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Pack Darling: Part One
After surviving childhood at the snooty, stuck-up boarding school for budding omegas, I have everyone convinced I’m a dud.
My awakening? Never gonna happen. Heat, mates, and a fairytale pack life? Maybe next reincarnation.
All I want is to be left alone.
I’m invisible, headed to a blissful solo future until the Wyvern Pack destroys my dream of independence.
Atlas, Hunter, Finn, Jett, and Orion are poison candy. They don’t want an omega, but they need one, even if there’ll never be a real spot for me in their pack.
Who needs a pack? I’ll keep myself safe, same as always.
I’ll never awaken, and I’ll never ever give the Wyverns my heart… Because all they’ll do is rip me apart.
♥Pack Darling is book one in a reverse harem duology featuring an MMFMMM relationship, cursing, and MM scenes. It’s a human omegaverse featuring growly alpha males but no shifters or shifting.
My awakening? Never gonna happen. Heat, mates, and a fairytale pack life? Maybe next reincarnation.
All I want is to be left alone.
I’m invisible, headed to a blissful solo future until the Wyvern Pack destroys my dream of independence.
Atlas, Hunter, Finn, Jett, and Orion are poison candy. They don’t want an omega, but they need one, even if there’ll never be a real spot for me in their pack.
Who needs a pack? I’ll keep myself safe, same as always.
I’ll never awaken, and I’ll never ever give the Wyverns my heart… Because all they’ll do is rip me apart.
♥Pack Darling is book one in a reverse harem duology featuring an MMFMMM relationship, cursing, and MM scenes. It’s a human omegaverse featuring growly alpha males but no shifters or shifting.
350 pages, ebook
First published July 6, 2021
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August 8, 2021
So, a slow burn RH? Sounds like an oxymoron but starts to make sense when there’s a pack that already has an omega (the male variety and I guess he can’t breed) and Lilah is an “interloper.”
The thing is, Lilah doesn’t want a pack. She just wants to be left the fuck alone. So let the bullshit ensue.
Ugh, I kinda hate bully romances where the h is already so fucking downtrodden and then the H just treats her like complete and utter crap. But in this case it’s times five, plus a beta who thinks his shit don’t stink. The only good thing that could come out of this, especially since it’s a duo, is that they’ll practically destroy her and feel horrible about it.
I think what kills me the most is these guys are alphas, their instincts should be to protect especially when they plainly see that’s she’s a wrecked, shivering ball of nerves. Atlas especially as the leader irks me the most. Fucking dicks!
They handed you diamonds on a golden platter and you spit on it. Go fuck yourself Atlas!
The most interesting part of all this is the growing connection between the omegas.
The writer did a fantastic job with character development and connection. Everything Lilah feels, I feel and it’s horrible and depressing.
Orion is interesting and almost like he’s not all omega, like there’s an edge of alpha. You see it in the way he cares for her. Honestly, he’s super confusing.
What the hell is Jett’s problem? And then like ten pages later … oh I understand now. But still that has nothing to do with Lilah.
Omfg the heat … it’s fucking annihilation and what she did to herself is horrifying.
Man! I’m so wrung out, my emotions are all over the place but I need the next one stat!
The thing is, Lilah doesn’t want a pack. She just wants to be left the fuck alone. So let the bullshit ensue.
Ugh, I kinda hate bully romances where the h is already so fucking downtrodden and then the H just treats her like complete and utter crap. But in this case it’s times five, plus a beta who thinks his shit don’t stink. The only good thing that could come out of this, especially since it’s a duo, is that they’ll practically destroy her and feel horrible about it.
I think what kills me the most is these guys are alphas, their instincts should be to protect especially when they plainly see that’s she’s a wrecked, shivering ball of nerves. Atlas especially as the leader irks me the most. Fucking dicks!
They handed you diamonds on a golden platter and you spit on it. Go fuck yourself Atlas!
The most interesting part of all this is the growing connection between the omegas.
The writer did a fantastic job with character development and connection. Everything Lilah feels, I feel and it’s horrible and depressing.
Orion is interesting and almost like he’s not all omega, like there’s an edge of alpha. You see it in the way he cares for her. Honestly, he’s super confusing.
What the hell is Jett’s problem? And then like ten pages later … oh I understand now. But still that has nothing to do with Lilah.
Omfg the heat … it’s fucking annihilation and what she did to herself is horrifying.
Man! I’m so wrung out, my emotions are all over the place but I need the next one stat!
September 25, 2022
Disgusting. I have never been this shocked by a book so highly rated.
My notes and highlights should speak for itself. But if you don’t read those, I’ll go into why I rated this 1 star. This was not even a bully book. It was straight up abuse. Verbal and emotional. I was truly terrified for the FMC’s life the entire book. I have heard/seen this recommended everywhere. When I asked to first be introduced to omegaverse, this is the book people recommended. Now that I have several OV books under my belt, I’m so, so confused- and quite literally disturbed- how this has such high ratings and glowing reviews. This wasn’t it. Don’t let this introduce you to the world of OV. There’s so many better, halfway decent books out there.
All I thought to myself the whole book was surely the author is pulling our leg, these ain’t gonna be the main male characters, the love interests, the ones she ends up with. They knew NOTHING of her, but the moment she was sent to their pack on a trial basis, she became enemy #1. Like what?? Now, I enjoy a good bully book. But I’ve never read one where the MMCs literally say they want to kill her for 200 pages.
There’s no other explanation. They hated women and had a punching bag with Lilah. It was said the guys had a bad experience with one woman and they wanted to ruin every other woman in the world, specifically Lilah. So there were no redeeming the characters. Lilah I liked because all her life she only knew abuse and torment and anguish. During her stay with the pack, she only knew abuse and torment and anguish. Yet she was surviving. She had hopes and dreams of just taking off and living alone so she could finally be happy with her existence and I was here for it. Do what you can to live. But it was so draining…there was not one good or happy thing that happened to her the whole book.
I thought things would change- the despicable MMCs’ views towards her at least- considering they’re supposed to be badass spies or mercenaries and gain information for a living. All that happened was them finally having one singular thought (which was like the worst one-sided miscommunication trope ever): “I know nothing about her and I haven’t asked her anything about herself, but maybe she’s not as bad as we think.” But nope. It lasted for a second. It was just the stupidest thing, they were the stupidest people I’ve read about. This was just willful ignorance.
My heart broke for Lilah and all she had to deal with. Anyone who’s been abused would recognize the signs, and even if you don’t know the signs, you’d be seriously put off by their behavior.
There is no romance. I’m not exaggerating. There is some sex but it’s not with the FMC (thankfully or I would’ve absolutely DNF’d). The scenes were between the male omega (who was also shit) and the lead alpha and once, maybe, with the other alphas during ONLY the male omegas heat. Idk, it was confusing if there was even a relationship between the other alphas and the male omega.
Please don’t read this if you’re new to omegaverse. This is a slap in the face in my opinion. It’s not what people love about this world, it’s warped. The whole point of the alphas are to take care of their omegas. There was none of that. They did everything to make the FMC feel worthless and subhuman. For. No. Reason. There was no love or lust or respect. She didn’t have a nest, she had a dingy basement. When she was allowed to be seen/heard, she was a servant at best.
Even if I didn’t like a book, I’d still want to read the next just to find out what happens, especially if the first book ends on a cliffy like this one; however, I have no desire whatsoever to read part 2. I’m going to be disgusted if Lilah ends up with those assholes. I cannot even stomach thinking about it. This was just not an enjoyable read, yet somehow the writing made it easy enough to finish. The plot itself is what’s challenging to get through. You’re not missing out on anything, I’d recommend skipping over this series. Just take care of yourself if you do chose to read this.
My notes and highlights should speak for itself. But if you don’t read those, I’ll go into why I rated this 1 star. This was not even a bully book. It was straight up abuse. Verbal and emotional. I was truly terrified for the FMC’s life the entire book. I have heard/seen this recommended everywhere. When I asked to first be introduced to omegaverse, this is the book people recommended. Now that I have several OV books under my belt, I’m so, so confused- and quite literally disturbed- how this has such high ratings and glowing reviews. This wasn’t it. Don’t let this introduce you to the world of OV. There’s so many better, halfway decent books out there.
All I thought to myself the whole book was surely the author is pulling our leg, these ain’t gonna be the main male characters, the love interests, the ones she ends up with. They knew NOTHING of her, but the moment she was sent to their pack on a trial basis, she became enemy #1. Like what?? Now, I enjoy a good bully book. But I’ve never read one where the MMCs literally say they want to kill her for 200 pages.
There’s no other explanation. They hated women and had a punching bag with Lilah. It was said the guys had a bad experience with one woman and they wanted to ruin every other woman in the world, specifically Lilah. So there were no redeeming the characters. Lilah I liked because all her life she only knew abuse and torment and anguish. During her stay with the pack, she only knew abuse and torment and anguish. Yet she was surviving. She had hopes and dreams of just taking off and living alone so she could finally be happy with her existence and I was here for it. Do what you can to live. But it was so draining…there was not one good or happy thing that happened to her the whole book.
