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182 reviews

Barbarian's Seduction by Ruby Dixon

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

Loved this one, adorable and romantic. Although listening to the audiobook with Marlene's French accent was difficult at times

Barbarian's Beloved by Ruby Dixon

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

Okay, I really loved this one. It was cute and sweet and funny and hot. Some shit did NOT make sense (timeline & plot inconsistencies with the other books), but idec. Nobody is reading this for the story. 

Barbarian's Tease by Ruby Dixon

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

0.5

This would be 0 stars if not for the ending. I didn't think it could worse than my previous 1 stars in this series. So. Bad. 

It's as if ol Ruby knew this, and ended it on a note I can't help but find out what happens. Fucks sake. On to the next one 🤸🏻‍♀️

Barbarian's Rescue by Ruby Dixon

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

4.0

Alright alright Summer and Warrek were endearing as heck I can't even lie. They are up there for fav couple of the series for sure. Could have done without the Asian stereotypes, but I was living for the dirty chess metaphors. 

A Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining by Rachel E. Cargle

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Written In The Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

2.0

I don't even know where to start with this one.

The hype around this book? I don't get it??? Books like these make me wonder if I'm aromantic or just jaded????? 

This is PEAK white woman millennialcore and it honestly made me a little queasy. I have this thing about always finishing a book even if I hate it otherwise I def would have DNF'd this one. So bad. 

Barbarian's Lady by Ruby Dixon

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

1.5

Kate's insecurities are valid, but this book was filled with body-shaming, manipulation, he-makes-fun-of-you-because-he-likes-you BS, and somehow some racist Asian stereotypes even though Summer was barely featured in the book.

I feel like I'm definitely hate-reading this series at this point.

Barbarian's Redemption by Ruby Dixon

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.75

Heavy on the cheese, but the spice makes up for it. Not to mention this is a whole ass ✨production✨, the cast definitely takes this from silly to sexy. (I listened to the audiobook)

Also what the fuck is a brownie?

The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

Never considered a dark (and smutty) Peter Pan retelling, but DAMN this was great.