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A review by 30something_reads
Barbarian's Redemption by Ruby Dixon
adventurous
3.75
3.75⭐
Alright, alright… I forgive you, Bek. How can I stay mad at this seemingly grumpy/impatient guy who turns out to be adored by all the children in the tribe and lights up at the sight of them? Impossible.
Okay, the thing where he secretly made a deal with the Homeworlders to have them bring back women for the unmated men of his tribe? That was a bit yikes. (But he does learn why that was wrong in the long run despite his good intentions.)
He finds his mate in the most unexpected of humans. Elly, who chooses not to speak, is the least trusting and slowest to acclimate of all the five women. She has a very traumatic back story having been abducted when she was a child and spending 10 years in the alien slave trade market. But she hasn’t lost her spirit and will to survive. Bek admires that about her immediately.
Elly teaches Bek patience and we get to see a softer side to him as he teaches her new skills and shows her their world. Over time he becomes her “safe place” and their slow burn relationship was very sweet.
Also enjoyed: The new ladies in the tribe- and Vaza loving on Gail. She is so funny.
Continuous love for my girl, Liz. She is still one of the best.
TWs: mentions of past physical and emotional abuse, slavery
Series Rankings:
Book 1: Ice Planet Barbarians - (Georgie/Vektal) 3 ⭐
Book 2: Barbarian Alien - (Liz/Raahosh) 4.25 ⭐
Book 3: Barbarian Lover - (Kira/Aehako) 3.75 ⭐
Book 4: Barbarian Mine - (Harlow/Rukh) 4 ⭐
Book 5: Ice Planet Holiday - 3 ⭐
Book 6: Barbarian's Prize- (Tiffany/Salukh) 4.25 ⭐
Book 7: Barbarian's Mate - (Josie/Haeden) 4 ⭐
Book 8: Barbarian's Touch - (Lilah/Rokan) 4.5 ⭐
Book 9: Barbarian's Taming - (Maddie/Hassen) 4.5 ⭐
Book 10: Barbarian's Heart - (Stacey/Pashov) 3⭐ (begrudgingly)
Book 11: Barbarian's Hope - (Asha/Hemalo) 3.75-4 ⭐
Book 12: Barbarian's Choice - (Farli/Mardok) 3.5 ⭐
Book 13: Barbarian's Redemption - (Elly/Bek) 3.75 ⭐
Alright, alright… I forgive you, Bek. How can I stay mad at this seemingly grumpy/impatient guy who turns out to be adored by all the children in the tribe and lights up at the sight of them? Impossible.
Okay, the thing where he secretly made a deal with the Homeworlders to have them bring back women for the unmated men of his tribe? That was a bit yikes. (But he does learn why that was wrong in the long run despite his good intentions.)
He finds his mate in the most unexpected of humans. Elly, who chooses not to speak, is the least trusting and slowest to acclimate of all the five women. She has a very traumatic back story having been abducted when she was a child and spending 10 years in the alien slave trade market. But she hasn’t lost her spirit and will to survive. Bek admires that about her immediately.
Elly teaches Bek patience and we get to see a softer side to him as he teaches her new skills and shows her their world. Over time he becomes her “safe place” and their slow burn relationship was very sweet.
Also enjoyed: The new ladies in the tribe- and Vaza loving on Gail. She is so funny.
Continuous love for my girl, Liz. She is still one of the best.
TWs: mentions of past physical and emotional abuse, slavery
Series Rankings:
Book 1: Ice Planet Barbarians - (Georgie/Vektal) 3 ⭐
Book 2: Barbarian Alien - (Liz/Raahosh) 4.25 ⭐
Book 3: Barbarian Lover - (Kira/Aehako) 3.75 ⭐
Book 4: Barbarian Mine - (Harlow/Rukh) 4 ⭐
Book 5: Ice Planet Holiday - 3 ⭐
Book 6: Barbarian's Prize- (Tiffany/Salukh) 4.25 ⭐
Book 7: Barbarian's Mate - (Josie/Haeden) 4 ⭐
Book 8: Barbarian's Touch - (Lilah/Rokan) 4.5 ⭐
Book 9: Barbarian's Taming - (Maddie/Hassen) 4.5 ⭐
Book 10: Barbarian's Heart - (Stacey/Pashov) 3⭐ (begrudgingly)
Book 11: Barbarian's Hope - (Asha/Hemalo) 3.75-4 ⭐
Book 12: Barbarian's Choice - (Farli/Mardok) 3.5 ⭐
Book 13: Barbarian's Redemption - (Elly/Bek) 3.75 ⭐
Content Warnings
Minor: Trafficking, Slavery, Confinement, and Kidnapping