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Knot Their Reality
Two years ago, I thought I’d found the one thing I’d been missing—a pack. Except they didn’t want me.
Now, it’s time to leave them in the past where they belong and find my pack with the help of Heated.
As the second season’s omega, I have twenty alpha and beta suitors vying for a spot in my pack. We have eight weeks to get to know one another, to unpack each other’s baggage, and to see if we can be one another’s forever.
Except, there are surprises being thrown at me left and right—leaving me completely off balance. I’m sure it’ll make great television, but can I make it through this? I want to—no, I need—to make this work. One thing they’ll learn about me is that I don’t give up.
I will find my pack, but I’m quickly realizing that leaving the past behind isn’t as simple as I once thought it would be.
Now, it’s time to leave them in the past where they belong and find my pack with the help of Heated.
As the second season’s omega, I have twenty alpha and beta suitors vying for a spot in my pack. We have eight weeks to get to know one another, to unpack each other’s baggage, and to see if we can be one another’s forever.
Except, there are surprises being thrown at me left and right—leaving me completely off balance. I’m sure it’ll make great television, but can I make it through this? I want to—no, I need—to make this work. One thing they’ll learn about me is that I don’t give up.
I will find my pack, but I’m quickly realizing that leaving the past behind isn’t as simple as I once thought it would be.
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Published July 21, 2023
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August 27, 2023
On one hand, I love that this book gave me what I was looking for - a near repeat of the first. It takes place in the omegaverse and follows the second season of Heated, a reality tv show where an omega chooses her pack from a score of suitors. Much like its obvious inspiration, The Bachelorette, roses are handed out periodically, and the 20 men are whittled down to those she wants to spend the rest of her life with.
Let's stay on this hand for a bit (the other hand is a doozy) - I like that this season flows from the first but still stands alone. Improvements have been made, such as making the first meetings less overwhelming and having a psychiatrist on site and on call 24/7. There are trans-coded people in this world, and we see that medicine now allows them to transition to a different alpha/beta/omega designation. I love that the word polyamory is used in the text and that it's not marketed as a "why choose" romance (which would make no sense because the whole point is that she's choosing suitors, but still).
I like that the story is bingeable the same way actual reality tv is. Does it get repetitive? Sure. But that repetition becomes comforting, and I was invested in seeing who this season's omega, Sophia, ends up choosing for her pack. Add in some "What, are you serious?!?" moments and I was hooked.
...which is good because this book is a full 474 pages long. It's a lot, and I'd recommend getting through in a timely fashion so the plethora of names and relationships stay at top of mind.
I ended up devouring most Knot Their Reality on a single Sunday, and might have gotten to the end if I wasn't bothered by a bunch of seemingly little things that added up to trouble. It's best summarized as representation that goes sideways. Sometimes worse.
First and foremost, I want to say I share precious little rep with the characters I'm discussing and am looking forward to own voices reviewers giving their take. I would love to hear any comments from people who share the rep, if they have the energy and inclination, especially if I'm off the mark and need calling in.
Autistic rep
At the beginning I became concerned when we see that one of the suitors, Ezra, is autistic. How would May handle it? He says that he wants to do something new and break out of his bubble which, respect. And he is treated with respect by the characters which also, great.
At the same time, I'm not sure how much work the author put into learning about autistic people, vs Autism Spectrum Disorder. The most telling clue is that the language runs counter to what most autistic people want, which is to be called "autistic". Instead May uses person-first language - "I know it's because of his autism", "Ezra's autism seems to make it harder for him to...", and even from Ezra's mouth, "I have autism".
If you would like to read more about the difference between "autistic" and "having autism" and why the first choice is best, check out this great article from the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network. A line that sums up its argument:
So I was mighty annoyed by the end, and lost it over Ezra's farewell line:
The word "autism" appears on its own six times, and "autistic" only once. As far as I'm concerned that's backwards.
The role of labels
Early on a bunch of the suitors discuss their sexuality. One of the guys describes the scene:
Putting the word "admitting" aside, the idea of labels is a complex one, and I don't think it can be reduced to this single line. Some people eschew them, and there's no problem with that. Many (but not all!) of those people are straight and cisgender, and perhaps less in need of a label since they fit the cishet, allosexual norm.
But if someone finds a label they identify with it can open up a deeper understanding of themselves and point them toward a community they can be a part of. Embracing a label can be a step towards not feeling alone, so I cringe when that possibility is dismissed out of hand.
About that bad guy
This is vague to avoid spoilers, but over the course of the story one of the suitors physically grabs Sophie without her consent and is quickly restrained by other people there. He soon leaves the show and is forgotten about... until the epilogue when it's revealed he was later diagnosed as bipolar which, as far as the narrative is concerned, explains everything.
Spoiler-y quote (emphasis mine):
Except it doesn't! Biopolar folks are not more likely to be violent or abusive than anyone else. Their mood swings are between depression and mania, not depression and anger. I am not here for feeding into stereotypes about mental health, and this goes all in when it didn't have to exist in the first place. He could have been left on the page as a guy who had issues, no need to drag a diagnosis into it.
Omega oppression
Omegas are the oppressed group in this society and are often correlated to real world women. There's "omega shaming" and talk of suppressing your "omega side" in order to be taken seriously by alphas and betas. Which is fine, I can see the parallels.
But I find it odd that it's the only vector of oppression in this world, and therefore intersectionality doesn't exist. Race is used as a way to differentiate the raft of suitors, especially in book one, but it has little meaning beyond that. Maybe it's thin worldbuilding or an oversight, but it still struck me wrong.
