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The Season #2
Bad Girl
Once upon a time, there was a girl in love with a boy and the two of them thought they’d spend the rest of their lives together, happily ever after.
And then we changed.
Out of all the designations we could reveal as we both had to become this: something completely incompatible.
But that hasn’t stopped us, each circling the other, him needing me, me needing him.
And both of us needing something else. Something we can’t give the other.
We thought we had it sorted, going to clubs, using those that think they’re stronger, better than us to fulfil our needs, but always, always staying true to the other.
And then they came and ruined it, bursting our into our tense little situation and promising us something else altogether: a façade to protect us, a means to be together.
Which, of course, we grabbed with both hands.
But in the process, we grabbed a whole lot more than we had expected and everything is about to change.
Will the girl and the boy get their happily ever after, or will they get exactly what they need?
And then we changed.
Out of all the designations we could reveal as we both had to become this: something completely incompatible.
But that hasn’t stopped us, each circling the other, him needing me, me needing him.
And both of us needing something else. Something we can’t give the other.
We thought we had it sorted, going to clubs, using those that think they’re stronger, better than us to fulfil our needs, but always, always staying true to the other.
And then they came and ruined it, bursting our into our tense little situation and promising us something else altogether: a façade to protect us, a means to be together.
Which, of course, we grabbed with both hands.
But in the process, we grabbed a whole lot more than we had expected and everything is about to change.
Will the girl and the boy get their happily ever after, or will they get exactly what they need?
324 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 13, 2021
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November 13, 2021
Nov 13th: Happy Release day, go make yourself a favor and read this masterpiece!!
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Sam Hall did it again. She blew my mind with her second standalone in her omegaverse series. As an author, Hall understands human emotions and their endless complexity to the point that it overwhelms you with how real and raw everything feels while you’re reading one of her books.
Bad Girl was not exception. This book was such a clever study of how societal norms and expectations make it nearly impossible for some people to express themselves and love and accept love the way they want.
I found myself profoundly moved by some of the scenes in this book. The level of complexity and how deep Hall managed to take her characters has me in awe.
If you decide to treat yourself and pick up this book, you’ll find two omegas fiercely in love with each other. But one of them feels like an Alpha sometimes and figuring out what that means for him and their relationship is one of the main plots. You’ll find a pack that forms around the two omegas and the love they share. A cinnamon roll Alpha who’s very into aftercare. A teddy bear Beta who yearns for love. And an aristocratic Alpha who’s trying to find his own place in the world.
Bad Girls is the perfect combination of RH and ménage, with the female omega on the front and center of the story but with room for the male protagonists to explore their attraction as well. There’s MM, pegging, FF (outside of the pack), nesting and a lot of consent and desire.
“He’d been just mine, all fucking mine, and now he wasn’t. He was going to be ours.”
Bad Girl was such a great exploration of sexuality, intimacy, assigned genre roles and most importantly, love. And yes, the smut was top notch hot and the Alphas (and half Alphas) were yummy. All those elements we want in our omegaverse were there. But the story was completely elevated by the clever parallels between ABO designations and genre roles in our society.
This is the first omegaverse series I’ve ever read written through a feminist lens. Every experience, emotion, relationship and view of the world came from a feminist point of view and that made the story so much more compelling for me.
The scene with the female alpha and the MTF trans omega was so beautiful and profound. I wasn’t expecting to find a scene in a BDSM club to be that tender. But it was truly beautiful and I can’t see anyone having a problem with that scene or the fact that they are reading ff because it focused on the reaction the protagonists are having to the scene, but not in terms of lust at all.
“You’re so damn beautiful. You’re burned into the inside of my lids like the sun. I see you every time I close my eyes, golden, burning.”
Len has become one of my favorite alphas. He was so solid and calm and nurturing, definitely the kind of alpha I wish we got more in stories. I found his obsession with aftercare extremely sexy.
I wasn’t sure I was going to be into the idea of Jackson the Beta joining the pack. He came in later and with a complex past with Len. But I actually fell head over heels for that man. And his quiet yearning killed me. It’s the way he kept to the margins, waiting, hoping someone would notice him and love him… I just want to cuddle that teddy bear of a man for the rest of his life.
James worked into the pack so much better than I thought. I wasn’t his biggest fan in Good Girl, but he completely won me over in this book. I loved how honest and real he kept things. And his artistic view of love was something that resonated with me a lot.
But who stole the show for me was Tristan. Half Alpha, half Omega. 100% That Bitch. My god, I love that little shit with all my heart. Every time he snapped at one of the Alphas and got all pricky at them over Kit, I would fall in love a little bit more. He was a total brat in the best sense. He didn’t care about anything but his girl. He was willing to burn the whole world down for her, and he didn’t even care about the consequences. He was so obsessed with her, his simping was the best damn thing. I could read about him all day long.
Kit was a very complex female main character. We dig deep into her mind, her motivations and her emotions during the story. I felt completely submerged into her world. Her family situation unraveled slowly throughout the story and it only got worse and worse. And the way she dealt with everything broke my heart. The scene of the pack taking care of her was one of my favorites.
We only got her POV in this book, which helped to understand her a lot, but I’m hoping to get the POV of the men in the next part.
To say I’m intrigued about Theo, Kit’s brother, would be the understatement of the century. I’m dying to learn more about him. He was such a tragic, overlooked character. And that evil cliffhanger is going to keep me wondering until the second part of the story comes out.
Please make yourself a favor and read Sam Hall’s omegaverse series!
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Sam Hall did it again. She blew my mind with her second standalone in her omegaverse series. As an author, Hall understands human emotions and their endless complexity to the point that it overwhelms you with how real and raw everything feels while you’re reading one of her books.
Bad Girl was not exception. This book was such a clever study of how societal norms and expectations make it nearly impossible for some people to express themselves and love and accept love the way they want.
I found myself profoundly moved by some of the scenes in this book. The level of complexity and how deep Hall managed to take her characters has me in awe.
If you decide to treat yourself and pick up this book, you’ll find two omegas fiercely in love with each other. But one of them feels like an Alpha sometimes and figuring out what that means for him and their relationship is one of the main plots. You’ll find a pack that forms around the two omegas and the love they share. A cinnamon roll Alpha who’s very into aftercare. A teddy bear Beta who yearns for love. And an aristocratic Alpha who’s trying to find his own place in the world.
Bad Girls is the perfect combination of RH and ménage, with the female omega on the front and center of the story but with room for the male protagonists to explore their attraction as well. There’s MM, pegging, FF (outside of the pack), nesting and a lot of consent and desire.
“He’d been just mine, all fucking mine, and now he wasn’t. He was going to be ours.”
Bad Girl was such a great exploration of sexuality, intimacy, assigned genre roles and most importantly, love. And yes, the smut was top notch hot and the Alphas (and half Alphas) were yummy. All those elements we want in our omegaverse were there. But the story was completely elevated by the clever parallels between ABO designations and genre roles in our society.
This is the first omegaverse series I’ve ever read written through a feminist lens. Every experience, emotion, relationship and view of the world came from a feminist point of view and that made the story so much more compelling for me.
The scene with the female alpha and the MTF trans omega was so beautiful and profound. I wasn’t expecting to find a scene in a BDSM club to be that tender. But it was truly beautiful and I can’t see anyone having a problem with that scene or the fact that they are reading ff because it focused on the reaction the protagonists are having to the scene, but not in terms of lust at all.
“You’re so damn beautiful. You’re burned into the inside of my lids like the sun. I see you every time I close my eyes, golden, burning.”
Len has become one of my favorite alphas. He was so solid and calm and nurturing, definitely the kind of alpha I wish we got more in stories. I found his obsession with aftercare extremely sexy.
I wasn’t sure I was going to be into the idea of Jackson the Beta joining the pack. He came in later and with a complex past with Len. But I actually fell head over heels for that man. And his quiet yearning killed me. It’s the way he kept to the margins, waiting, hoping someone would notice him and love him… I just want to cuddle that teddy bear of a man for the rest of his life.
James worked into the pack so much better than I thought. I wasn’t his biggest fan in Good Girl, but he completely won me over in this book. I loved how honest and real he kept things. And his artistic view of love was something that resonated with me a lot.
But who stole the show for me was Tristan. Half Alpha, half Omega. 100% That Bitch. My god, I love that little shit with all my heart. Every time he snapped at one of the Alphas and got all pricky at them over Kit, I would fall in love a little bit more. He was a total brat in the best sense. He didn’t care about anything but his girl. He was willing to burn the whole world down for her, and he didn’t even care about the consequences. He was so obsessed with her, his simping was the best damn thing. I could read about him all day long.
