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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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IR Approved
January 8, 2024

TRUE GRACE

By Karen E. Osborne
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Through a story that is as heartrending as it is gripping and inspiring, Karen E. Osborne’s TRUE GRACE (A Black Woman's Journey to Save Her...

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January 8, 2024

THE EBON KNIGHT

By James Wood
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

James Wood's THE EBON KNIGHT is a captivating dark fantasy with palpable tension, elements of horror, and a sweet (if stock) forbidden romance.

IR Approved
January 5, 2024

TALES OF WHISKEY TANGO FROM MISERY TOWERS

By James Aylott
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

James Aylott's TALES OF WHISKEY TANGO FROM MISERY TOWERS, a Carl Hiaasen-style novel, is a masterful blend of comic and tragic.

January 5, 2024

PROJECT BOING;)

By Brian W. Robinson
Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Brian W. Robinson's PROJECT BOING;) offers a sleek and efficient satire of a specific era of dotcom corporate culture. 

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Part memoir, part self-help, Lillian Smith’s extraordinary book THE LUPUS DIARIES: My Life With Chronic Illness is full of poignant moments and helpful advice.

Rating:
3.6 / 5.0

Written by Antonietta Quinn and aided by charming illustrations by Eva Morales, ANDREW CONQUERS THE COURT is an engaging true story of overcoming disappointment and...

IR Approved
January 3, 2024

THE SOUL OF CHAOS

By Gregory Wunderlin
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Gregory Wunderlin's THE SOUL OF CHAOS is a double-edged sword of sci-fantasy. Rich with lore and potential, this genre-busting epic has high aspirations.

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January 3, 2024

LOSING MY BREATH

By J Rose Black
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

J. Rose Black’s LOSING MY BREATH offers engaging characters, a touching love story, and playful humor that help it transcend romance-novel stereotypes and become a...

IR Approved
December 29, 2023

CROSSING DARKNESS

By Alexander C. Juden
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

In CROSSING DARKNESS, Alexander C. Juden delivers a fast-paced historical thriller that deftly incorporates post-WWI politics, European espionage, and complicated personal relationships.

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Great in short spurts, Jack Hawn's INSOMNIA: Two Wives, Childhood Memories and Crazy Dreams is an entertaining, if uneven, memoir.

December 29, 2023

THE TEQUILA PROMISE

By John MacGougan
Rating:
3.3 / 5.0

Fast-paced storytelling, a satisfying secondary plot, textured descriptions of places and livelihoods, and an irresistibly entertaining minor character are among the strengths outweighing the warts...

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Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

Seena Hodges's FROM ALLY TO ACCOMPLICE: How to Lead as a Fierce Antiracist offers an invaluable opportunity for growth and serves as a meaningful contribution...

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