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Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

aprado44's review against another edition

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3.0

LOL great pallet cleanser. its absolutely wild and its just sex but omg hilarious


readbylauren's review against another edition

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4.0

Wow, didn’t think I’d enjoy this at all considering the blue aliens with horns and tails but I totally loved it

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2.0

2.5

Don't get me wrong: This was a quick, light, enjoyable read. I found the setting of the alien world intriguing, particularly the unexpected revelation regarding the aliens' origins.

It moved a bit too quickly, however, and the writing was simplistic. I also wish we had more depth to the plot because it was exceedingly shallow.

Usually a two-star rating for me indicates a solid "dislike," but that isn't the case this time. The romance and plot were too rushed for me to give this a three, but I had a good time. I especially enjoyed the tenderness between Georgie and Vektal. Their initial struggles to understand one another reminded me strongly of Amber and Meoraq in 'The Last Hour of Gann,' so it was a pleasantly nostalgic experience.

I mean, it's called "Ice Planet Barbarians." I'm not looking for Pultizer-winning prose, here; I've got 'Middlesex' on hand for that. I'm judging it within its own genre and within its own context, and because of that, I say: 'Not bad.'

I'm looking forward to the next installments; supposedly the quality improves overall as the series progresses. Hopefully there's enough variation to the stories to keep me interested past the first few books.

Anyway, this was a pulpy, satisfying read for those looking to scratch that alien romance itch. I imagine that the series would also be well-received by lovers of "mating" or "soulmate" devices used in romance or fanfic.

bookishfantasyreading's review against another edition

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2.0

It was good, fast read with easy to understand world-building. The writing wasn't really great, making the book comedic and hard to take serious (unless that was the intention.)

I will say it was easy to get hooked, and to finish the book through.

abbeybiggs's review against another edition

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read trigger warnings. idk how to explain it, but this book felt very comforting to read. i would read it to wind down in bed. (no, not like that) i'm gonna buy the special edition paperback. you know the one.

UPDATE: i bought it :)

nerfy's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

lilflowerking's review against another edition

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3.0

I mean yeah it’s an alien romance and it was pretty good

kolso28436's review against another edition

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fast-paced

3.0

nicolenhart's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-paced

2.0

readsbyashken's review against another edition

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4.0

Starting and getting hooked randomly on this series was not on my 2023 bingo card. My secret smut