Kit was a very complex female main character. We dig deep into her mind, her motivations and her emotions during the story. I felt completely submerged into her world. Her family situation unraveled slowly throughout the story and it only got worse and worse. And the way she dealt with everything broke my heart. The scene of the pack taking care of her was one of my favorites.
We only got her POV in this book, which helped to understand her a lot, but I’m hoping to get the POV of the men in the next part.
To say I’m intrigued about Theo, Kit’s brother, would be the understatement of the century. I’m dying to learn more about him. He was such a tragic, overlooked character. And that evil cliffhanger is going to keep me wondering until the second part of the story comes out.
Please make yourself a favor and read Sam Hall’s omegaverse series!
February 1, 2023
There was a lot of talk about Kit and Tristan’s love but there wasn’t much to back it up. I didn’t see this connection they claimed to have. I didn’t feel any of the other guys either though. I think it’s hard when 90% of their interactions are purely physical without even an emotional attachment to the sex. All the sex really overtook anything else that could have been in this book.
I also wasn’t a fan of Tristan. Kit was doing all of this for him and putting him before all else but he couldn’t do the same for her. She was willing to step back so he could be happy but he wouldn’t let anything happen between Kit and the others unless he was present. He even demanded to be present during dates. I’m sure it would be hard having to share the person you love with others but long term, this would just become very unhealthy and makes it seem like everything is about Tristan.
I didn’t realize this is only book one of their story but I’m just not invested enough to see what happens for them.
I also wasn’t a fan of Tristan. Kit was doing all of this for him and putting him before all else but he couldn’t do the same for her. She was willing to step back so he could be happy but he wouldn’t let anything happen between Kit and the others unless he was present. He even demanded to be present during dates. I’m sure it would be hard having to share the person you love with others but long term, this would just become very unhealthy and makes it seem like everything is about Tristan.
I didn’t realize this is only book one of their story but I’m just not invested enough to see what happens for them.
September 10, 2022
3.5⭐️. I mostly enjoyed the story but found extensive conversations about the dynamics got boring very quickly.
September 17, 2022
Two omegas? Sheeeshhhh 😍 Tris and Kit are childhood friends to lovers and had assumed that Tris would present as an alpha and Kit as an omega when the time came. Turns out they are both omegas. Tris wrestles with alpha-esque urges revolving Kit and also omega urges due to biology. Kit just wants Tris but her body craves an alpha. And they definitely find an alpha… or two.
The love Tris has for his woman astounds me. They are truly devoted to one another. I loved seeing their relationship grow and deepen through the addition of other people. This book totally challenges A/B/O hierarchy, sexuality, gender, and identity. And I’m totally here for it! Ends on a cliffhanger.
The love Tris has for his woman astounds me. They are truly devoted to one another. I loved seeing their relationship grow and deepen through the addition of other people. This book totally challenges A/B/O hierarchy, sexuality, gender, and identity. And I’m totally here for it! Ends on a cliffhanger.
November 9, 2021
Sam Hall has opened my mind up to the omegaverse world and now I don't wanna go back. It started with Cyn and her guys in Good Girl, the first book in the Season series and it continues on with Kit and Tristian in Bad Girl, as the two omegas defy the odds and say the heck with social norms, to find happiness in a world that is determined to keep them apart.
Kit's story and Cyn's are wildly different yet similar. Both girls are omegas who don't fit the mold that the world wants to fit them into and manage to find their happiness in an unconventional but perfect way. Where they differ, I didn't get how extremely important the alpha, beta, omega designations were in Cyn's book. I understood what they were and that their relationship was unconventional but I didn't understand until Kit's story how much this world puts into those designations. This world doesn't look at sexuality and race they focus on class and designation. Alphas have the role of protector and provider, possess and pleasure and all of that is funneled into omegas who are selfish and needy and are to be taken care of, while betas float in the middle. In this world, the structure goes alpha with omegas, while betas are mostly with betas. That's the norm, alphas aren't supposed to be with other alphas and omegas most definitely are supposed to be with omegas and that is the problem with Kit and Tris. They're a pair, they are in it together, whatever they do they do it together, they aren't alone. Each considers the other's feelings and thinks about them in any given situation. More Tris than Kit, because Tris does have that alpha vibe, so much so he denies his omega tendencies, anything for Kit.
Kit and Tris have known each other since childhood and have loved each other from the start but biology devastated them both by making both of them omegas and omegas aren't supposed to be together, it's not the social construct. But it was too late, they were already in love and very codependent. Kit is an omega down to her bones, yes with her biology but Kit also wants to be able to get what she needs and let her guard down but Tris isn't an alpha (he's more alpha/omega hybrid) so he can't give her what she needs himself but by proxy, he can. It truly is a sad situation, they love each other so much and while their relationship isn't the healthiest because they lie to each other and support some unhealthy habits, but also their own biology betrays them. They are both omegas and they need an alpha even when they are lying to themselves and each other saying they don't, they really can't avoid it. There is something about them, about their relationship, it just drew me in, the love and the pain. Watching them figure things out, what they need, what the other needs, and how they changed, evolved was something else.
On this journey, there were a few familiar faces, Cyn and her guys make more than one appearance and it just made my heart happy to see them after their story concluded. To realize that Cyn and her guys have an unconventional relationship but are able to compare their journey with Kit's was great. While Cyn's story was steamy, Kit's was a lot kinker but it wasn't bad, it was the perfect way to show that not everyone fits the molds that society try to force people in. The steam was pretty hot in this book but there was also an underline emotion in all the scenes because nothing in this book, between these characters was easy, pain and pleasure was an underline current in this book. Kit and her love for Tris but neither getting what they need, trying to find happiness but the controlling rich family that Kit is from is determined to have their way. Everything was a fight when all they want to do is surrender, surrender to their feelings, their, wants, their happiness.
A couple of other familiar faces pop up in this book, Len had a brief appearance in Good Girl but he has a central role in Bad Girl. Len. Len, Len, Len, gawds that man stole my heart in this book. In Good Girl it was Rhys in Bad Girl it's Lennox "Len" Rafferty. He reminds me of Rhys, both of them are alphas but aren't the overbearing type. They both are caregivers, protectors, and have that sturdy quality that makes them feel safe, but they also bend, they don't really fall to the alpha roles but also do, all at the same time. Len is nothing but care, he's a big warm hug and what he wants, what he needs is more than sexual. Len wants a relationship, connection and he just stills my heart. Len is truly a good man who actually is very open and cares about people, loves with his whole heart. Another alpha comes into play, James Chadwick, the artiest we first read about in Good Girl, this is him and Tris and Kit are the omegas he mentioned in that book. I love it when books overlap like that. Anyway, James is already stepping out of his societal bonds by being an artist in an elite family but he is even more open than that. James has had feelings about both Kit and Tris for a while and while the two omegas are on their journey to find happiness they intersect with James and come together in a unique way because James also sees the societal roles and scoffs at them, he wants something different, to feel the array of things and not feel stifled.
The pressure that society puts on people about their designated roles is proving to be more and more wrong. If anything Bad Girl is showing more and more examples of people not fitting those roles. Of people finding their own way and figuring out what's right for them. Class rules are still going to be a problem, Kit's family is a perfect example of that, Kit's brother Theo, is different and has needs that don't fit with what he was groomed to be so he does things in secret and you can tell Kit and Tris aren't the only ones in pain. Some things go down in this book with Theo and it looks like he may be taking his own journey in the next book.
Bad Girl was a fantastic read. It's about not submitting willingly to the mold that society forces people into, not doing what they were told. To society that's being bad but for Kit it was being true to herself, Kit is a strong and resourceful character, who didn't let anyone take away her light, although they tried. The story was full of pleasure and pain, human connection, and determination. I love the world Sam has created with Cyn's and Kit's stories. Kit's ended on a weird note because it doesn't seem like it's done but it looks like some answers may be given in the next book Defiant Girl and Cyn is getting a holiday novella that I can't wait to dive into while I'm waiting for the next book.
Kit's story and Cyn's are wildly different yet similar. Both girls are omegas who don't fit the mold that the world wants to fit them into and manage to find their happiness in an unconventional but perfect way. Where they differ, I didn't get how extremely important the alpha, beta, omega designations were in Cyn's book. I understood what they were and that their relationship was unconventional but I didn't understand until Kit's story how much this world puts into those designations. This world doesn't look at sexuality and race they focus on class and designation. Alphas have the role of protector and provider, possess and pleasure and all of that is funneled into omegas who are selfish and needy and are to be taken care of, while betas float in the middle. In this world, the structure goes alpha with omegas, while betas are mostly with betas. That's the norm, alphas aren't supposed to be with other alphas and omegas most definitely are supposed to be with omegas and that is the problem with Kit and Tris. They're a pair, they are in it together, whatever they do they do it together, they aren't alone. Each considers the other's feelings and thinks about them in any given situation. More Tris than Kit, because Tris does have that alpha vibe, so much so he denies his omega tendencies, anything for Kit.