Nitpicks (or, where I threaten to get petty)
- One of the suitors is a firefighter and has a beard long enough to run his hand through. Beards and the breathing equipment firefighters use don't mix - the hair makes it hard to get a good mask seal. It's not impossible, and there are some firefighters with beards, but it did raise my hackles.
- This exchange irks:
That last line is from the heroine.
- Sophia mentions body image in a not great way, example: There's also passing ableist language, namely the words .
This may be hard to believe after reading the above, but I'm still giving Knot Their Reality three stars. Most of the problems are fleeting or confined to the ending, and I happily gobbled up the first 90%. If you like the idea of the series definitely start with the first book and make your decisions from there.
Content note not mentioned above:
Let's stay on this hand for a bit (the other hand is a doozy) - I like that this season flows from the first but still stands alone. Improvements have been made, such as making the first meetings less overwhelming and having a psychiatrist on site and on call 24/7. There are trans-coded people in this world, and we see that medicine now allows them to transition to a different alpha/beta/omega designation. I love that the word polyamory is used in the text and that it's not marketed as a "why choose" romance (which would make no sense because the whole point is that she's choosing suitors, but still).
I like that the story is bingeable the same way actual reality tv is. Does it get repetitive? Sure. But that repetition becomes comforting, and I was invested in seeing who this season's omega, Sophia, ends up choosing for her pack. Add in some "What, are you serious?!?" moments and I was hooked.
...which is good because this book is a full 474 pages long. It's a lot, and I'd recommend getting through in a timely fashion so the plethora of names and relationships stay at top of mind.
I ended up devouring most Knot Their Reality on a single Sunday, and might have gotten to the end if I wasn't bothered by a bunch of seemingly little things that added up to trouble. It's best summarized as representation that goes sideways. Sometimes worse.
First and foremost, I want to say I share precious little rep with the characters I'm discussing and am looking forward to own voices reviewers giving their take. I would love to hear any comments from people who share the rep, if they have the energy and inclination, especially if I'm off the mark and need calling in.
Autistic rep
At the beginning I became concerned when we see that one of the suitors, Ezra, is autistic. How would May handle it? He says that he wants to do something new and break out of his bubble which, respect. And he is treated with respect by the characters which also, great.
At the same time, I'm not sure how much work the author put into learning about autistic people, vs Autism Spectrum Disorder. The most telling clue is that the language runs counter to what most autistic people want, which is to be called "autistic". Instead May uses person-first language - "I know it's because of his autism", "Ezra's autism seems to make it harder for him to...", and even from Ezra's mouth, "I have autism".
If you would like to read more about the difference between "autistic" and "having autism" and why the first choice is best, check out this great article from the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network. A line that sums up its argument:
It is impossible to affirm the value and worth of an Autistic person without recognizing [their] identity as an Autistic person. Referring to me as “a person with autism,” or “an individual with ASD” demeans who I am because it denies who I am.
So I was mighty annoyed by the end, and lost it over Ezra's farewell line:
"Thank you for teaching me that I did not need to allow my autism to rule my life."
The word "autism" appears on its own six times, and "autistic" only once. As far as I'm concerned that's backwards.
The role of labels
Early on a bunch of the suitors discuss their sexuality. One of the guys describes the scene:
Then around we go, everyone admitting their preferences, but no one puts a label on it—something I love. I’ve always believed that we’re overly concerned with labels.
Putting the word "admitting" aside, the idea of labels is a complex one, and I don't think it can be reduced to this single line. Some people eschew them, and there's no problem with that. Many (but not all!) of those people are straight and cisgender, and perhaps less in need of a label since they fit the cishet, allosexual norm.
But if someone finds a label they identify with it can open up a deeper understanding of themselves and point them toward a community they can be a part of. Embracing a label can be a step towards not feeling alone, so I cringe when that possibility is dismissed out of hand.
About that bad guy
This is vague to avoid spoilers, but over the course of the story one of the suitors physically grabs Sophie without her consent and is quickly restrained by other people there. He soon leaves the show and is forgotten about... until the epilogue when it's revealed he was later diagnosed as bipolar which, as far as the narrative is concerned, explains everything.
Spoiler-y quote (emphasis mine):
Except it doesn't! Biopolar folks are not more likely to be violent or abusive than anyone else. Their mood swings are between depression and mania, not depression and anger. I am not here for feeding into stereotypes about mental health, and this goes all in when it didn't have to exist in the first place. He could have been left on the page as a guy who had issues, no need to drag a diagnosis into it.
Omega oppression
Omegas are the oppressed group in this society and are often correlated to real world women. There's "omega shaming" and talk of suppressing your "omega side" in order to be taken seriously by alphas and betas. Which is fine, I can see the parallels.
But I find it odd that it's the only vector of oppression in this world, and therefore intersectionality doesn't exist. Race is used as a way to differentiate the raft of suitors, especially in book one, but it has little meaning beyond that. Maybe it's thin worldbuilding or an oversight, but it still struck me wrong.
Nitpicks (or, where I threaten to get petty)
- One of the suitors is a firefighter and has a beard long enough to run his hand through. Beards and the breathing equipment firefighters use don't mix - the hair makes it hard to get a good mask seal. It's not impossible, and there are some firefighters with beards, but it did raise my hackles.
- This exchange irks:
“Ulf is always trying to get me to go to the range with him, but I haven’t yet. So this’ll be my first time.”
