caseythor 's review for:

Whisked Away by Enola M. Douglas

4.25

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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🌸 4.25/5 stars
ARC REVIEW

Full of heart, slow-burn tension, and a twist on omegaverse that actually says something—Whisked Away is a romantasy I’ll be thinking about for a while.

Okay besties, let me tell you—Whisked Away surprised me in all the best ways. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC, and as soon as I saw “omegaverse + why choose romance” in a romantasy setting? Yeah. You know I dove in headfirst.

From the first few chapters, I was hooked. Enola M Douglas’s writing flows so easily that I found myself reading chapter after chapter without even realizing it. The world felt immersive without being info-dumpy, and even though this is a fantasy setting with its own rules, I was never confused or left behind.

👑 The story follows Princess Reiyana, who suddenly presents as an Omega at the age of 20 (after living as a Beta her whole life). This changes everything for her—no more freedom, no more personal agency, and now she’s the most sought-after political prize in the Nine Kingdoms. But then two half-brothers—Kaelendrin and Alarik—enter the royal tournament, and let’s just say… everything starts to unravel in the best way.

One of my favorite things? This book didn’t rely on tired omegaverse tropes. Reiyana’s family isn’t awful just for the sake of trauma. The drama felt grounded, not melodramatic, and the focus stayed on Reiyana’s journey of identity, choice, and inner strength as an Omega—not just who she ends up with.

And speaking of characters—I LOVED the side cast. They made the world feel full and lived-in. Also, the multi-POV structure (between Reiyana, Kaelendrin, and Alarik) added so much depth. You really get to see how each of them grows, and the romance develops at this perfect, slow-burn pace that feels earned.

ALSO - Kaelendrin, and Alarik? Totally swoon worthy!

I'll love you with every breath, every day I'm fortunate enough to have you, Sael.

My heart, my sword, my soul - whatever I am, with you.

💫 The vibe is very “cozy adventure” with romantic tension sprinkled throughout until—yes—the spice finally shows up. Though fair warning: it’s mostly in the last 30%, and the book ends pretty soon after the bond/relationship between the trio fully forms. I definitely would’ve loved more time with them post-relationship and more expansion on the wider world and story threads hinted at in the background. (Also: the epilogue?? I needed just a bit more closure there.)

Still, this was a solid 4-star read for me, and I’ll absolutely be keeping an eye out for whatever Enola M Douglas writes next.

Recommended if you’re into:
🌕 Omegaverse with a twist
💘 Why choose/poly romances
🏰 Found family + political intrigue
🎭 Secret identities
🗡️ Touch-her-and-die vibes