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Barbarians of the Dust #2
Tharn's Hunt
The desert holds twenty-seven ways to die. Today, I discover number hallucination-induced cliff diving.
When a golden-eyed alien hunter tracks me to my cave, I assume I’ve finally cracked—until he throws me to the ground and light erupts where our skin touches.
He doesn’t speak. Doesn’t kill me.
Instead, he drops a butterfly earring—my missing sister’s earring—between us like a challenge.
Now I have to
1. Trust this glowing stranger who smells like desert storms and moves like a predator.
2. Stay here and let the creatures of the dark finish what the Xyma started.
Survival just got a hell of a lot more complicated.
(First-contact sci-fi romance with forced proximity, survival stakes, and a possessive alien hero who really doesn’t like human screaming.)
When a golden-eyed alien hunter tracks me to my cave, I assume I’ve finally cracked—until he throws me to the ground and light erupts where our skin touches.
He doesn’t speak. Doesn’t kill me.
Instead, he drops a butterfly earring—my missing sister’s earring—between us like a challenge.
Now I have to
1. Trust this glowing stranger who smells like desert storms and moves like a predator.
2. Stay here and let the creatures of the dark finish what the Xyma started.
Survival just got a hell of a lot more complicated.
(First-contact sci-fi romance with forced proximity, survival stakes, and a possessive alien hero who really doesn’t like human screaming.)
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 3, 2025
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October 3, 2025
Hmmm, idk how to feel about this, tbh. It was okay, but it also felt so long even though it's only 300-something pages.
There was nothing much happening between Jacqui and Tharn in the story. Sure, they were stuck together; after all, he was sent out to look for her. But then, since they couldn't communicate and were only observing each other to understand what the other was trying to convey, it took these two quite a while to get on the same wavelength.
They were struggling to survive while facing monsters in that place, and at the same time, a bond (mate bond) was beginning to form between them. But nothing really changed because Tharn was being such a gentleman, and Jacqui was just too confused to grasp what was going on between them. I’m okay with a slow burn if the plot or MCs keep the tension going, but I mostly just felt bored here. 🫣 The pace is really dragging, slower than a snail.
And when they finally got together, idk, I thought it would be monumental or something, but I didn't feel that. Probably because the author decided to slowly hint at what’s in store for the upcoming books. Idk, I just wanted to read more about the MCs. After all that slow build-up, I really just wanted to see them as a couple instead of meeting a bunch of new characters.
Anyway, overall I still did enjoy it. But I just wished this was shorter. I honestly think this story could've been told in 200+ pages and still delivered the same impact. 🤷🏼♀️ Then I remember this is exactly how I felt after finishing the first one. Both books' premise was interesting, but I don't think it needs to be this long.
Book info:
- Alien x Human
- Mates
- No cheating, OM/OW, separation
- V MMC, No info on FMC (but I think she's experienced)
- HEA? (They're mated, so...)
PS. I thought it was really cool how these aliens' bodies transform to fit what their mates need and want. 🤭
There was nothing much happening between Jacqui and Tharn in the story. Sure, they were stuck together; after all, he was sent out to look for her. But then, since they couldn't communicate and were only observing each other to understand what the other was trying to convey, it took these two quite a while to get on the same wavelength.
They were struggling to survive while facing monsters in that place, and at the same time, a bond (mate bond) was beginning to form between them. But nothing really changed because Tharn was being such a gentleman, and Jacqui was just too confused to grasp what was going on between them. I’m okay with a slow burn if the plot or MCs keep the tension going, but I mostly just felt bored here. 🫣 The pace is really dragging, slower than a snail.
And when they finally got together, idk, I thought it would be monumental or something, but I didn't feel that. Probably because the author decided to slowly hint at what’s in store for the upcoming books. Idk, I just wanted to read more about the MCs. After all that slow build-up, I really just wanted to see them as a couple instead of meeting a bunch of new characters.
Anyway, overall I still did enjoy it. But I just wished this was shorter. I honestly think this story could've been told in 200+ pages and still delivered the same impact. 🤷🏼♀️ Then I remember this is exactly how I felt after finishing the first one. Both books' premise was interesting, but I don't think it needs to be this long.
Book info:
- Alien x Human
- Mates
- No cheating, OM/OW, separation
- V MMC, No info on FMC (but I think she's experienced)
- HEA? (They're mated, so...)