Kit and Tris have known each other since childhood and have loved each other from the start but biology devastated them both by making both of them omegas and omegas aren't supposed to be together, it's not the social construct. But it was too late, they were already in love and very codependent. Kit is an omega down to her bones, yes with her biology but Kit also wants to be able to get what she needs and let her guard down but Tris isn't an alpha (he's more alpha/omega hybrid) so he can't give her what she needs himself but by proxy, he can. It truly is a sad situation, they love each other so much and while their relationship isn't the healthiest because they lie to each other and support some unhealthy habits, but also their own biology betrays them. They are both omegas and they need an alpha even when they are lying to themselves and each other saying they don't, they really can't avoid it. There is something about them, about their relationship, it just drew me in, the love and the pain. Watching them figure things out, what they need, what the other needs, and how they changed, evolved was something else.
On this journey, there were a few familiar faces, Cyn and her guys make more than one appearance and it just made my heart happy to see them after their story concluded. To realize that Cyn and her guys have an unconventional relationship but are able to compare their journey with Kit's was great. While Cyn's story was steamy, Kit's was a lot kinker but it wasn't bad, it was the perfect way to show that not everyone fits the molds that society try to force people in. The steam was pretty hot in this book but there was also an underline emotion in all the scenes because nothing in this book, between these characters was easy, pain and pleasure was an underline current in this book. Kit and her love for Tris but neither getting what they need, trying to find happiness but the controlling rich family that Kit is from is determined to have their way. Everything was a fight when all they want to do is surrender, surrender to their feelings, their, wants, their happiness.
A couple of other familiar faces pop up in this book, Len had a brief appearance in Good Girl but he has a central role in Bad Girl. Len. Len, Len, Len, gawds that man stole my heart in this book. In Good Girl it was Rhys in Bad Girl it's Lennox "Len" Rafferty. He reminds me of Rhys, both of them are alphas but aren't the overbearing type. They both are caregivers, protectors, and have that sturdy quality that makes them feel safe, but they also bend, they don't really fall to the alpha roles but also do, all at the same time. Len is nothing but care, he's a big warm hug and what he wants, what he needs is more than sexual. Len wants a relationship, connection and he just stills my heart. Len is truly a good man who actually is very open and cares about people, loves with his whole heart. Another alpha comes into play, James Chadwick, the artiest we first read about in Good Girl, this is him and Tris and Kit are the omegas he mentioned in that book. I love it when books overlap like that. Anyway, James is already stepping out of his societal bonds by being an artist in an elite family but he is even more open than that. James has had feelings about both Kit and Tris for a while and while the two omegas are on their journey to find happiness they intersect with James and come together in a unique way because James also sees the societal roles and scoffs at them, he wants something different, to feel the array of things and not feel stifled.
The pressure that society puts on people about their designated roles is proving to be more and more wrong. If anything Bad Girl is showing more and more examples of people not fitting those roles. Of people finding their own way and figuring out what's right for them. Class rules are still going to be a problem, Kit's family is a perfect example of that, Kit's brother Theo, is different and has needs that don't fit with what he was groomed to be so he does things in secret and you can tell Kit and Tris aren't the only ones in pain. Some things go down in this book with Theo and it looks like he may be taking his own journey in the next book.
Bad Girl was a fantastic read. It's about not submitting willingly to the mold that society forces people into, not doing what they were told. To society that's being bad but for Kit it was being true to herself, Kit is a strong and resourceful character, who didn't let anyone take away her light, although they tried. The story was full of pleasure and pain, human connection, and determination. I love the world Sam has created with Cyn's and Kit's stories. Kit's ended on a weird note because it doesn't seem like it's done but it looks like some answers may be given in the next book Defiant Girl and Cyn is getting a holiday novella that I can't wait to dive into while I'm waiting for the next book.
November 12, 2021
Sam Hall has walked into the Omegaverse world and said move over to any stereotypical thoughts that come with it.
Bad Girl is the 2nd book of her journey into this world and I have to say I’m so happy that she’s here!!
Kit and Tris were so adorable with each other. Tris only wanting her to have everything that he felt that he couldn’t give her because of being an omega as well. They have an experience that led them to an Alpha named Len which put them all onto a new path. One that’s not for the elite or Kit’s family.
Along the path they meet Jackson a beta and another Alpha who we read about in Good Girl book 1, James the artist who painted the beautiful picture of two omegas in love Kit and Tris.
There is a cliffhanger…..pulls hair out…but I know the next book Defiant Girl will be well worth it!
Bad Girl is the 2nd book of her journey into this world and I have to say I’m so happy that she’s here!!
Kit and Tris were so adorable with each other. Tris only wanting her to have everything that he felt that he couldn’t give her because of being an omega as well. They have an experience that led them to an Alpha named Len which put them all onto a new path. One that’s not for the elite or Kit’s family.
Along the path they meet Jackson a beta and another Alpha who we read about in Good Girl book 1, James the artist who painted the beautiful picture of two omegas in love Kit and Tris.
There is a cliffhanger…..pulls hair out…but I know the next book Defiant Girl will be well worth it!
November 22, 2021
I just finished this book and all I can think is FINALLY, and not in a good way. I've given this book two stars for the time being, but I'm honestly leaning towards one.
We'll start at the beginning, I'm not sure how it sits with me that chapter one isn't even an actual chapter. Instead of a preface, foreword, or whatever literary term best fits an author's note put at the beginning of a book the author chose to make chapter one an extension of the author's note that already exists. She includes an author's note, trigger warning, and explanation of omaegaverse right at the start of the book, but still puts more of all of this as the first chapter. I understand that people who are kindle only / ebook only reader get put right at chapter one when the open a book, but there was something off putting to be addressed so directly by the author because people might not take the time to look at the pages that come before chapter one and then complain in reviews about the book's content.
Now for the book. There was WAY too much sex. Did I love the first book? No, but I did give it three stars and even stated in my review of the book that it was an easy read and I enjoyed the connection we saw between the characters. I can not say the same for this book. I did not find that there was all the much connection between the characters and it was not an easy read. I got about 45% in and even made a note that I didn't know how I was going to make it through any more sex scenes and there were plenty more to come. At the end of the day book one had plot with its sex, this book just had sex.
I understand that omegaverse falls more in line with erotica than it may with plain old fashion romance, but I can't help to compare this book with book one. This book is part of a series and exists within the same universe. I went in expecting the content to be similar and that was not what I got. Tristan and Kit have chemistry when it comes to sex, but their relationship with each other otherwise fell flat for me. Beyond the sex, which was the basis of their relationship after they both presented, what really was there between them?
Did Tai's name not sit right with anyone else?
Will I read part two? If I still have my kindle unlimited subscription then probably. Will I be buying a physical copy like I did with book one? Nope.
I probably have more thoughts to add to this, but I need some more time to digest the book and gather those thoughts together.
We'll start at the beginning, I'm not sure how it sits with me that chapter one isn't even an actual chapter. Instead of a preface, foreword, or whatever literary term best fits an author's note put at the beginning of a book the author chose to make chapter one an extension of the author's note that already exists. She includes an author's note, trigger warning, and explanation of omaegaverse right at the start of the book, but still puts more of all of this as the first chapter. I understand that people who are kindle only / ebook only reader get put right at chapter one when the open a book, but there was something off putting to be addressed so directly by the author because people might not take the time to look at the pages that come before chapter one and then complain in reviews about the book's content.
Now for the book. There was WAY too much sex. Did I love the first book? No, but I did give it three stars and even stated in my review of the book that it was an easy read and I enjoyed the connection we saw between the characters. I can not say the same for this book. I did not find that there was all the much connection between the characters and it was not an easy read. I got about 45% in and even made a note that I didn't know how I was going to make it through any more sex scenes and there were plenty more to come. At the end of the day book one had plot with its sex, this book just had sex.
I understand that omegaverse falls more in line with erotica than it may with plain old fashion romance, but I can't help to compare this book with book one. This book is part of a series and exists within the same universe. I went in expecting the content to be similar and that was not what I got. Tristan and Kit have chemistry when it comes to sex, but their relationship with each other otherwise fell flat for me. Beyond the sex, which was the basis of their relationship after they both presented, what really was there between them?
Did Tai's name not sit right with anyone else?