I thought things would change- the despicable MMCs’ views towards her at least- considering they’re supposed to be badass spies or mercenaries and gain information for a living. All that happened was them finally having one singular thought (which was like the worst one-sided miscommunication trope ever): “I know nothing about her and I haven’t asked her anything about herself, but maybe she’s not as bad as we think.” But nope. It lasted for a second. It was just the stupidest thing, they were the stupidest people I’ve read about. This was just willful ignorance.
My heart broke for Lilah and all she had to deal with. Anyone who’s been abused would recognize the signs, and even if you don’t know the signs, you’d be seriously put off by their behavior.
There is no romance. I’m not exaggerating. There is some sex but it’s not with the FMC (thankfully or I would’ve absolutely DNF’d). The scenes were between the male omega (who was also shit) and the lead alpha and once, maybe, with the other alphas during ONLY the male omegas heat. Idk, it was confusing if there was even a relationship between the other alphas and the male omega.
Please don’t read this if you’re new to omegaverse. This is a slap in the face in my opinion. It’s not what people love about this world, it’s warped. The whole point of the alphas are to take care of their omegas. There was none of that. They did everything to make the FMC feel worthless and subhuman. For. No. Reason. There was no love or lust or respect. She didn’t have a nest, she had a dingy basement. When she was allowed to be seen/heard, she was a servant at best.
Even if I didn’t like a book, I’d still want to read the next just to find out what happens, especially if the first book ends on a cliffy like this one; however, I have no desire whatsoever to read part 2. I’m going to be disgusted if Lilah ends up with those assholes. I cannot even stomach thinking about it. This was just not an enjoyable read, yet somehow the writing made it easy enough to finish. The plot itself is what’s challenging to get through. You’re not missing out on anything, I’d recommend skipping over this series. Just take care of yourself if you do chose to read this.
February 21, 2022
3 Jealous Bitches Give You Stiches Stars ⭐
Have you ever read a book and thought I'm so not happy? I mean indifferent alphas (meh, plenty of those) but combined with a bullying sisterhood; fucking awful. For 40% of this, Lilah couldn't get a break. I mean the more she fought the worse it got. And like a narcissist, I persevered because I was hooked and I didn't want to throw a tantrum before I knew that the entire story wasn't a total shitstorm.
I've spent my entire life at the mercy of people who take pleasure in hurting me, and I'm supposed to want to be bite-bound to a pack of neathderthals who see me as an easy target?
No fucking thank you.
Lilah Darling was raised in a boarding school for Omegas. Some privileged, others orphaned or discarded like herself. Either way they all had a price to pay. Groomed for the wealthy Alphas or as a whore if you didn't make the cut. Regardless you were screwed once you awakened.
Lilah has a plan. Since none of those options are viable she does everything that permits avoidance. That's until Lilah is essentially signed over to the Wyvern Pack. There is no 'no' in that arrangement. Too bad the pack doesn't want Lylah and she's stuck in another bad situation.
Baggage is an understatement. We see five grown men behaving badly. I mean common decency doesn't enter into their pea size brain until much later. It's clear that Lylah is no temptress trying to break up their pack relationship which is floundering at best. Atlas, Finn, Hunter, Jett and Orion need a reality check like a good kick in the balls...
Yet even through my warring emotions, I need to see Lylah get bestowed everything she rightly deserves... which is a lot! So I guess I'm up for Pack Darling Part 2 but it better be good or I'll be pissed. 😈
Have you ever read a book and thought I'm so not happy? I mean indifferent alphas (meh, plenty of those) but combined with a bullying sisterhood; fucking awful. For 40% of this, Lilah couldn't get a break. I mean the more she fought the worse it got. And like a narcissist, I persevered because I was hooked and I didn't want to throw a tantrum before I knew that the entire story wasn't a total shitstorm.
I've spent my entire life at the mercy of people who take pleasure in hurting me, and I'm supposed to want to be bite-bound to a pack of neathderthals who see me as an easy target?
No fucking thank you.
Lilah Darling was raised in a boarding school for Omegas. Some privileged, others orphaned or discarded like herself. Either way they all had a price to pay. Groomed for the wealthy Alphas or as a whore if you didn't make the cut. Regardless you were screwed once you awakened.
Lilah has a plan. Since none of those options are viable she does everything that permits avoidance. That's until Lilah is essentially signed over to the Wyvern Pack. There is no 'no' in that arrangement. Too bad the pack doesn't want Lylah and she's stuck in another bad situation.
Baggage is an understatement. We see five grown men behaving badly. I mean common decency doesn't enter into their pea size brain until much later. It's clear that Lylah is no temptress trying to break up their pack relationship which is floundering at best. Atlas, Finn, Hunter, Jett and Orion need a reality check like a good kick in the balls...
Yet even through my warring emotions, I need to see Lylah get bestowed everything she rightly deserves... which is a lot! So I guess I'm up for Pack Darling Part 2 but it better be good or I'll be pissed. 😈
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July 10, 2021
I tore through this book in a morning. It's very well-written, but I couldn't possibly give it 5 stars because the heroes don't get their comeuppance. Hoping for a great grovel in the next book, though.
23-year-old Lilah Darling is an omega, but she's been keeping her 'awakening' - basically, coming into her omega heritage - suppressed for years, making her effectively a beta. She's forced however to become the live-in omega for the group of alpha men whose fathers own her. The problem is the men already have an omega - it's their male lover Orion. They love him and are furious they're being forced to accept a new omega into their 'pack'. Obviously Orion is also angry and jealous. So even though she shows up and realises they're her fated mates, she knows she can't ever be with them. Cue a bucketload of angst.
✔️ Lilah is a good heroine. Submissive in a sort of omega way, but not WEAK - and there's definitely a distinction. She does have a backbone and I'm looking forward to seeing it emerge more in the sequel.
✔️ The heroes aren't a total loss. I'm not happy with them currently, but I can see how - with enough grovelling - I can forgive them, and so can Lilah. I don't think they did anything unforgiveable. Most of them weren't cruel for the sake of it.
❌ I have... really mixed feelings about Orion. So. The only other omegaverse I've read featuring a male omega is Kathryn Moon's Lola duet, which has Rake, and essentially I think he's the PERFECT representation of a male omega. Obviously he has traits which mark him as omega, but he isn't exactly the same as a female omega, and he showers Lola with attention because she needs it, and pulls out all the stops so she knows she's wanted. Here, I occasionally felt like Orion was just like the female version of Lilah, and it was kind of weird to read about. I'm not really used to heroes who bond with the heroine over their out-of-control hormones and who keep talking about how they want to rip the heroine's face off out of jealousy. Orion redeems himself at the end for his feelings towards Lilah, but I happen to be leery of heroes who felt face-ripping tendencies towards the heroine... I'm going to be keen to see how the two-omega dynamic is navigated.
Anyhow, here's to book two and a ginormous grovel.
23-year-old Lilah Darling is an omega, but she's been keeping her 'awakening' - basically, coming into her omega heritage - suppressed for years, making her effectively a beta. She's forced however to become the live-in omega for the group of alpha men whose fathers own her. The problem is the men already have an omega - it's their male lover Orion. They love him and are furious they're being forced to accept a new omega into their 'pack'. Obviously Orion is also angry and jealous. So even though she shows up and realises they're her fated mates, she knows she can't ever be with them. Cue a bucketload of angst.
✔️ Lilah is a good heroine. Submissive in a sort of omega way, but not WEAK - and there's definitely a distinction. She does have a backbone and I'm looking forward to seeing it emerge more in the sequel.
✔️ The heroes aren't a total loss. I'm not happy with them currently, but I can see how - with enough grovelling - I can forgive them, and so can Lilah. I don't think they did anything unforgiveable. Most of them weren't cruel for the sake of it.
❌ I have... really mixed feelings about Orion. So. The only other omegaverse I've read featuring a male omega is Kathryn Moon's Lola duet, which has Rake, and essentially I think he's the PERFECT representation of a male omega. Obviously he has traits which mark him as omega, but he isn't exactly the same as a female omega, and he showers Lola with attention because she needs it, and pulls out all the stops so she knows she's wanted. Here, I occasionally felt like Orion was just like the female version of Lilah, and it was kind of weird to read about. I'm not really used to heroes who bond with the heroine over their out-of-control hormones and who keep talking about how they want to rip the heroine's face off out of jealousy. Orion redeems himself at the end for his feelings towards Lilah, but I happen to be leery of heroes who felt face-ripping tendencies towards the heroine... I'm going to be keen to see how the two-omega dynamic is navigated.
Anyhow, here's to book two and a ginormous grovel.
September 26, 2023
✅✅ Angst
✅ Hate-to-love (kinda)
✅ Sexual tension / Slow burn
✅ Strong and independent MC
✅ Lilah and Orion’s relationship
✅ Multiple POVs
✅ Pace
✅🆗 The alphas
✅🆗 Smut (it's good, but there is not a lot of it)
4.5 stars
Did I just reread/listen to this book in 24 hours? Yes, I did because it was as good and addictive as the first time I read it!
