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elithebookish 's review for:
Alpha's Burden
by Luna Lark
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
''Fate wasn’t wrong, Avery. I was. And I’ll spend everyday—beyond an eternity if that’s what it takes—proving to you that you’re my mate.''
Thank you Luna Lark/Veronica Eden, for this eARC. All thoughts are my own and left voluntarily.
* Fated /Rejected Mate
* PNR/Shifter Romance
* Miss Independent x Mr. “Sit Down” Alpha
* Friends x Enemies x Lovers
* 'Herbology lessons' vibe
* Happily Ever After
* 'Mate bond-play' - is this a thing? If not, I'll use it now lol
* Wolf aspects (obvi, from mating/knotting to daily chores)
Avery is considered wolfless (or is she?), a scorned outcast at the bottom of the pack, labeled a traitor due to her father's actions against the former Alpha. For the past seven years, she has fought to survive the hardships fate has thrown at her. To keep herself and her sisters alive, she relies on her foraging and trading skills, creating medications and salves for those in need. And then, the moment she's been waiting for.. she gets rejected by Caden - current Alpha and her former 'maybe more than friend'.
What I appreciated about this book was Avery's resilience. Some might have given up in her situation, but she kept going. The bond between the sisters and the nature-centric vibe were also highlights for me. As for the main couple, their chemistry, along with their playful and naughty wolves, is palpable. Once the cute moments start to pile up, you do want to smile and be happy for them.
However, I felt Avery forgave Caden too quickly. Considering how his past decisions affected her and her sisters' lives, I wanted to see more groveling. Earn the respect and love, dammit! It deserved more time, like a well-aged cheese (forgive the comparison, I just had some cheese lol). I wanted him to cry and feel like utter wanker for like 3y at least (ok, I overexaggerated but you get the idea). But this is not a duology nor trilogy, so we only have this book to work with. The ending, while predictable, was at least not 2min conclusion. Yet, something felt off. The mystery remains unresolved, suggesting we will explore what happened to ****** in the next book/-s. Will I pick up the next book? Yes!
Pick this up if you enjoy PNR romance, shifters, magic, spice, sadness, punching fist against your desk/wall, silly banter between oblivious potential love interests and occasional eye rolls.
Thank you Luna Lark/Veronica Eden, for this eARC. All thoughts are my own and left voluntarily.
* Fated /Rejected Mate
* PNR/Shifter Romance
* Miss Independent x Mr. “Sit Down” Alpha
* Friends x Enemies x Lovers
* 'Herbology lessons' vibe
* Happily Ever After
* 'Mate bond-play' - is this a thing? If not, I'll use it now lol
* Wolf aspects (obvi, from mating/knotting to daily chores)
Avery is considered wolfless (or is she?), a scorned outcast at the bottom of the pack, labeled a traitor due to her father's actions against the former Alpha. For the past seven years, she has fought to survive the hardships fate has thrown at her. To keep herself and her sisters alive, she relies on her foraging and trading skills, creating medications and salves for those in need. And then, the moment she's been waiting for.. she gets rejected by Caden - current Alpha and her former 'maybe more than friend'.
What I appreciated about this book was Avery's resilience. Some might have given up in her situation, but she kept going. The bond between the sisters and the nature-centric vibe were also highlights for me. As for the main couple, their chemistry, along with their playful and naughty wolves, is palpable. Once the cute moments start to pile up, you do want to smile and be happy for them.
However, I felt Avery forgave Caden too quickly. Considering how his past decisions affected her and her sisters' lives, I wanted to see more groveling. Earn the respect and love, dammit! It deserved more time, like a well-aged cheese (forgive the comparison, I just had some cheese lol). I wanted him to cry and feel like utter wanker for like 3y at least (ok, I overexaggerated but you get the idea). But this is not a duology nor trilogy, so we only have this book to work with. The ending, while predictable, was at least not 2min conclusion. Yet, something felt off. The mystery remains unresolved, suggesting we will explore what happened to ****** in the next book/-s. Will I pick up the next book? Yes!
Pick this up if you enjoy PNR romance, shifters, magic, spice, sadness, punching fist against your desk/wall, silly banter between oblivious potential love interests and occasional eye rolls.