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1/5

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Work on it.

2/5

Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

3/5

Good
Worth reading.

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November 22, 2024

THE FERNS

By Meridith Mckinnon
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Set in late-19th-century rural Australia, Meridith Mckinnon’s THE FERNS provides an interesting setting, a fast-moving story, rich characters, and multiple timeframes that add complexity and...

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November 22, 2024

THE CYCLE OF LIFE

By Greg Scott
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Greg Scott's THE CYCLE OF LIFE is a poignant, often humorous memoir of an epic father-son cycling odyssey across Canada and an engaging tale of...

IR Approved
November 20, 2024

VESICAPISCIS

By Aubrey Birch
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

From the evocative artwork adorning the cover to the unconventional (yet surprisingly intuitive) layout and formatting, Aubrey Birch's VESICAPISCIS is a stark, cohesive statement from...

IR Approved
November 20, 2024

THE AVATAR MURDERS

By Jim Rowson
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Rendering a colorful world in noir black-and-white, Jim Rowson’s THE AVATAR MURDERS successfully blends the grim charm of its genre with near-future science fiction.

IR Approved
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

Michael Weber's SLOW BURN ENTREPRENEUR is well-designed and easy to follow. Weber provides a refreshing take on building a business while ensuring that the entrepreneur...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Ian Crouch’s A PYRRHIC VICTORY: Volume III—Fate offers readers a window into a pivotal moment in ancient history, bringing to life a historical figure whose...

Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Kevin Geise’s NO BOUNDARIES: When Two Worlds Collide successfully combines its coming-of-age narrative with adult storylines to create a panoramic view of social change in...

IR Approved
November 15, 2024

SUGAR FREE

By Robin D'Amato
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

An unconventional, elegiac sports novel, SUGAR FREE is a profound and often heartbreaking meditation on passion, perseverance, and the sacrifices required to forge an unorthodox...

IR Approved
November 15, 2024

SHALLOW STOCK

By D R Shores
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

D.R. Shores’s SHALLOW STOCK is stimulating and well-rounded literary fiction that examines the intricacies of the corporate world and the steep rivalry that often emerges...

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November 13, 2024

THE SPARK AT THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE

By Timothy Karsten, Karinna Karsten, Houston Howard
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Rooted in the visionary concept of Karinna & Timothy Karsten, Houston Howard’s THE SPARK AT THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE pairs stunning visuals with timeless...

November 13, 2024

TANGLES

By Kay Smith-Blum
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

TANGLES by Kay Smith-Blum is an emotionally resonant mystery combined with a compelling conspiracy story.

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November 13, 2024

BROKEN MOON – SCORNED LANDS

By Patrick Todoroff
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

A promising beginning to an epic series, Patrick Todoroff's BROKEN MOON—SCORNED LANDS builds a shattered world seeded with hints of something both greater and more...

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