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lj_maney's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
the_bookish_coven's review against another edition
4.0
This was pretty good. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. I enjoyed the setting - I’m a sucker for science experiment plot where the FMC finds the MMC in the lab. It’s reminiscent of Laurann Dohner New Species in a way.
In this world, there are alphas and betas and no mention of omegas. 351/Zach is very primitive because of the experimental medicine he has been given that makes him a mindless feral alpha. The goal is to make super soldiers with these alphas and it’s funded by the government. All very top secret. The alphas picked are criminals that were sentenced to death and they are given a choice: the needle or become a science experiment. Currently, they are having trouble controlling the feral alphas and think the solution is finding a mate. Once an alpha has a mate, he will do anything to ensure her safety and they can use the mate as leverage.
Lillian is hired as a data analyst in the lab. She is very excited to start and it’s been her dream to work under this specific scientist. She is a little naive, too. Once she discovers what is really going on, she makes a hairbrained decision to break 351 out because she sees some humanity in him. Lillian gets caught and is forced to make a similar choice: be tried for treason or submit to their experiments.
Lillian is subjected to a forced heat and put in a breeding chamber with 351. They have sex and he mate bonds her by biting her. It’s all very dub to non con so check your triggers.
So a few things I liked: the setting and plot line.
What I didn’t like: the pacing, specific descriptions, and not much character development. I felt like it could’ve been a little more drawn out before Lillian decided to break him out (~15%). There were very weird descriptions during the sex scenes. Phrases like
In this world, there are alphas and betas and no mention of omegas. 351/Zach is very primitive because of the experimental medicine he has been given that makes him a mindless feral alpha. The goal is to make super soldiers with these alphas and it’s funded by the government. All very top secret. The alphas picked are criminals that were sentenced to death and they are given a choice: the needle or become a science experiment. Currently, they are having trouble controlling the feral alphas and think the solution is finding a mate. Once an alpha has a mate, he will do anything to ensure her safety and they can use the mate as leverage.
Lillian is hired as a data analyst in the lab. She is very excited to start and it’s been her dream to work under this specific scientist. She is a little naive, too. Once she discovers what is really going on, she makes a hairbrained decision to break 351 out because she sees some humanity in him. Lillian gets caught and is forced to make a similar choice: be tried for treason or submit to their experiments.
Lillian is subjected to a forced heat and put in a breeding chamber with 351. They have sex and he mate bonds her by biting her. It’s all very dub to non con so check your triggers.
So a few things I liked: the setting and plot line.
What I didn’t like: the pacing, specific descriptions, and not much character development. I felt like it could’ve been a little more drawn out before Lillian decided to break him out (~15%). There were very weird descriptions during the sex scenes. Phrases like
cinderellee's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Rape, Sexism, Physical abuse, Bullying, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Medical trauma
mlcreads's review
4.0
This fast paced story is a roller coaster, there are twist and turns, and it is dark and dirty. The story is thrilling and keeps you turning the pages but there are scenes featuring torture, rape and gruesome deaths so you have been warned.
inniebin's review
5.0
The Feral series is one of the first-ever Omegaverse books I read! Haha.
And it's also one of my very favourites. When I found out that the series was being put together into one book, with a few changes I was ecstatic! :D
This book is slightly dark, it's def. triggering, and it's in the same universe as [b:Alpha|53999701|Alpha (Alpha Ties, #1)|Nora Ash|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1596244777l/53999701._SY75_.jpg|84368884]. Mattenburg is even mentioned briefly, which is the city in which Alpha takes place. :)
Most of the book takes place in an underground lab - but there is just something special about 351 and Lillian that speaks to me. Their bond and their fight really gets to you and you just can't help but love this book.
It does have a HEA and we also learn that there will be a 3rd book in the series, which I am so so looking forward to! :D
5 super stars for this whole series from me! And I can't wait for more!
And it's also one of my very favourites. When I found out that the series was being put together into one book, with a few changes I was ecstatic! :D
This book is slightly dark, it's def. triggering, and it's in the same universe as [b:Alpha|53999701|Alpha (Alpha Ties, #1)|Nora Ash|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1596244777l/53999701._SY75_.jpg|84368884]. Mattenburg is even mentioned briefly, which is the city in which Alpha takes place. :)
Most of the book takes place in an underground lab - but there is just something special about 351 and Lillian that speaks to me. Their bond and their fight really gets to you and you just can't help but love this book.
It does have a HEA and we also learn that there will be a 3rd book in the series, which I am so so looking forward to! :D
5 super stars for this whole series from me! And I can't wait for more!
_lc_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Phew. Ok. That was a whole lot.
The government has taken death row alphas and started testing drugs on them to try and turn them into super soldiers. In a way to try and control them better, they came up with the idea that if they forced them to form a ‘mate bond’ then they could make them do whatever they wanted. So the government was just out doing government things.
This was not a relaxing read. There’s no heartwarming love story here. Hopefully I’ll be able to relax my jaw some time soon after I calm down a bit.
The doctors were awful, and I couldn’t wait for them to get what was coming to them. That whole line they took on the “test subjects” was pretty much that they were terrible people so they could do whatever they wanted to them. Who cares what happens to them? Same goes for the women that were brought in as their mates.
Anyway… I don’t know what else to tell you haha. It was a wild ride. The epilogue was cute, so there’s that I guess.
Big TW’s for rape, torture, sexual assault, and a bit of murder too I guess.
Genre: Romance/Fantasy (omegaverse)
Format: Audio
POV: Dual
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Age suggestion: 18+
planetdia's review against another edition
4.0
To start, I think it's important to acknowledge that noncon is a prevalent theme throughout the entirety of this title. If you struggle to get through such material this book definitely won't suit you. If you do decide to dig into this buckle up for an intense, gut-wrenching, angsty, and depraved tale full of despair and determination. Overall, the plot was gripping and I was satisfied with the happy ending. A true page turner. This was my first book by this author and I was excited to find how much I enjoyed the writing style. It was almost poetic and the imagery that it brought along was impressive.
charlottelouise's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0