More Than One Way: Part One

Drake House Packs #1

by Sienna Holt

Born into a family that saw his designation as a disappointment and to a world that wouldn’t protect Omegas, Ethan West did everything he could to delay the inevitable—a life limited by the delirium of heats and quiet submission to Alphas. He had a plan and had begun to build a life when one feral Alpha changed it all, leaving him at the mercy of his fathers’ political aspirations and forcing him to find a Pack before his first heat struck. Pack Owens wasn’t looking for an Omega but when Ethan stumbles into their world and under their protection, the pull to make him theirs is undeniable. Can they overcome the resentment of one Alpha, Ethan’s family’s disapproval, and the threat lurking beyond it all to prove to him that life with a Pack doesn’t have to be what he’s always feared.

Genres: Omegaverse, Romance, M M Romance, Queer, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, Fantasy

276 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 21, 2023

Reviews

[Mary Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

The representation of multiple LGBTQ+ characters is great here. There is a nonbinary character, a demisexual character, and more than one bisexual character. The polyam dynamic is shown nicely too. Not every character in the already established pack is involved with every other character, and this shows a different side to polyamory that many books don't feature.

As in most Omegaverse stories, the Omega, Ethan, is still the central part of the pack, or at least, it seems he will be once it's all said and done. He's already fallen for three of the five pack members, and I think the other two will develop into romantic relationships in book two.

Shae is my favorite. They're the Sunshine of the pack and totally adorable. That cliffie hit extra hard, but I can't wait to see the pack wreak havoc to get their missing piece back.

[Dark Little Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sienna Holt knocked it out of the park with her debut novel More Than One Way! I loved this book!

I loved having Ethan, a Male Omega, as the main focus of the book and I love the dynamic of someone fitting into an already established pack.

In a world where Omegas are allowed to kick betas out of packs I love that Ethan's first connections are with the two pack Betas, Theo and Shae. I like how the Drake House pack breaks all of the stereotypes and lies that Ethan was told about the world. Jade is an absolutely lovely alpha and I'm hoping for much more of Miles and Trevor.

This was an excellent read and I would highly recommend it.

I received an ARC copy of the book but I'm leaving this review voluntarily.

[Hayley Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the privilege of reading an advanced copy of this book. I don’t normally read OV books but I found myself swept into this story and especially the characters.

The author made it easy for a newbie OV girlie like me and the nuances of the world were easy to follow and understand.

The characters of this book really do steal your heart and you just want to hang out with them in their nest!

Ethan our MC is an adorable precious young man.

Theo is also precious and also adorable and sexy and wonderful.

Shea is lovely and sweet. And I adore the relationships they have with so many of the characters. They are the sunshine of the group.

Miles is sexy and protective and wonderful.

Jade is gorgeous and strong and so very sexy.

And Trevor is my mean, misunderstood bad boy and I just adore them ALL.

I cannot wait for more people to meet these characters and I can’t wait to get my hands on book two!

[Ghazal · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars⭐

I freaking loveddddddddd thisssssss.
It had EVERYTHING I've been looking for in an omegaverses book with a male omega.
Fuck the ending.

[Halla Lester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ooof

I read in basically 1 day 2 sittings.
(Bc i statted it LATE at Night. )

So good. I'm heading off to order #2

The characters have depth and charisma. I LOVE the lgbtqia representation in this one. Absolutely beautifully done. The pack is Poly and done soo well, we see demisexual representation, and we see nonbinary/gender queer representation, so many amazing rep. Made my little gay heart soo happy. 🏳️‍🌈

I LOVEDDD it. Soo much.
Plot is 4.8 🌟
Spice is 4.5 🌶

Check those TW⚠️

[Malene · Rating 5 out of 5]

"You have an otherworldly capacity for love, Sunshine, and I am not threatened because you might love another person." 🫶

More Than One Way has my heart and soul and I can't wait to get more, because the longing is REAL! 🥹

Keywords:
Found family, poly pack, omegaverse, heartwarming, steamy, fun, diverse, all the feels, nicknames, fast burn, paranormal romance, soul-yanking, like coming home ♡

"It felt like I was being stretched; that my soul was screaming out at me to go back inside that house, that wherever Pack Owens was where I belonged."

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Just not for me

[Angela Joiner · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars for me
I liked the idea behind the story, but had a difficult time with the main character the book was centered around, Ethan. I felt his whiny persona so overly glorified & found it a smidge annoying.
I also wanted more from Trevor!

[Kassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, Sienna Holt, for an advanced reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Things you’ll find in this book:
A/B/O Dynamics
Poly Relationships
Multiple POV’s
Controlling Parental Dynamics
Socio-economics Dynamics
Mentions and Flashbacks of Sexual Assault (Not between couples)
On-screen Kidnapping/Attempted forced bonding
All the insta-lust – Open door romance with multiple smut scenes
Cliffhanger ending
Check out the first page of the book for more.

