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wiiltedsoul's review
4.0
E.J Strikes again
Once again, I'm reminded why E.J. is my favorite author.
This book, and author really, aren't for the faint of heart. If you want sunshine and rainbows on every page? This isn't for you.
This is for us darker readers. Those of us who thrive on the dark side but love to awake with the sun beaming down on us, reminding us the reasons why we live.
This book is dark, sad and tragic. But don't lose hope, because hope is what separates surviving and living.
Once again, I'm reminded why E.J. is my favorite author.
This book, and author really, aren't for the faint of heart. If you want sunshine and rainbows on every page? This isn't for you.
This is for us darker readers. Those of us who thrive on the dark side but love to awake with the sun beaming down on us, reminding us the reasons why we live.
This book is dark, sad and tragic. But don't lose hope, because hope is what separates surviving and living.
justpieisfine's review
4.0
Omegas have no rights. They are property and aren’t allowed to be unsupervised. So when Riley starts perfuming and is caught, an alpha she just met steps up to take legal responsibility for her and brings her home to his pack. I loved all the characters including Thane who was the most resistant to having an omega in the house. This dealt with serious illness and treatment too and it was so good. Riley’s mom is horrible.
Stars: 4
POV: multi
HEA?: yes
Cheating: no
Cliffhanger?: no
TW: serious illness/treatment
Tropes: why choose, reverse harem, mm, mmfmmm, omegaverse, scent mates
Stars: 4
POV: multi
HEA?: yes
Cheating: no
Cliffhanger?: no
TW: serious illness/treatment
Tropes: why choose, reverse harem, mm, mmfmmm, omegaverse, scent mates
mamasmutsalot's review
4.0
I loved this book!!
I'm a huge fan of omegaverse books, especially when the alphas are sweet and doting.
This wasn't a 5 star read because I didn't feel like the character/relationship development was fully there and the spice was kind of meh.
This got a 4 star because the story was unlike any omegaverse book I've read. The conflict was new and I adored how this story progressed with it. I was completely captivated by this book from page one and couldn't put it down.
Will I read it again? Probably not
Would I recommend? Absolutely (assuming the person doesn't have triggers for non- curable disease)
I'm a huge fan of omegaverse books, especially when the alphas are sweet and doting.
This wasn't a 5 star read because I didn't feel like the character/relationship development was fully there and the spice was kind of meh.
This got a 4 star because the story was unlike any omegaverse book I've read. The conflict was new and I adored how this story progressed with it. I was completely captivated by this book from page one and couldn't put it down.
Will I read it again? Probably not
Would I recommend? Absolutely (assuming the person doesn't have triggers for non- curable disease)
wasabii's review
4.0
E.J Strikes again
Once again, I'm reminded why E.J. is my favorite author.
This book, and author really, aren't for the faint of heart. If you want sunshine and rainbows on every page? This isn't for you.
This is for us darker readers. Those of us who thrive on the dark side but love to awake with the sun beaming down on us, reminding us the reasons why we live.
This book is dark, sad and tragic. But don't lose hope, because hope is what separates surviving and living.
Once again, I'm reminded why E.J. is my favorite author.
This book, and author really, aren't for the faint of heart. If you want sunshine and rainbows on every page? This isn't for you.
This is for us darker readers. Those of us who thrive on the dark side but love to awake with the sun beaming down on us, reminding us the reasons why we live.
This book is dark, sad and tragic. But don't lose hope, because hope is what separates surviving and living.
mmegan19's review
5.0
Truly Captivated by this Book
First of all- anything written by Elena/ EJ Lawson is an instant add to cart. This book was no different.
So so so good. It’s 1:30 in the morning and I’m trying to convince myself that it would be a bad idea to start book two because I need more time in this world. Right now, the book is winning over sleep…
First of all- anything written by Elena/ EJ Lawson is an instant add to cart. This book was no different.
