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A review by smuttea_matcha
Omens by Kelley Armstrong
4.0
If there's one thing I appreciate about Armstrong, it's her ability to tell a thriller without needing romance between her two main characters. I enjoyed her [b:The Summoning|2800905|The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1)|Kelley Armstrong|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1327890699s/2800905.jpg|2451397] series, but I enjoyed this even more. Knowing Armstrong, it can only get better from here in the series.
Now, when I say "lack of romance", that doesn't mean Armstrong completely rules out romantic interests for our heroine. There are a few, but Armstrong makes it clear that the romance between her heroine and whatever male is not where the spotlight should be aimed. The spotlight is on how Olivia, or Eden, is coping with the fact that her biological parents are well-known serial killers. It focuses on her struggle to adjust and find comfort from a cold mother. You feel bad for Olivia, but it's also great reading how she handles everything. How she mentally walks herself through her crises. She has her romances, like her failed engagement to James, a future Ken-doll senator; Ricky, the son of a biker gang; and lastly, Gabriel, her lawyer who doesn't have time for bullshit.
A great thing is that even though Olivia has these options, she doesn't make up any fantasies for herself. She knows that James is unlikely to chase after her, Ricky is bad news because of his parentage and legacy, and Gabriel is a cold-hearted bastard who would probably leave her heart-broken. She doesn't spin a fantasy in her head that she'll be the one to change any of these guys and I think more girls need to be like her. It's great to see a strong female who's not clouded by "love" like in other PR books. This book is purely focuses on story and plot. However, Olivia also doesn't give herself enough credit. She believes that Gabriel holds absolutely no interest in her, but readers can see that Gabriel does hold something for her. While it might not be romance, yet, it's more than just apathy. She doesn't lie to herself on what she can or cannot do, but she fights and works hard to achieve things, such as when she left her wealthy lifestyle to just end up in a shabby apartment with little-to-no money.
I definitely recommend this to anyone who's into thrillers and the paranormal. It's a break from the mundane PR that all blend together because they have the same basic plot. Omens is so much more and I'm really excited to see how Olivia's relationship with Cainesville and Gabriel grow. Too bad I have to wait a year. :(
Now, when I say "lack of romance", that doesn't mean Armstrong completely rules out romantic interests for our heroine. There are a few, but Armstrong makes it clear that the romance between her heroine and whatever male is not where the spotlight should be aimed. The spotlight is on how Olivia, or Eden, is coping with the fact that her biological parents are well-known serial killers. It focuses on her struggle to adjust and find comfort from a cold mother. You feel bad for Olivia, but it's also great reading how she handles everything. How she mentally walks herself through her crises. She has her romances, like her failed engagement to James, a future Ken-doll senator; Ricky, the son of a biker gang; and lastly, Gabriel, her lawyer who doesn't have time for bullshit.
A great thing is that even though Olivia has these options, she doesn't make up any fantasies for herself. She knows that James is unlikely to chase after her, Ricky is bad news because of his parentage and legacy, and Gabriel is a cold-hearted bastard who would probably leave her heart-broken. She doesn't spin a fantasy in her head that she'll be the one to change any of these guys and I think more girls need to be like her. It's great to see a strong female who's not clouded by "love" like in other PR books. This book is purely focuses on story and plot. However, Olivia also doesn't give herself enough credit. She believes that Gabriel holds absolutely no interest in her, but readers can see that Gabriel does hold something for her. While it might not be romance, yet, it's more than just apathy. She doesn't lie to herself on what she can or cannot do, but she fights and works hard to achieve things, such as when she left her wealthy lifestyle to just end up in a shabby apartment with little-to-no money.
I definitely recommend this to anyone who's into thrillers and the paranormal. It's a break from the mundane PR that all blend together because they have the same basic plot. Omens is so much more and I'm really excited to see how Olivia's relationship with Cainesville and Gabriel grow. Too bad I have to wait a year. :(