Angie’s Gladiator by Ruby Dixon

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Title: Angie's Gladiator
Author: Ruby Dixon
Series: Icehome #5
Published by: Tantor Audio
Release Date: December 10, 2019
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: Felicity Munroe, Sean Crisden
Length: 7 hours and 30 minutes
Genres: Romance, Erotic Romance, Science Fiction
Source: Chirp
Reading Challenges: Lenoreo's 2021 Audiobook Challenge
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My rating:

Blurb:

As an a’ani warrior, my life matters little. Cloned from the same matter as thousands of others, I am but one of many. Here on the ice planet, though, I can start over. I can become my own person, have my own needs, my own wants.

I know what I want. I have known since the moment I arrived.

Her name is Angie. She is human, with sad, lonely eyes and a very pregnant belly. To her, I am not just another clone. I am Vordis, the one who laughs at her jokes, tends to her needs, and makes her smile. I will do anything to make her mine.

But my brother and fellow clone Thrand thinks the same way, and he's just as determined to win her. Will I have to destroy my bond with my brother to win my female? Or will he cause a rift between us that's impossible to mend?

My Review:

4 stars — Well, I definitely enjoyed this one more than Willa’s book, but I think I might need to take a break.

Strangely enough, this one was lower on the steamy scenes.  I didn’t mind, it was kind of a refreshing change of pace, but it depends why you’re reading this series.

Angie was pretty sweet.  I appreciated that she had that side, but she had a backbone too.  Even though she was going through something absolutely bonkers, she was still really friendly towards everyone, and I loved the way she approached Vordis in the beginning.  You could really feel her loneliness and alienation…which was just icing on a crap cupcake.  I liked the way their relationship developed into friendship and then more.  And I didn’t even mind when she stood up for herself at that one crucial moment, even if I wished she’d listened to an explanation.

Vordis was adorably clueless.  I appreciated that we got to see a completely different kind of male in him and Thrand, having lived their lives as clones and servants and all that that meant.  It was interesting to watch Vordis fight against those things ingrained in him and want to be seen as an individual.  Of course his cluelessness got him into trouble with Angie from time to time, but at least I got where it was coming from, and he kept putting her first.

Glory was surprisingly adorable, and I loved seeing them both dote on her.

All in all, I enjoyed this one, but I’m not sure I’m ready for Hannah’s book, because I’m not a huge fan of the voice Ms. Munroe uses for her — it’s a bit valley girl bitch.