A review by ninahuynh
Barbarian's Hope by Ruby Dixon

adventurous dark emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

It is so easy to hate Asha. Don't get me wrong- she hasn't been the kindest Sa-khui to anyone. What we don't get is that she is a mother is grieving and has yet to overcome the grief of losing her child right after birth. We hear about it in earlier books, but never much beyond that the event made her bitter. It makes her actions understandable but not excusable, especially the way she treats Hemalo. I am glad they were able to talk out their feelings and work together on their relationship and their communication. No mother or parent should experience the loss of their child.
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