PS. I thought it was really cool how these aliens' bodies transform to fit what their mates need and want. 🤭
February 1, 2026
Fun! The way this author writes is really enjoyable to read. I think I liked the first one more but I still love this series and I will be reading all of them. This was pretty fast paced and the MMC was so good but by the end I was like wait what actually happened in this book, it felt like the slow burn was a little too slow with not enough moments between them. Also, didn’t love them *spoiler* getting back with other people before their connection solidified. It felt too intimate to have that pain and change the MMC goes through happen in front of other people I felt sad for him :( This book also had some of those repetitive lines I complained about in the first book, it wasn’t bad but an editor should have caught them!
September 24, 2025
Tharn was growly and possessive, but determined to give Jacqui choices. Jacqui was determined and dedicated to finding her sister. She and Tharn had to work through the language and cultural barriers while surviving in a hostile world that she had no defenses against. I liked that we get more understanding of why the aliens are so utterly clueless about women.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: dehydration, heat stroke, near death experiences, animal attack, buried alive/suffocation, hunting, blood, references to crash, mention of historical misogyny, grief
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: dehydration, heat stroke, near death experiences, animal attack, buried alive/suffocation, hunting, blood, references to crash, mention of historical misogyny, grief
November 4, 2025
4 stars
Tharn's Hunt is the second sci-fi book in the fun Barbarians of the Dust series by AG Wilde. What they signed up for was not what they got. Kidnapped by alien creatures, only to find themselves abandoned on an alien planet. Before their time is up, she strikes out to find her sister, who went for help. Finding a golden alien one she can't communicate with is when the fun begins. Together, they find something they thought would never be possible, and that is a connection with each other in the face of uncertainty and danger.
This romance tale has a little tension, drama, angst, danger, suspense, a bit of wit, and a lot of spice. It had me laughing at times and enjoying the ride. Tharn's Hunt is an enjoyable read and a series that should not be missed.
Tharn's Hunt is the second sci-fi book in the fun Barbarians of the Dust series by AG Wilde. What they signed up for was not what they got. Kidnapped by alien creatures, only to find themselves abandoned on an alien planet. Before their time is up, she strikes out to find her sister, who went for help. Finding a golden alien one she can't communicate with is when the fun begins. Together, they find something they thought would never be possible, and that is a connection with each other in the face of uncertainty and danger.
This romance tale has a little tension, drama, angst, danger, suspense, a bit of wit, and a lot of spice. It had me laughing at times and enjoying the ride. Tharn's Hunt is an enjoyable read and a series that should not be missed.
September 8, 2025
Genre: Sci-fi Romance
⭐️ 4/5
🌶 2/5
🧠 3/10
Noteworthy: Book 2 in an incomplete interconnected standalone series. No major triggers. Available on KU.
I think I will read anything A.G. writes. This series has a fun little twist involving genetics that sets it apart a bit. I enjoyed both main characters, but Tharn was a great MMC. If you like the worshipping, sacrificing, she before me type of MMC, then this book is for you!
Definitely read book 1 first, though. I'm invested in the overarching plot here. What is really going on with this planet?
⭐️ 4/5
🌶 2/5
🧠 3/10
Noteworthy: Book 2 in an incomplete interconnected standalone series. No major triggers. Available on KU.
I think I will read anything A.G. writes. This series has a fun little twist involving genetics that sets it apart a bit. I enjoyed both main characters, but Tharn was a great MMC. If you like the worshipping, sacrificing, she before me type of MMC, then this book is for you!
Definitely read book 1 first, though. I'm invested in the overarching plot here. What is really going on with this planet?
September 20, 2025
Disappointing
This one didn't land well for me, and the second half really dragged. I found the female protagonist's excess of prudery quite irritating, with lots of conversations going round in circles with no resolution. The plot? What plot? As for the epilogue? Told in the POV of two new characters, obviously queuing up the next book in the series. No, sorry. The epilogue is supposed to be about the two main characters of the story, giving us a glimpse into their HEA. These are basic expectations in the romance genre, leaving this reader sadly let down.
This one didn't land well for me, and the second half really dragged. I found the female protagonist's excess of prudery quite irritating, with lots of conversations going round in circles with no resolution. The plot? What plot? As for the epilogue? Told in the POV of two new characters, obviously queuing up the next book in the series. No, sorry. The epilogue is supposed to be about the two main characters of the story, giving us a glimpse into their HEA. These are basic expectations in the romance genre, leaving this reader sadly let down.
September 11, 2025
Okay so honest review…
What the fuck was that?
The first book good enough that I was excited and waiting for the second for it to be that piece of crap?
The storyline was the Walmart version of the first. She’s missing in the dust and he finds her. Blah blah blah. Been there done that. Get a new plot.
It was rushed and lacking in many ways. I only rated it 3 stars because I’m a sucker for an alien romance. The next book hopefully will be better or forget about reading the series.
What the fuck was that?
The first book good enough that I was excited and waiting for the second for it to be that piece of crap?
The storyline was the Walmart version of the first. She’s missing in the dust and he finds her. Blah blah blah. Been there done that. Get a new plot.
It was rushed and lacking in many ways. I only rated it 3 stars because I’m a sucker for an alien romance. The next book hopefully will be better or forget about reading the series.
September 6, 2025
Just communicate!
The characters' inability and/ or refusal to communicate information to each other was frustrating as heck. Explain to your sister how the bond works and what to expect. Explain to the aliens how babies are made. Half my time reading this book was me frowning at it and wondering why grown adults had such trouble explaining simple biology.
The characters' inability and/ or refusal to communicate information to each other was frustrating as heck. Explain to your sister how the bond works and what to expect. Explain to the aliens how babies are made. Half my time reading this book was me frowning at it and wondering why grown adults had such trouble explaining simple biology.
October 6, 2025
not as good as the first
The first was so engaging, but this just felt like a more boring rinse and repeat. I had no idea why Justine wouldn’t just explain the way the bond worked to her sister.
Series had a lot of potential, but I won’t be continuing
The first was so engaging, but this just felt like a more boring rinse and repeat. I had no idea why Justine wouldn’t just explain the way the bond worked to her sister.
Series had a lot of potential, but I won’t be continuing
December 30, 2025
4 ⭐️ 3.4 🌶️
I feel like I just read the same book again but with different names. There were some moments that her and the girl from the first book had the EXACT same lines which was super annoying. Like I get they are sisters but make the a little bit different please. Also I liked this one less because it felt like they didn’t fall for each other it was just the bond forcing it and that’s it. At least in the first one they were both interested and the bond was happening so it was more interesting.
I feel like I just read the same book again but with different names. There were some moments that her and the girl from the first book had the EXACT same lines which was super annoying. Like I get they are sisters but make the a little bit different please. Also I liked this one less because it felt like they didn’t fall for each other it was just the bond forcing it and that’s it. At least in the first one they were both interested and the bond was happening so it was more interesting.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 2, 2025
Man these humans sure do cling to life for a loooong time and cover some serious miles while severely dehydrated and starving to death. Impressive. And so impossibly unlikely.
This one had fewer plot points that didn’t make sense to me but it was also so slow.
Justine and Rok not explaining everything to everybody as soon as they could was annoying af. Why is Justine keeping everything so close to the chest when it would benefit EVERYONE if she just laid it all on the table.
Also drove me nuts that the girls were sooo immature about the sex and explaining human reproduction to their men. Come onnnnn. We’re not 12.
Why didn’t the humans and aliens intermingle at all yet? So awkward and uncomfortable that there’s zero interaction between everyone… like why?
Interesting discovery about the daughters of ain potentially having multiple men each, and I wonder how that will play out.
I also anticipate the rival clan will end up joining Kol’s clan soon and that one of them found Hannah in the desert. And I guess eventually Xyma will come back for them or something.
This one had fewer plot points that didn’t make sense to me but it was also so slow.
Justine and Rok not explaining everything to everybody as soon as they could was annoying af. Why is Justine keeping everything so close to the chest when it would benefit EVERYONE if she just laid it all on the table.
Also drove me nuts that the girls were sooo immature about the sex and explaining human reproduction to their men. Come onnnnn. We’re not 12.
Why didn’t the humans and aliens intermingle at all yet? So awkward and uncomfortable that there’s zero interaction between everyone… like why?
Interesting discovery about the daughters of ain potentially having multiple men each, and I wonder how that will play out.
I also anticipate the rival clan will end up joining Kol’s clan soon and that one of them found Hannah in the desert. And I guess eventually Xyma will come back for them or something.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2026
Another home run! Couldn’t put it down! Entertaining, romantic, steamy—the works! 😍
Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Romance: 😍😍😍😍😍 5/5
Creativity/Worldbuilding: 🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎 5/5
Heat/Chemistry: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 5/5
Graphic Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Enjoyment/Entertainment: 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿5/5
Storyline: 📚📚📚📚📚 5/5
So I had to repost the same legend I used when rating the first book, “Rok’s Captive”, because I felt like it still hit the same (which was a good thing!) while still delivering its own unique story with the new characters (Tharn and Jacqui).
Wilde’s world-building and character creation are so interesting and entertaining! I love the twists she’s put on alien romance—where the aliens are personalized to each of their love interests 😍. I really love the telepathy addition as well—ESPECIALLY the moments of shared telepathy amongst the other potential alien guys and the accidental overhearing moments from the FMCs when they first gain their telepathic abilities 🤣. I hope these moments continue.
I really enjoy the fact that, with each book, the main plot of the story continues even though each book has its own unique characters’ story with their own challenges, wins, and HEA. It makes it interesting and engaging—almost like watching episodes of a TV series. You get hooked on the side characters for sure and want to read their stories next 🤪. I’ve been hooked on Kol since the beginning. Kol is so massive and commanding (excuse me while I melt 🫠) even without his transformation that the alien-human mating brings on that I can only imagine how he is going to be after his own match-making adventure 😍🥰🔥!
So far this is one of my all-time favorite alien romance series 🤩. Can’t wait for the next book!
Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5
Romance: 😍😍😍😍😍 5/5
Creativity/Worldbuilding: 🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎 5/5
Heat/Chemistry: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 5/5
Graphic Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5
Enjoyment/Entertainment: 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿5/5
Storyline: 📚📚📚📚📚 5/5
So I had to repost the same legend I used when rating the first book, “Rok’s Captive”, because I felt like it still hit the same (which was a good thing!) while still delivering its own unique story with the new characters (Tharn and Jacqui).
Wilde’s world-building and character creation are so interesting and entertaining! I love the twists she’s put on alien romance—where the aliens are personalized to each of their love interests 😍. I really love the telepathy addition as well—ESPECIALLY the moments of shared telepathy amongst the other potential alien guys and the accidental overhearing moments from the FMCs when they first gain their telepathic abilities 🤣. I hope these moments continue.
I really enjoy the fact that, with each book, the main plot of the story continues even though each book has its own unique characters’ story with their own challenges, wins, and HEA. It makes it interesting and engaging—almost like watching episodes of a TV series. You get hooked on the side characters for sure and want to read their stories next 🤪. I’ve been hooked on Kol since the beginning. Kol is so massive and commanding (excuse me while I melt 🫠) even without his transformation that the alien-human mating brings on that I can only imagine how he is going to be after his own match-making adventure 😍🥰🔥!
So far this is one of my all-time favorite alien romance series 🤩. Can’t wait for the next book!
September 28, 2025
4&1\2 terrific🌟's for Tharn 's Hunt🔥🌟💖
A.G. Wilde writes some of my favorite books. Her characters are beautifully written and storylines keep me hooked. This new universe is no exception. Stranded on a Fiery dessert planet JACQUI set off to look for her sister. She was not going to let anything take away the Only family she had left. As the days go by the heat starts to run havoc on JACQUI's body and she is just about certain she's going to die before she can find her sister when Tharn finds her. Justine made it back to the others at the end of book one only to find out her beloved sister took off too look for her . Justine and her mate send Tharn to look for her and bring her back to camp. Tharn doesn't know what to make of these new comers these females. He only knows that he wants upbeat his clan brother has found. But first he must find the missing sister of his clan brother. As he. searches high and low he is amazed at the trial he finds. She is strong and will not go out without a fight. When he finds her JACQUI is on the Bri k of death. He hates that he can't communicate with her they way he wants to but he will find a way to build trust and GRT her back safely to her sister. The dangers on this journey are great they learn to trust one another despite the lack of true understanding. Trust builds slowly but once it starts it grows Exponentially! Can they make it back to the others before the cli.ate or wildlife kills them. Wi!l love grow between them and burn hotter than the twin suns? You'll need to read and find out. Fantastic story I highly recommend and I can't wait for boom three to come out!💖🌟🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥
A.G. Wilde writes some of my favorite books. Her characters are beautifully written and storylines keep me hooked. This new universe is no exception. Stranded on a Fiery dessert planet JACQUI set off to look for her sister. She was not going to let anything take away the Only family she had left. As the days go by the heat starts to run havoc on JACQUI's body and she is just about certain she's going to die before she can find her sister when Tharn finds her. Justine made it back to the others at the end of book one only to find out her beloved sister took off too look for her . Justine and her mate send Tharn to look for her and bring her back to camp. Tharn doesn't know what to make of these new comers these females. He only knows that he wants upbeat his clan brother has found. But first he must find the missing sister of his clan brother. As he. searches high and low he is amazed at the trial he finds. She is strong and will not go out without a fight. When he finds her JACQUI is on the Bri k of death. He hates that he can't communicate with her they way he wants to but he will find a way to build trust and GRT her back safely to her sister. The dangers on this journey are great they learn to trust one another despite the lack of true understanding. Trust builds slowly but once it starts it grows Exponentially! Can they make it back to the others before the cli.ate or wildlife kills them. Wi!l love grow between them and burn hotter than the twin suns? You'll need to read and find out. Fantastic story I highly recommend and I can't wait for boom three to come out!💖🌟🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥🌟💖🔥
January 4, 2026
Omg this series is so 🔥🚒!! I'm dying for the next book to release (come on January 5 lol). IBP in the desert vibes, huge grumpy scaled aliens who light up like a glow stick, fish outta water, Mars needs women, no translator, slow burn romance, spice, & alien anatomy 🍆🙌🏼.
This is book two in the series, and features the sister of the FMC in book one. So in book one, her sister goes looking for help after they crash land on a desert alien planet. When her sister doesn't come back, she decides to go looking for her (as she promised). She finds signs of her sister but with no supplies of her own in the desert, she's struggling bad. When animals chase and attack her, she holes up in a high cave and passes out from heat. A native alien finds her there, & her sister sent him to find her. But with no way to communicate, it takes them a bit to understand or trust each other. What will happen next? Read the book to find out! Lol.
I love how alien looking the natives are, and how bada$$ they are as warriors. They are total softies for females tho. And since they don't have any females, they have no clue how to interact or attract them, which causes hilarious culture clashes. The adventure, humor, romance, and spice was everything I coulda asked for. I also loved both MC's, they both work hard, never give up, yet are also flawed and experience growth. Just a phenomenal series so far, and I'm foaming for the next book. Each book features a new monster male + human female, and their happily ever after. But do to overarching storylines and recurring cast I suggest reading in order.
Read whatever makes you happy fellow book lovers. Then tell me about it lol.
This is book two in the series, and features the sister of the FMC in book one. So in book one, her sister goes looking for help after they crash land on a desert alien planet. When her sister doesn't come back, she decides to go looking for her (as she promised). She finds signs of her sister but with no supplies of her own in the desert, she's struggling bad. When animals chase and attack her, she holes up in a high cave and passes out from heat. A native alien finds her there, & her sister sent him to find her. But with no way to communicate, it takes them a bit to understand or trust each other. What will happen next? Read the book to find out! Lol.
I love how alien looking the natives are, and how bada$$ they are as warriors. They are total softies for females tho. And since they don't have any females, they have no clue how to interact or attract them, which causes hilarious culture clashes. The adventure, humor, romance, and spice was everything I coulda asked for. I also loved both MC's, they both work hard, never give up, yet are also flawed and experience growth. Just a phenomenal series so far, and I'm foaming for the next book. Each book features a new monster male + human female, and their happily ever after. But do to overarching storylines and recurring cast I suggest reading in order.
Read whatever makes you happy fellow book lovers. Then tell me about it lol.
September 14, 2025
I'm still loving this series! I think I've finally crossed the line where I will read anything A.G. Wilde puts out.
Tharn was a your typical broody yet ultra protective MMC who falls head over heels for his lady. It's the exact kind of hero I read these types of books for. The FMC starts out not very confident and a bit of a damsel in distress, but by the end, she really comes into her own. Yes, these are common tropes, but I look at these books as comfort reads, and it delivered on that aspect 100%.
I like that we learn more about the Drakvir and their lore. I wish we would have gotten more of that but maybe by the third book we will.
The one issue I have is that the plot didn't feel as strong as the first. It actually was a little too similar to book 1 in that it was essentially girl meets alien that she can't communicate with and they trek across the desert planet in search of help while their relationship slowly develops. By the middle of the book, the story slows down a little too much but picks up again soon, and the plot begins to finally deviate more from the first book. I don't say any of that like it's all a bad thing! It was still very enjoyable, and the writing and characters were great. This is just an observation I made. If you were reading the first and second book back to back, you miiiight get a little bored.
Tharn was a your typical broody yet ultra protective MMC who falls head over heels for his lady. It's the exact kind of hero I read these types of books for. The FMC starts out not very confident and a bit of a damsel in distress, but by the end, she really comes into her own. Yes, these are common tropes, but I look at these books as comfort reads, and it delivered on that aspect 100%.
I like that we learn more about the Drakvir and their lore. I wish we would have gotten more of that but maybe by the third book we will.
The one issue I have is that the plot didn't feel as strong as the first. It actually was a little too similar to book 1 in that it was essentially girl meets alien that she can't communicate with and they trek across the desert planet in search of help while their relationship slowly develops. By the middle of the book, the story slows down a little too much but picks up again soon, and the plot begins to finally deviate more from the first book. I don't say any of that like it's all a bad thing! It was still very enjoyable, and the writing and characters were great. This is just an observation I made. If you were reading the first and second book back to back, you miiiight get a little bored.
November 18, 2025
Wonderful, suspenseful and engaging characters. So why the 3 stars?
Well.
Here goes what (I imagine) might be one of the most annoying ugh-just-shove-it-up-ya-ass-there-nancy complaints a reviewer can make from an author’s perspective if the reviewer claims to enjoy slow burn romance:
It was so loooooooooooong.
Unnecessarily so.
A. G. Wilde is so good at building these complex, emotionally charged interactions in a Dune-like backdrop where every day is a fighting-for-survival adventure of epic proportions…but for some reason chooses to pull the characters back from the emotional closeness they achieve during these larger than life scenes as soon as things are past the SOS mode. Then it’s back to acting like this is some random alien dude and what-does-he-want-from-me waaaaaaa
This happens over and over and over and over…
Which is why I stopped reading at 66%.
I appreciate the angst, I swear I do! But I would also like to learn more about these people’s personalities along the way so that I can distinguish the characters when I look back at different books in the series. There’s a lot of crazy stuff that happens TO them, but I still walk away not remembering anything unique about them.
Well.
Here goes what (I imagine) might be one of the most annoying ugh-just-shove-it-up-ya-ass-there-nancy complaints a reviewer can make from an author’s perspective if the reviewer claims to enjoy slow burn romance:
It was so loooooooooooong.
Unnecessarily so.
A. G. Wilde is so good at building these complex, emotionally charged interactions in a Dune-like backdrop where every day is a fighting-for-survival adventure of epic proportions…but for some reason chooses to pull the characters back from the emotional closeness they achieve during these larger than life scenes as soon as things are past the SOS mode. Then it’s back to acting like this is some random alien dude and what-does-he-want-from-me waaaaaaa
This happens over and over and over and over…
Which is why I stopped reading at 66%.
I appreciate the angst, I swear I do! But I would also like to learn more about these people’s personalities along the way so that I can distinguish the characters when I look back at different books in the series. There’s a lot of crazy stuff that happens TO them, but I still walk away not remembering anything unique about them.
October 2, 2025
Awesome series!
I really love this series so far- it's a unique spin on the kidnapped by aliens trope that's so popular- this is more abandoned by bad aliens and saved by good ones, lol. I like how loving and honorable the men are- like knights of old- and the love story part isn't just a sex-a-thon, lol, there's a lot of genuine, melt your heart, make you cry moments that put these books a cut above the rest🥰 The FMC's in both are pretty great, though I do find it strange that 34 year old women can't explain human reproduction without blushing and stammering like 12 year olds, ugh😂 It was nice to get a more thorough back story in this one, and I can't wait to see everyone's pairings develope through the series. I hope the wait time between books is super short!😍 I would definitely recommend these to anyone who likes sci fi/ alien romance, they are among the top books I've read in that category 😍
I really love this series so far- it's a unique spin on the kidnapped by aliens trope that's so popular- this is more abandoned by bad aliens and saved by good ones, lol. I like how loving and honorable the men are- like knights of old- and the love story part isn't just a sex-a-thon, lol, there's a lot of genuine, melt your heart, make you cry moments that put these books a cut above the rest🥰 The FMC's in both are pretty great, though I do find it strange that 34 year old women can't explain human reproduction without blushing and stammering like 12 year olds, ugh😂 It was nice to get a more thorough back story in this one, and I can't wait to see everyone's pairings develope through the series. I hope the wait time between books is super short!😍 I would definitely recommend these to anyone who likes sci fi/ alien romance, they are among the top books I've read in that category 😍
October 5, 2025
This book follows Jacqui, the younger sister of Justine, the female lead from the first book. It has a similar premise, but unlike the very slow first book, this one moves slightly faster since it doesn’t require as much setup. It’s still a bit slow, though, as the characters need time to understand each other and eventually get together. This is definitely not for readers who can’t stand slow-paced stories or slow-burn romance.
What annoyed me was how both women failed to explain things properly. They should have communicated more clearly with the other ladies and the alien natives, sharing what they knew and had figured out so far. I also found it odd that these grown women acted so childish when it came to explaining sex and how babies are made. It shouldn’t be that hard to give a straightforward, educational explanation instead of avoiding the question or making things more confusing.
What annoyed me was how both women failed to explain things properly. They should have communicated more clearly with the other ladies and the alien natives, sharing what they knew and had figured out so far. I also found it odd that these grown women acted so childish when it came to explaining sex and how babies are made. It shouldn’t be that hard to give a straightforward, educational explanation instead of avoiding the question or making things more confusing.
January 5, 2026
This book was somewhere between 4-4.5 stars for me. I absolutely loved how this book took a deeper dive into the alien culture, tribal living and Worldbuilding. We see more terrifying creatures, get lots of action and watch the main characters struggle to survive and overcome their growing attraction.
Tharn was such a loveable MMC. I adored how attentive he was to Jackie and how he always put her first, even when he was suffering. He's the definition of a stubborn male. Jackie on the other hand was just as loveable. Her inner dialogue completely cracked me up!
Tharn and Jackie's romance was so sweet to witness as their bond slowly clicked into place. When the spice hit, it was crazy hot but also very meaningful.
My only complaint is that this book felt a little long at times. Did it need to be 342 pages long? Probably not. Some of the desert scenes could have been cut down or summarized. That said, this was still a really great read and an awesome addition to the series!
Tharn was such a loveable MMC. I adored how attentive he was to Jackie and how he always put her first, even when he was suffering. He's the definition of a stubborn male. Jackie on the other hand was just as loveable. Her inner dialogue completely cracked me up!
Tharn and Jackie's romance was so sweet to witness as their bond slowly clicked into place. When the spice hit, it was crazy hot but also very meaningful.
My only complaint is that this book felt a little long at times. Did it need to be 342 pages long? Probably not. Some of the desert scenes could have been cut down or summarized. That said, this was still a really great read and an awesome addition to the series!
January 6, 2026
4.5 stars
I enjoyed Jacqui and Tharn's journey to their HEA.
Although it was stupid of Jacqui to leave on her own, especially since her sister hadn't made it back, she showed grit and determination.
Tharn was a good choice for her. He was all in in protecting her and risked his life to keep her safe. I enjoyed reading how they bridged their differences and worked together to survive.
The one thing I didn't like is that Justine and Rok could have better explained what changes the two would experience. And although painful, a clearer explanation would have let them know it's the natural progress instead of them thinking the worse was happening.
And also what are Justine and Jacqui embarrassed about. You're grown women and you find it difficult to explain birth, smh.
But other than my pet peeves this is a good read with a good storyline, characters, humor and adventure.
I enjoyed Jacqui and Tharn's journey to their HEA.
Although it was stupid of Jacqui to leave on her own, especially since her sister hadn't made it back, she showed grit and determination.
Tharn was a good choice for her. He was all in in protecting her and risked his life to keep her safe. I enjoyed reading how they bridged their differences and worked together to survive.
The one thing I didn't like is that Justine and Rok could have better explained what changes the two would experience. And although painful, a clearer explanation would have let them know it's the natural progress instead of them thinking the worse was happening.
And also what are Justine and Jacqui embarrassed about. You're grown women and you find it difficult to explain birth, smh.
But other than my pet peeves this is a good read with a good storyline, characters, humor and adventure.
September 12, 2025
Great series
I tried to review the first book, "Rok's Captive," but the Kindle app kept returning an error.
This series reminds me a lot of the theme of "Ice Planet Barbarians."
The FMCs in each book are strong, independent, and pretty funny/sarcastic.
Desperate for rent money they sign up for an adaptation experiment that pays really well. They didn't read the fine print. Next thing they know, they are stranded on a hot planet with miles and miles of desert sands.
The first book is about Justine, the older sister. This book is about Jacqui.
Both are very good reads, and I highly recommend. There's some very nice spice, too.
I tried to review the first book, "Rok's Captive," but the Kindle app kept returning an error.
This series reminds me a lot of the theme of "Ice Planet Barbarians."
The FMCs in each book are strong, independent, and pretty funny/sarcastic.
Desperate for rent money they sign up for an adaptation experiment that pays really well. They didn't read the fine print. Next thing they know, they are stranded on a hot planet with miles and miles of desert sands.
The first book is about Justine, the older sister. This book is about Jacqui.
Both are very good reads, and I highly recommend. There's some very nice spice, too.
October 9, 2025
Not as good as the first one. There were a lot of frustrating elements.
The girls constant embarrassment over sex gets really boring after a while. They’re adults, not teenagers. Surely they can have adult conversations about sex and reproduction?
Justine’s poor communication when she realises what’s going on with Jacqui is also frustrating. It’s not complicated. You’ve already been through this. Explain it to help your sister.
I like the pretence for these books but the two FMCs could grow up a bit.
The girls constant embarrassment over sex gets really boring after a while. They’re adults, not teenagers. Surely they can have adult conversations about sex and reproduction?