Will I read part two? If I still have my kindle unlimited subscription then probably. Will I be buying a physical copy like I did with book one? Nope.
I probably have more thoughts to add to this, but I need some more time to digest the book and gather those thoughts together.
November 19, 2021
2.5*
This book was exhausting. I would say that it is 80% smut so there is nearly no plot at all. I found that more than surprising because "good girl" does have an extensive plot, so I didn't know that I was signing up for basically only a bunch of sex scenes stacked onto each other.
This is a problem because it makes it hard to connect with Tristan and Kit as a couple. The emotional component of their relationship didn't translate well at all because we were basically only ever told that they are already crazy in love with each other but we only ever see them connect on a sexual level. There was never any indication as to why they were in love on a personal level other than that they both enjoy sex?! What do they actually like about each other? All we read are sex scenes and those are just not enough to prove the deepness of a connection. It isn't clear at all if they have anything in common or what they like about each other.
My second issue is that I didn't like Tristan. At all. They are both in the same situation but he is super adamant about the fact that she can never do anything without him even though she doesn't have the same expectations of him. I could, to a degree, understand this wish in a sexual context (but not really, if you're a closed group) but he won't even let her go on dates by herself to connect with the others on a personal level (they discuss this at around 85%). I find that incredibly toxic as well as a bit sexist and proprietorial. She doesn't expect the same from him. Only SHE has to take herself back and behave like a good little girl for him and I'm not a fan. Only the girl in the group gets stipulations like this as if she was owned by someone else. None of the others do.
Anyways. This book has so much smut that I just started skipping paragraphs at some point in search for the plot. It wasn't an enjoyable read and rather exhausting.
This book was exhausting. I would say that it is 80% smut so there is nearly no plot at all. I found that more than surprising because "good girl" does have an extensive plot, so I didn't know that I was signing up for basically only a bunch of sex scenes stacked onto each other.
This is a problem because it makes it hard to connect with Tristan and Kit as a couple. The emotional component of their relationship didn't translate well at all because we were basically only ever told that they are already crazy in love with each other but we only ever see them connect on a sexual level. There was never any indication as to why they were in love on a personal level other than that they both enjoy sex?! What do they actually like about each other? All we read are sex scenes and those are just not enough to prove the deepness of a connection. It isn't clear at all if they have anything in common or what they like about each other.
My second issue is that I didn't like Tristan. At all. They are both in the same situation but he is super adamant about the fact that she can never do anything without him even though she doesn't have the same expectations of him. I could, to a degree, understand this wish in a sexual context (but not really, if you're a closed group) but he won't even let her go on dates by herself to connect with the others on a personal level (they discuss this at around 85%). I find that incredibly toxic as well as a bit sexist and proprietorial. She doesn't expect the same from him. Only SHE has to take herself back and behave like a good little girl for him and I'm not a fan. Only the girl in the group gets stipulations like this as if she was owned by someone else. None of the others do.
Anyways. This book has so much smut that I just started skipping paragraphs at some point in search for the plot. It wasn't an enjoyable read and rather exhausting.
November 22, 2021
A fiery, messy clusterfuck of star-crossed love.
Bad Girl is the kind of book that makes your heart hurt. It's a story packed with characters who are yearning to love, be loved, and have their needs be recognized as valid and valuable instead of deviant.
You feel for them, and Hall's done such a lovely job of writing them all that you also feel *with* them too.
I think it's hard to actually pick a favorite. The cast of Bad Girl reminds me of many of Hall's other stories, where she writes people that are... people, which means that they are flawed.
Tristan can be a bit of a brat, Kit can be a little insensitive (though Hall did comment on some of that in her group, and the logic makes a lot of sense), Len has me almost scared because he's such a lovely cinnamon roll of an alpha, and he makes me scared that his [my] heart's going to get broken, Jackson is treading the danger line with Len, and then there's James. James is... unexpected. We see the aspects of him that we saw in Good Girl, but we also get some sexier sides, and there's a lot more openmindedness about our lovely voyeuristic artist than one might have thought.
With all of that being said, I do like them all. Okay, Len might be my favorite, in case that wasn't obvious.
I think what's important to know about reading this book is that we're digging into hard stuff. Kit and Tristan, and even James to some extent, are all trapped by the role they were born into, nothing of their own making, and seeing them all want so earnestly and honestly, to the point where Tristan in particular is unable to voice those wants, just touches something in you.
There are some poignant moments, but it's hard to put into exact words what they're made of. They're moments that need to be experienced so you can get that twinge in your heart and that hope for all of them to get what they deserve.
Bad Girl is the kind of book that makes your heart hurt. It's a story packed with characters who are yearning to love, be loved, and have their needs be recognized as valid and valuable instead of deviant.
You feel for them, and Hall's done such a lovely job of writing them all that you also feel *with* them too.
I think it's hard to actually pick a favorite. The cast of Bad Girl reminds me of many of Hall's other stories, where she writes people that are... people, which means that they are flawed.
Tristan can be a bit of a brat, Kit can be a little insensitive (though Hall did comment on some of that in her group, and the logic makes a lot of sense), Len has me almost scared because he's such a lovely cinnamon roll of an alpha, and he makes me scared that his [my] heart's going to get broken, Jackson is treading the danger line with Len, and then there's James. James is... unexpected. We see the aspects of him that we saw in Good Girl, but we also get some sexier sides, and there's a lot more openmindedness about our lovely voyeuristic artist than one might have thought.
With all of that being said, I do like them all. Okay, Len might be my favorite, in case that wasn't obvious.
I think what's important to know about reading this book is that we're digging into hard stuff. Kit and Tristan, and even James to some extent, are all trapped by the role they were born into, nothing of their own making, and seeing them all want so earnestly and honestly, to the point where Tristan in particular is unable to voice those wants, just touches something in you.
There are some poignant moments, but it's hard to put into exact words what they're made of. They're moments that need to be experienced so you can get that twinge in your heart and that hope for all of them to get what they deserve.
November 9, 2021
Explosive heat and soul binding connections that will bring the Omega world to its knees!
Sam Hall has done it again! Her take on the Omegaverse world will take you on a roller coaster of a ride—one you won’t want to get off even though you know the ending is going to be everything you imagined—and so much more!!! So be prepared as Bad Girl is packed full amazing emotional twists and turns, heart wrenching pain, mind blowing chemistry and of course hot and steamy scenes you’ll be left screaming for more! I love how Sam has no limits in finding love and connections for her characters and pushes the standards of any preconceived notions of acceptable omega plots and storylines and fearlessly forges her own path.
The deep soul binding love that connects Kit and Tris is one for the ages, but alas in their world their status of Omegas leave them scrambling to find a way to stay together as their family and world plot against them. What do you do when society and your own family try so hard to push their own expectations and guidelines on you even when everything in your body and soul screams thats not what you need? You fight with everything for the one you love most.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
If you’ve thought you’ve read some super steamy alpha omega heated sex scenes before you’ve read nothing like the connection between two omegas finally exploring their connection and fighting against the constraints and labels put on them by society. Sam beautifully created a deep connection between Tris and Kit early on, but when they finally all come together? Pure magic and heat like you’ve never experienced before! What Kit and Tris take and discover along their journey will blow your mind and throw the Omegaverse on its end!
Forced to walk a thin line between being the omega he was revealed to be and the alpha he so clearly was destined for makes Tristan’s devotion to Kit that much more poignant and heart wrenching as you watch them battle for their love in a world that doesn’t deem it possible. How can 2 omegas find their happy ever after in a world fan by alphas and betas? By finding their own alphas and beta to help them fight the structure of their world—And after one night spent together the charismatic and intuitive Len is just the alpha for the job! Along with Jackson, his beta friend with hidden secrets of his own, and the famous artist, James, whom you might remember from Good Girl, our pack fights hard against the expectations put against them. James ability as an artist to see the finer details of life make him the perfect addition to the team as he so clearly sees the bonds already formed as has no issues assisting them with their fight. And you might see some old friends you already know and love assisting them with the fight as well. ;) So trust me when I say the battle is well worth the read and grab Bad Girl now to see for yourself!
Sam Hall has done it again! Her take on the Omegaverse world will take you on a roller coaster of a ride—one you won’t want to get off even though you know the ending is going to be everything you imagined—and so much more!!! So be prepared as Bad Girl is packed full amazing emotional twists and turns, heart wrenching pain, mind blowing chemistry and of course hot and steamy scenes you’ll be left screaming for more! I love how Sam has no limits in finding love and connections for her characters and pushes the standards of any preconceived notions of acceptable omega plots and storylines and fearlessly forges her own path.
