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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.

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Very Good
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February 6, 2026

The Book of Jack: An Asylum Tap Dance

By F. Scott Service
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

In THE BOOK OF JACK: An Asylum Tap Dance, F. Scott Service delivers a poignant, finely crafted work of creative nonfiction whose reflective prose and...

February 6, 2026

ART OF DECEPTION

By Geoffrey Bott
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

While packed with strong political intrigue and a timely message, Geoffrey Bott's ART OF DECEPTION suffers from somewhat stilted prose that slows down what would...

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February 5, 2026

THE CAGE AND THE MIRROR

By Jeremy McEntire
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Drawing from over two decades of experience, Jeremy McEntire’s THE CAGE AND THE MIRROR skillfully examines how rigid structures form within organizations and how reengineering...

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February 5, 2026

A DIFFERENT JOURNEY: Vietnam 1965-1973

By Richaard A. Berliner
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Nuanced in its thinking and rich with detail, Richard A. Berliner's A DIFFERENT JOURNEY: Vietnam 1965-1973 is a moving account of life in Vietnam during...

February 4, 2026

WHEN POTENTIAL MEETS PURPOSE

By Melissa McDuffie, Kenneth McDuffie
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

In spite of its faults, WHEN POTENTIAL MEETS PURPOSE: A Journey of Discovery, Growth, and Divine Assignment comes across as sincere. Melissa and Kenneth McDuffie...

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February 4, 2026

A COUNTRY CALLED BROOKLYN

By Hane Selmani
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Hane Selmani’s A COUNTRY CALLED BROOKLYN exposes the hard-hitting reality of Albanian-American women as they try to honor their faith, loved ones, and themselves amidst...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Kevin M. Grold’s THE COMMITMENT BLUEPRINT: A Guided Couples Workbook to Build Clear Boundaries, Unified Commitment, and Lasting Love is a sharply organized, modern, and...

February 2, 2026

UNDER AN EVIL MOON

By J. Kaleb Weekes
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Written by J. Kaleb Weekes, UNDER AN EVIL MOON is an entertaining young adult fantasy that uses some reliable old tropes but gets the job...

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February 2, 2026

ESCALA’S WISH (Tales of Valla Book 1)

By David James
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

With ESCALA’S WISH (Tales of Valla), David James enters the writing world with a debut that tugs at the emotions of romance and fantasy fans....

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February 2, 2026

THE FADED WONDERS

By Olex Mayen
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

With THE FADED WONDERS, Olex Mayen delivers a charming and well-crafted children’s fantasy that combines imaginative settings with meaningful, accessible life lessons—making it an excellent...

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Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Erudite and thoughtful, CURIOSITY REDEFINES THE LIMITS: Advantages Gained from Life, the Workplace, and the Boardroom is a fascinating glimpse into the drive that motivated...

IR Approved
January 28, 2026

THE GHOST CASE POSSE

By Joe Greco
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Is it possible to heal when the cause of the wound is roaming free and the wheel of justice spins sluggishly with no indication that...

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