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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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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

The puzzles in Christopher Tobin’s TO81 PUZZLE BOOK are a delightfully complicated mix of crossword and Sudoku, challenging enough to stimulate the brain without being...

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Bill Black’s TWO BULLETS IN A BAYOU will deliver everything readers want in a quick, casual thriller.

IR Approved
March 23, 2026

DOWN TO EARTH: A Way of Being

By Brian Gregory
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Written by Brian Gregory, DOWN-TO-EARTH: A Way of Being is at once intellectually driven and big-hearted—inviting readers to broaden their perspectives on history and see...

IR Approved
March 23, 2026

SEEN AT LAST

By J.T. Tierney
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

J.T. Tierney's SEEN AT LAST has volumes to say about the human condition, particularly from the female perspective.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Morgan Spring-Glace’s immersive series-opener THE WITCHES OF SERNA skillfully explores the consequences of rediscovered magic in a land divided by language and appearance.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Written by Mister C., DROWNING ANGELS is a highly readable thriller that immerses its audience the whole way through.

IR Approved
March 23, 2026

TO DO JUSTICE

By Frank S Joseph
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

A brilliantly evocative story of mid-1960s Chicago, Frank S. Joseph's TO DO JUSTICE brims with interest for readers of all types.

IR Approved
March 23, 2026

HER LAST HELLO

By Tara Sue Me
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

With its relentless pacing, emotionally powerful tone, and compelling portrayal of survival under extreme control, Tara Sue Me’s HER LAST HELLO stands out as a...

March 20, 2026

DISCONNECTED

By Marcelo Marçal
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Marcelo Marçal’s DISCONNECTED pairs an imaginative, high-stakes virtual-world concept with vivid settings and escalating intrigue. Although exposition-heavy stretches and uneven dialogue occasionally blunt its momentum,...

IR Approved
March 20, 2026

A PROMISE OF POWER

By Rachel Enriquez
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

In A PROMISE OF POWER, Rachel Enriquez has created a rich world that provides an immersive backdrop for characters caught in a struggle for power...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Kathleen Donovan’s FROMAGE IN SCOTLAND is a charming and well-executed children’s fantasy that succeeds through warmth, clarity, and strong moral intent. An engaging and reassuring...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Ryan Normandeau demonstrates as much care in the structuring of CONNECTIVE TISSUE: Finding Your Path Through Mentorship and Resilience as he did in building his...

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