The deep soul binding love that connects Kit and Tris is one for the ages, but alas in their world their status of Omegas leave them scrambling to find a way to stay together as their family and world plot against them. What do you do when society and your own family try so hard to push their own expectations and guidelines on you even when everything in your body and soul screams thats not what you need? You fight with everything for the one you love most.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
If you’ve thought you’ve read some super steamy alpha omega heated sex scenes before you’ve read nothing like the connection between two omegas finally exploring their connection and fighting against the constraints and labels put on them by society. Sam beautifully created a deep connection between Tris and Kit early on, but when they finally all come together? Pure magic and heat like you’ve never experienced before! What Kit and Tris take and discover along their journey will blow your mind and throw the Omegaverse on its end!
Forced to walk a thin line between being the omega he was revealed to be and the alpha he so clearly was destined for makes Tristan’s devotion to Kit that much more poignant and heart wrenching as you watch them battle for their love in a world that doesn’t deem it possible. How can 2 omegas find their happy ever after in a world fan by alphas and betas? By finding their own alphas and beta to help them fight the structure of their world—And after one night spent together the charismatic and intuitive Len is just the alpha for the job! Along with Jackson, his beta friend with hidden secrets of his own, and the famous artist, James, whom you might remember from Good Girl, our pack fights hard against the expectations put against them. James ability as an artist to see the finer details of life make him the perfect addition to the team as he so clearly sees the bonds already formed as has no issues assisting them with their fight. And you might see some old friends you already know and love assisting them with the fight as well. ;) So trust me when I say the battle is well worth the read and grab Bad Girl now to see for yourself!
November 15, 2021
It’s times like these that I wish I was an author. I really want to be able to wax lyrical in a way that does this book justice.
Once again Sam Hall displayed her genius by creating a masterpiece. Yes, this book is unendingly smut-filled but it is so much more than just a reverse harem. As always Sam Hall’s writing touches on issues that so many other author’s shy away from and she does it in such an incredible way that it does not feel forced or overdone.
This book is filled with complex characters that you cannot help but love. Kit is such a great FMC. She is cheeky, she is soft, she is selfless to a fault (without being simpering) and she isn’t scared to go for what she wants and for what she feels Tristan needs.
Let’s talk about Tristan shall we? Oh my. I am still fanning myself. He is such an alpha male while still having an Omega designation. I don’t even know where Sam got the idea for him, but I would like to send her right back there to get some more for us to enjoy.
Added to these two very lovely Omega’s we have the most mushy of Alpha’s in Len who from the start just grabbed my attention. I mean, seriously? Taking them on a date? Yes please. I was a little mad at how oblivious he seemed to Jackson, but let’s face it… things there will sort themselves out nicely.
Lastly – but most definitely NOT least. James. I am soooo glad he is getting his story told too.
All in all, great characters, stupendous side characters, who are demanding their own story and a great story line that has you glued from he word go.
Now I just need another word go. Like yesterday
Thank you Sam Hall for sharing this with us.
Once again Sam Hall displayed her genius by creating a masterpiece. Yes, this book is unendingly smut-filled but it is so much more than just a reverse harem. As always Sam Hall’s writing touches on issues that so many other author’s shy away from and she does it in such an incredible way that it does not feel forced or overdone.
This book is filled with complex characters that you cannot help but love. Kit is such a great FMC. She is cheeky, she is soft, she is selfless to a fault (without being simpering) and she isn’t scared to go for what she wants and for what she feels Tristan needs.
Let’s talk about Tristan shall we? Oh my. I am still fanning myself. He is such an alpha male while still having an Omega designation. I don’t even know where Sam got the idea for him, but I would like to send her right back there to get some more for us to enjoy.
Added to these two very lovely Omega’s we have the most mushy of Alpha’s in Len who from the start just grabbed my attention. I mean, seriously? Taking them on a date? Yes please. I was a little mad at how oblivious he seemed to Jackson, but let’s face it… things there will sort themselves out nicely.
Lastly – but most definitely NOT least. James. I am soooo glad he is getting his story told too.
All in all, great characters, stupendous side characters, who are demanding their own story and a great story line that has you glued from he word go.
Now I just need another word go. Like yesterday
Thank you Sam Hall for sharing this with us.
October 30, 2021
Kit and Tristan are both omegas who have grown up together with Kit’s family and are in love with each other. Because of their designation they don’t have many rights on their own. Kit’s family want Tristan to mate with her brother and to find another alpha for Kit. They only want to be with each other. You can truly feel how hopeless their love feels on paper. They feel so lost without each other but at the same time can’t give each other what they truly need.
Kit and Tristan frequent clubs in order to find proxy alphas to help with their omega needs and on this latest trip they meet Len. Len is the only alpha to ever understand that Kit and Tristan already think of themselves as mates. He understands and caters to it. We also meet Jackson, a beta, who has a past with Len and James, an alpha and artist, who has drawn Kit and Tristan in the past and is still obsessed. James comes from an important family and is interested in courting both Kit and Tristan, but will this work with all of them and what will Kit’s family have to say.
November 12, 2021
Sam Hall is amazing! I love the female perspective on expectations and the traps of your role in the world that she brings to her books, and this is no exception - it's steamy, subtle and breaks the molds of societal norms. This story has so many nuances, and you can enjoy it on so many levels, but be warned - it's unputdownable, so make sure you're comfy and don't have anything else lined up. 😉
Heed the warnings, but unless that stops you, enjoy the hot mess of the relationships in this world and let go of your expectations of what a good girl is and be that Bad Girl. I for one can't wait for part two of Kit's and Tris' love.
Heed the warnings, but unless that stops you, enjoy the hot mess of the relationships in this world and let go of your expectations of what a good girl is and be that Bad Girl. I for one can't wait for part two of Kit's and Tris' love.
February 2, 2024
Sam Hall does such a fantastic job exploring omegaverse stereotypes. I love how much depth her characters have. No one is ever just one thing or another but shades of everything in between.
There is a lot of emotional tension between the steamy scenes in both this and the next book, Defiant Girl. This duet covers some hard topics as a found family is created. Roles are not always spelled out, a little messy, and I think it is deliberate to keep you guessing. But it's Kit's POV, so we learn as she does, true to life with the slow reveals.
Omegaverse, reverse harem, m/m
There is a lot of emotional tension between the steamy scenes in both this and the next book, Defiant Girl. This duet covers some hard topics as a found family is created. Roles are not always spelled out, a little messy, and I think it is deliberate to keep you guessing. But it's Kit's POV, so we learn as she does, true to life with the slow reveals.
Omegaverse, reverse harem, m/m
December 31, 2021
Wow!! What an extraordinary story. This one kept me up until almost 5am and the lack of sleep today is so worth it. Yes it’s omegaverse full of alphas, ruts, nesting and knots but it’s soooo much more. Exploration of sexuality, feminism and family pain all rolled up into a seriously HOT AF story and I was a VERY happy reader. Can’t wait for book 3.
November 29, 2021
3.5 stars
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January 10, 2022ugh i really thought this story was gonna be a standalone
part 2????? why! i hate waiting smh
part 2????? why! i hate waiting smh
January 31, 2022
Zajímavé, ale zdlouhavé, pro ukončení příběhu je třeba číst další díl 😕 v tomto je to hlavně o vztahu dvou omega, zbytek skupiny se zařazuje postupně a urovnání přijde asi až v další knize.
June 2, 2023
Oh my gosh I love angst and comfort and safe yes I love love and the kinks omg yes>>>
Rtc when my mind doesn't resemble scrambled eggs.
Rtc when my mind doesn't resemble scrambled eggs.
January 6, 2024
3.5 Stars
June 14, 2022
Bad Girl by Sam Hall is a contemporary omegaverse romance. This is the third book in The Season series.
I absolutely love Sam's books! I can't help but get pulled into the books and binging them. I will say this is definitely my favorite book of the series so far. The chemistry between Kit, Tris, James, Len, and Jackson is off the charts!
The book ended on a great cliffhanger that left me begging for more. I can't wait for Defiant Girl to be released on June 18, 2022.
I would recommend this book if you like omegaverse romances.
I absolutely love Sam's books! I can't help but get pulled into the books and binging them. I will say this is definitely my favorite book of the series so far. The chemistry between Kit, Tris, James, Len, and Jackson is off the charts!
The book ended on a great cliffhanger that left me begging for more. I can't wait for Defiant Girl to be released on June 18, 2022.
I would recommend this book if you like omegaverse romances.
