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allingoodtime's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’m relieved the author didn’t make me wait to find out what happened to Harlow after she was bonked on the head when we last saw her in Barbarian Lover. I’m also relieved that I absolutely adore Rukh. This story brought back that total lack of a shared language the author did so well in the first book. The innocence that comes from having to break language down to simple usage.
Rukh’s story is sad and he doesn’t even realize that fact. He has been on his own for far too long from far too young of an age. While Harlow is, understandably, scared when she first realizes what is happening to her, she quickly sees to the heart of Rukh and knows he means her no harm. In fact, he’s very naïve regarding relationships and doesn’t understand what is happening between him and Harlow. Therefore, he’s more patient when it comes to giving in to what the resonance wants. He’s happy with heavy petting and cuddling, not knowing there is more to be experienced.
Watching Harlow and Rukh navigate their way to a healthy and happy relationship was beautiful. Yet things don’t end there, things can’t be perfect forever. When that happens the true depth of the feelings between the couple becomes apparent and both characters have the chance to grow even more.
This story was very sweet while also having a ton of heat and humor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Kidnapping and Cancer
kestrelreader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer
dxisymitch's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer and Kidnapping
kikiareyoureading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
rabbitboot's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Rukh has been the most interesting Barbarian so far. His backstory is cool.
i found harlow’s brain cancer to be a bit triggering tho, and i’m not a fan of the fact that she had to get pregnant to aid her khui to heal it. and then her khui struggled anyway?? super familiar to see a cancer survivor blame themselves for cancer renewal so… idk rubs me off the wrong way
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
martamae77's review against another edition
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Terminal illness and Cancer
robinsong's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Blood, Pregnancy, Violence, Sexual content, Animal death, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Cursing, Alcohol, and Cancer
erinhanso's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
readwithelle's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer
now_booking's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I enjoyed Rukh and Harlow’s story of two people who have been abandoned finding solace and family in each other in isolation. Rukh’s “Mowgli/Tarzan” vibe was not necessarily for me but I loved how the author wrote it to be for Harlow, who’s battling her own fears and demons around her inoperable brain tumor and her constant fears her cancer is back despite the healing effect of the khui. I think this was a good story of introverted hermits finding that community and family is not that bad after all. TW: cancer, abandonment, neglect, and pregnancy complications.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Cancer, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Confinement and Grief
Minor: Animal death