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wrracct's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
jessdone's review
3.0
I like L. V. Lane and her dystopian scifi stories. Started here with Lilly’s story. I liked her alphas. Are they overbearing and sometimes insufferable—yeah, it’s not mandatory in the omega verse but it is fairly standard. At least these dudes respected Lilly’s research. Plus, I liked how the three of them made a nontraditional triad.
And while omegas are treated poorly in this universe, because of the warfare and poverty and everything else going on in this world, it’s not even the shittest deal in this fictional world. I guess that’s worth mentioning. This is a dark universe and you kind of have to desensitize to nonconsent (sexual, medical, drafted alpha soldiers, it goes on), constant rape threats, and humanoid experimentation.
It’s dark, but if you’re looking for that, this is a quick read that goes interesting places with the alpha/omega dynamic and light scifi atmosphere. This is a fun series. The books are loosely connected. You’d benefit from reading them all, but it’s not mandatory and you can pick out books that appeal to you while skipping others.
And while omegas are treated poorly in this universe, because of the warfare and poverty and everything else going on in this world, it’s not even the shittest deal in this fictional world. I guess that’s worth mentioning. This is a dark universe and you kind of have to desensitize to nonconsent (sexual, medical, drafted alpha soldiers, it goes on), constant rape threats, and humanoid experimentation.
It’s dark, but if you’re looking for that, this is a quick read that goes interesting places with the alpha/omega dynamic and light scifi atmosphere. This is a fun series. The books are loosely connected. You’d benefit from reading them all, but it’s not mandatory and you can pick out books that appeal to you while skipping others.
lifeinthebooklane's review
4.0
Having caught glimpses of Lilly in previous books I was very much looking to reading her story, and this opening instalment did not disappoint. I had expected a little more fight from her BUT I totally bought into her decisions, actions and choices. She's also pragmatic and knew not to fight battles she could never win.
In some ways I still feel as though we only just scratched the surface of Lilly and Ryker's characters. I definitely got the impressions that L.V. Lane has so much more in store for them all and only as these events unfold will we truly get to learn everything there is to know about Lilly and her two men. Having only seen brief glimpses of Ethan so far, I'm curious as to how he will fit into the story.
Whilst it isn't the deepest of most complex of plots, there is just something about the author's voice that captivates me. Part of that is her ability to craft engaging characters and write then in such a way that I feel their emotions and am soon fully invested in them. I virtually read the book in one sitting, pausing only long enough to purchase the remaining 3 books that feature this trio.
The omega elements in this were somewhat subdued, but we still get plenty of domination by both her sexy Alpha controllers. Included are elements of mystery, particularly surrounding Lilly's singularity and the experiments being conducted on her. I will be jumping straight into the next book to continue this exciting adventure!
In some ways I still feel as though we only just scratched the surface of Lilly and Ryker's characters. I definitely got the impressions that L.V. Lane has so much more in store for them all and only as these events unfold will we truly get to learn everything there is to know about Lilly and her two men. Having only seen brief glimpses of Ethan so far, I'm curious as to how he will fit into the story.
Whilst it isn't the deepest of most complex of plots, there is just something about the author's voice that captivates me. Part of that is her ability to craft engaging characters and write then in such a way that I feel their emotions and am soon fully invested in them. I virtually read the book in one sitting, pausing only long enough to purchase the remaining 3 books that feature this trio.
The omega elements in this were somewhat subdued, but we still get plenty of domination by both her sexy Alpha controllers. Included are elements of mystery, particularly surrounding Lilly's singularity and the experiments being conducted on her. I will be jumping straight into the next book to continue this exciting adventure!
fic_it's review
4.0
A surprisingly good find in a sea of Free, in the world of Kindle.
It’s cute. Our female lead has spark, spunk and a good head in her shoulders.
She’s got these beautiful equal parts of Omega while still maintaining her Doctor brain. The blend of the two combined speaks to my empathetic soul as she struggles with striking a balance between her designation and her desire to remain some of her independence and a part of her old self before she revealed. It’s a unique plight and it makes the journey readers go through with her unique bc she was so non-traditional. In a lot of ways that created this fun dynamic within the pages as we got to know her more that I sometimes find hard to sympathize with in other A&O books.
So this is cute.
I do wish for some things, I wish the guys were a bit more tender hearted and spoke on their feelings towards the FL. Aside from their stake of ownership and possession on her that seems to be all that they need in order to skirt around the need for them to put a solid label on their feelings other than “y’ur mine.” It’s a bit sad that the girl is the first to “fall in love” with them bc at least she can begin to admit what she’s feeling.
