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amywarnes's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wow, I loved this book! I actually read Lola's books first (I thought each book in this series worked as standalones, which they kind of did) and I just hadn't gotten around to reading Baby's book because I wasn't really in the mood to read a book about an omega MC. But I finally was and I'm so glad I did get to it, because it was great!
The book is definitely primarily an erotic romance. The story mostly centres around the romantic relationships and how they develop, with a little bit of plot to keep it chugging along and add some tension. That's not a complaint at all, as long as the romance and plot are well written I love that type of book, and this one totally ticked all of the boxes for me. Taking it for what it is, it was a brilliant read.
The romance was incredible. Each of the characters were unique and we had time to get to know them individually. There was heaps of sweet moments mixed in with just the right amount of angst, and the pacing was handled well. Also, the spicy scenes were hot as fuck. I love how there is so much sex in the book but it never gets repetitive because there is so much variety in the pacing, intensity and the acts that the characters participate in. Every scene feels like it's adding something new instead of just the "get horny, bare minimum foreplay, fuck hard, rinse, repeat" format that so many RH books fall into. In terms of romance, this series is probably one of my favourite RH series ever (based on the books I've read so far, at least).
I loved that there were also heaps of members of the pack with platonic relationships with Baby. That's uncommon to see and added some interesting dymamics.
While the world building was pretty minimal, I thought what was there was really good. We learn about the alpha/beta/omega dynamics and rules in a really natural way most of the time.
I think the scene where Bullet's bike gets trashed would have had more of an emotional impact if we'd gotten to experience more of the guys' love and passion for their bikes before it happened, but that was my only real constructive criticism of the book.
I can't wait to read more from this series!
The book is definitely primarily an erotic romance. The story mostly centres around the romantic relationships and how they develop, with a little bit of plot to keep it chugging along and add some tension. That's not a complaint at all, as long as the romance and plot are well written I love that type of book, and this one totally ticked all of the boxes for me. Taking it for what it is, it was a brilliant read.
The romance was incredible. Each of the characters were unique and we had time to get to know them individually. There was heaps of sweet moments mixed in with just the right amount of angst, and the pacing was handled well. Also, the spicy scenes were hot as fuck. I love how there is so much sex in the book but it never gets repetitive because there is so much variety in the pacing, intensity and the acts that the characters participate in. Every scene feels like it's adding something new instead of just the "get horny, bare minimum foreplay, fuck hard, rinse, repeat" format that so many RH books fall into. In terms of romance, this series is probably one of my favourite RH series ever (based on the books I've read so far, at least).
I loved that there were also heaps of members of the pack with platonic relationships with Baby. That's uncommon to see and added some interesting dymamics.
While the world building was pretty minimal, I thought what was there was really good. We learn about the alpha/beta/omega dynamics and rules in a really natural way most of the time.
I think the scene where Bullet's bike gets trashed would have had more of an emotional impact if we'd gotten to experience more of the guys' love and passion for their bikes before it happened, but that was my only real constructive criticism of the book.
I can't wait to read more from this series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Gun violence and Death
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
Attempted sexual assault/rape, trigger warning with alternative summary of chapter included.bookedinsideout's review against another edition
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
5.0
I keep hearing about Lola & the Millionaires, the second in this Sweetverse series, but thought I’d read this one first and I have no idea what happens with Lola, but it seems like this is the book everyone should be talking about! Baby was awesome (banishing any preconceived notions I had about her name), managing connections and being so emotionally intuitive with different people, busting up traditional pack hierarchy (she had a fit they were going to throw the beta girls out because since most omegas don’t want them encroaching on their space… and started to form friendships with them too — an extra scene or two with them would have been even better since their time together with just the girls was so great) and saving the day.
This was my first omegaverse book and I’m still not sure full-blown omegaverse is for me, but I think I’m hooked on the sweet version! I’d usually think 6 guys is too many guys, but each was very distinct and it was easy to fall in love with all of them. There was still a plot enough to make it so intriguing, but also pretty much a fuckfest. A very hot one at that. I’ve never said that word before, but it’s the first thing that came to mind and pretty much describes the book. A huge part of why I enjoyed this was also a complete lack of jealousy amongst the alphas and no embarrassment whatsoever around sex or desire. It’s probably a big draw of any reverse harem romance, but there was zero shame whatsoever and as silly an idea as this book might seem, that’s pretty revolutionary.
It was also pretty unique to have CWs pointing to a particular chapter and an option to read a summary of that chapter if you wanted to skip it. I read the summary once I got to that point and a lot happens in that chapter so I ended up reading it, but it’s nice to have that option.
