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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
a perfectly respectable omegaverse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Drug use, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
This is a very unique omegaverse story. I honestly began the book thinking it would end up a MF romance and was shocked to see Eve find a pack of her own. I have to admit I liked all the biting
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Sexual violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault
dark
funny
mysterious
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
I really enjoyed this even though the consent is often bad.
The main climax was kind of weird in that the villain’s motivation was not clear or believable, and it got resolved pretty easily.
But overall I loved the pacing and how the romance unfolded. One thing that struck me was how believable Eve’s transition was from avoidant attachment to some amount of earned security. So often it just happens in a romance like magic, and I appreciated the care and craft that went into creating people that could give her space and safety to have small doses of connection.
The main climax was kind of weird in that the villain’s motivation was not clear or believable, and it got resolved pretty easily.
But overall I loved the pacing and how the romance unfolded. One thing that struck me was how believable Eve’s transition was from avoidant attachment to some amount of earned security. So often it just happens in a romance like magic, and I appreciated the care and craft that went into creating people that could give her space and safety to have small doses of connection.
A female alpha who doesn’t want a pack, is not a good or kind person, bulldozes her way through and over; yes please! Finally a FMC That doesn’t make me cringe. Everybody’s damaged and there are no white knights. I was invested in all the characters.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Oh, is it me, writing another five star review for a Kathryn Moon book, despite telling everyone and their mother that I am not a fan of omegaverse stories? Yes, yes it is.
I love a strong female character, and while Eve isn't without her faults of course, she really fit that bill, both in AND out of the bedroom. The differing relationships she had with each of the men was sweet, and I love Moon reverse harems because there is always some intermingling in the harem...not just some M/M for fun, but actual relationships forming.
I think these characters weren't necessarily as developed as, say, the Lola characters (who, to be fair, had two books to be so). Rory felt a little anti-climatic, and I wish we had been privy to at least one more spice scene with him and Eve, because we got all the tension build up throughout the book and only one good payoff. But it was a little...sad?...to see him as the grumpy one who called her on her shit, and then just turn into a complete marshmallow the second after they hooked up. Jaime was also sweet and their banter was cute. Like a few other reviewers I actually didn't love Adam (the omega) but appreciate his role in the book and Eve's character development.
Books about strong/alpha women can be tricky to find, and even more in the RH world/without major BDSM-themes. So I definitely appreciate this book even more for the role it plays in that space.
I love a strong female character, and while Eve isn't without her faults of course, she really fit that bill, both in AND out of the bedroom. The differing relationships she had with each of the men was sweet, and I love Moon reverse harems because there is always some intermingling in the harem...not just some M/M for fun, but actual relationships forming.
I think these characters weren't necessarily as developed as, say, the Lola characters (who, to be fair, had two books to be so). Rory felt a little anti-climatic, and I wish we had been privy to at least one more spice scene with him and Eve, because we got all the tension build up throughout the book and only one good payoff. But it was a little...sad?...to see him as the grumpy one who called her on her shit, and then just turn into a complete marshmallow the second after they hooked up. Jaime was also sweet and their banter was cute. Like a few other reviewers I actually didn't love Adam (the omega) but appreciate his role in the book and Eve's character development.
Books about strong/alpha women can be tricky to find, and even more in the RH world/without major BDSM-themes. So I definitely appreciate this book even more for the role it plays in that space.