What’s the book about:
When Ethan gets kidnapped by a semi-feral alpha, it forces his suppressants to get voided and his omega instincts and heat to push their way through, which means finding a pack to help him through a fast-approaching heat. While his parents expect Ethan to choose a pack that fits their societal expectations, Ethan can’t resist the pull of his beta savior Shae and their packmates.

The book revolves around Ethan finding his own way through a society that expects him to act one way as a male omega and a pack that defines that convention and wants him for him.

Things I enjoyed:
I loved the world-building in this, holy wow. Sienna Holt does an amazing job of setting the stage for a word with Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamics, and it’s easy for even someone new to the world to pick up and understand what that dynamic entails.

I think the character development, just in this first part alone, was wonderful. As a reader, we get a great sense of who everyone is and how they fit in with each other. How they fit into this world and their roles within it.

I find when a book poly relationship has more than three people in it, some of the partners get lost, and this book doesn’t do that. I love that they each have their role within the pack and are very open about their boundaries with Ethan and how “most” of them communicate their needs for their relationship with him. While we don’t get all the POV’s evenly, the book does a great job of getting their voice heard at perfect moments.

Things I wished for:
It was small things; it took me a minute to really understand who was bonded with whom within the pack. But I got the hang of it pretty quickly as it helped that Ethan also had to remind himself. Also, I’m not a huge fan of the political aspect of A/B/O dynamic books BUT this one balanced that aspect really well with the relationship.

Smut:
This is an open-door romance that details a polyamorous relationship, which has people having multiple partners. I think the smut was wonderful, has aspects of BDSM with a female Domme. Also love the different ways people love; Miles is so open with his demisexual and his need for connection with Ethan before he can jump into being his Alpha (if he ever could), and Ethan's receptiveness to it.

Overall: I really enjoyed it, I need the second part.... like now.

[Well Read Nurse · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this took a little to get into
Alot was going on in the beginning.

BUT SIENNA MAAM WHERE IS BOOK 2


I love the polyam rep in this its so well done.

Trevor and I gotta fight..
Miles being DEMI is everything
Jade being a Domme 🥵🥵🥵
Theo is FUCKING DADDY.
Ethan sweet baby
Shae ilove them

I need more

[Steppikenka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review Of:
~ More Than One Way, Part One
(Drake House Packs #1)
By Sienna Holt

🍌Overall review out of 5: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🍋Page count: 247
🍊Chapter count: 24, +Epi
🍑Heat: 🔥🔥🔥
🍎Cliffhanger: Yes
🍉Can it be read as a stand-alone: Part of a duet
🍇Book type: Omegaverse, Romance, polyamory
🫐Main character/s:
~ Ethan, O
~ Theo, B
~ Shea, B
~ Miles, A
~ Jade, A
~ Trevor, A
🥝Relationship type: MMF(NB)MM, Already established pack, Insta-attraction
🍐M/M: Yes
🥭 Pregnancy mentions/in plot: No

🍓 Character descriptions:

🟣 Ethan West, 23, Omega
•Scent: Warm cinnamon rolls, Rum
Brown hazel eyes
Thick glossy black hair with the slightest curl, Thick dark brows
Golden-brown skin
5’10
Sharp defined jaw, Straight nose, Full lips

🟡 Theo, Beta
•Scent: Bayberry, Oak
Bright blue eyes
Blonde hair
Lightly tanned skin, Colorful tattoos
Broad build

🔵 Shea, Beta
•Scent: Blackberries, Island type floral
Gray-green eyes
Dark hair shaved on sides and long on top
Light olive toned skin
Fit, 5’7, Lithe physique

🔴 Miles, Alpha
•Scent: Beach
Hair faded on the sides with tight curls on top, Close-cropped beard
Deep brown skin
6’0
Full mouth

🟢 Jade Owens, Alpha
•Scent: Eucalyptus, Mint
Dark eyes
Natural long curly hair
Brown skin
Long legs
Full lips

🟥 Trevor, Alpha
•Scent: Mahogany, Teakwood
Dark blonde hair almost down to shoulders
6’5
Full lips

[Suey_Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Just wow. Where to start?

I have read a few Omegaverse reads before but this surpassed some pretty high expectations for me. I am beyond obsessed with the Drake House Pack.

For starters Ethan is the absolute cinnamon roll character, and if you know - you know about our little biscuit. He was adorable, charming, but so fragile and sweet. Part of me wanted a more dominate trait, but I got that from Theo and Shae. Then with Jade. GAH, the list of obsession goes on. I absolutely enjoyed the drama plot twists and turns, I was trying slowly to piece things together that I thought were happening but then found out I was completely off.