Lilah Darling is an unusual Omega because she is not looking for a pack and is not awakened at 23 years old. She just wants to be left alone so she can live happily ever after with herself. For the past years, Lilah's ultimate goal has been to be bland and ordinary so she does not attract the attention of a pack. Too bad that she gets threatened into accepting an offer from the Wyvern pack. The only problem is: they already have a male omega and don't want Lilah to be part of their life, which ends up not being that much of a problem since Lilah only wants to get away from them as soon as possible and live on her own. Of course, things get messier when hormones and feelings get thrown into the mix.
I would say that this could be described as a kind of bully romance since the 4 alphas are jerks to Lilah, but at the same time, she is strong, fierce, and does not give a shit about them so she just lets them say their shit and ignore them... She hurts at times for sure and she has a traumatic past, but she does not let the alphas bring her down or make her feel like shit, so even though they can be considered rude jerks bordering on bullies at times, Lilah is far from being a victim. Until she starts to care about them of course. Lilah is an awesome main character. She is a little submissive, not because she is an omega, but because she wants to remain unseen and she wants people to forget about her, which makes her clever and driven in my opinion. She stands up for herself, takes care of herself, and does not rely on anyone. She is determined, fierce, and resourceful, and I love her.
I like that the 4 alphas (Atlas, Jett, Finn, and Hunter) were all different with distinctive personalities. I find that too often in RH, all the male characters tend to become similar after a few chapters, but even if I like them, a part of me was so annoyed with their shitty behavior. Even though they don't want another omega, shouldn't their instinct tell them that they had to protect this tiny scarred omega? At the same time, their attitude created such drama and angst near the end of the book, I cannot complain because I LOVE angst, and I can't wait to see how they will have to grovel to be forgiven in the next book.
Atlas is the pack's leader, the typical alpha leader, and there is nothing more to add. Honestly, he was a little boring and his behavior was very predictable. Jett has a past with Lilah, and because of that, he wants her to leave their life even more than the others do. We don’t know yet the full story behind their shared past, but we know that Lilah feels that Jett ab, and Jett wants her as far away from him for some reason. I like that the author didn’t everything in a flashback or convenient conversation, there is still a lot of mystery around their past, and I am very curious to learn more in the next book.
Finn is a dark and slightly deranged character who takes his pleasure mostly out of torturing or killing people. He sees Lilah as a pretty toy and nothing more at first, but at least he treated her like she mattered a little bit (even if it was only because he wanted to have sex with her) and not like she was trash. Hunter is like the mother hen of the group, he cares a little more for Lilah and tries to make her feel better. He doesn’t want her to stay, but at least he makes sure that she has food and every basic thing she might need.
Finally, there is Orion. Sweet, kind, caring, perfect omega Or. I love him SO MUCH. He started as an ass because he felt threatened by the new omega coming into his pack, but ended up becoming Lilah’s friend and being such a sweetheart! I am in love with him and whatever happens in the next book, I just hope that he and Lilah end up happy together because they clearly belong together and they both deserve someone who will make them feel loved and valued.
The relationship between Lilah and Orion and both their character's development was definitely the most interesting part of the book. The author did a great job with that and I could really feel Orion's sadness, and Lilah's depressed state, but also their growing connection and their need for each other. It was sweet to see how they brought out the best in each other, and how they just felt better when they were together, even if it went against all “normal” and “expected” instincts for them to enjoy and even crave each other’s presence.
The ending is heartwrenching and I wanted to scream at the stupid alphas... But then I remembered that I was a sucker for angst so I just sat down and enjoyed it. I hope Lilah will have them begging on their knees and groveling in the next book, except Orion because he's a sweetheart and did nothing wrong. I'm also curious to see how Lilah's fiery temper will mix with her hormones and her obvious attraction to the Wyvern pack and to Orion. I am hoping for a HEA, but I am also hoping for more angst and struggle before we get there.
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✅ Hate-to-love (kinda)
✅ Sexual tension / Slow burn
✅ Strong and independent MC
✅ Lilah and Orion’s relationship
✅ Multiple POVs
✅ Pace
✅🆗 The alphas
✅🆗 Smut (it's good, but there is not a lot of it)
4.5 stars
Did I just reread/listen to this book in 24 hours? Yes, I did because it was as good and addictive as the first time I read it!
I don’t need a pack telling me I’m safe. I can make me safe. I can take care of everything by myself, without handing over my entire life’s happiness to a bunch of rutting assholes.
Lilah Darling is an unusual Omega because she is not looking for a pack and is not awakened at 23 years old. She just wants to be left alone so she can live happily ever after with herself. For the past years, Lilah's ultimate goal has been to be bland and ordinary so she does not attract the attention of a pack. Too bad that she gets threatened into accepting an offer from the Wyvern pack. The only problem is: they already have a male omega and don't want Lilah to be part of their life, which ends up not being that much of a problem since Lilah only wants to get away from them as soon as possible and live on her own. Of course, things get messier when hormones and feelings get thrown into the mix.
“Just don’t rock the boat.”
Me?
I’m the motherfucking captain of the S.S. Do Not Disturb. It’s a stealth ship, slipping silently over the waves, bothering no one, and hopefully someday soon, fading into the mist, never to be seen again.”
I would say that this could be described as a kind of bully romance since the 4 alphas are jerks to Lilah, but at the same time, she is strong, fierce, and does not give a shit about them so she just lets them say their shit and ignore them... She hurts at times for sure and she has a traumatic past, but she does not let the alphas bring her down or make her feel like shit, so even though they can be considered rude jerks bordering on bullies at times, Lilah is far from being a victim. Until she starts to care about them of course. Lilah is an awesome main character. She is a little submissive, not because she is an omega, but because she wants to remain unseen and she wants people to forget about her, which makes her clever and driven in my opinion. She stands up for herself, takes care of herself, and does not rely on anyone. She is determined, fierce, and resourceful, and I love her.
I like that the 4 alphas (Atlas, Jett, Finn, and Hunter) were all different with distinctive personalities. I find that too often in RH, all the male characters tend to become similar after a few chapters, but even if I like them, a part of me was so annoyed with their shitty behavior. Even though they don't want another omega, shouldn't their instinct tell them that they had to protect this tiny scarred omega? At the same time, their attitude created such drama and angst near the end of the book, I cannot complain because I LOVE angst, and I can't wait to see how they will have to grovel to be forgiven in the next book.
Atlas is the pack's leader, the typical alpha leader, and there is nothing more to add. Honestly, he was a little boring and his behavior was very predictable. Jett has a past with Lilah, and because of that, he wants her to leave their life even more than the others do. We don’t know yet the full story behind their shared past, but we know that Lilah feels that Jett ab, and Jett wants her as far away from him for some reason. I like that the author didn’t everything in a flashback or convenient conversation, there is still a lot of mystery around their past, and I am very curious to learn more in the next book.
Lilah’s all the fun of vodka shots and drag racing without the hangover and jail time.
Finn is a dark and slightly deranged character who takes his pleasure mostly out of torturing or killing people. He sees Lilah as a pretty toy and nothing more at first, but at least he treated her like she mattered a little bit (even if it was only because he wanted to have sex with her) and not like she was trash. Hunter is like the mother hen of the group, he cares a little more for Lilah and tries to make her feel better. He doesn’t want her to stay, but at least he makes sure that she has food and every basic thing she might need.
In a different life, I would’ve fallen for Orion harder than any of them.
I want to climb him like a kitten in a tree that not even a team of shirtless firemen could coax back to the ground.
Finally, there is Orion. Sweet, kind, caring, perfect omega Or. I love him SO MUCH. He started as an ass because he felt threatened by the new omega coming into his pack, but ended up becoming Lilah’s friend and being such a sweetheart! I am in love with him and whatever happens in the next book, I just hope that he and Lilah end up happy together because they clearly belong together and they both deserve someone who will make them feel loved and valued.
"You never did anything wrong."
It’s just a phrase, but I feel like I’ve been waiting my whole life to hear it. From Orion, it’s magic.
You never did anything wrong.
It soothes the years and years of being hated for existing. The beatings and scorn.
You never did anything wrong.
The relationship between Lilah and Orion and both their character's development was definitely the most interesting part of the book. The author did a great job with that and I could really feel Orion's sadness, and Lilah's depressed state, but also their growing connection and their need for each other. It was sweet to see how they brought out the best in each other, and how they just felt better when they were together, even if it went against all “normal” and “expected” instincts for them to enjoy and even crave each other’s presence.
The ending is heartwrenching and I wanted to scream at the stupid alphas... But then I remembered that I was a sucker for angst so I just sat down and enjoyed it. I hope Lilah will have them begging on their knees and groveling in the next book, except Orion because he's a sweetheart and did nothing wrong. I'm also curious to see how Lilah's fiery temper will mix with her hormones and her obvious attraction to the Wyvern pack and to Orion. I am hoping for a HEA, but I am also hoping for more angst and struggle before we get there.
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October 5, 2021
4 stars
Loved this book. Lilah was such an amazing FMC. My heart broke for her, especially in the last chapter.
I can't wait to get my hands on book two.
Loved this book. Lilah was such an amazing FMC. My heart broke for her, especially in the last chapter.
I can't wait to get my hands on book two.
April 17, 2025
*4.5* This book features one of my least favorite tropes (bullying), and yet I couldn’t stop reading. The writing moves at breakneck speed, pulling you straight into Lilah’s chaotic, emotional world as she battles not only her internal demons but the deeply dysfunctional pack she’s forced to live with.