“You’re not anti-gun or anything, are you?”
That last line is from the heroine.
- Sophia mentions body image in a not great way, example: There's also passing ableist language, namely the words .
This may be hard to believe after reading the above, but I'm still giving Knot Their Reality three stars. Most of the problems are fleeting or confined to the ending, and I happily gobbled up the first 90%. If you like the idea of the series definitely start with the first book and make your decisions from there.
Content note not mentioned above:
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December 7, 2024Dnf @ 44% unfortunately this book wasn’t for me, which is honestly such a disappointment. I’ve been in a omega x omega phase and was excited to find one with decent reviews that I hadn’t read. But the plot just wasn’t for me 😢
May 7, 2025
This would have been a four star review but the editing errors and the Dylan storyline cannot be overlooked. It feels like the author tried to excuse him assaulting Chase and Sophia via a bipolar diagnosis and left it open for Dylan to return home in a future book.
Otherwise enjoyable read but what the fuck lol
Otherwise enjoyable read but what the fuck lol
January 21, 2025
DNF at 45%
tldr; the writing (or editing) quality dropped so much that I spent more time thinking about that than the actual story. Telling me about interactions that happened instead of showing them makes me not care about the characters. There's so much repetition that I kept losing interest.
Then the big reveal happened at 45%, and reason for the angst was SO DUMB that I stopped reading.
The too-long list things I found annoying:
Why is Sophia repeating her backstory for each of the first four suitors? How many times do I need to be reminded that she had that bad encounter two years ago before the second set of suitors even arrives? Oh, she hasn't had much support in her life, reeeeeaaalllyy?
At one point, Reginald says, "there were some bumps and bruises," and then in the next paragraph, Sophia thinks to herself, "I'll see this through - even if there are some bumps and bruises..." This isn't a scene where people connect with each other by repeating what the other said; this is just a person hearing a phrase and then thinking the same phrase. Why?
Does it make sense that Sophia wants to pull back from work when she says she's working towards partner?
Author needs to remember which part of the sentence is the object, and use the correct pronoun. "... and then he's gone, leaving Brooks and I alone on the sidewalk." UGH. BLEH.
Now that I'm noticing, it boggles me how the author decides which scenes to describe and which to summarize. On a spa date, we get to meet the owner of the spa (who we'll never see again), hear about what the couple on the date will do during the day, learn about the locker rooms, the locker code, and the selection of bathrobes they can choose from, but then the whole rest of the actual date is a two sentence paragraph! I think this is why I don't feel attached to anyone.
Author thinks "peels" means "peals" (she writes "peels of laughter.")
A dress is made of "Charmeuse," randomly capitalized in the middle of a sentence.
Both Jace and Sophia popping their Ps. This trope drives me crazy.
Paintballing and carnival dates: again with describing in detail the drive to and from what should be a very cute date, and then summarizing the date all: well, that was fun!
When anyone talks about An Issue, they speechify, like the author forgot how people talk.
tldr; the writing (or editing) quality dropped so much that I spent more time thinking about that than the actual story. Telling me about interactions that happened instead of showing them makes me not care about the characters. There's so much repetition that I kept losing interest.
Then the big reveal happened at 45%, and reason for the angst was SO DUMB that I stopped reading.
The too-long list things I found annoying:
Why is Sophia repeating her backstory for each of the first four suitors? How many times do I need to be reminded that she had that bad encounter two years ago before the second set of suitors even arrives? Oh, she hasn't had much support in her life, reeeeeaaalllyy?
At one point, Reginald says, "there were some bumps and bruises," and then in the next paragraph, Sophia thinks to herself, "I'll see this through - even if there are some bumps and bruises..." This isn't a scene where people connect with each other by repeating what the other said; this is just a person hearing a phrase and then thinking the same phrase. Why?
Does it make sense that Sophia wants to pull back from work when she says she's working towards partner?
Author needs to remember which part of the sentence is the object, and use the correct pronoun. "... and then he's gone, leaving Brooks and I alone on the sidewalk." UGH. BLEH.
Now that I'm noticing, it boggles me how the author decides which scenes to describe and which to summarize. On a spa date, we get to meet the owner of the spa (who we'll never see again), hear about what the couple on the date will do during the day, learn about the locker rooms, the locker code, and the selection of bathrobes they can choose from, but then the whole rest of the actual date is a two sentence paragraph! I think this is why I don't feel attached to anyone.
Author thinks "peels" means "peals" (she writes "peels of laughter.")
A dress is made of "Charmeuse," randomly capitalized in the middle of a sentence.
Both Jace and Sophia popping their Ps. This trope drives me crazy.
Paintballing and carnival dates: again with describing in detail the drive to and from what should be a very cute date, and then summarizing the date all: well, that was fun!
When anyone talks about An Issue, they speechify, like the author forgot how people talk.
May 8, 2024
Knot Their Reality by Miranda May omegaverse paranormal romance. This was a great second book in the series. The television series continues with a second Omega contestant looking for a new pack. This book was loaded with some interesting twists and turns to keep readers on their toes! I really enjoyed all of the characters i just wish the book was really long so we could know them all. The plot was great and steamy.
Miranda May does an excellent job of writing omegaverse stories and discussing all sorts of relationships. I can not wait to see what else she can create from this universe!
Miranda May does an excellent job of writing omegaverse stories and discussing all sorts of relationships. I can not wait to see what else she can create from this universe!