So so so good. It’s 1:30 in the morning and I’m trying to convince myself that it would be a bad idea to start book two because I need more time in this world. Right now, the book is winning over sleep…
girlwithhearteyes's review against another edition
2.75
2.75 stars
I liked the tragic omega + caregiving alphas dynamic, but the book felt a bit ‘tick the box’ and the characters seemed inconsistent at times.
I was drawn to theterminal illness storyline though — it was done in a way that brought me back to my fanfiction reading days.
I liked the tragic omega + caregiving alphas dynamic, but the book felt a bit ‘tick the box’ and the characters seemed inconsistent at times.
I was drawn to the
lilibetbombshell's review
4.0
The usual caveat when it comes to reviewing indie, spicy romance novels versus the vast majority of other books applies here: I do not apply the same set of criteria to reviewing these types of books like I do the others. When reviewing spicy romance novels written by independent authors I review almost solely on my enjoyment level of the book.
I kind of plow through my way through omegaverse novels. You could say I’m a fan. Often I read them as soon as they come out and then just give them a star rating on GoodReads and move onto devouring another book, especially if I’m on an omegaverse binge. But I was given an opportunity to review this book by an author who’s new to me, so I snapped up the chance as soon as I could.
Immediately, I like the introduction to our FMC, an omega trying her hardest to hide her true nature and pretend to be a beta for quite a few good reasons (in her opinion, which is the only opinion that matters), and even though this isn’t a new plot set-up, I was impressed with Lawson’s take on the set-up and on how she wrote Riley, the FMC. Riley isn’t in a good place physically, mentally, or emotionally, but she loves her job and her independence. She’s lonely, but she’s resigned.
All it takes is one absent minded mistake, though, and Riley gets herself in some hot water and a conscientious alpha gets her out of an altercation with the authorities that could’ve ended far worse than it did. Said interaction, due to the overly patriarchal rules that permeate omegaverse novels, leads to the alpha who saved her from the cops having to take legal custody of her.
The romantic story arc between Riley and the pack who takes legal responsibility for her unfolds much like most omegaverse novels, with a good amount of sword crossing for all us thirsty readers who are into that. But what actually elevates this omegaverse novel for me is Riley, her trauma, her insecurities, her vulnerabilities, and how she differs in a significant way from typical omegas. (Being more specific would result in ye olde spoilers). Lawson must have had to do a lot of research to create Riley, as well as the characters of Thane (the alpha of her pack), and Thane’s parents so the plot could fully come together. I admire when authors do their leg work like this, bringing something that sounds so close to what women in real life might experience so the target audience might identify more with the FMC and also bringing a FMC to the pages with such a strong vulnerability.
I do think the ending was rushed a bit. In the second act there seemed to be some material that could’ve been moved around, combined, or excised in order to allow more room to breathe in the third act, but it’s not such a glaring error that I think it will turn away readers. It’s really a great omegaverse book that should garner a lot of attention. I hope it does.
I received a complimentary copy of this title from Courtney Dunham PA Services and the author. All views and opinions expressed herein are my own.
File Under: Contemporary Romance/LGBTQ Friendly/Alphabet Soup Romances/Omegaverse/PNR/Paranormal Romance/Romance Series/RH Romance/Reverse Harem Romance/Smut Level 3
Merged review:
The usual caveat when it comes to reviewing indie, spicy romance novels versus the vast majority of other books applies here: I do not apply the same set of criteria to reviewing these types of books like I do the others. When reviewing spicy romance novels written by independent authors I review almost solely on my enjoyment level of the book.
I kind of plow through my way through omegaverse novels. You could say I’m a fan. Often I read them as soon as they come out and then just give them a star rating on GoodReads and move onto devouring another book, especially if I’m on an omegaverse binge. But I was given an opportunity to review this book by an author who’s new to me, so I snapped up the chance as soon as I could.
Immediately, I like the introduction to our FMC, an omega trying her hardest to hide her true nature and pretend to be a beta for quite a few good reasons (in her opinion, which is the only opinion that matters), and even though this isn’t a new plot set-up, I was impressed with Lawson’s take on the set-up and on how she wrote Riley, the FMC. Riley isn’t in a good place physically, mentally, or emotionally, but she loves her job and her independence. She’s lonely, but she’s resigned.
