Our beloved Discovery Awards entry is just $69 when you combo with a Pro Review! Sale ends Nov. 28.  Learn More ›

Indie book reviews

Now
Reviewing
Audiobooks!

IndieReader’s reviewers are tough, but fair

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.

* IndieReader receives compensation for most of the books it reviews, along with copies of those books.

IR Approved
May 3, 2024

SIP

By Marius Trevelean
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Featuring a potent blend of action and satire, Marius Trevelean’s SIP ultimately succeeds at delivering a refreshingly unique spin on the coming-of-age YA template.

IR Approved
May 3, 2024

THE GATES OF DAWN

By Michael J. Gowers
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

THE GATES OF DAWN by Michael J. Gowers is a well-written, engaging novel that weaves a complex story with a cast of interesting characters and...

IR Approved
May 1, 2024

A BETTER HOME

By Christian Yoon, Tony Yoon
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

A BETTER HOME, written and illustrated by Christian and Tony Yoon, is a delightful primer and call to action about pollution for eco-friendly children.

IR Approved
May 1, 2024

MUDDLED CHERRIES

By Sally Collins
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

Author Sally Collins writes with wit and clarity, telling a coming-of-age story that is both important and entertaining in MUDDLED CHERRIES.

Rating:
3.1 / 5.0

Ahmad Aljazeeri’s UNVEILING 11 RELATIONSHIP STYLES: Secrets Nobody Told You begins as a meticulously researched, comprehensive guide to identifying, sustaining, and creating relationships; but it...

Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Jonea Mounsey’s I CHOOSE THE MOON: My Journey from the Midwest to the Middle East is a mostly fluid, inspiring memoir of perseverance and adventure.

April 26, 2024

ANIMAL: Notes from a Labyrinth

By Alan Fishbone
Rating:
3.4 / 5.0

Boldly experimental in form, yet with enough narrative drive to hold the reader’s attention, ANIMAL: Notes from a Labyrinth is a refreshingly challenging read. Author...

IR Approved
April 26, 2024

NOSTALGIA

By Cori H. Spenzich
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Author Cori H. Spenzich writes with style and dry humor as he pinballs his characters around a world that is part dream, part harsh reality....

IR Approved
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

In THE CONTENTMENT DIVIDEND, Michael Goddart provides an earnest and thoughtful guide for seekers looking to cultivate inner-peace and self-realization amidst life’s turbulence.

IR Approved
April 24, 2024

VELVET

By Angel I. Hawkins
Rating:
4.4 / 5.0

Angel I. Hawkins's charming and passionate VELVET speaks with honesty and an appealing immediacy to romance. 

IR Approved
April 24, 2024

THE THIRD MAN

By Geoffrey M Cooper
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

THE THIRD MAN, Geoffrey M. Cooper’s latest installment in his thriller series starring Brad Parker and Karen Richmond, is a fun, fast-paced medical mystery that...

IR Approved
April 22, 2024

CULTS ON TRIAL

By Lance Moore
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Lance Moore’s CULTS ON TRIAL is an intelligent and well-researched book that brings new insight to the world of cults and cult leaders. 

Get A PROFESSIONAL REVIEW FOR YOUR BOOK!