Nova thought she liked the quiet life—her art studio in the countryside, her devoted alpha boyfriend, and a future that looked exactly like what everyone expected of an omega. But when an invitation from a gallery pulls her back into the world she left behind, Nova begins to realize how small she’s made herself to fit inside those expectations.
Drawn into a whirlwind of late nights, city lights, and unexpected chemistry with a flirtatious beta curator, a sharp-tongued alpha chef, and a bold omega florist, Nova discovers she’s not as willing to compromise on her vision of the perfect pack as she was before. With her once-stable relationship unraveling and her boyfriend’s family warning her she’s “replaceable,” Nova has to will she keep playing the role of the good omega, or will she finally claim the bigger, messier, more passionate life she truly wants?
If you love group romances where the boyfriend has a boyfriend, this may be for you. This would also be a good omegaverse if you're new to the genre, things are pretty well explained and not very complicated.
There is some angst and drama, but it's pretty lowkey and the story mostly focuses on building the relationships among the pack and the romantic scenes. I enjoyed the dynamics of the characters and how each of them felt like a misfit until they came together.
Cute and quick read!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I want to start off by saying that this book is genuinely well-written. The author did a great job crafting the world and characters, and I was able to clearly understand the story and feel the emotions the characters go through. Overall, it’s a compelling and engaging read, and I think a lot of people are really going to enjoy it.
Even though I personally went in expecting something a bit different, that shouldn’t stop anyone else from picking up this book. My expectations were my own, and the story itself absolutely has a lot to offer.
The male omega storyline wasn’t quite what I personally look for—I tend to love male omegas who are fully embraced, courted, and loved equally within the pack dynamic. This is more of a personal preference than anything the author did “wrong.” I just enjoy certain types of portrayals, and this book went in a different direction.
I will say, authors don’t often explore male omegas the way I wish they would. They’re usually written as extremely tall, super masculine, resistant to submitting, or almost uncomfortable being omegas at all. I had hoped for a fresh take here, but the character leaned closer to those common traits. That said, he is interesting, and many readers will love his arc.
There were also a few moments with one of the male alphas—especially regarding his parents and the pack—where I hoped for a bit more groveling or emotional payoff. And I would have loved deeper romantic development and bonding between the male omega and the rest of the pack. I wanted more dates, more shared moments, more connection. Some parts moved a bit quickly with the time skips, but I understand why they were used.
But honestly? Despite my personal preferences, this was still a good story that kept me reading, and I definitely think others will find a lot to enjoy here. The world, the characters, and the emotional stakes all come together to make a solid and enjoyable book.
I truly would recommend others give it a try! I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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This book was such a soft, soul-deep surprise! I loved the characters and the way the finally got to be together.
Nova, an omega artist living the quiet countryside life with her scent-matched alpha fiancé, Ashton, seems to have it all. But slowly, we see how small she’s made herself to fit into the role others expect of her, especially Ashton’s snobby, controlling parents. Their idea of a proper omega? Obedient. And Nova is anything but.
Everything shifts when a vibrant beta gallery owner, Davi, steps into her life. He’s charming, a little chaotic, and absolutely enchanted by Nova’s art—and her scent. He invites her back into the city for an exhibition, and that’s where the real story begins: new friendships, unexpected romantic connections, and the forming of a nontraditional but deeply loving pack.
There’s Penn, a gruff male omega florist who doesn’t do submission, shaped by a rough past—but finds gentle grounding with all of them. There’s Finlay, the protective alpha, who slowly opens up not just to her, but to the others too. Watching the bonds grow—between all of them—was just chef’s kiss. And then there’s Ashton—Nova’s original alpha. His arc surprised me. Without spoiling too much, I’ll just say: he made mistakes, but his big final gesture? That was his love letter. His Kintsugi moment 🥹💛
What I loved most? The care. The consent. The slow blooming of mutual respect and affection. The boyfriends are also boyfriends to each other, and it’s shown in such tender, real ways. Conversations, shared meals, vulnerability. It felt like watching a beautiful, messy puzzle come together. Or like seeing the golden threads of love mend the cracks in each of them.
This book is emotional without being overwhelming, spicy in all the right places, and heartwarming to the core. A wonderful introduction to omegaverse for new readers, and a cozy, pack-focused delight for seasoned ones.
I received an advance reader copy for free via BookSirens and am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received this book as an arc this morning and even though Clara doesn't require a full review of her book, I had to give my honest opinion.