June 19, 2022
WOW. I’m a reader, not a writer so I feel supremely inadequate right now. Sam Hall is brilliant. Her words and world building perfection. Kit and Tris have such a unique story to tell and I found myself engulfed in this tale at the expense of all else. This pulled on every heart string. I was at times sad, aroused, angry, appalled (insert Kit’s mum and her behavior at the end here 😠), intrigued, aroused some more and then stunned. The ending hits like a sledge hammer out of no where! I hope like hell Defiant Girl has some answers cause I’m full of questions!
June 9, 2022
😅 I Need a Cold Shower
This book is hot hot hot 🥵 I love a good omegaverse story, but I especially loved this one for showcasing characters who step outside of the social norms of their designations. It seems to reflect real life struggles of the LGBTQ community and I am here for it. It also depicts characters with mental health struggles and traumatic experiences in a relatable and respectful way. I loved the main characters and can’t wait to finish their story!
This book is hot hot hot 🥵 I love a good omegaverse story, but I especially loved this one for showcasing characters who step outside of the social norms of their designations. It seems to reflect real life struggles of the LGBTQ community and I am here for it. It also depicts characters with mental health struggles and traumatic experiences in a relatable and respectful way. I loved the main characters and can’t wait to finish their story!
September 26, 2023
5 STARS for the smartest, most clever and unique omegaverse novel I have read yet! This one was SO. DAMN. GOOD!
Sam Hall used some of this clever trickery in the first book of this series-- "Good Girl-" but it was much better done, in my opinion, in "Bad Girl." She takes our current gender roles in society-- what it means to be a "typical" male or female-- and spins those prejudices expertly into this omegaverse world. What happens when you are born with one body (or in this case, designation)-- but you view yourself as/identify with another? We see this all the time in our current society, but up until this particular series, I had never translated that into the omegaverse world.
This is a story of learning that love can be expressed or felt in any number of ways, DESPITE A/B/O designation. And it was SO. RIDICULOUSLY. HEARTWARMING. It was just such a perfect blend of self-discovery, sexual discovery and acceptance-- and HEAT. Oh my GOD, was it hot.
Tristan and Kit grew up together and have been in love since they can remember. They are feral for one another, and always have been. When Kit presented as an omega in her teens, everyone assumed Tristan- the strong, snarky confident guy- would naturally be her Alpha. But life had other ideas, and Tristan presents as another omega-- biologically unable to satisfy Kit in the most primal of ways.
Tris and Kit had always just simply decided they would be enough for one another, despite designation. But her stuffy and stifled upbringing- her cruel father's expectations for her as an omega-- didn't include another omega. Kit was expected, as was Tristan, to mate an alpha.
This is the story of how Tris and Kit stumble upon the two alphas and one beta who end up changing everything.
Listen- the parts of this book that really set it apart for me were the parts set in the sexual exploration club Abbadon. One of the alphas, Len--possibly the most empathetic, burly but cinnamon roll alpha ever- realizes Tris is adrift in his designation- he doesn't identify wholly as an omega- he views himself often as an alpha. Len takes it upon himself to attempt to show Tris that there is a whole other world out there sexually, and he can be whomever he wants, despite his designation- well, if that wasn't the sweetest damn thing I've read in months, I don't know what is. And, as it turns out, it was literally the turning point in Tris and Kit's relationship (and in Tris' life, in general).
There are gorgeous, heartfelt scenes between a trans/FF couple, showing the two omegas how they can love and pleasure one another despite physical anatomy- they were so well done. And the fact that the alphas go out of their way to impart this knowledge on the two omegas-- yeah, I loved every second of it. In a normal alpha/omega pairing, the last thing on the alpha's mind would be empowering the omegas to pleasure each other, to learn how to do so, learn how to take control, when what the alphas really want (and need, biologically) is to be the one doing that instead. But these are no normal alphas- and I loved them so much for being those people for Kit and Tris.
The men in this story are absolute top notch- Len and James-- the alphas- very different from one another but each ridiculously swoony in their own way. Jackson, the beta, whom at first I felt iffy about fitting in- but man, was he necessary and needed- and I don't even know if I realized just how much so until the final book in the series, "Defiant Girl."
But the shining star here.... the absolute man of the hour- is Tristan- the omega who identifies mostly as an alpha, and spends his formative years fighting his body tooth and nail so he can hold onto the girl he loves- well, he was something else. The way he loved Kit- the way he absolutely obsessed over her well being, needed her every damn second and wanted nothing but her happiness- yeah, I think I just found a new book boyfriend in Tris. He was absolute perfection. And I won't get too far into his sexual journey here, because if I recall correctly, most of that happens in the next book, but you will be hearing from me about that in my next review, for sure.
Slow claps for Sam Hall-- taking the omegaverse world to the next level here. And it's amazing.
Sam Hall used some of this clever trickery in the first book of this series-- "Good Girl-" but it was much better done, in my opinion, in "Bad Girl." She takes our current gender roles in society-- what it means to be a "typical" male or female-- and spins those prejudices expertly into this omegaverse world. What happens when you are born with one body (or in this case, designation)-- but you view yourself as/identify with another? We see this all the time in our current society, but up until this particular series, I had never translated that into the omegaverse world.
This is a story of learning that love can be expressed or felt in any number of ways, DESPITE A/B/O designation. And it was SO. RIDICULOUSLY. HEARTWARMING. It was just such a perfect blend of self-discovery, sexual discovery and acceptance-- and HEAT. Oh my GOD, was it hot.
Tristan and Kit grew up together and have been in love since they can remember. They are feral for one another, and always have been. When Kit presented as an omega in her teens, everyone assumed Tristan- the strong, snarky confident guy- would naturally be her Alpha. But life had other ideas, and Tristan presents as another omega-- biologically unable to satisfy Kit in the most primal of ways.
Tris and Kit had always just simply decided they would be enough for one another, despite designation. But her stuffy and stifled upbringing- her cruel father's expectations for her as an omega-- didn't include another omega. Kit was expected, as was Tristan, to mate an alpha.
This is the story of how Tris and Kit stumble upon the two alphas and one beta who end up changing everything.
Listen- the parts of this book that really set it apart for me were the parts set in the sexual exploration club Abbadon. One of the alphas, Len--possibly the most empathetic, burly but cinnamon roll alpha ever- realizes Tris is adrift in his designation- he doesn't identify wholly as an omega- he views himself often as an alpha. Len takes it upon himself to attempt to show Tris that there is a whole other world out there sexually, and he can be whomever he wants, despite his designation- well, if that wasn't the sweetest damn thing I've read in months, I don't know what is. And, as it turns out, it was literally the turning point in Tris and Kit's relationship (and in Tris' life, in general).
There are gorgeous, heartfelt scenes between a trans/FF couple, showing the two omegas how they can love and pleasure one another despite physical anatomy- they were so well done. And the fact that the alphas go out of their way to impart this knowledge on the two omegas-- yeah, I loved every second of it. In a normal alpha/omega pairing, the last thing on the alpha's mind would be empowering the omegas to pleasure each other, to learn how to do so, learn how to take control, when what the alphas really want (and need, biologically) is to be the one doing that instead. But these are no normal alphas- and I loved them so much for being those people for Kit and Tris.
The men in this story are absolute top notch- Len and James-- the alphas- very different from one another but each ridiculously swoony in their own way. Jackson, the beta, whom at first I felt iffy about fitting in- but man, was he necessary and needed- and I don't even know if I realized just how much so until the final book in the series, "Defiant Girl."
But the shining star here.... the absolute man of the hour- is Tristan- the omega who identifies mostly as an alpha, and spends his formative years fighting his body tooth and nail so he can hold onto the girl he loves- well, he was something else. The way he loved Kit- the way he absolutely obsessed over her well being, needed her every damn second and wanted nothing but her happiness- yeah, I think I just found a new book boyfriend in Tris. He was absolute perfection. And I won't get too far into his sexual journey here, because if I recall correctly, most of that happens in the next book, but you will be hearing from me about that in my next review, for sure.
Slow claps for Sam Hall-- taking the omegaverse world to the next level here. And it's amazing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 5, 2022
i’m gonna try to keep this brief, but i know it’ll turn into a rant. anyways…i liked the first book; liked the characters and their connections, the plot, and the overall message (that love is stronger than family control, blah blah blah). but i did NOT like this book. at all. for a multitude of reasons.
1. tristan and kit have ZERO CHEMISTRY! this book is supposed to follow their relationship and reveal that even though they love each other, they have biological needs that they need other people to meet. i liked that plot! it contrasts to the first book, bc/ the MC was the only omega, whereas in this book, tristan and kit were two omegas looking for an alpha. tris’ protective nature is clearly apart of his identity confusion (bc omegas are submissive and he’s showing slight signs of alpha traits—being dominant) but it got old quick. every five minutes he’d mention that kit is his and he needs her safe, but it felt more like he was trying to prove this to be true rather than jusr letting it be. other than his controlling habits the only other way their relationship is shown is through sex. lots and lots of sex. the two of them are supposed to be soulmates who connect with each other so deeply, but the only depth their relationship had was when he was fucking her. basically i just wasn’t a fan of the two of them.
