#salukh x tiffany

[michalsstoryadventures]

Barbarian's Prize

Started reading: March 21, 2024

Finished reading: March 21, 2024

My rating: 5 stars

TLDR: I loved this book immensely for the MMC's treatment and care of the MFC.

I'm going to start this out by saying this book, fifth in the series, has been my favorite of the Ice Planet Barbarian books by Ruby Dixon. I've enjoyed reading the entire series, but this one takes the cake for me.

Before I continue, there are mentions and discussions of Tiffany's trauma. Dixon includes multiple nightmares of Tiffany, which detail what happened to her on the ship after being abducted. Some of the guard aliens sexually assault her, and it's discussed throughout most of the book.

The main male character, Salukh, is one of the big blue alien hunters on this planet the human girls refer to as "Not-Hoth." He's immensely interested in Tiffany, the human focus of this particular book. But so are several other single male hunters.

If you haven't read any of the other books in this series, the girls are abducted and left on this planet by these aliens. They manage to escape with the help of the natives to the planet (big blue aliens with horns). The natives have a symbiote, a "khui," which keeps them alive in the harsh cold conditions. To survive on this planet (and avoid the aliens who abducted them when they return), the group of girls must also have a khui. This khui acts like a soulmate matchmaker, essentially.

Up to this point, nearly all the girls are "matched up," but Josie and Tiffany are the only ones left single. A few of the hunters continuously express interest in Tiffany and leave her gifts (like a hunted animal for her to eat). This all makes her feel uncomfortable, but she doesn't feel like she can say something and still feel safe.

Salukh watches from afar and interacts with her differently. He announces himself each time he approaches. He actively helps her out (ie, with her farming) with the things she's interested in, and he creates a relationship with her that she feels is friendship, a place of trust.

As she asks for his help, he (after much consideration) decides to help. The trust and closeness grow between them.

This is the bulk of the story, and I can't say enough about Salukh's treatment of Tiffany. Like I was swooning so much. He's protective of her and looks out for her even when he doesn't necessarily have permission to. He helps her with her crops and gifts her with an unnecessary gift, uncommon in their culture. He thinks about her when he's hunting.

This is what made me really love the story. It didn't feel repetitive, and there weren't many parts (until the end) that felt unnecessary to the story. These were some issues I had with some of the previous books in the series, and I'm glad this one was one I loved.

10 out of 10, would recommend.

[bookrisis]

SALUKH IS SO SWEET I LOVE HIM SO MUCH

[neesh-ipb-art]

Josie and Tiffany from Ice Planet Barbarians!

they've got furs and they've got FASHION

[theladyofbloodshed]

TIFFANY AND SALUKH

[rabid-reads]

the Ice Planet Barbarian series has been the equivalent of saturday morning cartoons for adults, and they are exactly what they need to be: the sa-khui men are perfect in every way.

i wanted to list my favorite to least favorite, but i've genuinely enjoyed each book. i'll continue to update this list as i work my way through the series. i just might read all 65 books.

1. Barbarian's Taming (Hassen x Maddie)

*for me, this book had the best couple and smut

2. Ice Planet Barbarians (Vektal x Georgie)

*i love Sheorgie and Vektal so much

3. Barbarian Mine (Rukh x Harlow)

*i loved how protective and conflicted Rukh was

4. Barbarian's Tease (Taushen x Brooke)

*i liked how jealous and funny Taushen was

5. Barbarian's Lady (Harrec x Kate)

*this one is all the fun and silliness i love about the books. Harrec's whole plot to get Kate alone backfiring? and he's just so unserious, even when he's about to be crushed by rocks.

6. Barbarian's Redemption (Elly x Bek)

Elly is my favorite fmc, and i loved the whole concept of her and Bek starting over together and helping each other be better.

7. Barbarian's Mate (Haeden x Josie)

*i was mad at Josie for wanting to get her khui removed, but adored how in love with her Haeden was

8. Barbarian Alien (Raahosh x Liz)

*i feel like these two deserved to drive each other insane

9. Barbarian's Prize (Salukh x Tiffany)

*i did not like how Tiffany wouldn't stand up for Salukh, but bc Salukh and all sa-khui men are perfect, this book won me over bc Salukh was so patient and amazing

10. Barbarian's Touch (Rokan x Lila)

*Rokan was so sweet, and it was adorable how the whole tribe learned sign language and were excited to meet Lila

11. Barbarian Lover (Aehako x Kira)

*it was so endearing how determined Aehako was to cheer up Kira

12. Barbarian's Heart (Pashov x Stacy)

*i liked how the plot was developed through their story, and how jealous Pashov would get

13. Barbarian's Hope (Hemalo x Asha)

*i don't enjoy the alien pairings as much, but i like Asha and her friendship with Claire. it was the highlight of this book for me

14. Barbarian's Choice (Mardok x Farli)

*idk Mardok wasn't it for me. he took too long to decide not to tear Farli away from her family...he just wasn't as perfect as the men in the tribe. Vektal would never

15. Barbarian's Rescue (Warrek x Summer)

*the best thing that happened was the interactions with other characters, and the sa-khui finding the she-spot.

Books I've read but haven't ranked yet:

Barbarian's Tease (Taushen X Brooke)

Barbarian's Beloved (Zolaya x Ariana)

[whatsgnat]

Tiffany and Salukh ♡

"Just so you know, most kisses don’t end up like that.”

He chuckles. “I suspected as much.” He pats my back with one enormous hand, like he would a child. “You do not have to explain anything to me, Tee-fah-nee. I am happy simply to be the male you chose to spend the day with.”

“I…cried all over you.”

“Mmm. You were emotional. There are many bad memories in your head.” His hand resumes stroking my back. “It will take more than one afternoon to make them go silent." -Tiffany and Salukh