4⭐

Stoppp. This one was SO fun to read! Another flashback to the original crew (which I have loved so far). This one was just kind of a feel-good flashback (with some mild drama in the present day- but nothing too crazy.)

Marlene is a French-speaking, man-eating tigress who just sees this whole ice planet situation as another adventure. And she has her sights set on Zennek, the big shy virginal hunter, who is absolutely astonished that a woman like Marlene would even give him a second look.

They resonate early on, and Marlene takes the lead on their physical relationship. I love their energy. Marlene knows what she wants (it reminds me of Maddie) and it was so fun to see her tease her shy Zennek into action.

There is something so delicious about Zennek learning French and then the two of them having secret dirty conversations in front of the group and no one knows what they’re saying. And I love when we get to see Zennek grow confident and take charge – very good spicey moments.

“I vow to find a quiet place to sleep with my mate so I can lick her c*nt until her teasing stops and her begging begins.” <-- this is the energy right here. We love to see it.

Also really loved Marlene’s backstory with her deceased mother and how she sees signs of her maman watching over her. And that ending! So sweet.


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 4.75: Ice Planet Holiday - 3 ⭐
Book 5: Barbarian's Prize- (Tiffany/Salukh) 4.25 ⭐
Book 6: Barbarian's Mate - (Josie/Haeden) 4 ⭐
Book 7: Barbarian's Touch - (Lilah/Rokan) 4.5 ⭐
Book 8: Barbarian's Taming - (Maddie/Hassen) 4.5 ⭐
Book 9: Barbarian's Heart - (Stacey/Pashov) 3⭐ (begrudgingly)
Book 10: Barbarian's Hope - (Asha/Hemalo) 3.75-4 ⭐
Book 11: Barbarian's Choice - (Farli/Mardok) 3.75⭐
Book 12: Barbarian's Redemption - (Elly/Bek) 3.75 ⭐
Book 13: Barbarian's Lady - (Kate/Harrec) 3.5⭐
Book 14: Barbarian's Rescue - (Summer/Warrek) 3.75-4 ⭐
Book 15: Barbarian's Tease - (Brooke/Taushen) 2.75-3 ⭐
Book 15.5: The Barbarian Before Christmas- 3.5 ⭐
Book 16: Barbarian's Beloved - (Ariana/Zolaya) 4 ⭐
Book 16.5: Barbarian's Valentine - 3 ⭐
Book 17: Barbarian's Seduction - (Marlene/Zennek) 4 ⭐