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A review by talknerdybookblog
Barbarian's Touch by Ruby Dixon
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Representation: Hearing impaired Heroine
The only part I didn’t like was Lilah’s reaction to finding out what resonance was. It’s partly Rokan’s fault because he didn’t explain that resonance ≠ love (as Asha and Hemalo’s relationship illustrates).
However, I really liked Lilah and Rokan as a couple and enjoyed how their journey allowed Lilah to learn how to be self-sufficient on the Ice Planet.
I also appreciated how Lilah’s hearing impairment was never treated as something that needed to be fixed. Rokan and the rest of his tribe make sure to learn ALS. And while the power of the khui suggests it can heal almost anything — it healed Harlow’s brain tumour — it’s still TBD whether Lilah will get her hearing back. But the point of the book is to show Lilah is perfect and confident just the way she is.
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• No OW drama
• Does have OM drama
— the Heroine is kidnapped by the OM in hopes of her resonating with him.
• Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Abduction
• Knife violence
• Blood and gore
Ending: HFN
The only part I didn’t like was Lilah’s reaction to finding out what resonance was. It’s partly Rokan’s fault because he didn’t explain that resonance ≠ love (as Asha and Hemalo’s relationship illustrates).
However, I really liked Lilah and Rokan as a couple and enjoyed how their journey allowed Lilah to learn how to be self-sufficient on the Ice Planet.
I also appreciated how Lilah’s hearing impairment was never treated as something that needed to be fixed. Rokan and the rest of his tribe make sure to learn ALS. And while the power of the khui suggests it can heal almost anything — it healed Harlow’s brain tumour — it’s still TBD whether Lilah will get her hearing back. But the point of the book is to show Lilah is perfect and confident just the way she is.
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• No OW drama
• Does have OM drama
— the Heroine is kidnapped by the OM in hopes of her resonating with him.
• Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Abduction
• Knife violence
• Blood and gore
Ending: