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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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3.5 / 5.0

WITH A LITTLE MORE PRACTICE is a competent sequel in a medical detective fiction series, exploring highly unusual relationships and a seedy, tragic mystery.

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4.0 / 5.0

SMART is an intriguing and thoughtful exploration of smart technology, of human tools and their effect, real and potential, on human society, wrapped up in...

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5.0 / 5.0

Slow burning, but deeply rewarding, Korfax’s rise to power in a time of great turmoil is a fascinating addition to the Land of the First...

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5.0 / 5.0

A high fantasy epic chronicling the rise of a great power, SERVANT OF FIRE is superbly written with a slow-building story perfect for getting lost...

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4.0 / 5.0

With plenty of swordplay and magic, THE MARTYR'S BLADE is an enjoyable read that follows many of the genre's conventions, but still keeps the characters...

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4.5 / 5.0

Entertaining, well written, and thought provoking, CITY ON A HILL is a classic post-apocalyptic epic.

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5.0 / 5.0

COINMAN, a thoroughly modern Indian folktale, presents a humorous portrait of a nonconformist who triumphs without trying.

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4.0 / 5.0

JUNCTION is an intense cinematic thriller that resonates long after the last page has been turned.

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5.0 / 5.0

ENDINGS is a literate look at what can happen when we face, or fight, our dark desires.

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4.0 / 5.0

UNDER THE MAGINOT offers a wrenchingly tender look at a continent poised on the brink of war and a boy poised on the brink of...

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

INTENSIVE THERAPY: A NOVEL is an excellent read with very good pacing; so much so that at times it’s difficult to put down.

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Covering everything from sun block to bail bonds, THE PUNK ROCK LAS VEGAS SURVIVAL GUIDE is ideal for both veteran and new festival attendees. Oedyuses...

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