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A review by hopefulromanticreads
Pack Darling - Part One by Lola Rock
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Pack Darling: Part One is unlike any other Omegaverse book I’ve read. It’s a slow burn, reverse harem, dark romance. And I know saying ‘slow burn’ followed by ‘reverse harem’ seems like an oxymoron, but this book is exactly that.
Lilah, an omega, is a strong-because-she-had-to-be heroine, who has developed some fairly heartbreaking coping mechanisms. I immediately empathized with her and the absolute shit hand she had been dealt.
I usually struggle with bully romances where the heroine has already had to overcome so much, and the love interests pile on more. But the author gives us multiple POVs and glimpses into how each hero is feeling, that keeps the story not feeling completely hopeless and downtrodden. And the tension at certain points was amazing!
Speaking of the multiple POVs, we have five heroes (four alphas and one omega) who are all distinct, which I really appreciated. And while you may understand their actions thanks to having their POV, you still may find yourself screaming and wishes they’d all come to their senses. 😋
Prepare yourself for a book that will hurt so good and leave you wanting to immediately read the next book in this duet!
Lilah, an omega, is a strong-because-she-had-to-be heroine, who has developed some fairly heartbreaking coping mechanisms. I immediately empathized with her and the absolute shit hand she had been dealt.
I usually struggle with bully romances where the heroine has already had to overcome so much, and the love interests pile on more. But the author gives us multiple POVs and glimpses into how each hero is feeling, that keeps the story not feeling completely hopeless and downtrodden. And the tension at certain points was amazing!
Speaking of the multiple POVs, we have five heroes (four alphas and one omega) who are all distinct, which I really appreciated. And while you may understand their actions thanks to having their POV, you still may find yourself screaming and wishes they’d all come to their senses. 😋
Prepare yourself for a book that will hurt so good and leave you wanting to immediately read the next book in this duet!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Bullying, Physical abuse, Violence, and Self harm
Moderate: Child abuse, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Death, Abandonment, and Confinement
Minor: Cursing and Sexual content