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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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May 5, 2021

ELIOR, PRINCE OF FAE

By Joshuan Rivera Jiménez
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

ELIOR, PRINCE OF FAE by Joshuan Rivera Jiménez is a breezy, fast-paced fantasy featuring danger, romance, humor and magic.

Rating:
3.2 / 5.0

The premise of UTOPIA PROJECT- Everyone Must Die is an interesting one, the characters are engaging, and the action moves forward fairly briskly, but careful...

IR Approved
May 3, 2021

WHERE ARE WE TOMORROW?

By Tavi Taylor Black
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Tavi Taylor Black's WHERE ARE WE TOMORROW? weaves an intriguing story of four women who, under varying levels of pressure from their jobs working for...

May 3, 2021

EYES LAST SEEN DYING

By Colin Adams
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

A colorful, detailed epic with plenty to recommend it, EYES LAST SEEN DYING is a blend of a coming-of-age and a fantasy novel about finding...

IR Approved
May 3, 2021

THE POET AND THE ANGEL

By Jennifer Chapin
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

THE POET AND THE ANGEL is a moving exploration of the life and death of Frederico Garcia Lorca that offers historical insight and cultural relevance....

May 3, 2021

SORCERERS REBORN: Earth

By Richard B.
Rating:
2.5 / 5.0

With the solid backstory of a war among sorcerers and the intriguing methodology of magic, the sequels to SORCERERS REBORN: Earth may be more engaging...

IR Approved
May 3, 2021

THE BOOKSELLER

By Peter Briscoe
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

THE BOOKSELLER is a gem--refreshing in its gentle introspection via Peter Briscoe’s warm, elegant, spare stories--with just enough compelling characterization and unique plot to carry...

April 30, 2021

A LOVE ATTEMPT

By Morhaf AL Achkar
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

A LOVE ATTEMPT is a short, passionate, and well-intentioned book as well as a brave and loving project.  For some readers, that mission will be...

April 30, 2021

THE TICKLEFISH ADVENTURE

By Shooshnick Roquefort Vattelsquat, III
Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

THE TICKLEFISH ADVENTURE by Shooshnick Roquefort Vattelsquat, III is alive with themes of friendship and camaraderie between a variety of beings all helping each other...

April 30, 2021

DISBANDED

By Frances Pauli
Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

An original storyline that often enchants, Frances Pauli's fantasy YA novel DISBANDED ultimately suffers from more telling than showing and characters that lack emotional depth...

IR Approved
April 28, 2021

THE FINDLINGS

By Joanne Wilshin
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Joanne Wilshin’s THE FINDLINGS is an emotional exploration of the impact of adoption on identity. Through its believable and struggling characters, readers are able to...

IR Approved
April 28, 2021

LOVE IS NEVER LOST

By Katy Regnery
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Katy Regnery's LOVE IS NEVER LOST is a sweet, romantic slow-burn page-turner featuring an interesting fairytale twist.

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