My heart absolutely cries out for both Ethan and Trevor. The pain and hurt they felt. Want to hugs them all! The details of their personalities with the lore of Omega realm left so much for the reader to desire, to connect towards each person. Then the sexual connections, it was intense to say the least. Every bit meltingly intense.

Then that cliffhanger... I am not sure I am going to be able to wait. WHAT IS HAPPENING?!

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this!! This book surrounds a male omega, Ethan. He has been taking suppressants as he isn't ready for his heat or picking a pack. All he wants to do is finish his degree and continue helping this underground omega network that helps get omegas out of terrible situations. His family is also pretty traditional, and pretty high up in society, and weren't happy that he showed as an omega. On his way home from class, he gets drugged and taken by a crazed alpha. Luckily he is saved fairly quickly but the drugs he was given messed with his suppressants and now he is full omega and heading towards his first heat. One of the EMTs that saved him is Shae, a beta, who Ethan discovers is a scent match. This leads to meeting Shae's pack!

Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I loved the Owen Pack and how the different relationships developed with Ethan. Ethan was super sweet and I loved how Jade putting his family in their place! This does end on a cliffhanger! I'm excited for the next one!!

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whenever I watch a show that's really good, I usually end up rewatching it like right away. This is the first time I've read a book that makes me want to reread like right away.

I received this as an ARC right before getting on a plane to London and I could not put it down. This was also my first foray into reading an Omegaverse and the author was kind enough to put an index in the beginning of the book explaining the different terminology but it was also easy to understand while reading the story. I was immediately pulled into the story and the characters. What drew me into the story was the polyamorous nature of the characters. I so appreciated the characters taking the time talking about consent plus open and honest communication, and the relationships are just written the way it should be.

I practically inhaled this book in a day and a half, that's the fastest I've ever read something. And of course, in true book series fashion, it ends on a cliffhanger 🥲.

[Altairjones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read

Most brand new authors make some egregious mistakes when they write their first book. Especially indie authors who typically do not have editors. I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of glaring errors in this book!

In addition to an almost error free book it was also well written. The plot was unique enough to keep me engaged all the way through the book. I wasn’t able to put it down and stayed up super late on a work night.

I especially enjoyed how every character was unique for their designation, and the author did not make biology overrule personality, gender identity, and sexuality. Alphas had the typical alpha traits but they did not overwhelm the individual personalities. Same with the betas and omegas on the story.

I also really liked how LGBTQ inclusive this book was. Non-binary, demi and bi characters.

Highly recommend, the next book is pre-ordered and this author has landed on my must buy list.

[books2loversss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Big fan of this pack

Sienna Holt smashed it with a larger pack where all the characters feel real and unique from each other. My favorite was probably Shae. They were so welcoming to Ethan and simultaneously so capable as an EMT. Jade was a solid example of a female alpha, specifically a head-of-the-pack female alpha, which we love to see, and no one could dislike Theo. I am looking forward to getting to know Miles and Trevor more. They both had surprisingly little page time, which was fine in the case of Trevor, but I will need more of both alphas in book 2.

The plot could have also used more tension and buildup in the second half. The early kidnapping set the scene well for the rest of the book, and the issues with Ethan’s family were good, but I didn’t have a ton of plot to go off by the last quarter. Still, I loved the characters, and this managed to be a very sweet read, despite the darker underlying themes.

[Analeigh Sbrana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five out of five stars!!!

This book gave me ALLLLL THE FEELS 🥵🥹🥰

Nobody does spice like Sienna Holt. She’s a master at tension and spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

More Than One Way follows Ethan, the sweetest cinnamon roll omega you will ever meet. He makes you fall in love with his big heart immediately and the entire book you just want to pull him into a hug and protect him from the terrifying world that Sienna built.

And the banter - let’s just say Theo and Ethan’s banter is amazing. Anytime those two are on the page I’m kicking my feet and giggling like a school girl.

Jade is hands down my favorite Alpha to ever grace the pages of a book and the rest of the pack just - chefs kiss.

Diverse. Unique. Hot. Everything you could ever want in an omegaverse book.

And that ending ?! I NEED BOOK TWO RIGHT NOW!!!

[Kir Reads Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy wow, this book is good! It’s intense and sweet, heart breaking and nerve wracking. I enjoyed every moment of it.

This book has such a diverse group of people and it flows so beautifully. If you like characters who are a little flawed and broken but who have so much inner strength, and packs that form bonds through deep love, then this book is for you.

It is an intense story following Omega Ethan as he comes into his first heat and what that entails. The bonds between Ethan and the Betas, Shae and Theo, are so fulfilling. I could read one thousand pages just of them and still want more. The Alphas are equally appealing. It follows the Owens pack as they learn to navigate what having an Omega in their pack could mean.

A lot happens in the book and it ends on a cliffhanger but I’m not mad about it. It’s just so good.

I received an ARC for my honest opinion.

