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lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
4.0
[a:L.V. Lane|19017663|L.V. Lane|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1600686465p2/19017663.jpg] definitely stepped up her game when writing Complete Control. Many of the things that I felt were missing in [b:Taking Control|56196389|Taking Control (The Controllers, #1)|L.V. Lane|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1607332319l/56196389._SY75_.jpg|69355116] were included here. I'm not taking any credit for that as the author had already written 8 books by the time I came to this series!
We had several chapters from Hudson's POV, allowing us to get a feel of his personality, and we got much more story too. The plot in Taking Control felt rather rushed and hurried, squashed into the last quarter, whereas it flowed throughout the entirety of this book. I felt more invested in these characters due to seeing them interacting in a variety of settings. Plus we got to see Anna at work as a healer, as well as experience more of the war and the role of the controller on more than a sexual level.
Anna seemingly never really spoke to anyone other than Hudson, and briefly to a recruiter, which is something I hope doesn't become a theme of the books. However a theme I do very much enjoy is that the omegas all seem to have a strong and determined personality, despite how much the alpha's in charge try to suppress them. They have sass in abundance along with an ability to snare their big, bad Alpha's hearts.
I'm looking forward to reading the follow up book but need to read Lilly, Ethan and Ryker's story first.
We had several chapters from Hudson's POV, allowing us to get a feel of his personality, and we got much more story too. The plot in Taking Control felt rather rushed and hurried, squashed into the last quarter, whereas it flowed throughout the entirety of this book. I felt more invested in these characters due to seeing them interacting in a variety of settings. Plus we got to see Anna at work as a healer, as well as experience more of the war and the role of the controller on more than a sexual level.
Anna seemingly never really spoke to anyone other than Hudson, and briefly to a recruiter, which is something I hope doesn't become a theme of the books. However a theme I do very much enjoy is that the omegas all seem to have a strong and determined personality, despite how much the alpha's in charge try to suppress them. They have sass in abundance along with an ability to snare their big, bad Alpha's hearts.
I'm looking forward to reading the follow up book but need to read Lilly, Ethan and Ryker's story first.
inniebin's review against another edition
5.0
A well worth pre-order! I could not put this down!
This is the 2nd book in this series and this time we are introduced to the Healer Omega, Anna. Her controller 'Hudson' is as Alpha as they come!
The book is full of yummy dark fantasies and a heavy load of erotica. In other words, just my cup of tea. Be warned though - this book might make you squirm in places, make you slightly shift positions...so don't read it in a public place. ;)
In this 2nd book we also take a look at a new dynamic - the Mu, although very short, we do meet a couple of them and some descriptions are made so we understand them better. After all the Omega universe in general only consists of Alpha/Beta/Omega, and this new Author has added some new dynamics like the Mu ++.
The plot was easy flowing, there was a good amount of action - we are after all in the middle of a warzone for most of the book, it was easy to follow and I felt like I had all the information I needed throughout the book - I never felt lost or wondering how "how did that happen?".
One of the things that bother me though if I were to be critical, is that there (again) is no knotting going on in this book. To me, this is almost considered "unnatural" to read an Omegaverse M/F that does not have knotting between the Omega and her Alpha. I keep waiting for it, but it didn't happen, and that is disappointing.
However, it is mentioned in the book this time so it does exist in the Authors universe, I guess she just didn't include it - which is such a shame. I feel the book could be even better if it was included.
Despite my criticism of there not being any knotting, this is a great addition to the Alpha/Omega M/F universe. The author is new and I feel there is great potential! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book.
It is the 2nd book though - and even though they are stand alone, I do recommend reading book 1 first, because it does help make more sense of things.
This is the 2nd book in this series and this time we are introduced to the Healer Omega, Anna. Her controller 'Hudson' is as Alpha as they come!
The book is full of yummy dark fantasies and a heavy load of erotica. In other words, just my cup of tea. Be warned though - this book might make you squirm in places, make you slightly shift positions...so don't read it in a public place. ;)
In this 2nd book we also take a look at a new dynamic - the Mu, although very short, we do meet a couple of them and some descriptions are made so we understand them better. After all the Omega universe in general only consists of Alpha/Beta/Omega, and this new Author has added some new dynamics like the Mu ++.
The plot was easy flowing, there was a good amount of action - we are after all in the middle of a warzone for most of the book, it was easy to follow and I felt like I had all the information I needed throughout the book - I never felt lost or wondering how "how did that happen?".
One of the things that bother me though if I were to be critical, is that there (again) is no knotting going on in this book. To me, this is almost considered "unnatural" to read an Omegaverse M/F that does not have knotting between the Omega and her Alpha. I keep waiting for it, but it didn't happen, and that is disappointing.
However, it is mentioned in the book this time so it does exist in the Authors universe, I guess she just didn't include it - which is such a shame. I feel the book could be even better if it was included.
Despite my criticism of there not being any knotting, this is a great addition to the Alpha/Omega M/F universe. The author is new and I feel there is great potential! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this book.
It is the 2nd book though - and even though they are stand alone, I do recommend reading book 1 first, because it does help make more sense of things.
lizzypantss's review against another edition
4.0
Still enjoying the series
I am still enjoying the series, this one wasn’t as much my favourite. I was really looking forward to Hudson too. Anna was at time a bit annoying. I get that’s that’s the entire setup of these books, but at this point it would be refreshing to have an omega accept their place in this world. Still going to read the next one though lol.
I am still enjoying the series, this one wasn’t as much my favourite. I was really looking forward to Hudson too. Anna was at time a bit annoying. I get that’s that’s the entire setup of these books, but at this point it would be refreshing to have an omega accept their place in this world. Still going to read the next one though lol.
hannas_heas47's review against another edition
5.0
Great series
Loved it, omegaverse fun and controlling alpha male. This omega has a healing dynamic and a dystopian setting. Five stars!
Loved it, omegaverse fun and controlling alpha male. This omega has a healing dynamic and a dystopian setting. Five stars!
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
3.0
lizzypants's review
4.0
Still enjoying the series
I am still enjoying the series, this one wasn’t as much my favourite. I was really looking forward to Hudson too. Anna was at time a bit annoying. I get that’s that’s the entire setup of these books, but at this point it would be refreshing to have an omega accept their place in this world. Still going to read the next one though lol.
I am still enjoying the series, this one wasn’t as much my favourite. I was really looking forward to Hudson too. Anna was at time a bit annoying. I get that’s that’s the entire setup of these books, but at this point it would be refreshing to have an omega accept their place in this world. Still going to read the next one though lol.
dorsa_mel's review
4.0
Way better than the first book. I was left with a lot of questions after reading the first book, which was mostly just sex and no substance, but this book actually had more of a story to it. We also learned more about the Omegaverse and the Copper Virus. I liked Anna, she was so much better than Eloise from the first book, who was annoying and a doormat. I liked that Anna had some sass. I loved Hudson. He was HOT and the sex scenes between him and Anna were even hotter. I’m really looking forward to the next 3 books, which are all about Lilly!
onthesamepa9e's review
3.0
Probs a 3.5
Read this to vet as a potential #WildOutWednesday for Kara but it was just too OTT
Read this to vet as a potential #WildOutWednesday for Kara but it was just too OTT