The first chapter confused me a little bit (a little less so on the second and third reads, but still confused) because it seems that Baby is going to a bar with her friend, Lola (of Lola & the Millionaires), to pick up a beta, but while there her omega “identity” comes in and she starts perfuming. (Still confused about whether she knew she was an omega before getting to the bar, but it seems like not since she says it’s bad timing to be at a pack bar around a bunch of alphas.) And then Lola leaves her to go hook up with someone (knowing what’s happening), using Baby’s scent to help her pick up an alpha? And apparently Baby needs protection (she’s lucky to have a beta willing to help her get out) and to be taken to a centre to have guidance/be separated from the alphas? If so, why again did Lola leave her? I’m still confused about that and why we love her for the next book (after that night Lola then takes Baby’s sweatshirt even though it could get them in trouble because she wants to use it to pick up alphas), but we shall see.
This was my first omegaverse book and I’m still not sure full-blown omegaverse is for me, but I think I’m hooked on the sweet version! I’d usually think 6 guys is too many guys, but each was very distinct and it was easy to fall in love with all of them. There was still a plot enough to make it so intriguing, but also pretty much a fuckfest. A very hot one at that. I’ve never said that word before, but it’s the first thing that came to mind and pretty much describes the book. A huge part of why I enjoyed this was also a complete lack of jealousy amongst the alphas and no embarrassment whatsoever around sex or desire. It’s probably a big draw of any reverse harem romance, but there was zero shame whatsoever and as silly an idea as this book might seem, that’s pretty revolutionary.
It was also pretty unique to have CWs pointing to a particular chapter and an option to read a summary of that chapter if you wanted to skip it. I read the summary once I got to that point and a lot happens in that chapter so I ended up reading it, but it’s nice to have that option.
The first chapter confused me a little bit (a little less so on the second and third reads, but still confused) because it seems that Baby is going to a bar with her friend, Lola (of Lola & the Millionaires), to pick up a beta, but while there her omega “identity” comes in and she starts perfuming. (Still confused about whether she knew she was an omega before getting to the bar, but it seems like not since she says it’s bad timing to be at a pack bar around a bunch of alphas.) And then Lola leaves her to go hook up with someone (knowing what’s happening), using Baby’s scent to help her pick up an alpha? And apparently Baby needs protection (she’s lucky to have a beta willing to help her get out) and to be taken to a centre to have guidance/be separated from the alphas? If so, why again did Lola leave her? I’m still confused about that and why we love her for the next book (after that night Lola then takes Baby’s sweatshirt even though it could get them in trouble because she wants to use it to pick up alphas), but we shall see.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual violence, Confinement, and Sexual assault
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
thereadinghammock's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Kathryn Moon you've done it again! I didn't know I loved reverse harems as much as I do with these books! It's bad enough that all of Baby's Alphas are just drop-dead gorgeous, but that they all play nice together too?? I don't think I've ever wanted to swap places with a fictional character as much as I did in this book. The steam levels were off the charts! And listening to it as an audio book only made it more tantalizing and exciting!
I know the almost universal debate after starting KM's Sweetverse is, Which Alpha? I'm in Baby's boat--I don't think I could choose! I do love the power play dynamics of Books & Tornado, but the fierce loyalty and commitment of Green, and the protection of Bullet were all so appealing too! As much as I love Seth, Scorch's own personal hang ups about bonding Baby were frustrating (I get it and I'm thrilled he finally got his head out of his own ass to get with the picture, but my dude, c'mon!)
I can't wait to pick up Lola 1&2 this summer to binge with some hammock listening!
I know the almost universal debate after starting KM's Sweetverse is, Which Alpha? I'm in Baby's boat--I don't think I could choose! I do love the power play dynamics of Books & Tornado, but the fierce loyalty and commitment of Green, and the protection of Bullet were all so appealing too! As much as I love Seth, Scorch's own personal hang ups about bonding Baby were frustrating (I get it and I'm thrilled he finally got his head out of his own ass to get with the picture, but my dude, c'mon!)
I can't wait to pick up Lola 1&2 this summer to binge with some hammock listening!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
lotte5322's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Gun violence, Murder, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Death, Domestic abuse, and Confinement
Minor: Bullying and Cancer
letboburnhamburnem's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Domestic abuse
cocpop_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
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
2.5
An okay story, found myself bored though. I would give it a 5/5 on the spicy scale.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
kifirth95's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Confinement, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault
jwraight's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Confinement
Minor: Domestic abuse and Panic attacks/disorders
lanorton's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
This was my first omegaverse! I highly recommend looking up a youtube video on omegaverse first. The author does an ok job explaining but i like visual learning. 3/5 spice. This has group scenes, couple scenes, and light kink. I'm a hard spice judge I grew up on Wattpad. lol. Love the characters but struggled with names and nicknames so I had a list on my phone so I wouldn't mix up the guys. I plan on buying a physical copy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Torture, and Violence
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