I absolutely loved this book. first from the first page I was hooked. im not normally a fan of third person Pov books, but this was so well written, I barely even noticed it was in third person.
it's an omegaverse standalone book that was so original that I just couldn't put it down. it has all the elements of the omegaverse that you'd normally find in a standard, common, omegaverse book (omegas, betas, alphas, knots and heats and bonding, etc) but with a different outlook. the standard for most omegaverses I've read is there's the female omega with all the trauma and tge male omegas being the unicorns, the most sought after and cherished where the females usually are the ones getting abused. Clara definitely didnt do that for her book and I was so pleasantly surprised!
usually the omega enters an established pack of alphas, sometimes with a beta or even another omega already there but Clara structured hers to be the fmc Nova (omega) already in an established relationship with her scent matched alpha Ashton. they end up meeting the rest of their scent matches along the way but Ashtons parents are the villains in this story, causing issues for them.
personally, if someone tried to explain this book to me the way im failing at telling how amazing the book actually is, id never pick it up. lol
all I can say is, just do it. you won't be disappointed! it's currently 2:30am because I just simply couldn't put it down
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I was hooked from start to finish! This is by far the best omega verse I have read. Most have a hallmark, cozy feel to them, while Clara Bracco brings real life issues to her stories. I absolutely loved the loyalty, understanding, pain and self discovery that was woven into each and every page.
I felt all the feelings with each character. My personal favorite is Penn. His character development hit home for me. While he had some trauma to go through, he was also sassy and it reminded me a bit of myself. I can confidently say this is one of my favorite reads this year! I can't wait to see what else Clara Bracco has up her sleeves.
I received this book as my first arc read and it in no way disappointed. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to read this book for free and I hope that my review helps others decide to also embark on the Kintsugi journey. I am leaving a honest review voluntarily.
I wouldn’t call this standalone RH OV a cozy romance–there are low stakes, and lots of quiet, peaceful scenes (and food - don’t read this if you’re hungry!). But it’s emotionally raw, with each character trying to live an authentic life in a society that wants to put people into boxes.
Penn’s story resonated with me the most, and I thought Clara Bracco did a good job using his life as an omega who thought he would be an alpha to point out so many double standards for women in our society. For example how before he presented, people considered him a natural leader, and then afterwards they rebranded him as bossy.
A great read, brought a few tears to my eyes, and I loved the imagery of “kintsugi” throughout the book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Kintsugi: Pieces of Us is a stunning exploration of healing, heartbreak, and the art of putting yourself back together. Clara Bracco writes with such poetic honesty that every chapter feels like a mirror reflecting the cracks and golden seams of real human experience. Her words are tender but powerful—reminding you that beauty isn’t found in perfection, but in the courage to rebuild.
This isn’t just a book you read; it’s one you feel. Whether you’re mending from loss, rediscovering yourself, or simply love introspective writing, this collection will leave a lasting imprint on your heart.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Clara is a new author for me and she is brilliant! Nora and Ashton have been a scent match for a while. Ashton comes from an uptight, snobby, intervening family as Nora is from a middle-class family. Ashton’s family is demanding and blackmailing Ashton to pack up or he loses everything. These two find a whole lot more scent matches in different places. I love Dani and Penn!! I don’t know why he even listened to them, but he does and, in the process loses Nora. These characters were real to me. You will want to beat Ashton to a pulp but you are going to have to wait until the scent matches get done. The title through me at first, but you’ll find out what it means later.
I enjoyed this book. It is an omegaverse story with all that implies, but with some definite twists. It is a story of a scent mate couple, Nova and Ashton, who are being pressured by his wealthy parents to expand their pack.
There is art, mental health rep, designation issues, questions about the meaning of packs, social class elitism, and parent drama. It's a pretty contained story and it's pretty focused. That kept the tension nice and tight.
I especially enjoyed the development of all the characters with each other individually. They weren't all the same.
This was my first story by Clara Bracco. I don't believe it will be my last. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I totally fell in love with these characters, their beautiful and fragile lovestory.
Living in a society where designation translates to how to act, whom to bond with and define your life (sound familiar anyone?). Our heroine acts on love to bond with different men and designations, forming a pack to be proud of.
Besides being a great story, it shows how we treat one another and put labels on another. But done well written with unforgettable characters and a good life lesson: choose happiness.
Absolute mustread❤️.
I received an arc and am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book was absolutely brilliant and hooked me as soon as I read the first chapter. Based on an omegaverse society the story focuses on Nova an omega who is madly in love with her alpha Ash.
While they look for members to join their pack due to heavy interference from Ashton���s wealthy family the story unfolds.
Meeting Davi the art gallery owner, Penn the florist and Finley they chef you learn each of their struggles and watch a beautiful love story unravel much to the dismay of Ashton’s family.