I don’t need a pack telling me I’m safe. I can make me safe. I can take care of everything by myself, without handing over my entire life’s happiness to a bunch of rutting assholes.
The omegaverse here is human-based (no shifting), and despite the RH vibes, there are no intimate scenes with the FMC in this book. There's only one scene, and it's M/M. Why did that scene feel like cheating?
Modern world
Weirdly compelling RH
Growly energy
Bulling to the extreme
Slow burn/no-burn
No communication
Cliffhanger ending
The story makes absolutely no sense, but somehow, it works. It’s messy, dramatic, sometimes ridiculous, and totally addictive. Lilah is tough, vulnerable, angry, and so easy to root for, even as she gets dragged through hell by the Wyvern Pack. Four alphas and one omega male who are, HUGE jerks.
Atlas, Hunter, Finn, Jett, and Orion are poison candy. They don’t want an omega, but they need one, even if there’ll never be a real spot for me in their pack.
The ending left me pissed off, especially given how preventable it all was.
I don't know how this author turned complete chaos into something I couldn't put down.
On to the second book!!!
I don’t need a pack telling me I’m safe. I can make me safe. I can take care of everything by myself, without handing over my entire life’s happiness to a bunch of rutting assholes.
The omegaverse here is human-based (no shifting), and despite the RH vibes, there are no intimate scenes with the FMC in this book. There's only one scene, and it's M/M. Why did that scene feel like cheating?
Modern world
Weirdly compelling RH
Growly energy
Bulling to the extreme
Slow burn/no-burn
No communication
Cliffhanger ending
The story makes absolutely no sense, but somehow, it works. It’s messy, dramatic, sometimes ridiculous, and totally addictive. Lilah is tough, vulnerable, angry, and so easy to root for, even as she gets dragged through hell by the Wyvern Pack. Four alphas and one omega male who are, HUGE jerks.
Atlas, Hunter, Finn, Jett, and Orion are poison candy. They don’t want an omega, but they need one, even if there’ll never be a real spot for me in their pack.
The ending left me pissed off, especially given how preventable it all was.
I don't know how this author turned complete chaos into something I couldn't put down.
On to the second book!!!
February 16, 2022
I kept seeing this reverse harem, omegaverse romance being talked about so I had to give it a try and it was REALLY good. I'm pretty surprised by how much I enjoyed it since I don't really read bully romances, but these guys weren't as awful as I was expecting. They're not nice (of course) but not necessarily cruel either – the four alphas Atlas, Hunter, Finn, and Jett just don't want Lilah to be a part of their pack because they already have their own omega, Orion.
It's a slow burn romance so I was a little bummed by how little steam there was here but I'm hoping the sequel will make up for it. The writing was great and I'm so glad I waited until part 2 came out because I need some epic groveling asap!
It's a slow burn romance so I was a little bummed by how little steam there was here but I'm hoping the sequel will make up for it. The writing was great and I'm so glad I waited until part 2 came out because I need some epic groveling asap!
January 15, 2022
Poor Lilah!!
My least favorite trope is bullying, but this took it up a notch...or ten. Here we have the poor always bullied, beleaguered Omega, who already felt unlovable and unwanted and made her the scent mates to a pack that already had an Omega. That pack made sure to go out of their way, in no uncertain terms, by words and actions, that she knew she was never gonna be a part of their pack and they were just biding their time until they could throw her away too.
With every hurt forced upon Lilah, I felt it too. My heart hurt. I wanted to hug her soooo hard. But Lilah was such a fighter, she'd been fighting for her survival for years. She just felt she had to be tough, suck it up, and keep going. Lilah didn't even realize she was a bonafide badass. She saved her pack's Omega's ass twice!! Then the only thanks she gets from said pack, when she goes to ask for their help, is to basically go eat rocks. So like the tough as nails survivor she is, Lilah pulled up her big girl panties and realized she's on her own and she never wants to deal with or see the pack again.
Not a single one of the pack, stood up for Lilah. Or even entertained a way to include her. Now they realize just how monumentally they fucked up. The rare chance to find their scent mate, and they broke her before they ever even imagined that future. I hope she makes them pay....the groveling better be epic in part two.
My least favorite trope is bullying, but this took it up a notch...or ten. Here we have the poor always bullied, beleaguered Omega, who already felt unlovable and unwanted and made her the scent mates to a pack that already had an Omega. That pack made sure to go out of their way, in no uncertain terms, by words and actions, that she knew she was never gonna be a part of their pack and they were just biding their time until they could throw her away too.
With every hurt forced upon Lilah, I felt it too. My heart hurt. I wanted to hug her soooo hard. But Lilah was such a fighter, she'd been fighting for her survival for years. She just felt she had to be tough, suck it up, and keep going. Lilah didn't even realize she was a bonafide badass. She saved her pack's Omega's ass twice!! Then the only thanks she gets from said pack, when she goes to ask for their help, is to basically go eat rocks. So like the tough as nails survivor she is, Lilah pulled up her big girl panties and realized she's on her own and she never wants to deal with or see the pack again.
Not a single one of the pack, stood up for Lilah. Or even entertained a way to include her. Now they realize just how monumentally they fucked up. The rare chance to find their scent mate, and they broke her before they ever even imagined that future. I hope she makes them pay....the groveling better be epic in part two.
July 15, 2025
This really is my favorite omegeverse series. It's just hits all the right spots (lol). If you want asshole alphas it's got it. Some bullying? Also got you. A little spicy mm action? Check that one off too. It's just got all the goodies.
Lilah deserves a medal honestly. Her life is absolute crap and everyone is just really awful to her. Then she's shoved into a pack that she wants no part of and they don't want anything to do with her. She takes it though. Takes all the abuse and mistreatment and basically uses it as fuel to propel her towards freedom. Girlie really doesn't know when to ask for help though.
The alphas in this were just awful lol. They were awful to her, they were awful to their own omega, and in a lot of places to each other. It's like they didn't know how to be alphas or have a pack?? It bothered me a bit because you should definitely know these things.
I can't give it less than five stars. Even though I had issues with it all the vibes were there and I'm definitely here for vibes.
Lilah deserves a medal honestly. Her life is absolute crap and everyone is just really awful to her. Then she's shoved into a pack that she wants no part of and they don't want anything to do with her. She takes it though. Takes all the abuse and mistreatment and basically uses it as fuel to propel her towards freedom. Girlie really doesn't know when to ask for help though.
The alphas in this were just awful lol. They were awful to her, they were awful to their own omega, and in a lot of places to each other. It's like they didn't know how to be alphas or have a pack?? It bothered me a bit because you should definitely know these things.
I can't give it less than five stars. Even though I had issues with it all the vibes were there and I'm definitely here for vibes.
July 25, 2023
bruh i will never again judge my brain for what it wants to read. this was fucking good
so let's get into it
the story
it's very much about Lilah surviving instead of living. she's a Darling, which means she is an omega (yes besties it's an omegaverse) that has been sold to the OCC (the omega center basically) and it comes with certain perks, aka getting beatings from not only the other omegas but also the trainers and the teachers who work there because Darlings are the lowest of lows.
that is until she gets 'summoned' to meet her future pack, one she doesn't think she needs.
she is safest on her own, and she doesn't know any better.
so while chemically delaying her first heat she tries to leave and finally be on her own like she dreamt of.
this pack already has an omega and she doesn't want to come in between them.
it's a ride with lots of heartbreak (bro that last scene made me SOB) but it's also about strength, Lilah is SO strong. she deserves the whole world and a whole pack who loves her. ugh just gkz, hfgk,dghxdk
the characters
lilah
like i said above, i LOVED lilah. she's amazing, smart, showstopping (insert lady gaga gif here), and just a relatable character to read about (without the omegaverse parts of course).
her pain felt so real. she felt so alone but thinks she doesn't deserve the love she could get because of the insane amount of trauma she went through. and the moment when she thinks she might finally find happiness it's taken away from her. she went through a lot and deserves the whole goddamn world. (lucky for u i already read book 2 and she does get that so yay!)