July 27, 2024
This book is terrible. First, there’s 20 men you have to remember and the author does not do a good job of going beyond surface level for literally any of her 25+ characters in this book. The FMC Sophia is also insufferable which makes it hard to root for her and her absurdly large unnecessary pack.
June 22, 2025
loved it
I loved this story! Same story line kind of from the book prior but Sophia added twist and turns of her own!
I loved this story! Same story line kind of from the book prior but Sophia added twist and turns of her own!
October 20, 2023
I personally enjoyed the last book better. In this book, I had multiple issues with how certain things were handled and some of the overall writing. It was still an enjoyable read but I will admit closing in towards the end, I wasn't enjoying it as much as the beginning.
Either way, as I said, enjoyable read but at the same time I definitely had more gripes about this one than the previous book.
Either way, as I said, enjoyable read but at the same time I definitely had more gripes about this one than the previous book.
July 24, 2023
Was Unsure but Enjoyed it
I surprisingly enjoyed Knot My Reality so when I decided to read this next one I didn’t even bother reading the summary of it beforehand. Overall I did enjoy this one as well though a little less than the previous one I think simply because some of the tropes just aren’t my normal cup of tea.
Miranda yet again created a great diversity of characters that I felt each was their own person and handled the release of suitors so well that I left with hope yet again that each one will find their own happily ever agrees, even a certain Alpha who I was unsure of if he was redeemable or not. She crafted these characters that you may think you like or dislike from the start and by the end you are left feeling different about, whether that’s more positively or negatively.
Warning there may be some little spoilers but I attempted not to reveal any surprise large plot points and I will not include character names to maintain the mystery of the season.
I am not exactly one who enjoys the second chance and miscommunication tropes and when those came into play it made it rather hard for me to stay in the story and enjoy it as much as I would have liked, however, that is more of a me problem and nothing against the actual story which was still appealing in some ways to me and I am sure many have and will enjoy very much. With that said, I was definitely not rooting for her to accept her past relationships into her pack for the majority of the story. Maybe it was just me being petty but wherever. They somehow managed to grow on me and by the end I was happy and okay with her decisions for her pack.
Aside from personal preferences in tropes and small editorial issues that didn’t really affect the experience, I only had one problem. I felt as though the second half of the book was rather rushed in some ways.
I felt a lot of the suitors, including some those she ended up choosing for her pack, did not get enough “screen time” or in other words enough time for the reader to get to know them. I felt a bit cheated in some ways that I didn’t get to see some of their relationships actually grow to a point that I felt made sense and made me feel just a bit more happier for them to be chosen for the pack. A lot of dates and conversations were summarized, which I agree was a smart decision sometimes but it definitely made it harder for me to connect and fall in love with some of the suitors.
A lot of this was definitely cut down due to the increase in drama that was added to this season I believe. Now while I did enjoy some of it, I feel like getting to know the characters, especially ones that would become a part of the pack, should be the priority over more drama.
Despite not enjoying this book as much as the previous one, I am still looking forward to the next season and will more likely than not, read it when it does come out. And I would just like the re-emphasize that just because certain tropes are not my thing or maybe not yours as well that you should completely discount the book as it may very well surprise you and who knows maybe it will change your mind (not sure how true that is for the miscommunication trope but to each their own).
I surprisingly enjoyed Knot My Reality so when I decided to read this next one I didn’t even bother reading the summary of it beforehand. Overall I did enjoy this one as well though a little less than the previous one I think simply because some of the tropes just aren’t my normal cup of tea.
Miranda yet again created a great diversity of characters that I felt each was their own person and handled the release of suitors so well that I left with hope yet again that each one will find their own happily ever agrees, even a certain Alpha who I was unsure of if he was redeemable or not. She crafted these characters that you may think you like or dislike from the start and by the end you are left feeling different about, whether that’s more positively or negatively.
Warning there may be some little spoilers but I attempted not to reveal any surprise large plot points and I will not include character names to maintain the mystery of the season.
I am not exactly one who enjoys the second chance and miscommunication tropes and when those came into play it made it rather hard for me to stay in the story and enjoy it as much as I would have liked, however, that is more of a me problem and nothing against the actual story which was still appealing in some ways to me and I am sure many have and will enjoy very much. With that said, I was definitely not rooting for her to accept her past relationships into her pack for the majority of the story. Maybe it was just me being petty but wherever. They somehow managed to grow on me and by the end I was happy and okay with her decisions for her pack.
Aside from personal preferences in tropes and small editorial issues that didn’t really affect the experience, I only had one problem. I felt as though the second half of the book was rather rushed in some ways.
I felt a lot of the suitors, including some those she ended up choosing for her pack, did not get enough “screen time” or in other words enough time for the reader to get to know them. I felt a bit cheated in some ways that I didn’t get to see some of their relationships actually grow to a point that I felt made sense and made me feel just a bit more happier for them to be chosen for the pack. A lot of dates and conversations were summarized, which I agree was a smart decision sometimes but it definitely made it harder for me to connect and fall in love with some of the suitors.
A lot of this was definitely cut down due to the increase in drama that was added to this season I believe. Now while I did enjoy some of it, I feel like getting to know the characters, especially ones that would become a part of the pack, should be the priority over more drama.
Despite not enjoying this book as much as the previous one, I am still looking forward to the next season and will more likely than not, read it when it does come out. And I would just like the re-emphasize that just because certain tropes are not my thing or maybe not yours as well that you should completely discount the book as it may very well surprise you and who knows maybe it will change your mind (not sure how true that is for the miscommunication trope but to each their own).
