Reviews with content warning for Slavery - Ice Planet Barbarians

I think the teachers who taught me how to read as a child would be disappointed in the things I choose to read as an adult. Let them be disappointed. 3/5

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lolalastname's review

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A friend of mine has been a fan of this series for years and I finally decided to give it a try. I was surprised how much fun this book was to read! The mixture of fluff, smut, adventure, and humor is a slam dunk. After spending the past month in the trenches of reading dark romances, it’s so refreshing that the lead couple actually likes each other.

I’m not normally a fan of science fiction (particularly because the intense world building can be so overwhelming when starting a new series), but the gradual build up of the story makes this novel’s setting an easy one to explore and get lost in.

TL;DR: Loved it and downloading book 2 as I type

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bramblelegs's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced

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

3.0

Not as bad as I was expecting. I mostly read this as a random palate cleanser from reading a really intense series, and I needed something I wouldn't have to get too invested in. This was a good 3 star read, just average at best but not mindblowingly the best thing I've ever read. I enjoyed it for what it was.

In the beginning with the abduction of the girls and then the rape of one of them, I very nearly stopped reading because I wasn't sure I wanted to deal with that type of story. Thankfully it didn't continue, and by the time everyone crash landed on the ice planet, it turned more into a survival story with a bit of smut included. I think I mostly stayed bc the aliens in this story weren't horrible.

There were some points of convenience, but it got the story through what it was meant to be. So yknow, good enough. I knew what I was signing up for.

Solid 3/5, just average and a good thoughtless time

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bookedwithgloria's review

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5.0

I finished this book on kindle unlimited and subsequently bought the rest of the series including this one right after. Take that information and do what you will with it.

Also, please find me a man (or alien) who treats me like Vektal treats Georgie cause sis SAME, I would take that glowing tapeworm for him as well.

Please be mindful of the trigger warnings in the beginning of the book. It goes from really dark to sunshine but please protect your mental health first.

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teatunesandtales's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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anniefizzell's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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

3.0

This was a fun, weird, easy read. I got through it in one day. Not sure I’ll ever read it again, haha, but it kept me entertained while I’m laid up with an injury. The romance was quite a bit heavier on the sexy side than the romantic side, which isn’t necessarily my preference, so take that as you will. Be forewarned that there are some elements of non-consensual intimacy in this book, and even a (non-descriptive) r*pe (not between any main characters). The main character’s first interaction with her love interest is him giving her or*l as she wakes up from being unconscious. However, it is framed as a very sexy interaction, and the heroine enjoys it. Again, take that as you will. The story is so ridiculous in every way, that I decided not to take it too seriously, and I had a generally good time with it. Overall, based on my usual rating criteria, I gave this book 2.75 ⭐️. However, because I enjoyed the book, I bumped it up to 3 ⭐️, because I never give books I enjoy under 3⭐️.
Tldr: Liked it, didn’t love it. It’s fun and silly—but check TWs!!!

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kaitielou's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful fast-paced

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

3.5

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taylorvalerie's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

Ice Planet Barbarians is an enthralling and unconventional sci-fi romance that will sweep readers away to a captivating world of ice and adventure. Stranded on a harsh and desolate planet, a group of human women find themselves rescued by a tribe of hulking, blue-skinned alien warriors. Dixon masterfully crafts a tale of survival, love, and discovery as the protagonists navigate cultural differences, intense attraction, and the dangerous secrets of their new home.

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