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jama_ann's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
3.5
I really wasn’t down with the rape scene it didn’t add anything to the story and it was never mentioned again. It was hurtful and not written respectfully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
readwithria's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.0
I have no idea what to think of this book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
laurenintheclouds's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
2.5
Entertaining but without a doubt some of the worst writing I ever read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
rmb_books's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, and Sexual harassment
weekdaygladers's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
nataliejune's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
2.25
I mean.... I was entertained. It's not for me. Maybe check it out if you're looking for a *fast-paced* romance between big strong possessive dumb (alien) man and strong-willed feeble (human) girl. I was actually into the world-building the very very few times the flora, fauna, or lore was described. That was a surprising plus.
I would have been a little bit more generous on the star rating if not for the violence in the first chapter. It was a lazy and borderline offensive way to raise the stakes in an otherwise unserious story.
I would have been a little bit more generous on the star rating if not for the violence in the first chapter. It was a lazy and borderline offensive way to raise the stakes in an otherwise unserious story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape and Abortion
Minor: Murder
In the special addition, the author removes description of the rape in the first chapter but it is still made clear what it happening and it is still very disturbing.calithecalico's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
dayoldtea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
wanderingmeek's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
1/5⭐
Wow.. My first one star review.
Was this good? No.
Did it make me uncomfortable? Yes.
Was it fun? Barely.
I wanted to DNF it in the first few chapters, but I don’t write reviews for the books I DNF so I powered through it. Just for you dear reader.
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Let us begin with its strengths..
- It is only 188 pages long.
Onward to the absolute shit..
- The plot was trying its best to hang in there, but Swiss cheese can’t survive at such cold temperatures without shattering.
- The fact that the survivor of a horrific and graphic sexual assault is found dead in the snow and it is frammed as a good outcome is wild to me. 🫨
- The way this novel talks about fertility is triggering. Basically claiming that beyond their ability to procreate the women hold little use or value in this society. Or even to aliens at large since the ones on the ships at the beginning seemed to have the same plan for their cargo.
I spent the vast majority of this entire experience cringing. Who am I kidding I am still cringing..
I can see why someone out there may enjoy this. However, I now know that monster/alien breeding smut just isn’t for me. 🤷🏼♀️
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Genre: Science Fiction Romance
Trigger Warnings: Rape, Forced Aborition, Abduction, Infertility
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Abortion
puppytrixie5's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Its rather good and a quick read too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Rape