January 31, 2024
I rarely rate books this low if I've managed to finish them, but this book ended on a really sour note for me.
Pros:
- interesting premise: the reality TV setting takes centre stage and is well thought out and developed. You can tell the author really enjoys writing about this concept
- I liked that the harem was setting up to be bigger from the start
Cons:
- the second chance romance: after Pack Lewitt was introduced I lost most of my anticipation for the rest of the story as it was obvious they would become her pack. And since I didn't read the novella (the author says you don't have to but apparently you really do) their whole drama felt irritating and pointless
- the 2nd omega element: again, normally, I enjoy male omegas in a pack, but with this one it basically meant that Sophia had to accept his pack too.
So what would have happened if she decided she didn't want Pack Lewitt?? Everyone around her basically seems to assume she will end up with them anyway, but considering a reality TV show is essentially about choosing who you really want, I hated the forced inevitability of their mating.
- the lack of depth: hardly any of the pack member choices she made made sense from a reader's perspective. We barely know the men before they're apparently packed up for good. Equally, I had no idea why the men she dismissed were sent away until the very moment she gave them the black rose. The relationship development was mostly non-existent.
- the diversity felt contrived and performative, and was poorly handled, at best.
Example 1: Ezra's autism was portrayed so woodenly, she made his autism his whole personality. It was obvious he was never going to be part of her pack, but they kept him there until the end so they could feel like they were being inclusive.
Example 2: the Dylan drama came out of nowhere. One second he's a nice guy and then next he's spouting vile and offensive stereotypes.
Sorry, but out of 20 or so mostly white men (at most, some of the others are described as being vaguely "olive") somehow it's the only Black man, the one described as having "umber skin" who spouts off homophobic slurs and ends up assaulting one of the omegas.
Literally there's no point having diverse characters if they're going to be caricatures, especially not if they're offensive ones to boot.
All of these reasons left me with such a bad feeling, I'm surprised I managed to finish the book. I'll be very careful about picking up a Miranda May book in future.
Pros:
- interesting premise: the reality TV setting takes centre stage and is well thought out and developed. You can tell the author really enjoys writing about this concept
- I liked that the harem was setting up to be bigger from the start
Cons:
- the second chance romance: after Pack Lewitt was introduced I lost most of my anticipation for the rest of the story as it was obvious they would become her pack. And since I didn't read the novella (the author says you don't have to but apparently you really do) their whole drama felt irritating and pointless
- the 2nd omega element: again, normally, I enjoy male omegas in a pack, but with this one it basically meant that Sophia had to accept his pack too.
So what would have happened if she decided she didn't want Pack Lewitt?? Everyone around her basically seems to assume she will end up with them anyway, but considering a reality TV show is essentially about choosing who you really want, I hated the forced inevitability of their mating.
- the lack of depth: hardly any of the pack member choices she made made sense from a reader's perspective. We barely know the men before they're apparently packed up for good. Equally, I had no idea why the men she dismissed were sent away until the very moment she gave them the black rose. The relationship development was mostly non-existent.
- the diversity felt contrived and performative, and was poorly handled, at best.
Example 1: Ezra's autism was portrayed so woodenly, she made his autism his whole personality. It was obvious he was never going to be part of her pack, but they kept him there until the end so they could feel like they were being inclusive.
Example 2: the Dylan drama came out of nowhere. One second he's a nice guy and then next he's spouting vile and offensive stereotypes.
Sorry, but out of 20 or so mostly white men (at most, some of the others are described as being vaguely "olive") somehow it's the only Black man, the one described as having "umber skin" who spouts off homophobic slurs and ends up assaulting one of the omegas.
Literally there's no point having diverse characters if they're going to be caricatures, especially not if they're offensive ones to boot.
All of these reasons left me with such a bad feeling, I'm surprised I managed to finish the book. I'll be very careful about picking up a Miranda May book in future.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2023
*blubbers*
Full disclosure, I have yet to read the first book, I know I did this completely out of order but sometimes I do that. I started with the Christmas story that serves as a sort of prequel to this story and needed a conclusion that didn’t make me weep so I pre ordered this and (im)patiently waited for the release. While I’m being honest I basically stayed up until my eyes wouldn’t stay open reading as much as I could (far too late) but I could not put this book down.
This was my first time reading a bachelor type story outside of fanfic a few years back and man was it a ride. Definitely reminded me why though I love angst I enjoy why choose so much because I was definitely on the edge of my seat chanting my favorite guys names while biting my nails praying they wouldn’t be eliminated.
Without giving away spoilers my favs were picked, well mostly, two weren’t chosen but Sophia definitely made the correct choice for her even if she surprised me with a few of her choice.
It’s definitely a great read and worth blocking out hours to read. Be prepared to be stared out if reading in-front of others if you are one to be vocal while reading because it caused so many emotions. Maybe just lock yourself in a room and read, but don’t forget the tissues just incase!
Full disclosure, I have yet to read the first book, I know I did this completely out of order but sometimes I do that. I started with the Christmas story that serves as a sort of prequel to this story and needed a conclusion that didn’t make me weep so I pre ordered this and (im)patiently waited for the release. While I’m being honest I basically stayed up until my eyes wouldn’t stay open reading as much as I could (far too late) but I could not put this book down.
This was my first time reading a bachelor type story outside of fanfic a few years back and man was it a ride. Definitely reminded me why though I love angst I enjoy why choose so much because I was definitely on the edge of my seat chanting my favorite guys names while biting my nails praying they wouldn’t be eliminated.
