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adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
4 Short Stories of First 4 Couples
This contains what is essentially books 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5. I would listen to each one after finishing the volume it was connected to. So that means we get a story of the different couples in the following order: Vektal & Georgie, Raahosh & Liz, Aehako & Kira, Rukh & Harlow. Each of these are character building in small ways and only the last story is a jump back in time rather than a continuation of where the story ended. It is interesting to me how Georgie continues to develop as initially she was brought forward as the strong one in the group I find her incredibly conflict avoidant and feels as the leader better to not have difficult conversations and that it is better to withhold information from the group. Liz and Raahosh nothing really stand out. Aehako it was interesting to see his character normally very easy going struggling with impending fatherhood. Rukh and Harlow was interesting seeing some of their earlier struggles in being a couple together in the wilderness. Stories 3 and 4 are better than 1 and 2 in my opinion and if you chose not to listen to these you would not be missing much or be lost in any stories. They feel more like flavor text than necessary information. But fast fun listen none the less. The pacing is a little slower and feels more relaxed, spring break story. Again these felt more take or it leave it, steamy scenes were the best in the final story but overall this did not engage me to the same degree as the full books did.
This contains what is essentially books 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5. I would listen to each one after finishing the volume it was connected to. So that means we get a story of the different couples in the following order: Vektal & Georgie, Raahosh & Liz, Aehako & Kira, Rukh & Harlow. Each of these are character building in small ways and only the last story is a jump back in time rather than a continuation of where the story ended. It is interesting to me how Georgie continues to develop as initially she was brought forward as the strong one in the group I find her incredibly conflict avoidant and feels as the leader better to not have difficult conversations and that it is better to withhold information from the group. Liz and Raahosh nothing really stand out. Aehako it was interesting to see his character normally very easy going struggling with impending fatherhood. Rukh and Harlow was interesting seeing some of their earlier struggles in being a couple together in the wilderness. Stories 3 and 4 are better than 1 and 2 in my opinion and if you chose not to listen to these you would not be missing much or be lost in any stories. They feel more like flavor text than necessary information. But fast fun listen none the less. The pacing is a little slower and feels more relaxed, spring break story. Again these felt more take or it leave it, steamy scenes were the best in the final story but overall this did not engage me to the same degree as the full books did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
emfass's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The first of these honeymoon bonus stories that doesn't take place linearly in the couple's story! This one takes place right after Rukh & Harlow arrive at the beach, before the "One Year Later" time jump in Barbarian Mine.
I think this is a 3.5 star for me - I liked the conflict that arose, and the way it forced them to find ways to communicate, and showed Rukh adjusting to having someone else in his life and not only having to consider himself.
I think this is a 3.5 star for me - I liked the conflict that arose, and the way it forced them to find ways to communicate, and showed Rukh adjusting to having someone else in his life and not only having to consider himself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Pregnancy
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