Justine’s poor communication when she realises what’s going on with Jacqui is also frustrating. It’s not complicated. You’ve already been through this. Explain it to help your sister.
I like the pretence for these books but the two FMCs could grow up a bit.
November 30, 2025
I know that for some this book has no plot/ it's a slow burn. But for me the shenanigans and miscommunication is really funny. Jacqui is really funny for me, especially the quirky titles of each chapter. At least the plot is going forward with the mystery of the creation of the Drakav. Although I kinda expected more for the epilogue and I kinda felt that it was kinda rushed. AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR MIKAELA AND SARVEN'S STORY!!!! But all in all, this was very entertaining and the romance is top notch (ifykyk)💗🌷
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 28, 2026
Book 2 and Thran is the best tracker the Drakav have so he is tasked with finding Jackie after she went off to try and fine Justine.
However with Justine & Thran in close proximity while her body seems to adjust to this planet and Thran changing because he and Justine are fated mates but have not yet completed the bond, they ay home is long and scary.
It was fun being re-united with the rest of the women & the clan and finally getting to see what Drakav know as their history.
Also still loving the fact that these alien men adapt to what a female needs.
However with Justine & Thran in close proximity while her body seems to adjust to this planet and Thran changing because he and Justine are fated mates but have not yet completed the bond, they ay home is long and scary.
It was fun being re-united with the rest of the women & the clan and finally getting to see what Drakav know as their history.
Also still loving the fact that these alien men adapt to what a female needs.
September 3, 2025
Pretty good! This series is very desert adventure so I think if you’re looking for a cookie cutter scifi romance where hardly anything goes wrong, this ain’t it. Jacqui & Tharn go through a lot and it’s tough to read how much they are suffering. It makes them a lot stronger and moves the world story along. Interesting plot and I will read the next one. I would probably rate it 4.5/5 but I rounded up.
September 26, 2025
Excited for the rest of this series! Actually made me invested in an alien series for the first time in a while and this was my intro to A.G. Wilde so I can't wait to continue exploring her other works :) been a hot minute since I found an author I cared to continue reading after one or two books.
Nothing crazy special about the book but Tharn and Jacqui were sweet and endearing plus the mystery behind the Daughters of Ain was v intriguing!!
Nothing crazy special about the book but Tharn and Jacqui were sweet and endearing plus the mystery behind the Daughters of Ain was v intriguing!!
November 5, 2025
Never Disappointed
A. G. Wilde books are a sure thing. When I buy one I know I'm not going to be disappointed. She can't write them fast enough to suit me. This series is reminiscent of what other authors have done but A. G. has upgraded the theme with her own personal touches and very creative back story to keep you pursuing the mysteries of this desert planet and its sexy hunters.
A. G. Wilde books are a sure thing. When I buy one I know I'm not going to be disappointed. She can't write them fast enough to suit me. This series is reminiscent of what other authors have done but A. G. has upgraded the theme with her own personal touches and very creative back story to keep you pursuing the mysteries of this desert planet and its sexy hunters.
November 19, 2025
4.75✨
This is the second in the series but the first that I have read because the plot interested me, and I really enjoyed it. Well written and engaging, good idea and well executed - I loved our main couple, and the set up of ongoing series potential is good. I’m intrigued and will likely read more, I may even go back now and read the first book.
I really love an alien race that loves, cares about, and listens to the women that they meet 🙌 *chef’s kiss* !!
This is the second in the series but the first that I have read because the plot interested me, and I really enjoyed it. Well written and engaging, good idea and well executed - I loved our main couple, and the set up of ongoing series potential is good. I’m intrigued and will likely read more, I may even go back now and read the first book.
I really love an alien race that loves, cares about, and listens to the women that they meet 🙌 *chef’s kiss* !!
November 21, 2025
3.75/5 stars. This had a really similar vibe to the first book, but I felt the characters had a little more depth. I ended up liking this book a lot more than the first and really enjoy how the series is shaping up to continue.
I love the humor of the writing especially when mixing in human cultural differences. This was a super solid read for the fated mates trope minus required pregnancy. Though they still get a nod to that potential issue which might develop in future books.
I love the humor of the writing especially when mixing in human cultural differences. This was a super solid read for the fated mates trope minus required pregnancy. Though they still get a nod to that potential issue which might develop in future books.
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September 4, 2025This is not a relaxing sfr. It's non-stop survival and suffering from the beginning. It's giving slight Outlaw vibes (would love it if she re-visited that world! 🙏) except the MMC is all-in possessive and devoted to the FMC before he even finds her almost.
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