2. why is there so much sex???? i think in either chapter two or three tris is immediately finger fucking kit and sure that’s fine, kind of kinky but that’s to be expected in a RH. what i didn’t expect though was the constant sex scenes. i swear that everything in this book was meaningless unless it was followed by someone getting off. len says he wants to be with tris and kit, but they don’t believe him until after he knots with them. james telling kit that he wants the two of them, but nope, she needs to have a fucking orgasm for his words to be true. i mean even with tris and kit there was no real connection, only sex. i think that so much of this RH dynamic was based solely off sex that they didn’t even have the opportunity to truly understand one another.
3. TRIS!! i just don’t like tris.
4. i think that kit was genuinely such a complex character who naturally puts other people before her, and not even because she’s an omega but because of how she was raised. i think that there’s this uniqueness to her personality and perspectives that we only saw mentally, because she wasn’t open to expressing herself to others. idk i just wish that we could’ve seen her openly communicate her feelings instead of internalizing them.
overall i didn’t like this book. it’s the second one i’ve read from this author, the first being good girl, but this doesn’t put me off of her writing. 2/5 rating.
1. tristan and kit have ZERO CHEMISTRY! this book is supposed to follow their relationship and reveal that even though they love each other, they have biological needs that they need other people to meet. i liked that plot! it contrasts to the first book, bc/ the MC was the only omega, whereas in this book, tristan and kit were two omegas looking for an alpha. tris’ protective nature is clearly apart of his identity confusion (bc omegas are submissive and he’s showing slight signs of alpha traits—being dominant) but it got old quick. every five minutes he’d mention that kit is his and he needs her safe, but it felt more like he was trying to prove this to be true rather than jusr letting it be. other than his controlling habits the only other way their relationship is shown is through sex. lots and lots of sex. the two of them are supposed to be soulmates who connect with each other so deeply, but the only depth their relationship had was when he was fucking her. basically i just wasn’t a fan of the two of them.
2. why is there so much sex???? i think in either chapter two or three tris is immediately finger fucking kit and sure that’s fine, kind of kinky but that’s to be expected in a RH. what i didn’t expect though was the constant sex scenes. i swear that everything in this book was meaningless unless it was followed by someone getting off. len says he wants to be with tris and kit, but they don’t believe him until after he knots with them. james telling kit that he wants the two of them, but nope, she needs to have a fucking orgasm for his words to be true. i mean even with tris and kit there was no real connection, only sex. i think that so much of this RH dynamic was based solely off sex that they didn’t even have the opportunity to truly understand one another.
3. TRIS!! i just don’t like tris.
4. i think that kit was genuinely such a complex character who naturally puts other people before her, and not even because she’s an omega but because of how she was raised. i think that there’s this uniqueness to her personality and perspectives that we only saw mentally, because she wasn’t open to expressing herself to others. idk i just wish that we could’ve seen her openly communicate her feelings instead of internalizing them.
overall i didn’t like this book. it’s the second one i’ve read from this author, the first being good girl, but this doesn’t put me off of her writing. 2/5 rating.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 2, 2022
An omega-omega romance in a RH, my favorite 😍 So much passion was between Kit and Tris. They are twin flames in every sense. These two got hot pretty quickly, hopping over to Apothecary for one of many rare nights of bliss between them, escaping the confines of the rich and judgmental. But a simple knot from some faceless alpha becomes something more when they meet Len. One night with the hottest duo he’s ever seen just isn’t enough. He starts wooing the two omegas who want nothing but each other, but need so much more.
The artist from the last book, James, is another alpha who has his sights set on having them both. Then there’s Jackson, Len’s old flame who’s never let that torch go. He wants all in as well.
I loved this book. I do wish there was dual POV but that’s my only issue. I loved the dynamic between Tris and Kit, which was a love and bond so strong they saw no others. Until they’re met with people who don’t like fitting the mold either and want them to break out of the ones they’ve confined themselves to. It wasn’t necessarily about being less and every time they reached for more, it was from the guiding hand of one another. Their exploration of bringing alphas into their space is one defiance, pain, pleasure, love, curiosity, and resignation. But the alphas don’t subtract from them at all, they add/enhance everything. It’s very clear that these alphas just wanna be apart of what they have.
But bringing alphas into the fold isn’t the only issue. Tristan deals with designation dysphoria. He feels both alpha and omega. He struggles with this throughout the book due to trauma from the omega academy and lack of self discovery. He needs those who will let him be himself, irrespective of designation. And Kit has been the only one to see him so far. So when he begins having feelings and attraction towards others, his fear of trusting them and betraying Kit causes for some lash outs. Kit knows he needs an alpha just as much as she does, no matter what their hearts say, so she starts to form them a pack. And it takes them on a journey they didn’t expect.
They all fall into a new situation, trying to navigate things. It’s not easy for them, but it’s definitely one of my favorite explorations into omegaverse relationships to date.
P.s. I’ll take all the men here in a to go box, please and thank you.
The artist from the last book, James, is another alpha who has his sights set on having them both. Then there’s Jackson, Len’s old flame who’s never let that torch go. He wants all in as well.
I loved this book. I do wish there was dual POV but that’s my only issue. I loved the dynamic between Tris and Kit, which was a love and bond so strong they saw no others. Until they’re met with people who don’t like fitting the mold either and want them to break out of the ones they’ve confined themselves to. It wasn’t necessarily about being less and every time they reached for more, it was from the guiding hand of one another. Their exploration of bringing alphas into their space is one defiance, pain, pleasure, love, curiosity, and resignation. But the alphas don’t subtract from them at all, they add/enhance everything. It’s very clear that these alphas just wanna be apart of what they have.
But bringing alphas into the fold isn’t the only issue. Tristan deals with designation dysphoria. He feels both alpha and omega. He struggles with this throughout the book due to trauma from the omega academy and lack of self discovery. He needs those who will let him be himself, irrespective of designation. And Kit has been the only one to see him so far. So when he begins having feelings and attraction towards others, his fear of trusting them and betraying Kit causes for some lash outs. Kit knows he needs an alpha just as much as she does, no matter what their hearts say, so she starts to form them a pack. And it takes them on a journey they didn’t expect.
They all fall into a new situation, trying to navigate things. It’s not easy for them, but it’s definitely one of my favorite explorations into omegaverse relationships to date.
P.s. I’ll take all the men here in a to go box, please and thank you.
April 15, 2025
Altro giro e altro libro che mi ha delusa. Sam Hall è sempre in grado di creare dei gruppi affiatati e di inserire tematiche importanti senza tuttavia appesantire la lettura, ma non stavolta.
Durante lettura aleggia questo senso di sconforto che l'ha resa davvero pesante. Kit e Tris sanno di non poter stare insieme, sanno di non essere abbastanza l'uno per l'altra ma cercano in ogni modo di nascondere questa cosa, anche mentendo a sè stessi.
Cercano di liberarsi dalle restrizioni che la società gli impone ma se Tris non sente di rientrare completamente nella categoria di Omega, Kit invece ci sta benissimo e mi ha fatto male al cuore come cerca di diventare qualcosa che non è per venirgli incontro. So che l'autrice l'ha inteso in modo positivo ma io non riesco a vederlo in altro modo che una forzatura. Lei non vuole prendere il controllo e visto che ci sono altri 2 alpha e un beta perchè non cederlo a loro? Perchè tentare di essere qualcosa che non si è per la persona a cui si vuole bene, se l'alternativa esiste ed è meno dolorosa per tutti?
Non mi è piaciuto nemmeno il fatto che Tris non si aprisse mai del tutto, fino alla fine in cui cambia drasticamente così di botto quando per anni si è trattenuto. Capisco l'influenza dei compagni, ma dopo aver trascorso più di 10 anni imponendosi un limite è difficile lasciarlo andare di punto in bianco, soprattutto perchè benchè si fidi dei compagni non prova per loro altro che affetto.
Ho trovato questo focalizzarsi sul rompere gli schemi, sul trovare sè stessi, troppo astratto e forzato. La situazione progrediva ma dietro non c'era un vero motivo. Solo un tedioso monologo inframmezzato da dei miglioramenti.
