Maverick Independent Book Reviews provides professional book reviews for independent authors and small presses. Launched by publishing experts Jessica Powers and her team at Catalyst Press and Flare Books, the service was created to help books gain public reviews when coverage from trade publications or other outlets is unavailable or limited. Its reviews are written by reviewers with industry experience and can be used on book covers and sales materials, or shared with bookstores, librarians, educators, and readers.

Reviews are published weekly on Maverick’s website, promoted through its newsletter and social media, and kept in a searchable archive organized by title, author, and genre. Authors can seek reviews before or after publication, and the service also offers feedback from beta readers for manuscripts that are still in development. Through its review services, news, newsletter, and online shop, Maverick aims to give independent literary work greater visibility and provide authors with useful material for their marketing and outreach.