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amywarnes's review
- 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
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!
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
- 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
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.
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual violence, Confinement, and Sexual assault
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
thereadinghammock's review against another edition
- 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
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!
Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
lotte5322's review against another edition
5.0
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
- 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
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Domestic abuse
cocpop_reads's review
- 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
Moderate: Sexual assault
kifirth95's review
- 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
Minor: Confinement, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault
jwraight's review
4.0
Graphic: Murder and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Confinement
Minor: Domestic abuse and Panic attacks/disorders
lanorton's review
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Torture, and Violence