Reread 2024 These 2 are so sweet together and I love them. Crulden is all morally grey sexiness and Mina is all fierceness and they protect each other Reread 2024 These 2 are so sweet together and I love them. Crulden is all morally grey sexiness and Mina is all fierceness and they protect each other the best they can. I loved seeing them fall in love again in their horrific circumstances. I’m a bit of a sucker for a captivity romance, so it’s 0% surprising this one hits just right for me.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: captivity, slavery, forced fighting, maiming, dismemberment, rape (brief mention, side character), sexual harassment, drugging, survival situation, malnutrition...more
4.5 ⭐️ I’ve been slowly rereading Ruby’s books cuz they are comfort reads for me and this is one of my fave Icehome ones. Steph is so patient, analytic4.5 ⭐️ I’ve been slowly rereading Ruby’s books cuz they are comfort reads for me and this is one of my fave Icehome ones. Steph is so patient, analytical, and the ultimate people pleaser. She sucks at setting boundaries and communicating her own needs. Juth has had a shitty life, but is devoted to his adoptive son and does whatever he can to keep him safe. They were so precious together, especially because they were able to see and meet one another’s needs.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: broken bone, animal attack that involves risk to children and injuries of adults, social isolation involving children and adults, discussion of child abandonment, mentions of death of parents, starvation, internalized fat phobia, mentions of homophobia, mentions of volcanic eruption and deaths from it, brief mentions of abduction, risk of hypothermia...more
I am not sure how many times I’ve reread this book at this point, because it’s my fave of the Icehome series. Both of these MCs are well fleshed out aI am not sure how many times I’ve reread this book at this point, because it’s my fave of the Icehome series. Both of these MCs are well fleshed out and feel like outcasts. Devi is autistic coded and info dumps nonstop, which I adore. N’dek is an amputee in a world where he’s never seen a prosthetic (that he recognizes as one), Devi’s blunt sunshine-y energy is everything he needs and he grounds her while still supporting her passions. They are absolutely perfect for each other.
Spice: 3.5/5
Triggers: depression, mention of abduction, grief, animal attack, hypothermia, threat of drowning
OG review: Devi is manic pixie dream girl 2.0. She has such a passion for science and is unashamed of it. N’Dek went through so much healing and accepted her completely for who she was. I loved that the author addressed depression without shying away from lack of hygiene being a common issue. It is painfully difficult to do basic things when your brain is sick....more
Reread April 2024 This book has some of the best one liners in the ice planet collection. Ashtar is hilarious, awkward, possessive, and protective. VerReread April 2024 This book has some of the best one liners in the ice planet collection. Ashtar is hilarious, awkward, possessive, and protective. Veronica is clumsy, socially awkward, and has terrible self esteem. They make such a good couple and are my second fave in the Icehome series. N’dek and Devi will always be number 1.
Spice: 3.5/5
Triggers: slavery (discussion, off page), abduction (off page), severe injury, mild gore, gladiator fighting (off page), semi-kidnapping...more
Second read through! I really like Lauren and her way of dealing with the trauma of waking up on an ice planet. She’s compassionate but not perfect anSecond read through! I really like Lauren and her way of dealing with the trauma of waking up on an ice planet. She’s compassionate but not perfect and a genuinely kind person. K’thar is also a well written character and the language barrier trope is on point. They are so sweet together. I still get confused about the a couple logic chains with the history of Vektal’s and K’thar’s peoples, but someone told me to just enjoy it lol.
This is the second read through of this book and I think I liked it better this time. Poor Alice and Kaspar have forced proximity for weeks in a tiny This is the second read through of this book and I think I liked it better this time. Poor Alice and Kaspar have forced proximity for weeks in a tiny escape pod. Alice was fierce and a master of using her appearance to manipulate others, which was 100% necessary in a universe that is cruel for humans. Kaspar frustrated me because he seemed to hold onto that manipulation for a lot longer than made sense. They had a sweet love story though and I enjoy this book.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: attempted SA, violence, gore, killing in self defense, kidnapping, survival scenarios, mention of sexual slavery, animal attack, drowning, panic attacks, mention of severe illness in childhood, discussion of slavery ...more
Reread number a million - I have loved Adiron from the first time I read his book. He’s silly, ridiculous, and adorable. Jade is the calm to his wild Reread number a million - I have loved Adiron from the first time I read his book. He’s silly, ridiculous, and adorable. Jade is the calm to his wild and they are perfect for each other and have a great give and take. The book deals with some veeerrrrryyyyy dark themes, which I love tbh.
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: slavery, abuse, SA (off page), trafficking, freezing into stasis, drugging, violence, captivity, threat of being ejected into space, discussion of war, murder
OG review: Adiron is the best sweet not-so-smart boy. I absolutely adored him and I’ve been looking for a MMC like him ever since I finished this book. He was possessive, but in a sweet “you are a strong independent woman” way. Adorable AF. FMC was a believable victim of horrendous trauma trying to basically mother the other women to deal with it....more
Reread Sentorr is just the cutest buttoned up Messakah and I want to keep him. He’s a grumpy enigmatic loner with everyone but Zoe, who turns him intoReread Sentorr is just the cutest buttoned up Messakah and I want to keep him. He’s a grumpy enigmatic loner with everyone but Zoe, who turns him into a bit of a marshmallow. Zoe is a mix of confidence and self-doubt with a filthy mouth. They are so precious together and I’m glad they get their happy ever after.
