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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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3.8 / 5.0
Although it's somewhat undermined by a clunky footnote system, Phil Smart's THE NAPOLEON OF AFRICA is a rousing story that offers confident writing, compelling characters,...
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3.7 / 5.0
Though its subject matter is very narrow, Rae St. Clair Bridgman's W IS FOR WINNIPEG: A Little Architect's ABC is a thoughtful and beautifully illustrated...
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Rating:
4.3 / 5.0
David Glitten’s THE ANDROBIOTICA ADVENTURES is a fast-paced but thought-provoking book that contemplates what it means to be human while entertaining readers with action and...
Rating:
1.0 / 5.0
Rashid Osmani's THOUGHTFUL AND CONTEMPLATIVE VERSES OF THE QURAN lacks the depth of thought or rigor of study that is necessary for any commentary on...
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0
Reba Pennell’s MAYBE NEVER is a twisty, angsty, passionate rollercoaster of a book. While overwrought at times, this teen romance is perfect for readers who...
Rating:
3.3 / 5.0
Though it may lack some of the fine tooling of his debut collection, Piotr Bardzik’s WASHINGTON POST IS SWITCHING OFF LIGHTS still offers plenty of...
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2.8 / 5.0
Though containing many commonsense rules for living one's life, Somadina Nnaji Chukwu's THE CONVICTION AND ULTIMATE CHOICE OF GREATNESS is hampered by a lack of...
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Rating:
4.6 / 5.0
Rich in sensory detail and psychological insight, Debra Borchert’s affecting novel HIS LAST CHRISTMAS GIFT suggests that healing often begins where certainty ends.
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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
Michael Pronko's TOKYO JUKU brings a city to life, populates it with fully rounded characters, and drives a compelling narrative with meticulous plotting.
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
A deliciously sensual wish-fulfillment romance story, Kelly O'Hearn's ARCANUM: In The Temple Shadows will appeal particularly to readers who love predestined soul mates, star-crossed lovers,...
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0
Sporting a spirited and vividly portrayed main character and a satisfying romantic angle, Jordan Standridge's THE WITNESS suffers from some pacing issues that derail the...