Orion
broooooo i loved orion. he was the sweetest dude ever :,)
he deserved so much more and I'm so glad he gets that during the process of the 2 books.
i actually loved him even more in book 2, but in this book you already see him grow a lot.
his choice in condiments is absolutely atrocious though, wtf was that
Atlas
this dude needs therapy.
at least he was sexy during all the barking and grunting
(if you didn't like him wait for book 2, he makes fries there, A BIG STEP UP if i do say so myself)
Finn
he was SO unhinged. i loved him.
he also needs therapy. but i think he says killing is his therapy so yk, whatever works for u bestie
Hunter
this man turns into a daddy in book 2, just sayin'
here he just acts like a daddy, but he still needs his little daddy wings to soar yk.
anyway he's the only one who doesn't need therapy so slay i guess (he would just go because he thinks it's nice to talk to someone who listens instead of his pack who doesn't <3)
Jett
Mr "i really gotta get to therapy bc i literally wanna kill myself" Jett himself.
bro he made me even more depressed than i already was. the history he has with lilah was good tho, keep reading if u wanna find out more about that, he earned a little spot in my heart because of that.
anyway
this book had no reason to be this good and well written and it was exactly what i was craving, so come through with more omega verses as i think this just sold me.
perfect bland of angst and plot
also, if you go into this expecting lots of smut, there is almost none, just plot filled found family vibes with character development <3
okay that was it.
go slay ur day away besties
milo out
*mic drop*
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i’ll review when i finish book 2
anyway, this was painful and they better grovel HARD
so let's get into it
the story
it's very much about Lilah surviving instead of living. she's a Darling, which means she is an omega (yes besties it's an omegaverse) that has been sold to the OCC (the omega center basically) and it comes with certain perks, aka getting beatings from not only the other omegas but also the trainers and the teachers who work there because Darlings are the lowest of lows.
that is until she gets 'summoned' to meet her future pack, one she doesn't think she needs.
she is safest on her own, and she doesn't know any better.
so while chemically delaying her first heat she tries to leave and finally be on her own like she dreamt of.
this pack already has an omega and she doesn't want to come in between them.
it's a ride with lots of heartbreak (bro that last scene made me SOB) but it's also about strength, Lilah is SO strong. she deserves the whole world and a whole pack who loves her. ugh just gkz, hfgk,dghxdk
the characters
lilah
like i said above, i LOVED lilah. she's amazing, smart, showstopping (insert lady gaga gif here), and just a relatable character to read about (without the omegaverse parts of course).
her pain felt so real. she felt so alone but thinks she doesn't deserve the love she could get because of the insane amount of trauma she went through. and the moment when she thinks she might finally find happiness it's taken away from her. she went through a lot and deserves the whole goddamn world. (lucky for u i already read book 2 and she does get that so yay!)
Orion
broooooo i loved orion. he was the sweetest dude ever :,)
he deserved so much more and I'm so glad he gets that during the process of the 2 books.
i actually loved him even more in book 2, but in this book you already see him grow a lot.
his choice in condiments is absolutely atrocious though, wtf was that
Atlas
this dude needs therapy.
at least he was sexy during all the barking and grunting
(if you didn't like him wait for book 2, he makes fries there, A BIG STEP UP if i do say so myself)
Finn
he was SO unhinged. i loved him.
he also needs therapy. but i think he says killing is his therapy so yk, whatever works for u bestie
Hunter
this man turns into a daddy in book 2, just sayin'
here he just acts like a daddy, but he still needs his little daddy wings to soar yk.
anyway he's the only one who doesn't need therapy so slay i guess (he would just go because he thinks it's nice to talk to someone who listens instead of his pack who doesn't <3)
Jett
Mr "i really gotta get to therapy bc i literally wanna kill myself" Jett himself.
bro he made me even more depressed than i already was. the history he has with lilah was good tho, keep reading if u wanna find out more about that, he earned a little spot in my heart because of that.
anyway
this book had no reason to be this good and well written and it was exactly what i was craving, so come through with more omega verses as i think this just sold me.
perfect bland of angst and plot
also, if you go into this expecting lots of smut, there is almost none, just plot filled found family vibes with character development <3
okay that was it.
go slay ur day away besties
milo out
*mic drop*
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i’ll review when i finish book 2
anyway, this was painful and they better grovel HARD
July 6, 2021
Yes, just yes.
Like AJ Merlin's Reckless, Pack Darling fits into that great middle ground between a lot of the omegaverse that's currently out there (meaning dark AF full of dub/noncon, and often just MM or MF) and Kathryn Moon's Sweetverse (which is full of the swoons and gorgeous drool-worthy men of all designations). So basically, it's a perfect choice for those who don't want super sweet or super dark.
Pack Darling is just right. It carries some of the traits from both of the extreme ends of the omegaverse spectrum. It has that potential for romance, and we see some of that relationship potential start to blossom, but it also has some conflict within the harem. Whereas Lola and Baby's sweetverse books really have external threats or the FMC fighting against the outside world AND herself, Lilah has to face the world, herself, and her harem. Poor girl's got her work cut out for her.
One of the things I'd really like to clarify is that I do not see Pack Darling as containing bullying. Sure, the guys are unwelcoming to all different degrees, but aside from their unfriendliness and being inconsiderate to her needs, they do not go out of their way to publicly harm, abuse, or degrade her in any way that I see in the big bully books where the harem really f**k up. Lilah's guys are going to need to grovel, but it's more because they're so wrapped up in their own drama that they aren't opening their eyes in time to see her for what she truly is to them.
That all being said, I like all the pain in the *ss alphaholes we've got here. And trust me, they live up to that name. With the guys already having a relationship with an omega, a male teammate who was also a part of their "found family," Rock has set Lilah in front of an uphill battle. In the snow. While naked and carrying a 100-pound weight. Yeah, it's a rough go, but I think that the loyalty the guys have to their omega as well as the little glimpses we get once they start to open up to Lilah show them as characters that I want to read more of.
We get some of the big tropes like the dangerous party boy/womanizer, the "dad" of the group (though not as a matter of kink), the most alpha of all the alphas leader, the dude who's been hurt before and might have a slight (read: huge) issue trusting women, the sweet but insecure omega who's trying to figure out where he fits in with his family now that his life has turned into a complete surprise. There's a guy for everyone to want to lick.
Lilah is also very likable, which is important to me. She's got a good heart, honorable intentions, and if anything, she's just a little too willing to be a victim to those good intentions. I want to root for her happiness and for her to find her place safely with her pack. I'm really looking forward to seeing her get the chance to recover and seize the family that she deserves because she's just down on her luck and needs a real win.
So, drop what you're doing and check out this book. When I binge a book, I fall completely into that world and wave goodbye to my responsibilities until I get to finish it. This is such a binge-able book, and you know you don't want to do anything productive today 😝
Like AJ Merlin's Reckless, Pack Darling fits into that great middle ground between a lot of the omegaverse that's currently out there (meaning dark AF full of dub/noncon, and often just MM or MF) and Kathryn Moon's Sweetverse (which is full of the swoons and gorgeous drool-worthy men of all designations). So basically, it's a perfect choice for those who don't want super sweet or super dark.
Pack Darling is just right. It carries some of the traits from both of the extreme ends of the omegaverse spectrum. It has that potential for romance, and we see some of that relationship potential start to blossom, but it also has some conflict within the harem. Whereas Lola and Baby's sweetverse books really have external threats or the FMC fighting against the outside world AND herself, Lilah has to face the world, herself, and her harem. Poor girl's got her work cut out for her.
One of the things I'd really like to clarify is that I do not see Pack Darling as containing bullying. Sure, the guys are unwelcoming to all different degrees, but aside from their unfriendliness and being inconsiderate to her needs, they do not go out of their way to publicly harm, abuse, or degrade her in any way that I see in the big bully books where the harem really f**k up. Lilah's guys are going to need to grovel, but it's more because they're so wrapped up in their own drama that they aren't opening their eyes in time to see her for what she truly is to them.
That all being said, I like all the pain in the *ss alphaholes we've got here. And trust me, they live up to that name. With the guys already having a relationship with an omega, a male teammate who was also a part of their "found family," Rock has set Lilah in front of an uphill battle. In the snow. While naked and carrying a 100-pound weight. Yeah, it's a rough go, but I think that the loyalty the guys have to their omega as well as the little glimpses we get once they start to open up to Lilah show them as characters that I want to read more of.
We get some of the big tropes like the dangerous party boy/womanizer, the "dad" of the group (though not as a matter of kink), the most alpha of all the alphas leader, the dude who's been hurt before and might have a slight (read: huge) issue trusting women, the sweet but insecure omega who's trying to figure out where he fits in with his family now that his life has turned into a complete surprise. There's a guy for everyone to want to lick.
Lilah is also very likable, which is important to me. She's got a good heart, honorable intentions, and if anything, she's just a little too willing to be a victim to those good intentions. I want to root for her happiness and for her to find her place safely with her pack. I'm really looking forward to seeing her get the chance to recover and seize the family that she deserves because she's just down on her luck and needs a real win.
So, drop what you're doing and check out this book. When I binge a book, I fall completely into that world and wave goodbye to my responsibilities until I get to finish it. This is such a binge-able book, and you know you don't want to do anything productive today 😝
February 7, 2022
2.85✨
similar to lola & the millionaires series - kathryn moon, minus the chemistry
the only one who came the closest to make an impression to me was finn, and what i meant by that was for 5 sec
istdk how to feel ab lilah. she seems badass but like is she rlly? noone knows. shes full of spirit all the time except in the presence of the Hs. the dynamic is this :
atlas as : the ‘pack leader’ (YEAHRIGHT. hes the pussiest)
orion : atlas’ boytoy. the others just went w it
jeff : the one who hated the h for no apparent reason and knew her from before (when they were kids i think?)
finn : playful ‘psycho’ one blablabla
hunter : nice but stern/calm/coolheaded or some shit
if thats ur jam, go for it. frankly i dont like anyone enough to continue w the 2nd part (ngl i ditched this right before lilah’s heat / was perfumed. but i read more than 70% of a book, that deserves a 3 stars)
similar to lola & the millionaires series - kathryn moon, minus the chemistry
the only one who came the closest to make an impression to me was finn, and what i meant by that was for 5 sec
’Only a few things make me feel alive.
Bikes. Stunts. Saunas.
Killing. Clubbing. Fucking.
And Lilah motherfucking Darling.’
“Sorry. Got held up.” Hunter appears, plunking down a few glasses of champagne. “Every asshole here is asking about Lilah.”
“How many you think I’ll get to kill?” Finn asks fondly.
Hunter swats his shoulder. “Keep it in your pants.
istdk how to feel ab lilah. she seems badass but like is she rlly? noone knows. shes full of spirit all the time except in the presence of the Hs. the dynamic is this :
”They’re your mates. They’ll love anything if you’re the one making it.”
Right. That I can imagine.
Hunter and Finn might humor me, Finn probably making some excuse to feed me. Atlas would rumble disapproval, Jett would try to burn me up with hate-powered eyebeams, and Orion would finally snap, just straight up pile-driving my face into the cake and suffocating me in frosting.
atlas as : the ‘pack leader’ (YEAHRIGHT. hes the pussiest)
orion : atlas’ boytoy. the others just went w it
jeff : the one who hated the h for no apparent reason and knew her from before (when they were kids i think?)
finn : playful ‘psycho’ one blablabla
hunter : nice but stern/calm/coolheaded or some shit
if thats ur jam, go for it. frankly i dont like anyone enough to continue w the 2nd part (ngl i ditched this right before lilah’s heat / was perfumed. but i read more than 70% of a book, that deserves a 3 stars)
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June 19, 2024
i hate atlas. he and orion could just fuck off into the sunset together. let my girl lilah be happy with finn and hunter. and maybe jett if he could ever get the stick out of his ass.
listen. i like orion. but the jealousy i felt throughout this book was feral. his little moment w atlas enraged me. "she's gonna steal you" just please SSSSHHHHH. i was so angry lol. anger mostly directed at atlas tho bc fuck him and his hardheaded ass. when he said he was gonna tell the pack to back off lilah to please orion i wished SO hard i could smack his head. lilah is a bigger person than me bc i would've made burning their mansion down to ash my priority. let them all burn
cried like a bitch at the end tho holy shit, they better grovel and GROVEL HARD in book 2
listen. i like orion. but the jealousy i felt throughout this book was feral. his little moment w atlas enraged me. "she's gonna steal you" just please SSSSHHHHH. i was so angry lol. anger mostly directed at atlas tho bc fuck him and his hardheaded ass. when he said he was gonna tell the pack to back off lilah to please orion i wished SO hard i could smack his head. lilah is a bigger person than me bc i would've made burning their mansion down to ash my priority. let them all burn
cried like a bitch at the end tho holy shit, they better grovel and GROVEL HARD in book 2
September 21, 2024
September 2024: Listening to the audiobook made this even better.
January 2022: Second re-read right before Part 2 comes out. Still as good as the first time.
This book is more addictive than a drug. I couldn’t put it down and read the whole thing in mere hours. And now I’m DYING for the next part.
January 2022: Second re-read right before Part 2 comes out. Still as good as the first time.
This book is more addictive than a drug. I couldn’t put it down and read the whole thing in mere hours. And now I’m DYING for the next part.
September 1, 2021
What a phenomenal surprise this story was. The characters, the story, and even the lust felt entirely realistic, and the angst was off the charts spectacular. My total love for rejected mate stories had me diving into this one, but I was truly thrown at how much I freaking LOVED this story.
Poor Lilah. She had such a shitty childhood, and was constantly trying to fend for herself, sometimes with a little success, the rest of the time going without (and usually getting her ass kicked in the process). There was SO much angst, abuse and sadness in her life, especially with her longing to be accepted by someone (anyone). Lilah never really fit in anywhere, and she never got that acceptance from anyone in her life. But even though Lilah had such a horrific and sad upbringing, she wasn't a complete pushover. She might have had a good ass kicking coming her way but she didn't make it easy for the bitches trying to hurt her.
Once she entered the lives of the hotties in this pack, things started steaming up a bit for Lilah. There was so much sexual tension (and still a great deal of rejection), and yet the story stayed true to itself without a bunch of smutty sex between our heroine and the pack. I loved that this story wasn't cheapened by these guys just instantly accepting Lilah and passing her around to each other to bang like I had imagined would happen due to the "reverse harem" description in the blurb for this story. I was glued to every page of this story and read it all in one sitting today. I'm so sad I have to wait for a couple of weeks for the sequel to be released so I can find out what happens to these awesome people next. I hope the sequel is just as amazing as this one was, because this story......
March 23, 2024
After that cliffhanger, I really don't think I can forgive some of these characters (saying that I probably will). It's not even like this book was a big bully romance. Nothing truly unforgivable happened.… until the last chapter. Get ready for your heart to be stamped on 💔
My review has started back to front, but I honestly can't stop thinking about that ending.
Overall, I did like parts of all the characters, but it was more so a love/ hate relationship at times.
I was a fan of the FMC’s transparency and indifference to a lot of situations. She also had a talent for making others comfortable, despite her own discomfort. Her self-worth was pretty low, but her unconventional upbringing definitely played into that.
Despite her positive attributes, it took me a little longer to like the FMC. Her personality seemed very inconsistent. At times, she would appear as this tough survivor and then she would suddenly shift into this meek mouse. This was obviously situation-dependent and seemed to occur when a power imbalance was present. She can be both, but the switch flipped a little too often for me.
The men will frustrate the sh1t out of you at points but hold tight.
These men definitely don't go out of their way to make the FMC feel comfortable. Except Orion maybe, but he was lonely, so I'm not sure if it counts at the beginning. Again the frustration will come out, as she deserves so much more.
I have to commend the author for making these characters unlikable yet likeable. We get glimpses into their perspectives through their POV, which helps us to understand them more, but they were so warped. They were definitely all ar$eh💥les more than they weren't. Actually maybe an equal amount.
We have :
1 Jett - Psycho
2 Hunter - Nice one
3 Atlas - Leader
4 Finn - Joker
5 Orion - Sensitive one
Personally, Hunter’s my favourite, but again these aren't super lovable characters for me yet. I'm sorry if you read the ending you would understand 😂
It's also not very heavy on the spice, which I didn't mind as the story really takes you on a journey. The spice occurred between an existing couple within the harem and didn't include the FMC. I’m assuming more will occur in the next book.
I was fully hooked throughout and was constantly waiting for a big revelation to occur. This didn't occur until the last chapter and I wasn't ready for it. The author didn't add a really romantic storyline to appease anyone. She kept it quite gritty and dramatic, as this wasn't going to be an easy journey. I was totally engrossed.
Back to the cliffhanger. I am going to need a lot of grovelling in the next book. Possibly in the form of numerous grand gestures, an apology song or literally doing whatever the FMC wants for the rest of their lives. I swear to Christ if she rolls over and forgives them instantly I will be so annoyed. I will lose a little respect for this imaginary woman.
It's a strong 3.5 ✨
Book 2 is downloading🔋
My review has started back to front, but I honestly can't stop thinking about that ending.
Overall, I did like parts of all the characters, but it was more so a love/ hate relationship at times.
I was a fan of the FMC’s transparency and indifference to a lot of situations. She also had a talent for making others comfortable, despite her own discomfort. Her self-worth was pretty low, but her unconventional upbringing definitely played into that.
Despite her positive attributes, it took me a little longer to like the FMC. Her personality seemed very inconsistent. At times, she would appear as this tough survivor and then she would suddenly shift into this meek mouse. This was obviously situation-dependent and seemed to occur when a power imbalance was present. She can be both, but the switch flipped a little too often for me.
The men will frustrate the sh1t out of you at points but hold tight.
These men definitely don't go out of their way to make the FMC feel comfortable. Except Orion maybe, but he was lonely, so I'm not sure if it counts at the beginning. Again the frustration will come out, as she deserves so much more.
I have to commend the author for making these characters unlikable yet likeable. We get glimpses into their perspectives through their POV, which helps us to understand them more, but they were so warped. They were definitely all ar$eh💥les more than they weren't. Actually maybe an equal amount.
We have :
1 Jett - Psycho
2 Hunter - Nice one
3 Atlas - Leader
4 Finn - Joker
5 Orion - Sensitive one
Personally, Hunter’s my favourite, but again these aren't super lovable characters for me yet. I'm sorry if you read the ending you would understand 😂
It's also not very heavy on the spice, which I didn't mind as the story really takes you on a journey. The spice occurred between an existing couple within the harem and didn't include the FMC. I’m assuming more will occur in the next book.
I was fully hooked throughout and was constantly waiting for a big revelation to occur. This didn't occur until the last chapter and I wasn't ready for it. The author didn't add a really romantic storyline to appease anyone. She kept it quite gritty and dramatic, as this wasn't going to be an easy journey. I was totally engrossed.
Back to the cliffhanger. I am going to need a lot of grovelling in the next book. Possibly in the form of numerous grand gestures, an apology song or literally doing whatever the FMC wants for the rest of their lives. I swear to Christ if she rolls over and forgives them instantly I will be so annoyed. I will lose a little respect for this imaginary woman.
