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mandapanda0310's review against another edition
5.0
I was not sure what to expect going in to this one. I have a weakness for the Alpha male, that is for sure! It was different than any other I have read, and I must say, that it kept my attention. It didn't take long, and I was sucked in. I just learned this morning that the next will be BETA. I CAN NOT FRIGGIN' WAIT!! I NEED THIS NOW!! XOXOXO
GO READ THIS NOW!!
GO READ THIS NOW!!
ladyj1989's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jbeen21's review
3.0
Thank you to the Goodreads First Reads giveaways program for the signed copy of Jasinda Wilder’s erotic novel, Alpha.
After seeing the blurb for this story, I just had to read it. The concept is original, intriguing and full of erotic promise. And though the plot veered pretty far out there in terms of believability, I devoured the first 75% of the book.
Kyrie’s desperate financial situation fueled her willingness to blindly (haha) enter the Manhattan home and, eventually, the bed of her mysterious billionaire benefactor. The sexual tension between Kyrie and mystery man was palpable and exciting; I couldn’t wait for the moment Kyrie first saw her man (hello, Alexander Skarsgard look-a-like), and then later, allowed him to cede some of his power over her.
I don’t want to give too much away in terms of plot, but I predicted the obvious twist early on in the story, so when it was eventually revealed, it was a minor occurrence. Some readers may find the many (many, many) sex scenes to be too frequent, too naughty or simply too repetitive. For me, the sheer quantity of sexual acts numbed any sense of the emotional, loving connection that was supposedly developing between the characters. Overall, Alpha was a quick, initially-enjoyable read about two insatiable blondes whose pasts have aligned them and whose bodies betray their desires for control, and for each other.
After seeing the blurb for this story, I just had to read it. The concept is original, intriguing and full of erotic promise. And though the plot veered pretty far out there in terms of believability, I devoured the first 75% of the book.
Kyrie’s desperate financial situation fueled her willingness to blindly (haha) enter the Manhattan home and, eventually, the bed of her mysterious billionaire benefactor. The sexual tension between Kyrie and mystery man was palpable and exciting; I couldn’t wait for the moment Kyrie first saw her man (hello, Alexander Skarsgard look-a-like), and then later, allowed him to cede some of his power over her.
I don’t want to give too much away in terms of plot, but I predicted the obvious twist early on in the story, so when it was eventually revealed, it was a minor occurrence. Some readers may find the many (many, many) sex scenes to be too frequent, too naughty or simply too repetitive. For me, the sheer quantity of sexual acts numbed any sense of the emotional, loving connection that was supposedly developing between the characters. Overall, Alpha was a quick, initially-enjoyable read about two insatiable blondes whose pasts have aligned them and whose bodies betray their desires for control, and for each other.
sofyy1102's review against another edition
1.0
The beginning of this book is probably one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.
danay415's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
recreated's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
I liked the characters and story for about the first half. Only finished because I wanted to know the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
charlotteg0a807's review against another edition
3.0
Not For The Faint Of Heart Or Easily Offended
2.5 half marks. As I read through this, it seemed more and, more familiar then from around 75% onwards I figured out why and the answer is it reminded me of 365 DNI or 365Days obviously the Netflix film and not the book the film is based on as at the time I looked for them they were only available in the original language. I digress though this was another one that has been sitting in my kindle forever which I got from one of those free book sites. Im awear that this is the first installment in a series but I will not be reading the rest of it. Even though because it reminded me of 365 it wasn't a bad book but it wasn't good either, those that are offended by everything sex, bad language, rich people nice things that these offended people are jealous that they don't have, those people SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT read this as it's too hard core for them
2.5 half marks. As I read through this, it seemed more and, more familiar then from around 75% onwards I figured out why and the answer is it reminded me of 365 DNI or 365Days obviously the Netflix film and not the book the film is based on as at the time I looked for them they were only available in the original language. I digress though this was another one that has been sitting in my kindle forever which I got from one of those free book sites. Im awear that this is the first installment in a series but I will not be reading the rest of it. Even though because it reminded me of 365 it wasn't a bad book but it wasn't good either, those that are offended by everything sex, bad language, rich people nice things that these offended people are jealous that they don't have, those people SHOULD DEFINITELY NOT read this as it's too hard core for them
stephaniezd's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
One star for finishing (which is questionable, I skimmed 2/3 of it) and one for moderately okay spice.