Without giving away spoilers my favs were picked, well mostly, two weren’t chosen but Sophia definitely made the correct choice for her even if she surprised me with a few of her choice.
It’s definitely a great read and worth blocking out hours to read. Be prepared to be stared out if reading in-front of others if you are one to be vocal while reading because it caused so many emotions. Maybe just lock yourself in a room and read, but don’t forget the tissues just incase!
July 26, 2023
4.5 ⭐️
Steam: 4/5
Strong Language: 2/5
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Knot Their Reality is book two in Miranda May’s Heated omegaverse series. Each book can be read as a standalone. They do have crossover characters.
Sophia is a mature omega who has spent her time achieving her career goals as a lawyer. She decides to get in touch with her inner omega and go on a reality show to meet potential suitors to build her pack. She hasn’t been lucky in love or relationships so this is a huge step for her. Reading her journey towards love, but most importantly, self discovery and confidence was a wonderful experience.
The men that she meets are as varied as can be. Each has something unique about them to offer Sophia in a future mate. Having 20 men trapped for weeks in a single home to win a lady’s affection can and does lead to personality conflicts, shenanigans, and the true bond of friendship. The gentleman are complex and truly interesting. Their characters stand out even with so many moving pieces.
If you don’t believe in happily ever after, this book will change your mind. You can find love and acceptance, but first you have to give those gifts to yourself. A great romance read.
Steam: 4/5
Strong Language: 2/5
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Knot Their Reality is book two in Miranda May’s Heated omegaverse series. Each book can be read as a standalone. They do have crossover characters.
Sophia is a mature omega who has spent her time achieving her career goals as a lawyer. She decides to get in touch with her inner omega and go on a reality show to meet potential suitors to build her pack. She hasn’t been lucky in love or relationships so this is a huge step for her. Reading her journey towards love, but most importantly, self discovery and confidence was a wonderful experience.
The men that she meets are as varied as can be. Each has something unique about them to offer Sophia in a future mate. Having 20 men trapped for weeks in a single home to win a lady’s affection can and does lead to personality conflicts, shenanigans, and the true bond of friendship. The gentleman are complex and truly interesting. Their characters stand out even with so many moving pieces.
If you don’t believe in happily ever after, this book will change your mind. You can find love and acceptance, but first you have to give those gifts to yourself. A great romance read.
August 4, 2023
Omg this series just has me in a chokehold! I loved book one but I am obsessed with book 2! I love that we got to see Brody and Finn again cuz duh..they were some of my favorites from the last book! No spoilers- but seeing Sophia’s love life journey being as painful as it was made my heart hurt for her but the HEA made it all better! I am so glad this book touched on so many things like addiction, self-care, mental illness and a few other things I can’t mention cuz spoilers. Well done as always! I can’t wait for the next installment in the Heated series! I need more deets about Tessa’s story and Finn’s story too please 🙏
June 20, 2025
Really upset with a lot in this book. I very specifically love reverse harem dating show books so I really want to love this series. The main issues I have are with the way representation is handled and plot inconsistencies that are hard to overlook.
For representation, this book has a lot of it. But for the suitors it focuses on autistic, bipolar, and addiction representation. Unfortunately all of these diagnoses are represented in a pretty negative way.
The autistic character (who uses person first language instead of diagnosis first which also bothered me a lot) is shown to be rude and difficult for people to interact with until he reveals he’s autistic. Then suddenly everyone is okay with the behaviors they were previously glaring at him over. There are so many ways you can showcase autism. Personally, I’d have loved to have seen it shown with a focus on the character’s special interest. In that regard, a character from the previous book seemed to be autistic-coded. As someone who’s neurodivergent, this representation felt very dated and not well done.
The bipolar representation is the most terribly done. The character physically assaults someone else on the show, bruising them. Then in an epilogue is said to have lost his job, become homeless, and have assaulted someone else. Why couldn’t the bipolar representation have been someone who is struggling with medication and leaves because the dosage is wrong? Or someone who just someone who passively mentions the diagnosis? It just felt gross to have the bipolar stereotype and it’s very personal to me because I have bipolar family.
The character struggling with addiction is also very negative. He gets into a fight over being asked if he’s on drugs, then immediately after calmly realizes he’s struggling with addiction and checks himself into rehab? Not only is this not realistic but if addiction was in his past, I feel like that would have been much more positive addiction representation. It could have still not worked out as a relationship and that decision could have still centered around his addiction if the author wanted. He could have needed to not be around people using substances and that could have been an issue if other members of the pack enjoy drinking which is hard for some who’ve struggled with addiction to be around.
Overall, I hope the author stops making all the love interests with representation be shown in a negative light. And also let some actually be in the harem.
As for plot issues. One of the suitors that she opens up to about her past trauma early on is opened up to again about the same trauma later on. I guess the author forgot the character already knew? I do think it would have been nice to actually have the trauma summarized again since there’s such a big gap between the convos. I had forgotten by that point what was being referenced since I didn’t read it all in one sitting and read multiple books at a time. The other inconsistency was that she says at the beginning of the story that she always wanted a big pack and she’d be tempted to make all of the suitors hers. But later she says she always thought she’d want a small pack of about 4 others.
My rating is more for the representation issues than the plot issues. But both did bother me. Also, personal taste but too many of the men have beards and big age gaps imo. It’s starting to feel like author preference. I like dating show books because they typically have a wide variety of personalities, physical bodies, and general dynamics. It would be cool to see the suitors tailored more toward the omega star. For example, if one omega really likes a specific age, a type of physical body, a certain ethnicity, a designation, or anything else. In this one, I’d have liked to see more beta options for her since that’s her preference.
