The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
hellotheremaryrose's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Aehako and Kira were really sweet! I liked reading about their relationship developing over the course of the story, and I liked reading about Aehakoâs family.Â
Kiraâs POV felt very real and I loved how pragmatic she was.Â
Her infertility was a huge part of the story, and I loved reading about how she and Aehako still chose and loved each other despite that. The rest of the groups accepting of that felt so meaningful for the story! Then reading how it was magically âfixedâ at the end was SUCH A LETDOWN. I was excited to see another portrayal of partnership in this story, so the ending was such a bummer.
Kiraâs POV felt very real and I loved how pragmatic she was.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Sexual content
kb33's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Blood, Death, Gore, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infertility and Trafficking
Minor: Abortion, Rape, and Pregnancy
fishreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Infertility, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape and Trafficking
lakeh's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Best part of this book? The communication wow. Kira lets everyone know what her hang-ups are, more or less what she's planning and how she's feeling. I keep being pleasantly surprised by Dixon's stories. Kira and Aehako were just fine otherwise, they've basically already fallen in love so you don't get to see that, and the main plot isn't about them.Â
I like the continuation of the main plot and getting to learn more about the other girls, but this book felt like filler.
I like the continuation of the main plot and getting to learn more about the other girls, but this book felt like filler.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility
mrsmishler's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infertility and Medical trauma
Minor: Rape
livlamentloathe's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Almost DNFâed this one but then decided to sprint through it to find out the ending. What a waste of time. What was the fucking point of the aliens?? Kera trying to keep it a secret was bullshit nonsense. These girls have no braincells in their headsâtheyâre too full up on breeding.
Also you donât need to be able to have kids to lead a fulfilling happy life. You are not a broken person if youâre unable to birth children. You are no less worthy of love.
Also you donât need to be able to have kids to lead a fulfilling happy life. You are not a broken person if youâre unable to birth children. You are no less worthy of love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Sexual content, and Ableism
Moderate: Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Trafficking, Body horror, and Medical trauma
Minor: Rape and Miscarriage
brookey8888's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
My review does technically have some spoilers, but itâs a romance and romances are really predictable( to me at least), so read at your own risk.Â
I really enjoyed this installment of IPB. I really appreciated how this was different to the other two books because the main couple didnât resonate right away and just chose to be together. I thought they were really cute and a balanced couple. I did like how there was an actual plot to this and I was happy to see some plot points come to a conclusion. The bonus story(honeymoon) was so good to me. I really liked how worried the main male was for his mate and kit. I thought it was so sweet and funny at times. I also appreciated the authors note about infertility and how she handled that in the story.Â
I really enjoyed this installment of IPB. I really appreciated how this was different to the other two books because the main couple didnât resonate right away and just chose to be together. I thought they were really cute and a balanced couple. I did like how there was an actual plot to this and I was happy to see some plot points come to a conclusion. The bonus story(honeymoon) was so good to me. I really liked how worried the main male was for his mate and kit. I thought it was so sweet and funny at times. I also appreciated the authors note about infertility and how she handled that in the story.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
missbliss's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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
4.25
I Can't Quit You IPB
Clearly I have a problem I am addicted to this series and devouring them at a problematic pace but dang they are so much better than I expected and I am in Central Texas summer and I am all about sexy smut in wintery worlds. Kira/Aehako pairing are fantastic and again I can't say enough how much i love the distinctive characters that Ruby creates. Aehako was introduced in the last story and loved how he immediately stands out as playful. I was also delighted by the character development of Kira and really seeing a quiet character find courage and strength. I also was practically yelling AMEN when the male lead talks openly about never shaming a woman for having had previous partners, or finding her own personal pleasure, or her breedability. I get incredibly tired (and disgusted) by the fixation in many books of the romance genre that put the highest value on virginity and making babies. It was nice to have characters discuss these topics openly. Especially in a culture where sex does not seem to be shamed. I think some folks felt certain fears of the characters were stupid and unfounded but I disagree as I really feel that through each voluming we along with the characters are still learning about how humans fair on this world and how everything works with the khui. It is fascinating to see the building community and culture as folks are getting settled in. I will say that although I continue to enjoy the narrators Hollie's voice started to grate a little. In her attempt to make the character voices distinct she struggles to infuse them with emotion so there is a lilt in all dialogue I associate with how one sounds when being casual or joking that is used in moments of pain and fear that feels incongruent to the moment and pulled me out a little. Again she is far better than many others but just something I noticed. I am continuing to my binge of this series and went to Ruby Dixon's website so I can read/listen to all the books in the suggested order since it seems there are several series in the same universe.
Clearly I have a problem I am addicted to this series and devouring them at a problematic pace but dang they are so much better than I expected and I am in Central Texas summer and I am all about sexy smut in wintery worlds. Kira/Aehako pairing are fantastic and again I can't say enough how much i love the distinctive characters that Ruby creates. Aehako was introduced in the last story and loved how he immediately stands out as playful. I was also delighted by the character development of Kira and really seeing a quiet character find courage and strength. I also was practically yelling AMEN when the male lead talks openly about never shaming a woman for having had previous partners, or finding her own personal pleasure, or her breedability. I get incredibly tired (and disgusted) by the fixation in many books of the romance genre that put the highest value on virginity and making babies. It was nice to have characters discuss these topics openly. Especially in a culture where sex does not seem to be shamed. I think some folks felt certain fears of the characters were stupid and unfounded but I disagree as I really feel that through each voluming we along with the characters are still learning about how humans fair on this world and how everything works with the khui. It is fascinating to see the building community and culture as folks are getting settled in. I will say that although I continue to enjoy the narrators Hollie's voice started to grate a little. In her attempt to make the character voices distinct she struggles to infuse them with emotion so there is a lilt in all dialogue I associate with how one sounds when being casual or joking that is used in moments of pain and fear that feels incongruent to the moment and pulled me out a little. Again she is far better than many others but just something I noticed. I am continuing to my binge of this series and went to Ruby Dixon's website so I can read/listen to all the books in the suggested order since it seems there are several series in the same universe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infertility, Kidnapping, and Violence
lilalhreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping