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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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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
An alternately heartwarming, heartbreaking, and laugh-out-loud funny novel, Mary Berelson's BICENTENNIAL SUMMER captures the fears, doubts, joys, and regrets of adolescence—along with the troubling realization...
Rating:
3.8 / 5.0
Abby Reilly's BOURBON BASH is a spirited small-town mystery that stands out for its immersive setting.
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0
C.J. Loveman's APOSTATE: The First Heresy provides a glimpse of the change that can be sparked when someone finds the courage to live authentically and...
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0
Verde Arzu’s PROMISE KEEPER never loses sight of its rich and timely thematic heart.
IR Approved
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0
J.L. Spears’s DAEMON PROTOCOL is a smart, fun, and timely warning about the unintended consequences of reckless AI development.
Rating:
2.5 / 5.0
Sam Sumac’s PUT A BUG IN YOUR EAR wears its heart on its sleeve, but it can’t quite capture the fun of old-school movie magic.
IR Approved
September 1, 2025
THE POWER OF DIGITAL IDENTITY: Winning Customer Trust and Transforming Experience
By Rakesh SoniRating:
4.5 / 5.0
THE POWER OF DIGITAL IDENTITY: Winning Customer Trust and Transforming Experience is a lucidly written and comprehensive guide for businesses looking to improve their customer...
IR Approved
August 29, 2025
CROSSING THE CACTUS: A Blueprint for Tech Commercialization Success Outside Silicon Valley
By David C. BlivinRating:
4.5 / 5.0
Thoughtful and clear-eyed, David C. Blivin’s CROSSING THE CACTUS: A Blueprint for Tech Commercialization Success Outside Silicon Valley is a useful primer for anyone seeking...
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0
Phillip Daigle’s THE ACADIAN: Olivier (The Origins of Acadia Series Book 2) is a rich, exciting view on the complex colonial period of Acadian history.
IR Approved
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0
Hunter Snow’s GONE COUNTRY is a witty, heartfelt romance that blends sharp banter, authentic musical detail, and slow-burn connection into a story that hits just...
IR Approved
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
Richard Willett’s A FRIEND OF DOROTHY’S beautifully evokes how the AIDS crisis complicated the humanity of gay life for men in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
SUNSHINE ON THE CROOKED ROAD is an engaging and enjoyable family drama. For international readers, Ndirangu Githaiga’s African setting and clever use of vernacular dialect...