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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
*4 stars is in relation to the other books in this series*
This one didn’t feel as formulaic as the others. I liked that there was a ‘shake up’ to the beach life and I also liked that there was really no reluctance from the characters. The conflict still felt genuine with appropriate timing and I definitely teared up when Juth and Steph reconciled toward the end.
This one didn’t feel as formulaic as the others. I liked that there was a ‘shake up’ to the beach life and I also liked that there was really no reluctance from the characters. The conflict still felt genuine with appropriate timing and I definitely teared up when Juth and Steph reconciled toward the end.
Another wonderful addition to Icehome.
I really enjoyed this story between Steph and Juth, the Outcast. Pak the Outcast was precious!
This story has a big shakeup going on and some changes, but it just served to push the overarching story forward. Two of my absolute favorite couples: Bek and Elly of Barbarians Redemption and N’Dek and Devi of Devi’s Distraction have big roles and some life changes. I honestly found myself getting tearful near the end. I just have become so attached to these characters and their happily ever afters. I love getting to continue watching their stories unfold.
Ruby Dixon always does a fantastic job of getting into the characters heads, and you think you know them, but there are always layers upon layers.
That being said- I was simultaneously annoyed by and interested to see what layers come from Daisy.
Sam’s story and mystery Hero come next and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
I really enjoyed this story between Steph and Juth, the Outcast. Pak the Outcast was precious!
This story has a big shakeup going on and some changes, but it just served to push the overarching story forward. Two of my absolute favorite couples: Bek and Elly of Barbarians Redemption and N’Dek and Devi of Devi’s Distraction have big roles and some life changes. I honestly found myself getting tearful near the end. I just have become so attached to these characters and their happily ever afters. I love getting to continue watching their stories unfold.
Ruby Dixon always does a fantastic job of getting into the characters heads, and you think you know them, but there are always layers upon layers.
That being said- I was simultaneously annoyed by and interested to see what layers come from Daisy.
Sam’s story and mystery Hero come next and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
I wasn't sure how to rate this but the overall story with the tribe helped this book earn four stars.
The FMC is somewhat annoying. I don't like how she just allows things to happen to her instead of taking charge of her life. The MMC tells others they are mates and she just goes along with it because she's afraid he won't join the tribe if she corrects him. She likes him though and continues to kiss him and fool around. Not only is this just being passive but she also is leading the MMC on. She ended up developing deeper feelings, but what if she hadn't? She would have broken his heart eventually and it would have been because she didn't correct his assumption at the appropriate time to do so.
The MMC, Pak and Daisy really save this book for me. I enjoyed the MMC and Pak assimilating into life with the tribe. I got tearful when the MMC and Pak temporarily left because their despair was palpable. I also enjoyed how different Daisy is from everyone else. I understand she is viewed as not pulling her weight but she is a ray of sunshine with her attitude and I think that's needed in the tribe. She also was great with Pak. I don't know why they don't see that Daisy can be a babysitter/ child care worker while others get tasks completed. That's a legit job, especially in a growing tribe. It should be her role.
I liked how the MMC and his brother made steps toward having a relationship. The MMC and Pak's life has been so difficult and it's sad to think about how they've lived alone and had only each other to depend on for so long. I give this book four stars for pretty much everything about this book apart from the love story. The love story was just okay. It was frustrating to read how all in the MMC was from the beginning and then when you get to the FMC's inner monologue, she's wishy washy and just having fun. When she developed deeper feelings, I couldn't help but think, "but what if you didn't? Don't you think it's pretty crappy of you that you were going to break his heart if you didn't?"
The FMC is somewhat annoying. I don't like how she just allows things to happen to her instead of taking charge of her life. The MMC tells others they are mates and she just goes along with it because she's afraid he won't join the tribe if she corrects him. She likes him though and continues to kiss him and fool around. Not only is this just being passive but she also is leading the MMC on. She ended up developing deeper feelings, but what if she hadn't? She would have broken his heart eventually and it would have been because she didn't correct his assumption at the appropriate time to do so.
The MMC, Pak and Daisy really save this book for me. I enjoyed the MMC and Pak assimilating into life with the tribe. I got tearful when the MMC and Pak temporarily left because their despair was palpable. I also enjoyed how different Daisy is from everyone else. I understand she is viewed as not pulling her weight but she is a ray of sunshine with her attitude and I think that's needed in the tribe. She also was great with Pak. I don't know why they don't see that Daisy can be a babysitter/ child care worker while others get tasks completed. That's a legit job, especially in a growing tribe. It should be her role.
I liked how the MMC and his brother made steps toward having a relationship. The MMC and Pak's life has been so difficult and it's sad to think about how they've lived alone and had only each other to depend on for so long. I give this book four stars for pretty much everything about this book apart from the love story. The love story was just okay. It was frustrating to read how all in the MMC was from the beginning and then when you get to the FMC's inner monologue, she's wishy washy and just having fun. When she developed deeper feelings, I couldn't help but think, "but what if you didn't? Don't you think it's pretty crappy of you that you were going to break his heart if you didn't?"
I feel like I've been anticipating Juth's story since before I even knew Juth existed. Anyone who has read much of Ruby Dixon's work may have noticed a pattern that no one is dead unless you witness their death on the page. So when the islanders kept mentioning the Outcasts, who were all extinct, I had a feeling they were, in fact, not all gone. That instinct was proven correct in Raven's Return. Now I'm holding out for the return of clan Longtail.
But back to Juth and Steph (and Pak!). Steph's Outcast is the ice planet version of single dad romance, and I'm here for it. I enjoyed the relationship between Juth and Steph, and Pak was simply adorable. I enjoyed seeing Juth the caretaker. It was also interesting to learn more about the clan dynamics, and I enjoyed seeing some of the barriers break down.
Outside of Juth and Steph's relationship, there's another big shakeup in the Ice Planet Barbarians/Icehome world that helps propel the overarching story forward. I'm interested to see what happens next!
But back to Juth and Steph (and Pak!). Steph's Outcast is the ice planet version of single dad romance, and I'm here for it. I enjoyed the relationship between Juth and Steph, and Pak was simply adorable. I enjoyed seeing Juth the caretaker. It was also interesting to learn more about the clan dynamics, and I enjoyed seeing some of the barriers break down.
Outside of Juth and Steph's relationship, there's another big shakeup in the Ice Planet Barbarians/Icehome world that helps propel the overarching story forward. I'm interested to see what happens next!
adventurous
emotional
medium-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:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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:
Yes
B R U H !
Pak loves colors, so I made him a little tunic out of a variety of scraps in all different shapes, and he loves it. He touches it constantly and his little tail shakes with happiness just under the hem of it every time someone compliments him on how handsome he looks.
The way I held back my tears at the end there 🥺
I couldn't ugly cry because I was out in public lol