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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.
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Work on it.
2/5
Mediocre
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3/5
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3.0 / 5.0
An intriguing premise and appealing characters elevate Kimberly Lee's HAVE YOU SEEN HIM, but a sometimes-meandering plot and rushed ending soften the impact.
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Rating:
4.3 / 5.0
Hal Emerson’s CICERO JAMES, ARDENT FOOL is witty, fast-paced. and philosophically deep.
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3.0 / 5.0
Larry Baran's THE HOUSEWIFE LOVED A BANDIT makes up for its lack of brevity with an approachable voice that will resonate with the right audience.
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3.6 / 5.0
Though the style is overly florid, Luke Presneill's PURITY (The Saint of Suffering Book 1) is a diverting gothic tale that dwells on themes of...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
M.E. McMillan's THE VECTORIST (Book 1: Rise of the Tribes) benefits from excellent worldbuilding and an intriguing, timely central premise.
IR Approved
April 14, 2026
FUNKYPILOT JOURNALS: A Pilot’s Journey from Flight Deck Chaos to A Highly Questionable Flight School
By Vesa TurpeinenRating:
4.2 / 5.0
With passion and wry humor, Vesa Turpeinen’s FUNKYPILOT JOURNALS: A Pilot’s Journey from Flight Deck Chaos to A Highly Questionable Flight School invites teen and...
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Rating:
4.7 / 5.0
In RESURRECTION ENCOUNTER: A Science Fiction Parable for a Nuclear Age, author Tom T. Skore thoughtfully offers up insights into social noise and the simple...
April 12, 2026
BEING A LIGHT TO YOURSELF – BEING A LIGHT TO THE WORLD: Unfolding the Beauty of Awareness
By Konstantin ScheihingRating:
3.5 / 5.0
Though hard to fathom due to a certain looseness with words, Konstantin Scheihing's BEING A LIGHT TO YOURSELF – BEING A LIGHT TO THE WORLD:...
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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0
Frédéric Courtois's debut novel THE WEIGHT OF PRESENCE is a touching, lucid account of one boy's search for definition.
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Rating:
4.3 / 5.0
Through reflective prose and emotionally grounded storytelling, L.A. Tramwell’s GRETNA CAN’T GET ANY GREENER delivers a compelling coming-of-age narrative about love, belonging, and the search...
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3.0 / 5.0
While REVENGE ON ICE: Sara/Ryker Mysteries Book 2 has too much banter and a miscalculated ending, Linda LeBlanc's promising mystery and speedy pacing draw the...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
For fans of true crime and quality cinema, Paul Drexler's MURDER TO MOVIES: The Real Stories Behind Hollywood's Darkest Films is an entertaining and fast-paced...