Spice: 3.5/5
Triggers: abduction (off page), threat of suffocation, gun fight, mild gore from wound, mention of military campaign, mention of poverty ...more
3.5 stars Reread - I can’t decide whether this book or Cat’s book has a more traumatic beginning because they are pretty damn close. Iris had embraced3.5 stars Reread - I can’t decide whether this book or Cat’s book has a more traumatic beginning because they are pretty damn close. Iris had embraced dissociating and masking to cope with her trauma, which Alyvos, the most hot tempered Corsair, hated. They have their grow together as a couple and individually, letting go of some of their unhealthy coping mechanisms. They are a cute couple, but I get pissed with Alyvos’ impatience with Iris’ masking. Like bro, you are still coping with your trauma by getting in fist fights years after your PTSD started and you’re frustrated with Iris’ coping mechanisms after the first day?
Spice: 3.5/5
Triggers: maiming, captivity, claustrophobic cage, gore, threat of SA, PTSD, gore, dead bodies, abduction (off page), trafficking ...more
Reread - love Tarekh Ok but how is he so adorable? Cat and Tarekh are such a good match. He has all this never ending patience and the most awful self Reread - love Tarekh Ok but how is he so adorable? Cat and Tarekh are such a good match. He has all this never ending patience and the most awful self image and she has all the fierce self protectiveness. He gives her the time to heal and is her friend first and foremost. She is his champion and defender. Their balance is just so on point. The terrible condition her finds her in is utterly heartbreaking though, and the rescue aspect of it was awesome.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: SA (off page), severe illness, abuse (off page), PTSD flashbacks, trafficking, slavery...more
Kivian is such the fop and I adore him. He’s smart but also super super silly. They have a rough first meeting, but it turns into a sweet rescue. FranKivian is such the fop and I adore him. He’s smart but also super super silly. They have a rough first meeting, but it turns into a sweet rescue. Fran has the fire to poke at him just right. Love these couples!
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: groping, threat of SA, abduction, captivity...more
Secondish time reading this book and I liked it more this time around. Harlow is all sorts of intelligent and patient with Rukh and his Tarzan ways. BSecondish time reading this book and I liked it more this time around. Harlow is all sorts of intelligent and patient with Rukh and his Tarzan ways. Both she and him have trauma coming out their ears but make a sweet little life for themselves. My heart broke for Harlow at the beginning of the book, because the GUILT. Glad they get their HEA
It’s always so fun to revisit some of my fave MCs. Everyone needs someone to rage on their behalf like Haedan does for Josie. This is a sweet enemies It’s always so fun to revisit some of my fave MCs. Everyone needs someone to rage on their behalf like Haedan does for Josie. This is a sweet enemies to lovers vibes grumpy sunshine romance back on Not-Hoth. Both MCs have severe trauma in their pasts that shaped how they viewed the world, but tbh pretty everyone in IPB does. Love these 2 and their HEA.
Spice: 4/5
SPOILERS IN THE TRIGGER WARNINGS
Triggers: discussion of CSA, rape (off page), discussion of foster care, discussion of child abandonment, eaten alive, illness, discussion of past severe illness, death, survival scenarios...more
Reread 2024 This pairing is so interesting and I enjoy the dynamic. Jenny is such an interesting mix of confident and quiet. She is a good support for Reread 2024 This pairing is so interesting and I enjoy the dynamic. Jenny is such an interesting mix of confident and quiet. She is a good support for her dragon man and his issues. He’s such a little shit, but he is tender with her.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: starvation, dubcon, slavery, mind control, grief, death, poisoning, sex work, mention of rape of side character, DV of side character, kidnapping...more
This is quite possibly my fave of the Fireblood dragon series. Rachel is an amputee and I love that she isn’t the “inspirational” type of disabled herThis is quite possibly my fave of the Fireblood dragon series. Rachel is an amputee and I love that she isn’t the “inspirational” type of disabled heroine. She isn’t sweet and meek. She’s a survivor in all ways. However, I dislike that the author stated that being scarred was why Rachel wasn’t SA. SA is about power NOT attraction. Jurek is awesome and I adore him. He’s so sweet and pushy and confused.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: attempted SA, violence, gore, murder, slavery, amputation, insanity, rape (off page, side characters), dubcon...more
This is my 2nd (possibly 3rd or 4th) reread of this book and I still really like Sasha. She’s brave in her own way, while still having that softness tThis is my 2nd (possibly 3rd or 4th) reread of this book and I still really like Sasha. She’s brave in her own way, while still having that softness that makes her different than Claudia. Her dragon is a different kind of insane than Kael, this book has a lot more dubcon than any of the other books. Some of the wording in this book gets a bit repetitive and the dragon’s consent stuff didn’t make much sense. But still a good book.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: dubcon, kidnapping, captivity, murder, violence, gore, discussion of domestic violence, injuries from domestic violence, dehydration, drowning, animal ish(dragon) attack...more
I think this is my second read of this one? Emma is such an interesting character — fiercely independent, confident, with an ooey gooey center. Zor isI think this is my second read of this one? Emma is such an interesting character — fiercely independent, confident, with an ooey gooey center. Zor is the run of the milll Drakoni and they are super sweet together. It’s nice to have a rescue of the MMC by the FMC this time around.
So I really like Vaan and all his brand of dragon craziness—super forgetful and confused. Gwen is a people pleaser trapped in a terrible situation, soSo I really like Vaan and all his brand of dragon craziness—super forgetful and confused. Gwen is a people pleaser trapped in a terrible situation, so not surprising that she “sacrifices” herself to the dragon looking for her. They have a sweet relationship. This is the book where some plot holes start appearing, but it’s still pretty good.
Spice: 4/5
Triggers: dragon attack, violence, gore, dismemberment, racism, sexual harassment, sex trafficking (off page)...more
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