In questo primo libro della duologia l'autrice si è concentrata solo sui due omega, con cui non sono riuscita ad empatizzare, con la conseguenza che non sono riuscita ad appressare nemmeno gli altri protagonisti visto che di loro sappiamo lo stretto necessario.
Sul finale succede qualcosa che poteva essere prevedibile ma considerato che viene già svelato il colpevole dubito di continuare.
Durante lettura aleggia questo senso di sconforto che l'ha resa davvero pesante. Kit e Tris sanno di non poter stare insieme, sanno di non essere abbastanza l'uno per l'altra ma cercano in ogni modo di nascondere questa cosa, anche mentendo a sè stessi.
Cercano di liberarsi dalle restrizioni che la società gli impone ma se Tris non sente di rientrare completamente nella categoria di Omega, Kit invece ci sta benissimo e mi ha fatto male al cuore come cerca di diventare qualcosa che non è per venirgli incontro. So che l'autrice l'ha inteso in modo positivo ma io non riesco a vederlo in altro modo che una forzatura. Lei non vuole prendere il controllo e visto che ci sono altri 2 alpha e un beta perchè non cederlo a loro? Perchè tentare di essere qualcosa che non si è per la persona a cui si vuole bene, se l'alternativa esiste ed è meno dolorosa per tutti?
Non mi è piaciuto nemmeno il fatto che Tris non si aprisse mai del tutto, fino alla fine in cui cambia drasticamente così di botto quando per anni si è trattenuto. Capisco l'influenza dei compagni, ma dopo aver trascorso più di 10 anni imponendosi un limite è difficile lasciarlo andare di punto in bianco, soprattutto perchè benchè si fidi dei compagni non prova per loro altro che affetto.
Ho trovato questo focalizzarsi sul rompere gli schemi, sul trovare sè stessi, troppo astratto e forzato. La situazione progrediva ma dietro non c'era un vero motivo. Solo un tedioso monologo inframmezzato da dei miglioramenti.
In questo primo libro della duologia l'autrice si è concentrata solo sui due omega, con cui non sono riuscita ad empatizzare, con la conseguenza che non sono riuscita ad appressare nemmeno gli altri protagonisti visto che di loro sappiamo lo stretto necessario.
Sul finale succede qualcosa che poteva essere prevedibile ma considerato che viene già svelato il colpevole dubito di continuare.
October 28, 2021
To say that Sam Hall has done it again is a bit of an understatement when it comes to Bad Girl. I don’t even know where to start so I’m just going to dive in and see where it all shakes out.
Tristan and Kit are two omegas who have been in love with one another since well before their designations showed themselves. Their love, consideration, and caring for one another is so palpable that your own heart will hurt watching them tear themselves apart to try to be together in a world that doesn’t understand their urges to go against their own biology.
Enter Len, James, and Jackson… two alphas and a beta that see Kit and Tris more clearly than anyone in their lives has ever seen them before. They pass no judgements and in fact celebrate what the two of them have together, and even inspire them to take more risks and explore just what they truly need from their lives together.
There are definitely some topics in this one that readers may find triggering, but as always Sam Hall navigates them with grace, understanding, and sensitivity. I absolutely teared up more than once reading this story. Applying these kinds of topics to secondary gender was absolutely awe inspiring. There were so many poignant scenes that made you truly feel for there characters.
Honestly this was a home run for me. I was so utterly moved by this story that I can’t wait for the rest of Tris and Kit’s story. I want their HEA more than I want my next breath. Dramatic, I know, but this is a must read guys.
Tristan and Kit are two omegas who have been in love with one another since well before their designations showed themselves. Their love, consideration, and caring for one another is so palpable that your own heart will hurt watching them tear themselves apart to try to be together in a world that doesn’t understand their urges to go against their own biology.
Enter Len, James, and Jackson… two alphas and a beta that see Kit and Tris more clearly than anyone in their lives has ever seen them before. They pass no judgements and in fact celebrate what the two of them have together, and even inspire them to take more risks and explore just what they truly need from their lives together.
There are definitely some topics in this one that readers may find triggering, but as always Sam Hall navigates them with grace, understanding, and sensitivity. I absolutely teared up more than once reading this story. Applying these kinds of topics to secondary gender was absolutely awe inspiring. There were so many poignant scenes that made you truly feel for there characters.
Honestly this was a home run for me. I was so utterly moved by this story that I can’t wait for the rest of Tris and Kit’s story. I want their HEA more than I want my next breath. Dramatic, I know, but this is a must read guys.
October 30, 2021
*received an arc for my honest opinions.
I had not read an omegaverse novel that I had enjoyed since Good Girl, book 1 in this series. Like Good Girl, the designations of Alpha, Beta and Omega are not based on gender identity, but something that occurs after a certain age when people wake and just know their placement. This story follows a young women who finds herself in the dilemma of having the young man she loves sharing her designation of Omega meaning that they are not meant to be together and that no matter how ardently they seek to satisfy one another’s needs, there is always a resulting want of the touch of an Alpha. I don’t want to give more away, but I did enjoy this departure from my typical sexy read.
I typically am more found of kick tush, brazen heroines, but the lead in this story, Kit, deftly shows the strength in surrendering to a trustworthy partner, or partners, and the power soft can hold over harsh. There is a well written portrayal of a trans women that is well done. As always, consensual sex between adults requires no trigger warnings, so I will say if your personal preferences do not include M/m or trans/f yummy times, this might not be your cuppa. If you are an open minded lover of all the passions, this may be a good fit. Sam Hall always brings the “slick” and writes the smart well formed female leads. This is not a completed story leaving room for more, but the arc does conclude well enough to not leave you too needy.
I had not read an omegaverse novel that I had enjoyed since Good Girl, book 1 in this series. Like Good Girl, the designations of Alpha, Beta and Omega are not based on gender identity, but something that occurs after a certain age when people wake and just know their placement. This story follows a young women who finds herself in the dilemma of having the young man she loves sharing her designation of Omega meaning that they are not meant to be together and that no matter how ardently they seek to satisfy one another’s needs, there is always a resulting want of the touch of an Alpha. I don’t want to give more away, but I did enjoy this departure from my typical sexy read.
I typically am more found of kick tush, brazen heroines, but the lead in this story, Kit, deftly shows the strength in surrendering to a trustworthy partner, or partners, and the power soft can hold over harsh. There is a well written portrayal of a trans women that is well done. As always, consensual sex between adults requires no trigger warnings, so I will say if your personal preferences do not include M/m or trans/f yummy times, this might not be your cuppa. If you are an open minded lover of all the passions, this may be a good fit. Sam Hall always brings the “slick” and writes the smart well formed female leads. This is not a completed story leaving room for more, but the arc does conclude well enough to not leave you too needy.
November 16, 2021
I’m going to start off with - I did love this book! It has ALL the things going for it. Extreme spice, love, some angst, great characters. ALL the good things. This story was written well, made me have an open mind to understand people who love differently, like I said ALL the good things.
But DANG IT —- warn a reader! I was so into the story that I wasn’t paying attention to the pages read or percentage read - then boooom! There was a great first chapter note from the author about the triggers and contents of the book - BUT NO WHERE did I read that this book is not complete, that this book ends on a cliffhanger. ALL THE TEARS! Unless the next book is going to be released tomorrow, I hate/loathe/detest cliffhangers! I actively choose to abstain from a series or duet or trilogy that has cliffhangers. Simply because I read too many books to keep up with a cliffhanger ending book when the next book has an undetermined (preorder says 6/22, book ending states the release date will be brought forward) release date. I choose to wait and the read them together because I want to experience the full story at its best. I want to immerse myself in the story and get the full effect.
I want to be petty, but can’t be because the story was so good. But I definitely will be weary in the future of books by this author and will do better research before reading her other books. I read and purchased the first book in this series and that was the reason I went in unaware.
But DANG IT —- warn a reader! I was so into the story that I wasn’t paying attention to the pages read or percentage read - then boooom! There was a great first chapter note from the author about the triggers and contents of the book - BUT NO WHERE did I read that this book is not complete, that this book ends on a cliffhanger. ALL THE TEARS! Unless the next book is going to be released tomorrow, I hate/loathe/detest cliffhangers! I actively choose to abstain from a series or duet or trilogy that has cliffhangers. Simply because I read too many books to keep up with a cliffhanger ending book when the next book has an undetermined (preorder says 6/22, book ending states the release date will be brought forward) release date. I choose to wait and the read them together because I want to experience the full story at its best. I want to immerse myself in the story and get the full effect.
I want to be petty, but can’t be because the story was so good. But I definitely will be weary in the future of books by this author and will do better research before reading her other books. I read and purchased the first book in this series and that was the reason I went in unaware.
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