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Barbarian's Beloved by Ruby Dixon
3.0

Highlights:
This is a throwback story of two from the original crew who's stories hasn't been told yet. Ariana is so relatable. She is super anxious from literally being abducted ny aliens and I rolled my eyes at home judgemental the other girls were. People forget that anxiety is a serious illness and is like your mind is being held hostage by irrational thoughts. Zolaya IS THE BEST! He is kind, funny, and understanding. He is perfect for Ariana! Their relationship was really sweet

Lowlights:
This books felt long. I think this would have been better as a novella story. Also Ariana was giving me 'boy mom' vibes with her weird thoughts about her son in future relationships.

Horn Level: 3/5