Oh, one last issue I have with the book is character inconsistency. I get that the author wants to surprise us but we don’t need to be surprised. I want the characters to feel believable. And I found it wild that the producers would do that surprise to the omega. That felt like a huge boundary violation and ran counter to my understanding of their personalities from the first book. Then, they have the reveal later that also made no sense for the personality of the producer who did it and also ran counter to the supposed “I trust you completely” vibe the characters had established. The suitors also were often inconsistent personalities which makes it even harder to tell them apart. Some of the ones who were jerks when she meets them have a 180 to suddenly be nice and some who seem nice physically assault others. I just don’t get why the author does this. I think it would work to have some who fake things to be on the show or something else but not the way it’s done.
Overall, I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the first but I will give it another chance with the next book. I feel like the author is trying to be inclusive by even adding the characters who are added but that the author could use sensitivity readers to help navigate that. I’ve seen other feedback saying similar things so hopefully some of that feedback happened before book 3 was written and adjustments were made.
For representation, this book has a lot of it. But for the suitors it focuses on autistic, bipolar, and addiction representation. Unfortunately all of these diagnoses are represented in a pretty negative way.
The autistic character (who uses person first language instead of diagnosis first which also bothered me a lot) is shown to be rude and difficult for people to interact with until he reveals he’s autistic. Then suddenly everyone is okay with the behaviors they were previously glaring at him over. There are so many ways you can showcase autism. Personally, I’d have loved to have seen it shown with a focus on the character’s special interest. In that regard, a character from the previous book seemed to be autistic-coded. As someone who’s neurodivergent, this representation felt very dated and not well done.
The bipolar representation is the most terribly done. The character physically assaults someone else on the show, bruising them. Then in an epilogue is said to have lost his job, become homeless, and have assaulted someone else. Why couldn’t the bipolar representation have been someone who is struggling with medication and leaves because the dosage is wrong? Or someone who just someone who passively mentions the diagnosis? It just felt gross to have the bipolar stereotype and it’s very personal to me because I have bipolar family.
The character struggling with addiction is also very negative. He gets into a fight over being asked if he’s on drugs, then immediately after calmly realizes he’s struggling with addiction and checks himself into rehab? Not only is this not realistic but if addiction was in his past, I feel like that would have been much more positive addiction representation. It could have still not worked out as a relationship and that decision could have still centered around his addiction if the author wanted. He could have needed to not be around people using substances and that could have been an issue if other members of the pack enjoy drinking which is hard for some who’ve struggled with addiction to be around.
Overall, I hope the author stops making all the love interests with representation be shown in a negative light. And also let some actually be in the harem.
As for plot issues. One of the suitors that she opens up to about her past trauma early on is opened up to again about the same trauma later on. I guess the author forgot the character already knew? I do think it would have been nice to actually have the trauma summarized again since there’s such a big gap between the convos. I had forgotten by that point what was being referenced since I didn’t read it all in one sitting and read multiple books at a time. The other inconsistency was that she says at the beginning of the story that she always wanted a big pack and she’d be tempted to make all of the suitors hers. But later she says she always thought she’d want a small pack of about 4 others.
My rating is more for the representation issues than the plot issues. But both did bother me. Also, personal taste but too many of the men have beards and big age gaps imo. It’s starting to feel like author preference. I like dating show books because they typically have a wide variety of personalities, physical bodies, and general dynamics. It would be cool to see the suitors tailored more toward the omega star. For example, if one omega really likes a specific age, a type of physical body, a certain ethnicity, a designation, or anything else. In this one, I’d have liked to see more beta options for her since that’s her preference.
Oh, one last issue I have with the book is character inconsistency. I get that the author wants to surprise us but we don’t need to be surprised. I want the characters to feel believable. And I found it wild that the producers would do that surprise to the omega. That felt like a huge boundary violation and ran counter to my understanding of their personalities from the first book. Then, they have the reveal later that also made no sense for the personality of the producer who did it and also ran counter to the supposed “I trust you completely” vibe the characters had established. The suitors also were often inconsistent personalities which makes it even harder to tell them apart. Some of the ones who were jerks when she meets them have a 180 to suddenly be nice and some who seem nice physically assault others. I just don’t get why the author does this. I think it would work to have some who fake things to be on the show or something else but not the way it’s done.
Overall, I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the first but I will give it another chance with the next book. I feel like the author is trying to be inclusive by even adding the characters who are added but that the author could use sensitivity readers to help navigate that. I’ve seen other feedback saying similar things so hopefully some of that feedback happened before book 3 was written and adjustments were made.
October 30, 2023
Unfortunately, I really had a hard time with rating this book. I loved the first one (I rated it 5 stars) and was hyped to read the second. And I was finally able to do so. But while I still enjoyed the premise of the Heated series and characters, I had difficult times with some situations/characters as well.
Of course, I saw a lot of the good things from book one (if not repetitive in some ways, which was to be expected) too and loved the improvements/changes Miranda May weaved into the show. And I loved to see old characters too!
But there were things I couldn't overlook. I read other reviews to see if I was the only one with the issues. I'm not the only one, so there is that.
I start with the positives first. As I said, there was a lot I loved. It may not be really new, but still it is greatly executed. Like the world around them. I still had no issues with imagining it. It's easy, since there are some parallels with our world. For example, that they now have possibilities to change designations and so many portraits of different sexualities.
