4 ⭐

YESSS. These are the (mild) captor/captive meets Tarzan & Jane vibes that I didn’t know I loved.

I adore how patient and sweet Harlow is with Rukh despite their…. barbaric(?) first encounter. And UGHH!!! His confusion and wonder when he meets her and comes to understand who she is to him?? It was so sweet when he realizes he would never have to be alone again. 🥹 🥹

Love the additional backstory we get regarding Rukh’s past and connections to the tribe.

And surprisingly, I really enjoyed the time hop, and everything that happens that makes them return to the tribe. (I say surprising, because there is a LOT of pregnancy stuff in this book.)

And sidenote: I freaking love how Liz and Raahosh just pop back up in these books- they are so great! Love Liz’s insistence on making Rukh feel like family. The dynamics between Raahosh and Rukh are so sweet, and I am so happy they found one another. 🥹

Series Rankings:
Book 1: Ice Planet Barbarians - (Georgie/Vektal) 3 ⭐
Book 2: Barbarian Alien - (Liz/Raahosh) 4.25 ⭐
Book 3: Barbarian Lover - (Kira/Aehako) 3.75 ⭐
Book 4: Barbarian Mine - (Harlow/Rukh) 4 ⭐