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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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April 10, 2024

SHELTER IN A HOSTILE WORLD

By Mack Little
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

The compelling narrative and rich cast of Mack Little’s slim novel SHELTER IN A HOSTILE WORLD pack a powerful punch, painting a time, place, and...

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April 10, 2024

SEVEN PERFECT DAYS

By Francesca Vespa
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Built on the premise that “sometimes your friends break your heart the most,” Francesca Vespa’s SEVEN PERFECT DAYS grapples with this ugly truth in several...

IR Approved
April 8, 2024

THE MANCHINEEL

By Jessica Carrasquillo
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Fans of romantic thrillers will appreciate this all-too-relatable debut by Jessica Carrasquillo. A legit page-turner, THE MANCHINEEL is exciting and addicting—so readers won’t be able...

April 8, 2024

SUDDENLY RURAL GIRL

By Dann Hurlbert, Kennedy Hurlbert
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

SUDDENLY RURAL GIRL by Dann and Kennedy Hurlbert stars a relatable, resilient young narrator whose ability to overcome hardship through faith and friendship is inspiring.

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April 8, 2024

MARGINAL MAN: Life of Emilio Goggio

By Paul Redvers Brown
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

With MARGINAL MAN: Life of Emilio Goggio, Paul Redvers Brown makes good on a decades-old promise and delivers a fascinating glimpse of the socio-political climate...

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April 5, 2024

THE GREAT BEING

By Bill Harvey
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Bill Harvey’s THE GREAT BEING is a complex and rewarding novel that offers a unique perspective on the nature of existence and the struggle for...

April 5, 2024

THE MEANING OF MISCHIEF NIGHT

By R. Van Brabant
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

R. Van Brabant's THE MEANING OF MISCHIEF NIGHT is a fun read—lively, colorful, witty, and packed with mostly nonviolent action.

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April 5, 2024

FULL BEAVER MOON

By Peter Skinner
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Peter Skinner’s FULL BEAVER MOON is a captivating, challenging, and ultimately rewarding slice of historical fiction dripping with lyrical prose and Southern-tinged atmosphere.

April 3, 2024

STUMBLING STONES

By Bonnie Suchman
Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

Though a valuable story and a labor of love, Bonnie Suchman’s STUMBLING STONES doesn’t quite overcome the challenges of transmuting historical fact into compelling historical...

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April 3, 2024

DREAMS OF A DRAGON GIRL

By Bonnie Jacoby
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

With a distinct take on dragons, lush world-building, and great characterization, DREAMS OF A DRAGON GIRL enthralls with adventure, emotionally adept prose, and a vivid...

April 3, 2024

KAWABUNGA KITTEN!

By Doc Pruyne
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

A fast paced, full throttle comic novel full of crazy characters and outlandish scenarios. Doc Pruyne’s KAWABUNGA KITTEN! (OR THE MAGNIFICENT TRIUMPH OF THE SPLENDID...

IR Approved
April 1, 2024

LOSING MY BREATH

By J Rose Black
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Unexpectedly poignant, J. Rose Black's LOSING MY BREATH is a rare, emotionally driven contemporary romance that delves into PTSD, self-isolation, and grief from a veteran’s...

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