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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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November 5, 2025

THE NOT SO DEAD PEOPLE

By Glenn Fain
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Glenn Fain’s THE NOT SO DEAD PEOPLE mixes action with zombie lit, providing an interesting meditation on humankind's moral obligation to other species.

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Scott Leckie's SHREWD LITTLE SLEUTH does an excellent job of illustrating the volatility of Cold War America, but it underdelivers on its promise to shed...

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November 3, 2025

The Last Book

By Hungry Minds (collective fictional author Noah Kaplan)
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

By the Hungry Minds collective, THE LAST BOOK is vivid, charming, and unapologetically weird.

November 3, 2025

THE FOREST’S EYES

By RUBEN ELUSTONDO
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

While Ruben Elustondo’s THE FOREST'S EYES might not keep its readers on edge with whodunit-suspense or emotionally connected with any likeable characters, it does offer...

October 31, 2025

THE STORY OF YOU

By Daniel Maunz
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Daniel Maunz's THE STORY OF YOU is a sincere, well-written exploration of a father’s love for his son in the midst of extremely adverse circumstances.

Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

Though well-researched, Sandra Wagner-Wright's THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SARAH GOOD, ACCUSED WITCH falls short of its exciting premise. Flat characters, wooden dialogue, and poor...

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

L.J. Aldon's RIDDLE OF THE JEWELED CIPHER has a lively protagonist, a gorgeous Scottish setting, and a vigorous race for a magical prize. However, it...

Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

With a vintage style that emphasizes the weight of generational trauma, Daniel C. Davis's A FATHER’S PRESENCE is a nebulous but optimistic and touching picture...

October 29, 2025

IT’S TIME TO GROW

By Freddie Floyd Jr
Rating:
2.8 / 5.0

Though containing some useful advice, Freddie Floyd Jr.'s IT'S TIME TO GROW selectively quotes from the Bible to support its recommendations.

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October 29, 2025

WOODSTAKE

By Darin S. Cape
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Darin S. Cape's WOODSTAKE features a blood-soaked, action-packed story full of rock-and-roll references with a dash of romance and some well-placed puns. The photorealistic artwork...

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October 29, 2025

NEVER TRUST HOME

By Mister C.
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

A gritty and emotionally charged thriller that explores heavy themes such as human trafficking, addiction, survival, resilience, and redemption, Mister C’s NEVER TRUST HOME is...

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October 28, 2025

COLORSCAPES

By Lee Woodman
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Lee Woodman’s COLORSCAPES is a vivid and vibrant collection of poems that's easily accessible, educational, and spiritually uplifting.

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