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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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December 23, 2022

EVER THE NIGHT ROAD

By Michael Breen
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

EVER THE NIGHT ROAD by Michael Breen is a fantastic adventure tale filled with believable characters, striking imagery, and enlightening allegory. An excellent read for fans...

IR Approved
December 21, 2022

ARTIMA’S TRAVELS (Part II)

By E. A. Dustin
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Combining Star Trek-level technology with Harry Turtledove-esque alternate history, E. A. Dustin's ARTIMA’S TRAVELS (Part II) offers fast-paced action, relatable characters, and a unique coming-of-age twist.

IR Approved
December 21, 2022

PRIMAL STORYTELLING (Marketing for Humans)

By Anthony L. Butler
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

With thousands of marketing books out there, it’s unusual to find anyone with anything original to say on the topic, but Anthony L. Butler's PRIMAL...

IR Approved
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Hilarious and heartwarming, Reenita M. Hora's OPERATION MOM (My Plan to Get my Mother a Life and a Man) bypasses typical YA romance to focus...

IR Approved
December 19, 2022

PLOT TWIST

By Donna Thompson
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Donna J. Thompson’s is a master at dispensing revelations little by little in PLOT TWIST, a well-executed and suspenseful novel for fans of mystery, crime...

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December 19, 2022

SOMETIMES YOU JUST KNOW

By Bill VanPatten
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Bill VanPatten's SOMETIMES YOU JUST KNOW is a diverting, uplifting, and satisfying tale of romance and personal redemption.

Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Charly Froh's THE DRAGON AND THE UNICORN tells a familiar story in a satisfying manner aided by impressive illustrations. The characters of Fran the unicorn...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Elizabeth R. Jensen's THE HAWK’S FLIGHT (Book Two of the Three Brothers Trilogy) is a beautifully designed and thoroughly entertaining sword and sorcery fantasy that...

IR Approved
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Emily Dreeling's RIVER AND THE AMAZING YELLOW WELLIE ADVENTURE is a cheerful, brightly-colored adventure that gives personality and charm to kids' rain gear.

IR Approved
December 16, 2022

EARWORMS

By Zack Duncan
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Combining science fiction with a small-town kidnapping, Zack Duncan’s EARWORMS is a wholly engrossing and fast-paced read.

IR Approved
December 16, 2022

THE PARADISE PLANETS

By Shaun Barrowes
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Despite some similarities to other popular young adult dystopian fiction, Shaun Barrowes keeps THE PARADISE PLANETS original and exciting with fast-moving sports sequences, clever world-building,...

IR Approved
December 14, 2022

SPIRIT SIGHT

By Ross Hightower
Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

SPIRIT SIGHT is a treat for fantasy lovers, a heartfelt and richly imagined adventure that marks a promising beginning to Ross Hightower's trilogy.

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