Other than that, I wish she had more big brain energy going on. Moments in the story that called upon her using her mind and her unique skills and abilities (aside from her obvious blood power). Bc if you think about it a lot of this read is about trying to get her to submit as an omega (which is fine) but we don’t get many excuses to really put ourselves in her shoes for exactly what she lost when she revealed as Omega and could no longer be trusted to be objective and whatnot. Which stinks bc science was her life and it would have been fun and unique to highlight a woman in STEM who could still be an Omega and leave the men reeling in her mental dust. That would have been fun.
FL: “E = mC^2” (fck if I know science-y stuff)
ML1: *shuts her up by kissing the sense out of her*
ML2: *looks serious, like he understands, then threatens to tell on her if she doesn’t get her a$$ out of the lab*
SEE!!! This could be soooo satisfying!!!
It’s cute. Our female lead has spark, spunk and a good head in her shoulders.
She’s got these beautiful equal parts of Omega while still maintaining her Doctor brain. The blend of the two combined speaks to my empathetic soul as she struggles with striking a balance between her designation and her desire to remain some of her independence and a part of her old self before she revealed. It’s a unique plight and it makes the journey readers go through with her unique bc she was so non-traditional. In a lot of ways that created this fun dynamic within the pages as we got to know her more that I sometimes find hard to sympathize with in other A&O books.
So this is cute.
I do wish for some things, I wish the guys were a bit more tender hearted and spoke on their feelings towards the FL. Aside from their stake of ownership and possession on her that seems to be all that they need in order to skirt around the need for them to put a solid label on their feelings other than “y’ur mine.” It’s a bit sad that the girl is the first to “fall in love” with them bc at least she can begin to admit what she’s feeling.
Other than that, I wish she had more big brain energy going on. Moments in the story that called upon her using her mind and her unique skills and abilities (aside from her obvious blood power). Bc if you think about it a lot of this read is about trying to get her to submit as an omega (which is fine) but we don’t get many excuses to really put ourselves in her shoes for exactly what she lost when she revealed as Omega and could no longer be trusted to be objective and whatnot. Which stinks bc science was her life and it would have been fun and unique to highlight a woman in STEM who could still be an Omega and leave the men reeling in her mental dust. That would have been fun.
FL: “E = mC^2” (fck if I know science-y stuff)
ML1: *shuts her up by kissing the sense out of her*
ML2: *looks serious, like he understands, then threatens to tell on her if she doesn’t get her a$$ out of the lab*
SEE!!! This could be soooo satisfying!!!
lizzypantss's review
5.0
Yes!!
Loving Lilly’s story so far!! I love the length of these books. I honestly am so happy there are 9 books. I love the world building, and the characters. I am
Glad I read the series from the beginning, and so highly suggest everyone start at the beginning and read them in order. At first I didn’t think I would ever remember all these new singularities and all these new things but it’s all starting to make sense. I also see a bigger plot happening in the foreground of the series, another reason it’s best to read the books in order.
Loving Lilly’s story so far!! I love the length of these books. I honestly am so happy there are 9 books. I love the world building, and the characters. I am
Glad I read the series from the beginning, and so highly suggest everyone start at the beginning and read them in order. At first I didn’t think I would ever remember all these new singularities and all these new things but it’s all starting to make sense. I also see a bigger plot happening in the foreground of the series, another reason it’s best to read the books in order.
hannas_heas47's review
5.0
Great series
I didn’t much care for the vampiric nature if this one but this omega has two alphas which is insanely hot.
I didn’t much care for the vampiric nature if this one but this omega has two alphas which is insanely hot.
cbabione's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
lizzypants's review
5.0
Yes!!
Loving Lilly’s story so far!! I love the length of these books. I honestly am so happy there are 9 books. I love the world building, and the characters. I am
Glad I read the series from the beginning, and so highly suggest everyone start at the beginning and read them in order. At first I didn’t think I would ever remember all these new singularities and all these new things but it’s all starting to make sense. I also see a bigger plot happening in the foreground of the series, another reason it’s best to read the books in order.
Loving Lilly’s story so far!! I love the length of these books. I honestly am so happy there are 9 books. I love the world building, and the characters. I am
Glad I read the series from the beginning, and so highly suggest everyone start at the beginning and read them in order. At first I didn’t think I would ever remember all these new singularities and all these new things but it’s all starting to make sense. I also see a bigger plot happening in the foreground of the series, another reason it’s best to read the books in order.
dorsa_mel's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! My only complaint is that there wasn’t enough of Ethan. I know he appears more in the next books and I can’t wait!