Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

Kira und Aehako by Ruby Dixon

8 reviews

ninahuynh's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

I’ll admit, I didn’t like Kira very much at the beginning of the book. But as we learn more about her story and why she acts the way she acts, I’ve grown to respect her. Aehako is truly a perfect mate for her. His cheery sunshine alien self brings her out of her shyness and elicits more of the confidence and determination that she’s held bottled up inside.

And that last chapter had me on a rollercoaster: happy, then heartbroken, hen ecstatic and joy. It would’ve been interesting

to have a couple that doesn’t resonate, that she doesn’t have to get pregnant in order for her to have her happy ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Infertility, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Abortion

emilycruz1016's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infertility, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Gun violence, Slavery, and Vomit

sam_malaika's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Rape, Suicide, Vomit, Abortion, and Pregnancy

roksyreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

Barbarian Lover is another fun, quick read, with plenty of spice and a great pairing. Some of the challenging narrative aspects—especially action—are rushed and awkward, which did diminish the overall quality of the writing and story. However, the romance in this one is especially sweet: it was less fated mates and more friends to lovers, which I absolutely vibe with. I enjoyed seeing Kira and Aehako’s relationship blossom, with them choosing each other first. I admit I hoped that the ending would go in a different direction, but the series is what it is, and I don't fault the books for that. Even if some of the content ultimately doesn’t line up with my preferences or values, I can still appreciate them for what they are—lightheaded, steamy romps. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Infertility, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Vomit, and Abortion

pbella3's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

Minor: Death, Rape, Blood, Vomit, Abortion, and Injury/Injury detail

creativelifeofliz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A fun addition to this series. I liked the approach to infertility, but be mindful that it's a bit theme.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility

Moderate: Violence, Vomit, and Pregnancy

eclectic_hellscape's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Minor: Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, and Pregnancy

jenna36's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

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

3.0

This book had the most plot of the first three entries in the series. That is probably a good thing, because Kira was my least favorite protagonist so far. Georgie was mediocre, and I really liked Liz, but Kira just really bugged me for most of the book. She grew on me towards the end, but I will be happy to move on to a different protagonist in the next one. The reason I rated it 3 stars instead of 2 was because I actually liked the plot of this book! I'm intrigued to unravel some of the mysteries that were set up. My biggest complaint is that I do not think the author handled the topic of infertility well. It almost definitely will trigger someone who has experienced infertility. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Kidnapping, and Abortion

Minor: Vomit

The word "broken" was used in reference to infertility without any pushback, and in my opinion that is unacceptable. In addition,

there was a magic fix to Kira's infertility, and she will apparently get pregnant right away after that, which is just a terrible way to end a book about infertility.