Overall this book is super cute, silly, and full of kick-your-feet-up and giggle moments. The stoic guardian angel and bookish Professor finally have their forced proximity face off. Incredibly cute, this fits the vibes of the rest of the series, and is a great addition. While technically this is a stand-alone, I wouldn't read it as such as it will be less impactful. At least one of the other books would be ideal. Not required, however it does make Olive and Bax’s story more sweet to witness and you just LOVE them from the start with that background. This installment had less witch magic but more “angel sightings” so I was okay with that! It definitely let this book feel like its own. I loved the additional underlying message of stepping out of your comfort zone and the joys and growth that can give. This is a universal message that complements the romance well.

Stand-out thoughts: Bax calling Olive “angel”. I nearly died, it was absolutely perfect! On page 10 when the nickname drop happens I knew I was hooked!

I feel that the tone of the book is light and a bit silly with crazy pop culture references. In my opinion, it can't be taken too seriously as it isn't that kind of book. Those looking for a gritty paranormal romance need to look elsewhere. This series is by far my favorite in the low fantasy paranormal romance group and I think Not Your Crush’s Cauldron lives up to what the series has done so far. I will definitely be purchasing it in print to add to the rest of the series. In the meantime where can I get my own alpha-ish guardian angel?

Omega's Obsession by Sarah Blue

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Omega’s obsession is the perfect mix of crazy, sassy, and spicy.

As expected from the title, this falls within the Omegaverse (omegas, betas, alphas, knotting, heats, and pack dynamics). The Heat Haven series as a whole is a great place to start if you want to try the Omegaverse. For me, Sarah has the perfect mix of slice-of-life cozy with enough drama to keep the story moving, and Omega’s Obsession is my absolute favorite in the series.

Unlike other Omegaverse books I’ve read, all of the characters feel different and have very distinct personalities making them all feel special.

The audiobook was amazing! I’ve read this on my Kindle, in print, and now on audiobook. The audiobook didn’t disappoint. It bought the characters to life for me in a way that had not happened before. To be honest, I forgot that River was a native New Yorker, and when the character had this New York accent, it brought something new that I didn’t know I was missing before. This book is ACTED out and for me, this did not bother me during the smutty scenes. However, if this bothers you consider this your warning. I think the biggest disappointment for me on the audiobook side was I personally had a hard time distinguishing the character voicing between Dean and Grayson‘s chapters. That’s a super minor complaint and overall the audiobook was an amazing way to consume Omega’s Obsession.

It’s fast-paced, smutty, unhinged, and makes you fall in love with three different men. River is the best and I don’t care what that says about my mental health but Daddy Grayson and Swoony Dean with Liv’s quirky optimism make this my ALL TIME favorite pack.

Brutal Obsession by S. Massery

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced