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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
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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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
By the Hungry Minds collective, THE LAST BOOK is vivid, charming, and unapologetically weird.
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...
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...
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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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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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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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.