3.75 - 4⭐

Wow. I was not expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. This is a second chance romance for Asha and Hemalo.

I ended up keeping track of how many times this story made me cry and the grand total is 8. Eight times. WTF Ruby.

Asha is heavily depressed after the loss of her kit and, still grieving, is now dealing with the fact that her mate has left her. Meanwhile, Hemalo thinks him leaving is what she wanted and will help her move forward. They are total opposites and never learned how to communicate their grief with one another. Asha raged and Hemalo internalized everything. But they’re given a second chance when resonance happens again, and they must decide if they can move forward together.

So happy for their happy ending. That epilogue made my heart melt.

I also enjoyed the perspective of Claire as she plans the holiday celebration and asks Asha for help. Asha’s joy at being included was… ☹ a sweet friendship ensues… also hilarious … “below jabs”. Ifykyk.

TWs: heavy grief after the loss of a child

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 ⭐
Book 5: Ice Planet Holiday - 3 ⭐
Book 6: Barbarian's Prize- (Tiffany/Salukh) 4.25 ⭐
Book 7: Barbarian's Mate - (Josie/Haeden) 4 ⭐
Book 8: Barbarian's Touch - (Lilah/Rokan) 4.5 ⭐
Book 9: Barbarian's Taming - (Maddie/Hassen) 4.5 ⭐
Book 10: Barbarian's Heart - (Stacey/Pashov) 3⭐ (begrudgingly)
Book 11: Barbarian's Hope - (Asha/Hemalo) 3.75-4 ⭐