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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/6.
🌶️🌶️.5/5.
I loved everything about Hugh and I liked Daphne for the most part. The keeping secrets part felt a bit unnecessary once Daphne came to know Hugh.
I did enjoyed myself quite a bit and i look forward to read the next one in the series.
🌶️🌶️.5/5.
I loved everything about Hugh and I liked Daphne for the most part. The keeping secrets part felt a bit unnecessary once Daphne came to know Hugh.
I did enjoyed myself quite a bit and i look forward to read the next one in the series.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Introduction
Barbarous is the second book in the "Outcasts" series but honestly you could read this one first if you wanted to as both this one and the first book have similar storylines and technically, in a chronological sense, this book takes place first. I really adored this one though, more than even the first book and I didn't expect that to happen, but for some reason this one just clicked so much more for me!! It just had more charm to the story and this author is really making me fall in love with her and so quickly for sure. I did a combo read of this one in both ebook and audiobook and both formats were so fun to read.
My Outlook
This story is a story that does have a sense of forbidden though as there is a slight family connection but no blood relationship happening. So despite that, it might bother some readers. I had no issues with it though, it worked just right for me. You could tell how careful the author was in the connection between them. From the very beginning you will be caught up so easily within this story and the charm that is so heavily present. I loved the way that the children were present and focused on in the story, not neglected but also not interrupting the actual romance.
I love the sense of "adventure" that this author seems to pen so flawlessly in her regency books. Its an aspect to recently written historical's that have seem to be lost and I love that Minerva Spencer really implements it so well. The romance was so well done. I loved their connection to each other, their chemistry is off the charts and the way in which the husband had wanted them to be together if he died, was so endearing. I really enjoyed the quiet intimate moments between these two. And the author really captialized on the character growth of the hero and loved seeing his story from seeing him in book one.
Overall View
I found Barbarous to be a true delight that curled my toes in its intimacy and charmed this reader with the sense of adventure, the unique cast of characters and delivering on the witty banter.
Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 4.5
World Building: 4
Cover: 5
Hero: 5
Heroine: 4.5
Steam: 4
Heart & Feels: 4
Ending:4.5
Overall View: 4.5
Introduction
Barbarous is the second book in the "Outcasts" series but honestly you could read this one first if you wanted to as both this one and the first book have similar storylines and technically, in a chronological sense, this book takes place first. I really adored this one though, more than even the first book and I didn't expect that to happen, but for some reason this one just clicked so much more for me!! It just had more charm to the story and this author is really making me fall in love with her and so quickly for sure. I did a combo read of this one in both ebook and audiobook and both formats were so fun to read.
My Outlook
This story is a story that does have a sense of forbidden though as there is a slight family connection but no blood relationship happening. So despite that, it might bother some readers. I had no issues with it though, it worked just right for me. You could tell how careful the author was in the connection between them. From the very beginning you will be caught up so easily within this story and the charm that is so heavily present. I loved the way that the children were present and focused on in the story, not neglected but also not interrupting the actual romance.
I love the sense of "adventure" that this author seems to pen so flawlessly in her regency books. Its an aspect to recently written historical's that have seem to be lost and I love that Minerva Spencer really implements it so well. The romance was so well done. I loved their connection to each other, their chemistry is off the charts and the way in which the husband had wanted them to be together if he died, was so endearing. I really enjoyed the quiet intimate moments between these two. And the author really captialized on the character growth of the hero and loved seeing his story from seeing him in book one.
Overall View
I found Barbarous to be a true delight that curled my toes in its intimacy and charmed this reader with the sense of adventure, the unique cast of characters and delivering on the witty banter.
Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 4.5
World Building: 4
Cover: 5
Hero: 5
Heroine: 4.5
Steam: 4
Heart & Feels: 4
Ending:4.5
Overall View: 4.5
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
With all the Minerva Spencer books I've read so far, the first two books of The Outcasts and the first two of Rebels of the Ton, there's a nice mix of romance and action. Something extreme is always happening to someone.
Out of all the stories in these two series, I think Hugh Redvers is my favorite hero. Tough, silly guy who's been to heck and back, but still manages to find love. So lovely, so fun.
Out of all the stories in these two series, I think Hugh Redvers is my favorite hero. Tough, silly guy who's been to heck and back, but still manages to find love. So lovely, so fun.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If you love yourself, please get on board the Minerva Spencer train. [b:Dangerous|36337268|Dangerous (The Outcasts, #1)|Minerva Spencer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1518548344l/36337268._SY75_.jpg|58015977] was an outstanding introduction to her work and I'm so glad to say I remain impressed with my second read from her. She's definitely becoming one of my favourite romance authors.
Barbarous, like Dangerous, features a rich world with a colourful cast of characters. Even the characters in the background read like multi-dimensional people and not moving trees and bushes. At no point in my reading was I bored with our main leads who could've been easily been written as tired, recycled historical romance archetypes.
The plot too was just right - not too much to overshadow the romance, and not too little as to have me glossing through paragraphs just to get to the steamy scenes. Every detail in the romance served to enrich the relationship dynamics between our characters and man, the witty banter between our enemies-to-lovers was EXQUISITE. Hugh and Daphne's "taboo" relationship was a slow-burn, but the tension between the two was insane. And when they finally got to it, the scenes were SO TENDER I nearly cried. This book is literary excellence. An amazing first read in 2022.
Barbarous, like Dangerous, features a rich world with a colourful cast of characters. Even the characters in the background read like multi-dimensional people and not moving trees and bushes. At no point in my reading was I bored with our main leads who could've been easily been written as tired, recycled historical romance archetypes.
The plot too was just right - not too much to overshadow the romance, and not too little as to have me glossing through paragraphs just to get to the steamy scenes. Every detail in the romance served to enrich the relationship dynamics between our characters and man, the witty banter between our enemies-to-lovers was EXQUISITE. Hugh and Daphne's "taboo" relationship was a slow-burn, but the tension between the two was insane. And when they finally got to it, the scenes were SO TENDER I nearly cried. This book is literary excellence. An amazing first read in 2022.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I loved Hugh and Daphne and thought their pasts and characters were very well developed. I also loved the twins. I liked that the plot was not relationship angst/drama and was more adventure/mystery. I wish there was more development of the supporting characters so that all the villains had more backstory.
I didn't like this as much as Dangerous, but it was still pretty interesting. I liked Daphne and how she stood up for herself. I liked her intellect and interests, but I wish more time had been spent developing them. Hugh and his crew were also intriguing, and I'm glad Martin was in this book and that it looks like he'll be getting his own story. The little hints about Hugh's family (Aunt Leticia especially) were nice. It was also interesting to see Mia from a different point of view. I found the final chapters a bit rushed and the big reveal about Hugh's past also kind of rushed. I wish they had had the conversation earlier and that there was time to process the information.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. Thank you! All opinions are my own :)
My first book by Minerva Spencer and I loved it. Daphne Davenport has had a terrible past and I felt so sorry for her . But then Hugh Redvers (long lost, believed dead and part of her late husband's family) returns and I cheered for those two right from the start. Hugh isn't just sinfully handsome and somewhat of an outlaw - he's pretty much a pirate. I can't help, I love pirates - so of course I had a fantastic reading time with this one.
My first book by Minerva Spencer and I loved it. Daphne Davenport has had a terrible past and I felt so sorry for her . But then Hugh Redvers (long lost, believed dead and part of her late husband's family) returns and I cheered for those two right from the start. Hugh isn't just sinfully handsome and somewhat of an outlaw - he's pretty much a pirate. I can't help, I love pirates - so of course I had a fantastic reading time with this one.
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