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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Genre: Adult Omegaverse
Spice: 3.5/5š¶ļø
*spice ratings are relative to similar books in the same genre
(3.5/5 means this book is a teensy bit spicier than the average omegaverse book)
The Catalog: MMMFM Omegaverse, FMC in STEM, forced proximity (archaeological dig site & cave in), rival professors to lovers, scent-match mates, hurt/comfort, found family, build a pack, good boy/girl, surprise heat, kink: power play, impact play, designation dysphoria, sensory deprivation, edging, slight degradation & praise
TWs/CWs: animal deaths (for sustenance), infertility and hormone cycle condition, designation dysphoria
Synopsis: Cora has dedicated her career to being a scholar of Lunara, an ancient deity believed to be the goddess of omegas. Now, faced with the opportunity to be a lead archaeologist on an excavation thought to be Lunaraās temple, she couldnāt be more excited! Except, she finds out that the grumpy professor that hates her is her co-lead. On site, Cora finds herself drawn to the security alpha, highly intelligent beta scientist, and unbelievably, her grumpy colleague. But things go awry when it becomes clear she has something of a harmless stalker, with whom she, along with her team, gets trapped in a cave-in in Lunaraās temple.
Thoughts:
TLDR; An enthralling nod to adventure classics such as Indiana Jones and The Mummy, Welcome to Bonetown is an incredibly fun and daring take on omegaverse!
If thereās one way to ensure an Ash brain-gasm, itās to give something I love an anthropological twist. So imagine my delight when I saw this archaeological adventure omegaverse! And let me say, it absolutely brought all of the humor, danger, magic, adventure, and knots! I really enjoyed this one, yāall. It was so much fun.
First, I really loved the lore the authors created surrounding their omega deity, Lunara. The backstory behind the temple and the little bits of supernatural mystery were incredibly immersive! Second, the characters were simply delightful. Each one of them brought something different and unique to the group, and I thought they really worked well together. Despite trying my best to not have a favorite, Jax, the mischievous treasure hunter really won me over with his outrageous, unhinged shenanigans!
As for the romance, yāall know thereās hardly anything better than a forced proximity surprise heat to really make the characters face their reality and get knotting. Expect unique sexy time locations complete with dangerous booby traps and creepy crawlies!
Definitely recommend to OV readers, especially those that love humor and hijinx.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Infertility
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If I could give this book more than five stars I would! It was an amazing read! If you like old school adventure movies like The Mummy or National Treasure and you love omega romances then this one is for you!
It is full of hidden temples, secret artefacts, deadly situations and the hottest spice!
Cora is a powerful FMC that takes no nonsense so she was really great to read.
My favourite character has to be Jax the unhinged treasure hunter who is OBSESSED with Cora and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her and make her happy.
Spice wise this is about a four out of five, there is a bunch of group spice as well as some of the lads falling for one another. š„µ
I read this as an arc but it comes out on the 28th of May. Definitely check it out if you're keen for an adventure!!
It is full of hidden temples, secret artefacts, deadly situations and the hottest spice!
Cora is a powerful FMC that takes no nonsense so she was really great to read.
My favourite character has to be Jax the unhinged treasure hunter who is OBSESSED with Cora and is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her and make her happy.
Spice wise this is about a four out of five, there is a bunch of group spice as well as some of the lads falling for one another. š„µ
I read this as an arc but it comes out on the 28th of May. Definitely check it out if you're keen for an adventure!!
I'm speechless.
I don't even know where to start.
From the very first page to the last I was obsessed.
Cora, Roman, Bear, Archer and Jax pulled me in so quick and had me not wanting to leave them!
I keep changing my favourite, one minute it's Jax and then Bear and Archer do something then they race to the top spot and then Roman shows his feelings so he's on top so I'm officially putting them all in first place!
I'm so glad they all got their HEA!
But that ending! I can't wait for that to be explored!
I don't even know where to start.
From the very first page to the last I was obsessed.
Cora, Roman, Bear, Archer and Jax pulled me in so quick and had me not wanting to leave them!
I keep changing my favourite, one minute it's Jax and then Bear and Archer do something then they race to the top spot and then Roman shows his feelings so he's on top so I'm officially putting them all in first place!
I'm so glad they all got their HEA!
