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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
ravenanjell's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
clairesneverland's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Kidnapping
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
ruthiedr89's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Confinement
Minor: Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse
tiggerreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
CW: violence, blood, guns, kidnapping
This is my first Omegaverse story. I really enjoyed Baby and how she accepted her changed status and worked toward figuring things out for herself. I loved how her alphas treated her. I loved that Baby was okay with not being a normal Omega and was more than willing to voice that to her pack.
This is my first Omegaverse story. I really enjoyed Baby and how she accepted her changed status and worked toward figuring things out for herself. I loved how her alphas treated her. I loved that Baby was okay with not being a normal Omega and was more than willing to voice that to her pack.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Blood, and Gun violence
emros's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual violence
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
jerusha's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Confinement, and Gun violence
Minor: Trafficking
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