[kim | novelhaus · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars, 7.00 on CAWPILE

This is my first omegaverse book and I have to say, I went into this dubious. Not over if the story is good or the characters, but if this would be my sort of genre or thing. Do I think it is now? No, I don't think I will jump into every omegaverse book now, but I can say that I did thoroughly enjoy reading this one!

I thought the way some sensitive topics were handled in this was done so well. The characters all feel different and real and bring some diverse perspectives in comparison to the sorts of books I typically read. I also loved the way the relationships among the pack were shown and how important everyones happiness, consent, and safety was. I thought it was really special!

[M Janee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this. It's a little hard to believe this was a debut book it was so good. The world building in this was fantastic and has set up potential future books which I will 100% read if they come to light.

The plot, storyline, characters, relationship develtopment; all of it were so well thought out. Warning though, this does end on a cliffhanger and it's a big one. I can honestly see this duet becoming one of my top reads of the year.

I adored Ethan. I love him. He's so prescious and just, protect him at all costs. Shae was fantastic and I loved the way they were presented throughtout this book. They may not be the 'centre' of this pack, but they are the heart of it.

Relationship Dynamics within the pack:
Ethan (omega) - with Jade, Shae, Theo
Shae (beta) - with Jade, Miles, Ethan
Miles (alpha) - with Shae
Theo (beta) - with Jade, Ethan
Trevor (alpha) - with Jade
Jade (alpha) - with Ethan, Shae, Theo, Trevor

[Jessica Hostetter · Rating 5 out of 5]

AH! THIS WAS SO GOOD! I read this book in fourteen hours. I loved the characters. I loved the inclusion and normalcy of they/them pronouns, as well as various sexual orientations. This was the first of this type of story I'd ever read and it was so gripping and believable. The characters were well developed. It left on a cliff hanger, but still worth it. I rarely read EVERY WORD in a book (IYKYK), but it was like every word of this one felt important. Start to finish took me 14 hours and only that long because I had to take care of my children too. Highly recommend.

[Kmw1989 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this omegaverse! A strong four stars. Not quite five but close. It’s a little different but in a good way…but be warned it’s got a cliffhanger so maybe wait until book 2 is out to start this one. I liked that there was more of a range of sexuality, including a demisexual alpha and a nonbinary beta on top of the male omega, female alpha, and the various dom/sub type roles. The dynamic of having one person in the pack vehemently opposed to an omega was somewhat unique too. Worth a read.

[bookswithgab · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved that it featured Ethan a male omega and I felt so bad for him with the way his family treated him. I loved seeing how he met pack Owens and the integration of him into the pack. It was also nice to see a female Alpha bc I feel like we don’t see that enough in omegaverse books. I can’t wait to read the second book bc that cliffhanger was something else.

Thank you to Sienna Holt for this ARC copy.

[ChristiLovesBooks_smut · Rating 5 out of 5]

More Than One Way was excellent!

More Than One Way, Part One of the Drake House Packs by Sienna Holt @siennaholtwrites is a new author for me. Read the trigger warnings!

Ethan, Shae, Miles, Jade, Theo & Trevor! Tropes: Contemporary, Omegaverse, MM, Morally Grey Content, Kidnapping/Rescue, Male Omega, Female Alpha, Male Alphas, Male Betas, Scent Matches, 🐝D$M, SA Flashback & a BRUTAL cliffhanger!

[Daphne Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Between a male omega and a female kick ass alpha, and all the spice, what is not to love about this book. You follow Ethan who never wanted to be a pack go thru his first heat post abduction and his new pack members helping him thru the trauma and the heat, all while letting him know he is theirs.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Thrilling Read

*No Spoilers* This paranormal wolf romance is a brilliantly modified version of what’s typical in this genre and I absolutely loved it. The intricacies of the characters and the well-thought-out plot had me consuming the pages at a record pace. The story centres around Ethan and the wolf pack he deeply wants to belong to and be a permanent forever part of. His Dad’s have an antiquated misogynistic view of pack structure and an incessant need to control the family narrative. My senses were heightened as this story is emotionally charged, beautifully twisted and highly provocative. This being Sienna Holt’s debut novel I applaud her for her storytelling attributes and her ability to deeply engage the reader. Although this book ends on an unmitigated cliffhanger it is so deserving of a read. I loved it, recommend it and can’t wait to consume part two. Great job Ms Holt.

[Gina Burkart · Rating 5 out of 5]

thrill

This is a very intense dark read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The plot is very strong on this mystery of trails to find out who is kidnapping and kills betas and omegas. This does end in a cliffhanger and can’t wait for the next book

[Steph & · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

Omegaverse books are often pretty creepy and meh but this takes the perspective of a male omega, deals with trauma issues well, and does a good job at describing unconventional relationships.

[Cait · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy the characterization and the plot, but the editing is a little rough.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 unique bonds within the pack!