NEVER is a hilarious, magical, and ultimately relatable story that carries readers though a fantastical premise to a satisfying conclusion.

May 10, 2021

ATHENS OPHELIA THE PARTITIONER

By Zachary Aneiress
Rating:
2.5 / 5.0

IR Approved
May 10, 2021

FOR MALICE AND MERCY

By Gary W. Toyn
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

FOR MALICE AND MERCY is a well-researched, well written and interesting portrait of Mormons from Utah experiencing World War II, including the tribulations of German...

IR Approved
May 7, 2021

PORNO VALLEY

By Philip Elliott
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

PORNO VALLEY is a blisteringly brilliant ride in the best tradition of comedic-noir crime fiction straight into the sordid twisted underbelly of Los Angeles, and...

IR Approved
May 7, 2021

A SINGLE TEAR

By Nemo James
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

A SINGLE TEAR is an intelligent and character-led tale of change and collaboration. Based around two formerly reclusive groups, the story unfolds into an unlikely...

IR Approved
May 5, 2021

THE SWEETEST THERAPY

By Chase Cassine
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

THE SWEETEST THERAPY offers some useful counsel on dealing with grief and loss, supportive affirmations to improve self-talk, several delicious-looking recipes, and some fascinating living...

IR Approved
May 5, 2021

ROBIN’S FOLLY

By Janice Coy
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

ROBIN’S FOLLY is a highly original and engaging read that deals poignantly with the nature of grief, the acceptance of loss and the renewing of...

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