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zerp's review
5.0
I adored this novella. It was sweet, funny, and badass. I liked the characters and their backstories. I liked that they had to deal with some things from their past to become healthier people and to be together. I liked that they tried to take care of each other and themselves, even during difficult times.
The Deadlands world is a favorite of mine. I love the people, the magic, and the monsters.
The Deadlands world is a favorite of mine. I love the people, the magic, and the monsters.
books_ergo_sum's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
4.0
I was craving barbarians and I picked up this novella because my other barbarian book wasn’t cutting it.
And it says a lot that this series is my ‘Break In Case of Barbarian Emergency.’ Because they’re great:
✨ the barbarians are dumb yet protective (the word-vomit flirting in this one was sending me)
✨ the heroines are cool (this one had an extra cool secret identity)
✨ the magic system makes me want to turn it into an RPG that I play for weeks
✨ and these guys eat 🐱 like it’s the elixir of life
I only wish this one had been as barbarian-y as the rest of the series (I was having a really strong craving, okay? 😆)
And it says a lot that this series is my ‘Break In Case of Barbarian Emergency.’ Because they’re great:
✨ the barbarians are dumb yet protective (the word-vomit flirting in this one was sending me)
✨ the heroines are cool (this one had an extra cool secret identity)
✨ the magic system makes me want to turn it into an RPG that I play for weeks
✨ and these guys eat 🐱 like it’s the elixir of life
I only wish this one had been as barbarian-y as the rest of the series (I was having a really strong craving, okay? 😆)
readingg8r's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
laureljeanreads's review
adventurous
tense
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? Yes
4.0
imreading's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
llamallamacallurmama's review
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.5
**Most of my reviews contain detailed Content Notes (including CW/TW) sections, which may include spoilers. I have tried to mark them appropriately, but please use caution.**
Ebook
3.5
When a frightening demonic creature begins terrorizing their small village, a former elite soldier and goofy vigilante hero band together to protect their homes.
HR/Fantasy, M/F, part of a series but stands alone fine, open door.
Notes: I enjoyed this - though reading out of order in the series might actually affect my enjoyment a little more than I thought it would. The backstory is just super compressed - I wish the FMC was a little older. I enjoyed the bouncy ball MMC, and the slight reversal in power/status, but I think it could have used more trimming in backstory and building in plot.
OTT and Spoilery Content Notes:
blood and gore, red headed MMC, fmc was very ill (turned into a statue) in the past for many years, alcohol, fmc was misusing alcohol, light general manhandling, infidelity while FMC was ill by her fiancé (with the support of her parents), golden sibling, military FMC, child soldiers, death, intentional amputation (side character, in an attempt to prevent illness, in the past), contraception, fmc begins oral sex while the mmc is asleep (after they have established a sexual relationship), restraint with hands of wrists during sex, severe injuries (goring/stabbing), magical/primitive medical care, pregnancy, fighting
Ebook
3.5
When a frightening demonic creature begins terrorizing their small village, a former elite soldier and goofy vigilante hero band together to protect their homes.
HR/Fantasy, M/F, part of a series but stands alone fine, open door.
Notes: I enjoyed this - though reading out of order in the series might actually affect my enjoyment a little more than I thought it would. The backstory is just super compressed - I wish the FMC was a little older. I enjoyed the bouncy ball MMC, and the slight reversal in power/status, but I think it could have used more trimming in backstory and building in plot.
OTT and Spoilery Content Notes:
helenmckinzi's review
5.0
This is one of the most exceptional fantasy romance series I've ever read, and this addition to it is not less spectacular. Sarya and Bannin are both troubled by their past; Bannin for being Second and Sarya feeling bereft and easily replaceable. Their story was quick but sweet. I am definitely looking forward to future installments set in this world.
feralopossum's review
3.5
I know Sarya is going through some shit, but I wish she had more of a chance to showcase her former badass self.
thelastkarisa's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0