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sonya92's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
westwordsemma's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Emotional abuse and Slavery
laluna91's review against another edition
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
4.75
spikeandbones's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
slut4oatmilk's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lost_in_novels's review against another edition
3.0
2.75 stars
So, I picked this one because it was available in my library and I needed a palate cleanser after two heavy fantasy books.
Did I read the other 14 books that came before this one? No, but I was familiar with the alien barbarian universe. That's honestly enough to pick up this book and understand the story. I saw other reviews saying that it would be nice to have read the previous books because you will see a nicer character development, but I could already tell how she was vain and had misguided ideals of how a partner should be and, after suffering a serious burn, she had to learn how to accept herself, find her own value and be part of the society she chose to live in.
That said, I thought her "growth" was quite simplistic and the author could go much deeper into acceptance of her appearance vs vanity. But I get that this is supposed to be something light.
Ruby Dixon's books have usually the same formula and they work for me, because I finished this book in literally 24hs, with some funny moments, nice spicy scenes and all.
However, I got really annoyed at this book because I think the MMC needed to do a lot of groveling and he did none. She was just accepting of him and I was having none of that!
So, I picked this one because it was available in my library and I needed a palate cleanser after two heavy fantasy books.
Did I read the other 14 books that came before this one? No, but I was familiar with the alien barbarian universe. That's honestly enough to pick up this book and understand the story. I saw other reviews saying that it would be nice to have read the previous books because you will see a nicer character development, but I could already tell how she was vain and had misguided ideals of how a partner should be and, after suffering a serious burn, she had to learn how to accept herself, find her own value and be part of the society she chose to live in.
That said, I thought her "growth" was quite simplistic and the author could go much deeper into acceptance of her appearance vs vanity. But I get that this is supposed to be something light.
Ruby Dixon's books have usually the same formula and they work for me, because I finished this book in literally 24hs, with some funny moments, nice spicy scenes and all.
However, I got really annoyed at this book because I think the MMC needed to do a lot of groveling and he did none. She was just accepting of him and I was having none of that!
graeskies's review
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
smcharf's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sonya_92's review
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0