It's a strong 3.5 ✨
Book 2 is downloading🔋
January 4, 2022
Phew! This book was fun and different. Lilah is an omega who has been keeping her awakening which means she is suppressing her omega perfume. However, she is forced to stay with a pack who really dont want her cuz they already have a mate, Orion. The guys try their best to stay away from her, and even Orion is jealous of her as they plan to kick her out asap.
I really enjoyed reading it, Lila was kind is shy and submissive but i wouldnt call her weak cuz she fought and saved the guys every time. I felt bad for her and how they treated her till the end but i hope they do beg for forgiveness in the next book. It was amazing to see how they tried to avoid her but couldnt, especially Finn and Hunter. I think they were my fav characters and then Orion but i didnt like how jealous and whiny he was, but also it was different from the other books so it was fine. Orion has insecurities and he was scared that his pack might replace him with Lilah but Lilah on the other hand always made sure that nothing hurts his feelings. She wanted him as well, i really liked her character a lot. She was strong and never backed down. She always protected Orion and the guys. I hope they do the same for her.
I really enjoyed reading it, Lila was kind is shy and submissive but i wouldnt call her weak cuz she fought and saved the guys every time. I felt bad for her and how they treated her till the end but i hope they do beg for forgiveness in the next book. It was amazing to see how they tried to avoid her but couldnt, especially Finn and Hunter. I think they were my fav characters and then Orion but i didnt like how jealous and whiny he was, but also it was different from the other books so it was fine. Orion has insecurities and he was scared that his pack might replace him with Lilah but Lilah on the other hand always made sure that nothing hurts his feelings. She wanted him as well, i really liked her character a lot. She was strong and never backed down. She always protected Orion and the guys. I hope they do the same for her.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 11, 2022
There is a fine line between dark romance and abuse.
This author and I differ GREATLY on where that line falls.
This author and I differ GREATLY on where that line falls.
July 1, 2025
Pages: 353
My rating: 4
My #cakeeater friends recommended this book. Omegaverse is a Genre out of my comfort zone, so I haven’t read a lot. But I’m happy I read this book. I love the broken but badass heroine Lilah so much. Even though her surrounding was never kind to her, she has a big heart.
I like the guys and their omega Orion. Their fathers are not so nice people. I would have read this book in a day it kept me entertained and I wanted to keep going but unluckily there is real life stuff too 😉.
The Characters: Names and descriptions of the persons
Summery: detailed, lot’s of spoiler
My rating: 4
My #cakeeater friends recommended this book. Omegaverse is a Genre out of my comfort zone, so I haven’t read a lot. But I’m happy I read this book. I love the broken but badass heroine Lilah so much. Even though her surrounding was never kind to her, she has a big heart.
I like the guys and their omega Orion. Their fathers are not so nice people. I would have read this book in a day it kept me entertained and I wanted to keep going but unluckily there is real life stuff too 😉.
The Characters: Names and descriptions of the persons
Summery: detailed, lot’s of spoiler
January 2, 2022
Hard to read
This book is several hundred pages of the heroine being treated horribly by everyone around her. The only reason this book gets two stars instead of one is because of that heroine, Lilah. She’s amazingly strong, smart, clever, brave, and more. What kept me reading this book was seeing how she would address the constant challenges thrown at her.
The other protagonists (they don’t deserve to be called heroes) are a disaster. They‘re an alpha pack in complete freefall and don’t know it. Even when their fathers tell them Lilah is their fated mate, they basically blow it off for their own selfish needs. They are, in a word, pathetic, and the thought that someone as amazing as Lilah will end up with them makes my blood curdle.
I know there’s going to be another part of this. And all I want is for Lilah to go off on her own and find true heroes, people worthy of her. God knows the sorry excuses she’s had as protagonists are definitely not worthy of such a fascinating character.
This book is several hundred pages of the heroine being treated horribly by everyone around her. The only reason this book gets two stars instead of one is because of that heroine, Lilah. She’s amazingly strong, smart, clever, brave, and more. What kept me reading this book was seeing how she would address the constant challenges thrown at her.
The other protagonists (they don’t deserve to be called heroes) are a disaster. They‘re an alpha pack in complete freefall and don’t know it. Even when their fathers tell them Lilah is their fated mate, they basically blow it off for their own selfish needs. They are, in a word, pathetic, and the thought that someone as amazing as Lilah will end up with them makes my blood curdle.
I know there’s going to be another part of this. And all I want is for Lilah to go off on her own and find true heroes, people worthy of her. God knows the sorry excuses she’s had as protagonists are definitely not worthy of such a fascinating character.
June 16, 2025
⭐️2.75
i feel so indifferent about this hahahahah
i feel so indifferent about this hahahahah
January 16, 2022
This is unlike any Omegaverse story I've ever read and...
Atlas, Hunter, Finn, and Jett deserve an ice pick to their eyes...or maybe a machete to their balls. I expect some MASSIVE groveling in part 2. They better be kissing the ground Lilah walks on and I hope Lilah makes them work for her affection, trust and respect. Lilah has been through so much and when she gets thrown into a pack situation that already has an omega (a male omega at that) her life gets considerably worse. The extra omega part was weird for me for many reasons and I wasn't simpatico with it at first. But Lola Rock took a male omega and created an alpha edge for him for Lilah so it somehow worked here. The jury is still out on my personal feelings about it though.
Thrust into a world she doesn't want to be and treated like the dirt...no the parasite on the dirt on the bottom of the the alphas shoes, she just wants to be left alone to live her life free of the chains that life has bound her with. The Wyvern Pack think they're complete already and don't want Lilah around and they pull out all the punches to make sure she KNOWS that.
Yall...this poor girl. My heart bled for her and I shed some tears. Her pain was my pain and by the end of part 1 I was between crying and wanting to run these alphas over with my car or maybe a bulldozer. But Lilah is strong AF...she is a walking badass and is her own savior and I love that about her. She is everything I love in a heroine. Vulnerable yet fierce...feminine yet a warrior. I can't wait to see her bring these men to their knees. Don't let me down Lola!
This story was so emotionally draining but I stayed up all night to read it. Thank you Niki for the recommendation!! I expect these alphas and Orion to make up for all of the pain and despair they've caused Lilah. So excited for part 2!
Atlas, Hunter, Finn, and Jett deserve an ice pick to their eyes...or maybe a machete to their balls. I expect some MASSIVE groveling in part 2. They better be kissing the ground Lilah walks on and I hope Lilah makes them work for her affection, trust and respect. Lilah has been through so much and when she gets thrown into a pack situation that already has an omega (a male omega at that) her life gets considerably worse. The extra omega part was weird for me for many reasons and I wasn't simpatico with it at first. But Lola Rock took a male omega and created an alpha edge for him for Lilah so it somehow worked here. The jury is still out on my personal feelings about it though.
Thrust into a world she doesn't want to be and treated like the dirt...no the parasite on the dirt on the bottom of the the alphas shoes, she just wants to be left alone to live her life free of the chains that life has bound her with. The Wyvern Pack think they're complete already and don't want Lilah around and they pull out all the punches to make sure she KNOWS that.
Yall...this poor girl. My heart bled for her and I shed some tears. Her pain was my pain and by the end of part 1 I was between crying and wanting to run these alphas over with my car or maybe a bulldozer. But Lilah is strong AF...she is a walking badass and is her own savior and I love that about her. She is everything I love in a heroine. Vulnerable yet fierce...feminine yet a warrior. I can't wait to see her bring these men to their knees. Don't let me down Lola!
This story was so emotionally draining but I stayed up all night to read it. Thank you Niki for the recommendation!! I expect these alphas and Orion to make up for all of the pain and despair they've caused Lilah. So excited for part 2!
August 22, 2021
DNF. Too much emotional torture. School bullying and assault, legal forced breeding farms, homophobia, uncaring bullying alphas, and open pack relationships. Story plot setup is $$it. Lead alpha of pack of other alphas is mated to a male omega. So the pack's group omega is a male but the rest of the alphas are straight in a homophobic omegaverse. The pack isn't cohesive so the answer is to get a female omega? Is this stupid illogical or what? How about the lead alpha growing some balls and kicking the straight pack members out and recruit new gay alphas. They can allways go to a breeding farm to reproduce. But hey, I wouldn't want to read that story anyway because this omegaverse is cra¶.
December 27, 2021
If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on a bit of an Omegaverse kick lately—and this bad boy has been on my radar for ages. But with part 2 coming out next month, I figured it was time to see what all the fuss was about. And you know what? I wasn’t disappointed. Not in the slightest. I am, however, in pain.
FMC Lilah is an omega and has been treated like literal shit her entire life. Her mom sold her to the omega cultivation center when she was young, and she’s been a ward or “darling” of the center since then. She runs herself ragged (literally) to prevent her body from awakening into its full omega perfumyness because once she starte emitting perfume, she’ll be sent into rotation with various packs for her heats. And that is no bueno.
Lilah ends up being sent to integrate with Pack Wyvern, a societally powerful pack of alphas who already have a male omega and are NOT interested in what she has to offer. But here’s the rub: they’re actually Lilah’s scent match. That’s right folks, FATED MATES. But they don’t know that because she still isn’t putting out perfume. But Lilah knows. And since she doesn’t tell them, they treat her like garbage.
