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frantically's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Never did I think that Ali Hazelwood would be the one writing the biggest paranormal romance of the year, yet here we are.
This book was so addicting, I muted the football game I was watching and just continued listening to the audio – I couldn't stop.
It's the perfect mix of delicious smut and actual, well thought out world building and plot.
The Feelings were there from page one and while I usually hate miscommunication, here it was just so adorable and so well done, all I could do was root for Misery and Lo and their HEA.
Also: Lo Morland is my new book boyfriend
This book was so addicting, I muted the football game I was watching and just continued listening to the audio – I couldn't stop.
It's the perfect mix of delicious smut and actual, well thought out world building and plot.
The Feelings were there from page one and while I usually hate miscommunication, here it was just so adorable and so well done, all I could do was root for Misery and Lo and their HEA.
Also: Lo Morland is my new book boyfriend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Murder
ehmannky's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ali Hazelwood may only really know how to write one relationship dynamic, but by god does she do it well. I was honestly surprised that I did enjoy this. I thought that Misery was a fun character, and that she was a great lead. Lowe was kind of There, but this is how I've felt about most of Hazelwood's male characters, and his character served the function he needed to fill. I liked the overall world, I enjoyed the overarching mystery, and I liked how the epilogue opens up a really great potential for a series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Violence
Minor: Death, Death of parent, and War
kshertz's review
lighthearted
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
4.0
A paranormal Romeo and Juliet?!? Count me in for anything Ali Hazelwood. It was delightful and interesting. Not sure the knotting was needed and the blood stuff made me queasy but the love between characters was really sweet and their chemistry and smut were great. It’s worth a read!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Murder, Body horror, Abandonment, Blood, Violence, and Death of parent
nicolaj1994's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Confinement, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder
sam_malaika's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Blood, and Racism
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Death
kwouw's review
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism, Sexual violence, Blood, Death, Kidnapping, Self harm, Sexual content, Vomit, and Violence
adogmomsbookishlife's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for this advanced copy.
This was my first Omegaverse AND Ali Hazelwood novel. And, oh boy, was it an adventure! 😂
First of all, it is immediately clear what a talented writer Hazelwood is. I was hooked within the first couple of minutes! For the majority of the novel, the story was not much different from other vampire/werewolf books I’ve read. I don’t mean that in a bad way. I just did not yet understand how the omegaverse was different from other fantasy type novels ….
I patiently awaited THE scene everyyyyyyone was talking about. 🪢 The Joyful Chaos Book Club group chat previously went OFFFFFF with all the joyfully chaotic comments about this scene. When I got to what I assumed was the scene, I thought, “OH! THAT’s how it’s different! 😮 Okay, no biggie.” I mean it was certainly not green pepper spice, but it was nowhere near ghost pepper content like I had heard others refer to it as. I would say it was more jalapeño spicy …
Then, I got to the end of the book. And that’s where I uncovered the omegaverse territory I had been seeking. Y’all … I’m not gonna lie … And I might break a few JCBC hearts in the process (sorry!!) … but … I laughed … audibly. And I’m not sure what that says about me. 😆
Please know, this is not a bad review AT ALL!! I LOVED this book! It was completely hooked all the way through. I’m just not sure the genre is my cup of tea. If you’re at all intrigued, definitely give this one a try!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Sexual content
sydcopus's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
I LOVED this book -- it was so cutesy and cheesey and perfect. Misery and Lowe's relationship had me kicking my feet the ENTIRE book. I absolutely devoured this book in four days. SO good!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Death
lindsm94's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I am a HUGE Ali Hazelwood fan, but this wasn't my fave fantasy or Ali Hazelwood book. I did really enjoy it in the end and I am looking forward to the sequel.
The story starts slow and then picks up, but that is also the nature of world building. It is a bit predictable, but that didn't ruin anything for me, I was looking forward to seeing how things unfolded.
I would recommend!
The story starts slow and then picks up, but that is also the nature of world building. It is a bit predictable, but that didn't ruin anything for me, I was looking forward to seeing how things unfolded.
I would recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Blood and Abandonment
Minor: Kidnapping, Death, Violence, Murder, Confinement, and War
percervall's review against another edition
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
While I started this out of morbid curiosity because everyone and their dog were talking about it on TikTok, I really, really enjoyed this
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Xenophobia, Murder, Death, War, Torture, Classism, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent