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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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July 21, 2023

DEAD-LINER

By Mori Grant
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Mori Grant's DEAD-LINER is a thought-provoking, engaging tale about power and its dangers, the role of the outsider in a world shaped by forced conformity,...

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July 21, 2023

SUN WOLF

By David C Jeffrey
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Smart, entertaining and populated by well-drawn characters--SUN WOLF, the second in David C Jeffrey’s Space Unbound series--is a solid example of hard sci-fi storytelling. Fans...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Rebecca Marklund's MOMMA WOULD YOU EVER? is a simple, yet subtle, children’s picture book that touches on serious life events such as aging and dying...

July 19, 2023

LUCIUS: A Soldier’s Journey

By Rev. Michael H. Lavery
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

Rev. Michael H. Lavery's well written historical novel, LUCIUS: A Soldier’s Journey, convincingly addresses human struggles with loyalty, faith and morality and is populated by...

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July 19, 2023

WEEKEND WITH A FASHIONISTA

By David and Emberli Pridham
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

With an assist by illustrator Nadia Ronquillo, David and Emberli Pridham's WEEKEND WITH A FASHIONISTA combines the educational with the aspirational with the aim of...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Jane Austen enthusiasts will enjoy Alice McVeigh's tale, DARCY: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, which has a style that is faithful to the original, while...

IR Approved
July 17, 2023

A SNOWBALL IN SUMMER

By George Sanchez
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Dirty jokes and Southern slang propels A SNOWBALL IN SUMMER, George Sanchez's enjoyable New Orleans-set murder mystery.

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July 17, 2023

THE ZONE: A Cyberpunk Thriller

By Stu Jones
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Combining compelling worldbuilding and smart storytelling to create a world that's equal parts terrifying and all too believable, Stu Jones's THE ZONE: A Cyberpunk Thriller...

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July 14, 2023

VESSELS OF WRATH

By Thomas Holland
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Thomas Holland's VESSELS OF WRATH is a powerful and thought-provoking read for those interested in relatively recent American history, as well as those who just...

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July 14, 2023

EASY BAKING IN BARB’S KITCHEN

By Barb Lockert
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Part memoir, part baking Bible--the recipes contained in Barb Lockert’s EASY BAKING IN BARB’S KITCHEN are perfect for seasoned and raw cooks alike.

July 12, 2023

CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS GIRL

By Dan Birk
Rating:
3.3 / 5.0

Though debut author Dan Birk's CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS GIRL isn’t quite up there with the best YA spy novels, the author has created a...

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July 12, 2023

RAINBOW STATE

By Mariah Ashley
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

Mariah Ashley's RAINBOW STATE is a rousing mix of family drama and adolescent relationships rendered with uncommon grace, exploring the complexities of grief, healing, and...

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