Reviews with content warning for Medical content - Kira und Aehako

My favorite so far! Aehako my beloved, my man! I couldn't stop smiling while reading this book! Kira and Aehako were just so perfect, I love everything about their relationship. I felt they balanced each other perfectly and the focus on establishing a relationship without resonance was refreshing and sweet. Surprisingly, there was actually a plot in this installment and some decent action.

I'm glad the baddies are gone. I'm a little peeved at how Harlow's disappearance was handled. I've mentioned the logic of the characters in my other reviews but I find it completely ridiculous that they assumed she ran away. There are dangerous alien predators that eat people on this planet yet they resort to thinking she's a coward instead of being, I don't know, possibly a Metlak's next meal!? The way these characters think sometimes is just plain dumb.

Side Note: The honeymoon novellas just aren't that good. Just like in <i>Barbarian Alien</i>, Kira, and Aehako's novella walked back some good character development.

I was hoping Kira and Asha would become friends. The main story hinted toward this just to revert them back to enemies in the novella. Lame.

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adventurous emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

Barbarian Lover is my favorite book in the series so far. I loved this book, and I loved Kira. Kira was a character that I didn't see becoming a favorite because she was kind of quiet and standoffish in the first two books. But she's gone through a lot, and we got to see her deal with her feelings in this book. Before this one, we already knew Aehako really wanted her, but she never showed any reciprocation. They also never resonated, so that was another thing that pushed her away from starting anything with Aehako because she felt like she would lose him one day. She wouldn't be able to handle it. It was all so intense to see play out in this book, and we learn a few more things about Kira that makes all of her hesitations make more sense. In this one, we also see the return of the green aliens, and I loved seeing how she handled everything. I've been waiting for the aliens to come back, and it was os much fun to see how they dealt with this issue.
As for the spice, these books are known for this one was lacking on it, but I honestly didn't miss it because this book had so much going on in it. I really liked seeing this story play out, and it's just my favorite in the series so far. I am doing a series review on my blog and keeping track of a favorites list. I've been updating it whenever I finish one of the books.

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bbygirl21's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I liked this book but I found myself skipping through some pages.

Aside from the handful of times I skipped pages, I loved Kira and Aehako. I love how they both choose each other despite the fact they weren't resonated and didn't think they'd be able to resonate to each other. It showed that they loved each other whether or not they're able to have kids.

Now when it comes to Asha I really did not like her. I hate the fact she kept persisting Aehako even though he repeatedly told her he does not want her, and the fact she is going out of her way to sleep with Aehako while already being mated did not sit well with me. Both Aehako not wanting her and her having a mate and persisting anyways has me not liking her one bit at this point I'm the series.

I loved that Kira finally got the translator removed from her ear and that in the end her and Aehako finally resonated to each other and that Asha got put in her place due to this resonation. I am hoping that Harlow is safe and that she gets found soon.

Even though this is my least favorite in the series so far, it was still a mostly enjoyable read.

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

While the setting and situations are similar, it is amazing how Ruby Dixon can make each book and its characters stand out. I personally enjoyed Aehako and Kira more than Raahosh and Liz. If you have triggers for infertility, though, this may not be the book for you.

I love how Aehako is totally smitten with Kira without needing to resonate to her. I love his happy and dedicated personality.

I liked Kira because I could relate to her more quiet and reserved personality.

Plot-wise I enjoyed getting to see and learn more about the old space ship that the sakh aliens crashed on. I liked the action that picked up toward the end with

the Little Green Men returning

. I'm looking forward to finding out more about the world and the aliens in future books.

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georgiaisreading's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

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quietmarki's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-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? Yes

4.0

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