All it takes is one absent minded mistake, though, and Riley gets herself in some hot water and a conscientious alpha gets her out of an altercation with the authorities that could’ve ended far worse than it did. Said interaction, due to the overly patriarchal rules that permeate omegaverse novels, leads to the alpha who saved her from the cops having to take legal custody of her.
The romantic story arc between Riley and the pack who takes legal responsibility for her unfolds much like most omegaverse novels, with a good amount of sword crossing for all us thirsty readers who are into that. But what actually elevates this omegaverse novel for me is Riley, her trauma, her insecurities, her vulnerabilities, and how she differs in a significant way from typical omegas. (Being more specific would result in ye olde spoilers). Lawson must have had to do a lot of research to create Riley, as well as the characters of Thane (the alpha of her pack), and Thane’s parents so the plot could fully come together. I admire when authors do their leg work like this, bringing something that sounds so close to what women in real life might experience so the target audience might identify more with the FMC and also bringing a FMC to the pages with such a strong vulnerability.
I do think the ending was rushed a bit. In the second act there seemed to be some material that could’ve been moved around, combined, or excised in order to allow more room to breathe in the third act, but it’s not such a glaring error that I think it will turn away readers. It’s really a great omegaverse book that should garner a lot of attention. I hope it does.
I received a complimentary copy of this title from Courtney Dunham PA Services and the author. All views and opinions expressed herein are my own.
File Under: Contemporary Romance/LGBTQ Friendly/Alphabet Soup Romances/Omegaverse/PNR/Paranormal Romance/Romance Series/RH Romance/Reverse Harem Romance/Smut Level 3
I kind of plow through my way through omegaverse novels. You could say I’m a fan. Often I read them as soon as they come out and then just give them a star rating on GoodReads and move onto devouring another book, especially if I’m on an omegaverse binge. But I was given an opportunity to review this book by an author who’s new to me, so I snapped up the chance as soon as I could.
Immediately, I like the introduction to our FMC, an omega trying her hardest to hide her true nature and pretend to be a beta for quite a few good reasons (in her opinion, which is the only opinion that matters), and even though this isn’t a new plot set-up, I was impressed with Lawson’s take on the set-up and on how she wrote Riley, the FMC. Riley isn’t in a good place physically, mentally, or emotionally, but she loves her job and her independence. She’s lonely, but she’s resigned.
All it takes is one absent minded mistake, though, and Riley gets herself in some hot water and a conscientious alpha gets her out of an altercation with the authorities that could’ve ended far worse than it did. Said interaction, due to the overly patriarchal rules that permeate omegaverse novels, leads to the alpha who saved her from the cops having to take legal custody of her.
The romantic story arc between Riley and the pack who takes legal responsibility for her unfolds much like most omegaverse novels, with a good amount of sword crossing for all us thirsty readers who are into that. But what actually elevates this omegaverse novel for me is Riley, her trauma, her insecurities, her vulnerabilities, and how she differs in a significant way from typical omegas. (Being more specific would result in ye olde spoilers). Lawson must have had to do a lot of research to create Riley, as well as the characters of Thane (the alpha of her pack), and Thane’s parents so the plot could fully come together. I admire when authors do their leg work like this, bringing something that sounds so close to what women in real life might experience so the target audience might identify more with the FMC and also bringing a FMC to the pages with such a strong vulnerability.
I do think the ending was rushed a bit. In the second act there seemed to be some material that could’ve been moved around, combined, or excised in order to allow more room to breathe in the third act, but it’s not such a glaring error that I think it will turn away readers. It’s really a great omegaverse book that should garner a lot of attention. I hope it does.
I received a complimentary copy of this title from Courtney Dunham PA Services and the author. All views and opinions expressed herein are my own.
File Under: Contemporary Romance/LGBTQ Friendly/Alphabet Soup Romances/Omegaverse/PNR/Paranormal Romance/Romance Series/RH Romance/Reverse Harem Romance/Smut Level 3
Merged review:
The usual caveat when it comes to reviewing indie, spicy romance novels versus the vast majority of other books applies here: I do not apply the same set of criteria to reviewing these types of books like I do the others. When reviewing spicy romance novels written by independent authors I review almost solely on my enjoyment level of the book.
I kind of plow through my way through omegaverse novels. You could say I’m a fan. Often I read them as soon as they come out and then just give them a star rating on GoodReads and move onto devouring another book, especially if I’m on an omegaverse binge. But I was given an opportunity to review this book by an author who’s new to me, so I snapped up the chance as soon as I could.
Immediately, I like the introduction to our FMC, an omega trying her hardest to hide her true nature and pretend to be a beta for quite a few good reasons (in her opinion, which is the only opinion that matters), and even though this isn’t a new plot set-up, I was impressed with Lawson’s take on the set-up and on how she wrote Riley, the FMC. Riley isn’t in a good place physically, mentally, or emotionally, but she loves her job and her independence. She’s lonely, but she’s resigned.
All it takes is one absent minded mistake, though, and Riley gets herself in some hot water and a conscientious alpha gets her out of an altercation with the authorities that could’ve ended far worse than it did. Said interaction, due to the overly patriarchal rules that permeate omegaverse novels, leads to the alpha who saved her from the cops having to take legal custody of her.
The romantic story arc between Riley and the pack who takes legal responsibility for her unfolds much like most omegaverse novels, with a good amount of sword crossing for all us thirsty readers who are into that. But what actually elevates this omegaverse novel for me is Riley, her trauma, her insecurities, her vulnerabilities, and how she differs in a significant way from typical omegas. (Being more specific would result in ye olde spoilers). Lawson must have had to do a lot of research to create Riley, as well as the characters of Thane (the alpha of her pack), and Thane’s parents so the plot could fully come together. I admire when authors do their leg work like this, bringing something that sounds so close to what women in real life might experience so the target audience might identify more with the FMC and also bringing a FMC to the pages with such a strong vulnerability.
I do think the ending was rushed a bit. In the second act there seemed to be some material that could’ve been moved around, combined, or excised in order to allow more room to breathe in the third act, but it’s not such a glaring error that I think it will turn away readers. It’s really a great omegaverse book that should garner a lot of attention. I hope it does.
I received a complimentary copy of this title from Courtney Dunham PA Services and the author. All views and opinions expressed herein are my own.
File Under: Contemporary Romance/LGBTQ Friendly/Alphabet Soup Romances/Omegaverse/PNR/Paranormal Romance/Romance Series/RH Romance/Reverse Harem Romance/Smut Level 3
laughlinesandliterature's review
4.0
This was a really great omegaverse! It went darker than I expected and that was surprising but overall I loved it!
zie22214's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bookwormbetty's review
5.0
Going to be honest, I resisted the lure of omegaverse for so long, it just sounded weird to me. Yeah well I am EATING those words, and it's because of books like this, that I am becoming a huge fan. There is a depth to the characters that just get you so into the story, and you can empathize with them. The world building is great, and I really enjoyed the over all character development. The characters are so full of life, and enjoyable to read.
Merged review:
Going to be honest, I resisted the lure of omegaverse for so long, it just sounded weird to me. Yeah well I am EATING those words, and it's because of books like this, that I am becoming a huge fan. There is a depth to the characters that just get you so into the story, and you can empathize with them. The world building is great, and I really enjoyed the over all character development. The characters are so full of life, and enjoyable to read.
Merged review:
Going to be honest, I resisted the lure of omegaverse for so long, it just sounded weird to me. Yeah well I am EATING those words, and it's because of books like this, that I am becoming a huge fan. There is a depth to the characters that just get you so into the story, and you can empathize with them. The world building is great, and I really enjoyed the over all character development. The characters are so full of life, and enjoyable to read.