But that ending! I can't wait for that to be explored!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I read Welcome to Bone Town in a less than 12 hour time frame! I absolutely love this Omegaverse. A lot of OV blends together for me, but the characters and setting are so unique! I loved this pack of men; each of them had their own unique personality and backstory. Cora was a strong, empowered Omega, while still being vulnerable with her Alphas (and Beta!) Not to give anything away, but she has a unique problem with her biology, and I really enjoyed this twist on Omegas. Another way this book stands apart from other OV stories. My only complaint is I wish it hadnāt ended! So looking forward to the next Adventureverse story.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So, I just recently DNFāed a book because I didnāt think omegaverse was my thing, but Bone Town mightāve changed my mind! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and Iām so appreciative that the authors included a crash course in their omegaverse at the beginning of the book. I donāt know that I wouldāve āgotten itā otherwise. I loved how sweet the men were and how they cherished Cora. But at the same time, they were filthy!
Thank you to Thea Masen and Clover Holloway for a review copy of Bone Town. My opinions are my own, and Iām sharing voluntarily!
Thank you to Thea Masen and Clover Holloway for a review copy of Bone Town. My opinions are my own, and Iām sharing voluntarily!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Having read Zero to 69, of which two of the three authors are Thea Masen and Clover Holloway, I had little doubt that their new collaboration would result in a high-quality book that I would really enjoy. Once again, my instincts were right. I devoured Welcome to Bone Town in just two days and wouldnāt have minded a few more pages to sink my teeth into. In a few words: I loved this story. In addition, the humour that the two authors use in their writing is very much present and just as incredible as in any of their other books.
From the dedication, the authors had me in the palm of their hand. The mere mention of The Mummy or The Mummy Returns is enough to send me into a monologue describing the impact these two films had on my adolescenceāand probably my sexual orientation, like so many others. To this day, I canāt tell you how many times Iāve seen them, but the number must be astronomical.
When I read a book, Iām a person who pays a lot of attention to how the words make me feelāprobably because of my aphantasia, which prevents me from visualising images. When I read Welcome to Bone Town, I immediately connected with the characters and the emotions they were experiencing.
At the beginning of the book, we meet Cora and Roman. I liked the feisty side of Cora. She is sassy, smart and knows what she wants. I also liked the more fragile version of the doctor, which is mainly a result of her health issues. As for Roman, as soon as a male character has a grumpy side, Iām a goner. Although there were times when I wanted to knock some sense back into his supposedly developed brain, I also enjoyed seeing the cracks in his shellāeven more so when he finally managed to open his eyes and realise the opportunities that lay before him.
Then we meet the other three characters in the book: Archer, Bear and Jax. Archer is a young beta scientist who is absolutely adorable. Honestly, how could you not fall in love with him? I liked the softness he brought amongst the three testosterone-fuelled alphas. Iām really happy for him that heās finally found the place he deserves. Then comes Bear. When you hear that an alpha is a former military man who is now the head of a security team, you donāt expect a big teddy bear with a huge heart, but thatās exactly what (teddy) Bear is. Finally, the last member of this unlikely group is Jax, a modern-day Indiana Jones whose morals are somewhat questionable, but whose loyalty and devotion make it easy to forgive his somewhat illegal business activities.
Individually, these five characters donāt seem to have much in common apart from the place where they āworkā, but when theyāre all together, nothing is more obvious than the bond that unites them.
As well as the relationships between the charactersāwhich is my favourite aspect of a bookāI also really enjoyed the adventure side of the story. I was really drawn in by the archaeological and mythological elements that Clover Holloway and Thea Masen invented. I could go on and on about this, but I donāt want to spoil the book with this review.
I canāt wait to find out what the two authors have in store for us next.
I highly recommend this story to all Omegaverse fans and those who are curious about the genre.
Many thanks to Thea Masen and Clover Holloway for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of Welcome to Bone Town. This review is my own. All opinions expressed are mine.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Thank you so much for the arc š«¶š»
I loved loved the book!
Since I had a crush on Indiana Jones when I was younger (and still do), I was super excited about this book.
All the characters are amazing!
Cora is so resilient and adorable; Roman is so grumpy that it makes him adorable; Bear is protective and loving like a teddy bear (and his name, I love it ahahaha); Archer is cute and so interesting; and Jax is so funny and the hat?!!? Wow!
The story is very well organized with the romance and the growth of their relationship and how it all fits together perfectly like a puzzle, and at the same time the part about discovering the temple. It makes you want to go and explore!
I loved it! š©·
I loved loved the book!
Since I had a crush on Indiana Jones when I was younger (and still do), I was super excited about this book.
All the characters are amazing!
Cora is so resilient and adorable; Roman is so grumpy that it makes him adorable; Bear is protective and loving like a teddy bear (and his name, I love it ahahaha); Archer is cute and so interesting; and Jax is so funny and the hat?!!? Wow!
The story is very well organized with the romance and the growth of their relationship and how it all fits together perfectly like a puzzle, and at the same time the part about discovering the temple. It makes you want to go and explore!
I loved it! š©·