Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

45 reviews

sophiefosters's review

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

It is honestly what you expect it to be. I would advise you to not start the book expecting top-tier content, but be prepared to be surprised. The writing is actually quite good and while some parts are defiantly a bit corny, I can say I quite enjoyed the book.

Please be aware that there are very dark, adult themes. While the premise of the book is the usual Alien/Human trope -- Readers should be aware that there are themes of Sexual assault, Torture, Emotional & Physical Abuse among other things. Please look at Content Warnings before reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Slavery

Characters in the book experience Kidnapping/Slavery, Torture, Sexual assault, Physical & Emotional Abuse, Confinement.

bookwormidk's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, and Trafficking

Minor: Death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

behowel's review

adventurous challenging funny 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Excrement, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicide

kylieqrada's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

3.5 ⭐s. Mara from BooksLikeWhoa talks about Ruby Dixon nonstop, so when an opportunity to buddy read this with Jordan from jordans.bookshelf came up I definitely had to take advantage. Essentially, this is campy sci-fi romance with a heavy helping of smut. As a non-smut reader, I did NOT think this would be my thing, but I'm pretty open to trying things (in book world that is), and I ended up weirdly enjoying it?!?!? Georgie and Vektal's romance was kind of adorable, and there was enough plot to keep me interested. The writing was solid, and I liked the campiness. I did have some icky moments with the consent in this one, but overall, it was not something I regret reading at all. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Trafficking, and Violence

nini2622's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement and Trafficking

Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Rape