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A review by eloquentmuse
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-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? No
4.0
Possible Spoilers:
If you’re into science fiction romance with a healthy dose of humor and action, this book is a wild ride. It takes every alien abduction cliché you can think of, cranks them up, and somehow makes it all ridiculously entertaining.
The story kicks off with Georgie, our FMC, being abducted by some nasty aliens who plan to sell her and a group of other women. But their plans go sideways when they’re dumped on a frozen planet for temporary storage. Georgie quickly steps up as a leader, even though she’s injured, terrified, and frankly disgusted by her situation.
Enter Vektal, the blue, muscle-bound barbarian alien with a heart of gold and the temperament of a Labrador Retriever. He’s sweet, protective, and surprisingly patient, even as he realizes Georgie might just be his fated mate. Cue the survival-meets-romance setup with plenty of spice.
There’s also a bigger twist: the planet’s atmosphere is slowly killing the women, though the humans don’t initially realize this. Turns out even the locals need a symbiotic Khui to survive—a detail tied to their forgotten history and old tech. Oh, and these barbarian aliens are seriously lacking women, so the arrival of these human women causes all kinds of intrigue and chaos.
The story has constant action, a touch of monster romance vibes, and lots of setup for future books—like Liz and Raahosh, who already seem primed for a fiery romance next. It’s funny, fast-paced, and spicy enough to keep you hooked.
If you’re into science fiction romance with a healthy dose of humor and action, this book is a wild ride. It takes every alien abduction cliché you can think of, cranks them up, and somehow makes it all ridiculously entertaining.
The story kicks off with Georgie, our FMC, being abducted by some nasty aliens who plan to sell her and a group of other women. But their plans go sideways when they’re dumped on a frozen planet for temporary storage. Georgie quickly steps up as a leader, even though she’s injured, terrified, and frankly disgusted by her situation.
Enter Vektal, the blue, muscle-bound barbarian alien with a heart of gold and the temperament of a Labrador Retriever. He’s sweet, protective, and surprisingly patient, even as he realizes Georgie might just be his fated mate. Cue the survival-meets-romance setup with plenty of spice.
There’s also a bigger twist: the planet’s atmosphere is slowly killing the women, though the humans don’t initially realize this. Turns out even the locals need a symbiotic Khui to survive—a detail tied to their forgotten history and old tech. Oh, and these barbarian aliens are seriously lacking women, so the arrival of these human women causes all kinds of intrigue and chaos.
The story has constant action, a touch of monster romance vibes, and lots of setup for future books—like Liz and Raahosh, who already seem primed for a fiery romance next. It’s funny, fast-paced, and spicy enough to keep you hooked.
Graphic: Violence, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Confinement, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail