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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
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5/5

Excellent!
Must-read.

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January 3, 2024

LOSING MY BREATH

By J Rose Black
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

J. Rose Black’s LOSING MY BREATH offers engaging characters, a touching love story, and playful humor that help it transcend romance-novel stereotypes and become a...

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December 29, 2023

CROSSING DARKNESS

By Alexander C. Juden
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

In CROSSING DARKNESS, Alexander C. Juden delivers a fast-paced historical thriller that deftly incorporates post-WWI politics, European espionage, and complicated personal relationships.

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Great in short spurts, Jack Hawn's INSOMNIA: Two Wives, Childhood Memories and Crazy Dreams is an entertaining, if uneven, memoir.

December 29, 2023

THE TEQUILA PROMISE

By John MacGougan
Rating:
3.3 / 5.0

Fast-paced storytelling, a satisfying secondary plot, textured descriptions of places and livelihoods, and an irresistibly entertaining minor character are among the strengths outweighing the warts...

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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Seena Hodges's FROM ALLY TO ACCOMPLICE: How to Lead as a Fierce Antiracist offers an invaluable opportunity for growth and serves as a meaningful contribution...

December 27, 2023

THIS TO ME

By Dr. A.H. Yurvati
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Although presented as a memoir about author A.H. Yurvati's health challenges, most of THIS TO ME comprises medical case histories written in technical language. In...

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December 27, 2023

INSPIRING WORK ANNIVERSARIES

By Rick Joi
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Writing in a simple but arresting style, workplace consultant Rick Joi argues that celebrating the anniversaries of employees’ hire dates is the key to unlocking...

December 22, 2023

THE CHRISTMAS BANDITS

By Brian Monge
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

THE CHRISTMAS BANDITS, written by Brian Monge and illustrated by Ariel Olivetti, offers oodles of action and one-liners.

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December 22, 2023

FACING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA HEAD ON

By Caroline de L. Davies & Marguerite Boychuk
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Caroline de L. Davies and Marguerite Boychuk's FACING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA HEAD ON is a comprehensive guide to caring for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia....

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

A provocative, thoughtful exploration of a man's spiritual experiences, Vincent Leuzy's THE ETHEREAL JOURNEY TO NOTHINGNESS: Peeking Into The Beyond offers hope, solace, and peace...

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Although Caroline E. Rayfield's prose rather underplays any moments of drama, A LIFE SAVED: Dominica's Story is an inspirational true story of the rescue and...

Rating:
3.4 / 5.0

In CONSTANT COURAGE, the comparison between Dr. King’s fight for civil rights and Jesus’ championing of the poor and downtrodden is well made. Though somewhat...

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