I am now counting down the days until part 2 comes out because I am VERY ready for the grovel to end all grovels. These fuckers better be on their hands and knees for her after the shit they pulled, and I for one hope she doesn’t go easy on them.
FMC Lilah is an omega and has been treated like literal shit her entire life. Her mom sold her to the omega cultivation center when she was young, and she’s been a ward or “darling” of the center since then. She runs herself ragged (literally) to prevent her body from awakening into its full omega perfumyness because once she starte emitting perfume, she’ll be sent into rotation with various packs for her heats. And that is no bueno.
Lilah ends up being sent to integrate with Pack Wyvern, a societally powerful pack of alphas who already have a male omega and are NOT interested in what she has to offer. But here’s the rub: they’re actually Lilah’s scent match. That’s right folks, FATED MATES. But they don’t know that because she still isn’t putting out perfume. But Lilah knows. And since she doesn’t tell them, they treat her like garbage.
I am now counting down the days until part 2 comes out because I am VERY ready for the grovel to end all grovels. These fuckers better be on their hands and knees for her after the shit they pulled, and I for one hope she doesn’t go easy on them.
February 6, 2022
2.5 I'm not sure how to feel about or rate this book. Readers who like this kind of setup with gobble it up (as seen by the overwhelmingly glowing reviews). But I don't think I'll even pick up book two.
Pack Darling follows all the expected tropes for academy RH and fits in with the omegaverse that is on the lighter side--in fact the world building is this book's strongest point. Though it reminded me too much of Fortune Fae Academy and Omega Academy. But ultimately falls down with the characters who were all one note for me. I got to the end and didn't care about what happens next.
The h is a MarySue. While her inner conflict is consistent, she never did anything wrong... ever. She knew how to handle Orion, could dance, fight, cook, overcome her heat, was bullied, and could stand up to everyone. I mean she put on a full face of makeup in a moving car after describing herself (and her hair) as being a mess... She loved cleaning but is also a "I don't care about appearances" slob(not in a mean way. I'm a slob). So I didn't find her believable and towards the end I found her aggravating.
Meanwhile, her harem a copypasta of any number of other RH. At the end of the book, I couldn't remember who was who other than "observant one", "psycho one", "conflicted leader", "tortured one", and "nice guy". There was no chemistry between the h and her harem--which I expect from a slow burn. I also felt very uncomfortable with the fact that the majority of the harem are only interested in Orion during his heat. I'm all for harems where all the guys get together, but they were *horrible* to Orion, and the heat scene just felt forced. On reflection, Orion is really the only character I like.
The plot was paint by numbers. The conflict was all hot air , and the ending was contrived. .
I'm leaving it at a 3 rather than rounding up because while enjoyable for what it is I don't feel compelled to read book 2.
Pack Darling follows all the expected tropes for academy RH and fits in with the omegaverse that is on the lighter side--in fact the world building is this book's strongest point. Though it reminded me too much of Fortune Fae Academy and Omega Academy. But ultimately falls down with the characters who were all one note for me. I got to the end and didn't care about what happens next.
The h is a MarySue. While her inner conflict is consistent, she never did anything wrong... ever. She knew how to handle Orion, could dance, fight, cook, overcome her heat, was bullied, and could stand up to everyone. I mean she put on a full face of makeup in a moving car after describing herself (and her hair) as being a mess... She loved cleaning but is also a "I don't care about appearances" slob(not in a mean way. I'm a slob). So I didn't find her believable and towards the end I found her aggravating.
Meanwhile, her harem a copypasta of any number of other RH. At the end of the book, I couldn't remember who was who other than "observant one", "psycho one", "conflicted leader", "tortured one", and "nice guy". There was no chemistry between the h and her harem--which I expect from a slow burn. I also felt very uncomfortable with the fact that the majority of the harem are only interested in Orion during his heat. I'm all for harems where all the guys get together, but they were *horrible* to Orion, and the heat scene just felt forced. On reflection, Orion is really the only character I like.
The plot was paint by numbers. The conflict was all hot air , and the ending was contrived. .
I'm leaving it at a 3 rather than rounding up because while enjoyable for what it is I don't feel compelled to read book 2.
July 29, 2021
This book was absolutely fantastic. One of the most witty, interesting and captivating stories. I loved Lilah so much as a main character, she was so strong but has been through so much. I have mixed feelings about the Wyvern pack for how they treated her but I think Hunter is my fave of the alphas.
And don’t even get me started on Orion. He is a precious Angel baby and I love him.
The cliffhanger in this book absolutely destroyed me and I cannot wait until part for part two
And don’t even get me started on Orion. He is a precious Angel baby and I love him.
The cliffhanger in this book absolutely destroyed me and I cannot wait until part for part two
March 14, 2022
Maybe the best REJECTED MATE story I have ever read!
The fact that it is also Reverse Harem AND Omegaverse, it is definitely a big bonus. If you are into this kind of stories, I recommend it without hesitation.
The fact that it is also Reverse Harem AND Omegaverse, it is definitely a big bonus. If you are into this kind of stories, I recommend it without hesitation.
May 12, 2023
4.5**** heated stars
(re-rated)
Wow! That was a really good first book in this duet. This story definitely makes a run for my favorite Reverse Harem. In this one there is surprisingly little sex happening considering this is a RH with five guys. But the tension is oh so good. We get is a little delicious MM action, though. Nothing more boring than a RH without it, right?
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So. What’s going on: We have our fMC Lilah. She is a female omega and does everything she can to hide who she is and to prevent her body from awakening and lulling in alphas with her pheromones. The reasons as to why that is stay unknown. And she’s fighting it and the pack really hard!
The pack - our five mMCs don’t want her. Because they already have a mated omega they are all devoted to. Orion. He is my favorite character in this book. He was supposed to be an alpha - together with his four pack-brothers (Atlas, Hunter, Finn and Jett) but he awoke as an omega so the others made him theirs and they have absolutely no intention to replace him for a female omega even though she could give them heirs and he cannot.
And with this comes the most intriguing thing. Lilah is basically and unintentionally invading the pack and Orion fears losing his alphas to the other omega. So they are competitors but at the same time they are strongly drawn to each other. It’s super sweet and heartwarming.
In the end all guys (except for Orion) fuck it up with Lilah real bad and I can’t wait to see them all grovel at her feet to make it alright.
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This first book was a five-star read for me but as the second only was a three-star I’ll rate both with 4**** stars as it is one story.
(re-rated)
Wow! That was a really good first book in this duet. This story definitely makes a run for my favorite Reverse Harem. In this one there is surprisingly little sex happening considering this is a RH with five guys. But the tension is oh so good. We get is a little delicious MM action, though. Nothing more boring than a RH without it, right?
*********
So. What’s going on: We have our fMC Lilah. She is a female omega and does everything she can to hide who she is and to prevent her body from awakening and lulling in alphas with her pheromones. The reasons as to why that is stay unknown. And she’s fighting it and the pack really hard!
To them, my scent is nothing. To me, theirs is everything I can never have.
The pack - our five mMCs don’t want her. Because they already have a mated omega they are all devoted to. Orion. He is my favorite character in this book. He was supposed to be an alpha - together with his four pack-brothers (Atlas, Hunter, Finn and Jett) but he awoke as an omega so the others made him theirs and they have absolutely no intention to replace him for a female omega even though she could give them heirs and he cannot.
I’m an omega, not a fucking alpha. I’ve always torn myself up over my omega awakening. …for ruining the pack and stealing them from the girl of their dreams. Pretty sure that dream girl is Lilah, and that adds another layer of self-loathing because I’m not just stealing them from some abstract idea of an omega. I’m also keeping Lilah from her meant-to-be pack.
And with this comes the most intriguing thing. Lilah is basically and unintentionally invading the pack and Orion fears losing his alphas to the other omega. So they are competitors but at the same time they are strongly drawn to each other. It’s super sweet and heartwarming.
Her perfume slips down the back of my throat like molten caramel, smoking through every last piece of resistance. She’s mine. Ours. Mate. ♡♡♡
In the end all guys (except for Orion) fuck it up with Lilah real bad and I can’t wait to see them all grovel at her feet to make it alright.
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This first book was a five-star read for me but as the second only was a three-star I’ll rate both with 4**** stars as it is one story.
December 24, 2021
I had to wait a few days to write this, just to be really sure. I know my rating is harsh by any standards, and I despise depreciating even marginally the work of an obviously great author, but in the end, I can’t make myself give anything higher. This was an omega story, it’s completely ok to give it your own twist, but in the end, we expect to get some things out of it, specifically a love story happening Anywhere throughout the book. But that was just… brutal, and gut wrenching and are you really telling me I went through this whole book and the heroine didn’t even have sex with anyone??? On an omegaverse book???!!!
If at least there was already a book two to get us any kind of pay off, I would settle for this poor girl actually getting to live on her own at this point and would call it a happy ending, because having to live with these incompetent, weak, ridiculous “alphas” would be the true tragedy.
If at least there was already a book two to get us any kind of pay off, I would settle for this poor girl actually getting to live on her own at this point and would call it a happy ending, because having to live with these incompetent, weak, ridiculous “alphas” would be the true tragedy.
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