This book ends in a happily ever after but the journey to get there is brilliant.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I really enjoyed this story and I am already looking forward to the next one. I haven’t read a third person POV book in a while, and it was refreshing to experience the story that way. I enjoyed getting to see each character’s perspective, and Davi ended up being my favorite. I really liked how Clara shined a light on the beta role and gave him such depth. This was a great story and I loved every chapter. I look forward to reading more from Clara Bracco.
I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
At this point, if Clara Bracco wrote it, I am reading it. I genuinely liked this book from beginning to end. I loved the FMC, Nova, because I felt like I could relate to her. I even felt that I could relate to her partner Ashton. This book touches on societal expectations, familial pressure, and rediscovering yourself after cracking under that pressure. Also, the spice was top-tier, but honestly, the author never skimps on that. I love a good omegaverse and why-choose book, and once again, Clara did not disappoint.
This one starts with a standing relationship as they look to grow their pack. We get to see the ups and downs that go into this. The book had multiple POVs that are done really well and add to the story.
I like how the relationship play out and intertwined. I didn't feel like anyone was left out of forming relationships with those who would potentially join the pack. Especially liked that the relationships were different between the pack members, made it feel authentic.
Overall really enjoyed reading this and look forward to the next one.
This book I felt was very well written I enjoyed the complexities of the characters. The plot was amazing and well thought out. My only negative has to be my dislike of one character and how they still were part of the ending. That has nothing to do with my thoughts on the story because it is just my personal feelings on that character. Otherwise it was a great story. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
What a wonderful book! I was a bit skeptical because it's more of a slow burn, and I don't usually read those.
But my worries were for nothing; this book needs them and actually makes it a success.
It's about expectations, approval, traumatic experiences, and everything you encounter in your own life. A wonderful omegaverse where expectations lead to great sadness and traumatic experiences lead to understanding, support, and love.
What an awesome concept for a story. I loved Nova and Ashton. Needing to build the pack. Inheritance on the line. Pushy parents. And let’s not forget about the guys. I loved the roles they played. I’m new to omegaverse books, but I really liked this one a lot. Clara Bracco is an author I would most certainly read again.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received a free copy of this ebook from Book Siren, and this is my honest opinion. This was such a beautiful story. Nova felt so genuine that I connected with her immediately. Each individual pack mate had their own flaws and strengths, bringing depth to the plot. The spice was hot, but also full of emotion. This book was about healing, but also cutting off things that no longer bring you joy. I almost wish there was a second book so I didn't have to part ways with these characters yet.
Ashton's wealthy parents are anxious for him to get his pack together. Nova is his scent match but they have a list that must be drawn from. He is wanting Nova and a group that fits with him. Parents threaten with his inheritance and ban from the family. This story is great. Ashton must make some pretty heavy choices. It was hard to lay it down to go to bed at night. Enjoy!
What a great tale of how the expectations you allow for yourself and those around you can actually be harmful. I am so proud of these main characters for their learning, healing and growth so they could be together in a healthy way. even if some of it was painful.
A beautiful, touching, omegaverse with such fabulous characters. Nova builds up her pack with different designations but her Alpha boyfriend Ashton feels the pressure of his family to find the perfect omega and pack. There's a lot of tension and drama as the relationships develop as well as plenty of spicy scenes. A very enjoyable and well written book.
Reading this was like a breath of fresh air. So many books in this genre are identikit, with copy and paste characters. This was beautifully done, strong characterisation and great flow. Looking forward to the next release from this author.
This is a new author for me. Although, I enjoyed the book, I'm still unsure why two of the characters are scent-matched, but nothing comes of it. I don't understand why that was even included. I took off a star for that being unnecessary.
I will read this author again and I do think this is worth a read. The characters are great overall.
This story has a bit of everything’s this author is really good at hitting you in the heart. The world is beautifully built. I absolutely fell in love with the characters. All of them spring to life in full life in my head and my heart. The plot took through some deep emotions. I absolutely loved every second of this. I will be looking for more from this author!
I enjoyed the story - especially the progression of the relationships mixed with artistry and small business. Seems like a fairy tale these days when small artisans can successfully open a business in a big city.
However, the story was predictable and the constant scent descriptions got old. It’s a cozy read with some drama and good spicy scenes.
I fell in love with the characters and there fragile love story and it’ll have you turning every page this story is a stunning masterpiece of heartbreak,healing and finding yourself again this is just a story you read this is a story you are gonna feel and love.
I loved Nova. She was very sweet and interesting and her men were great. I do wish there was a bit more groveling and making up for their mistakes instead of of just instant forgiveness but besides that it was a really great read.
This books hit right! What a great story of love, family, healing and acceptance. And s3x, too, of course. I had a good feeling about it based off the recommendations and it didn’t disappoint.
This was a really good book. Showed you the good and not so good in relationships and coming out in the positive. This author was really good and made you feel like you were right there with them