The whole book kept me invested, since I had the same feeling as with the first book. I needed to know who Sophie would choose and rooted for all the characters. And there were still new things throughout the story. I mean, I knew about Chase, since I have read the short story. But I greatly enjoyed the adding of the omega pair. It was a good twist, and added some more background details/information on the world from before and now.
Adding in great situations/moments, with big feelings and all, I was entertained and hooked.
Still, my experience was sullied by some things I like to address now.
I don't mind, that they talked about sexualities and that there was an autistic person and all. But I kind of feels forced, like the author tried to include as much as possible, to make it an inclusive experience or to add some different dynamics/interesting points to the story. But I didn't see it represented correctly. Yes, it is nice to include it and say, that differences don't have to mean a thing. Though, it does in that case, because a lot of them aren't chosen. So, it felt pointless?
But I loved that the Sophie and the others were really understanding towards the concerned persons. But I'm not sure, if an autistic person sees himself as an “issue” or would define themselves that way. I know being autistic is tough for those persons, but not because they are autistic, but it's challenging for them to navigate through the world. They know they're experiencing their feelings and environments differently and therefore don't understand everything. But it's a part of them, that is normal. Sure, they need sometimes help to navigate through things. Or they realize, that their differences sets them apart from others, but otherwise I don't think, they relate everything to them being autistic. Or see themselves as the problem, that has to be solved and be accommodated in any way.
Other things, I didn't quite like, was Sophie sometimes. Of course, I liked her and could understand where she is coming from. But there were totally uncalled and unpredictable behavior changes throughout the story. So, one moment, she was relatable, and I could understand her reasoning, and the next she does something, without much explanation, that doesn't make sense at all. Sure, I know she has some trauma. But then she reacts poorly many times with no solid reason. Like the Lewitt pack situation. I get it, she was hurt. But it was a moot point the moment it was explained and solved. The guys didn't do anything wrong. Again, it was her trauma speaking. I get that. But even though, she is conscious about it and knows that her behavior is not right, she doesn't do much about it. She only talks about that with the psychologist for the first half of the book, but in the end he isn't shown at all. She always says she plans on talking with him (which she probably did off page, but it wasn't mentioned directly), but doesn't actually do it. Same with her being open with her trauma. She doesn't reveal it to all the suitors, which would have been helpful. It remembers me of the situation in book 1 with the Astor pack. Bree at least addresses the issue, even though she has a trauma, and it is difficult for her.
Of course, trauma is a difficult topic and all. And not all are comfortable sharing theirs. For viable reasons. I could understand it. But in general, I wondered, why it wasn't included in the screening/preselecting process. It seems like something reasonable to ask in some sort of interview or questionnaire. Like it is done with other Omegaverse books with the heats, where they asks for preferences in a partner. And saying, that she doesn't want partners who are into BDSM or Sub/Dom things, because it could trigger her, seems reasonable. In that way, it would have been part of the interview with possible suitors and ruled out.
Then there is the way she chose her pack and her reasoning. Some guys ended up in her pack, without there ever be anything special between them. Or it was more because of the fact, that we don't get to know all the characters equally and there aren't many POVs as there was in book one. Explanation:
Which brings me to the next point in the line, that is relating to that. A lot of things are glanced over. The first half of the book is really detailed, and I get it, that authors have to keep things sometimes limited, so the book doesn't get too long. Which can be a thing, because I have been told, that they have to pay extra for books with over-length.
So, there could have been a great moment between some suitors, but since it is summarized and not all shown in detail, it doesn't reach me or makes it plausible to me.
I didn't like the reasoning why some guys are sent away either. I get it, there have to be reasons to let people go or to make us not get attached to them. Like the Dylan situation.
I understand, that people have to go. And drama is interesting. But still questionable sometimes. It's hard to explain how I really mean it, but hopefully that's enough. It just didn't feel right to me. Many of them didn't really have many interactions and were cut-short or left behind. I felt cheated on that front, since I like to see the developments up close. I couldn't get a connection sometimes or understand what happened. Even though, I get the reasoning behind that. But I wasn't happy with the pack in the end for the reasons I told and the lack of connection due to not get to know the suitors on the same level as some others.
So, I enjoyed mostly the first half of the book, while it deteriorated the farther it goes to the end. Furthermore, the thing with Tessa was a difficult thing too, since I liked her and Bree in book 1. We didn't get the answer, as it seems it will be part of another book. But again, it seems out of the blue and I don't like it somewhat unresolved.
So, my rating is between three and four stars, since I still enjoyed it, but there are more cons than pros at this point. That's why I decide on three stars, and hope the next book will be great again.
Of course, I saw a lot of the good things from book one (if not repetitive in some ways, which was to be expected) too and loved the improvements/changes Miranda May weaved into the show. And I loved to see old characters too!
But there were things I couldn't overlook. I read other reviews to see if I was the only one with the issues. I'm not the only one, so there is that.
I start with the positives first. As I said, there was a lot I loved. It may not be really new, but still it is greatly executed. Like the world around them. I still had no issues with imagining it. It's easy, since there are some parallels with our world. For example, that they now have possibilities to change designations and so many portraits of different sexualities.
The whole book kept me invested, since I had the same feeling as with the first book. I needed to know who Sophie would choose and rooted for all the characters. And there were still new things throughout the story. I mean, I knew about Chase, since I have read the short story. But I greatly enjoyed the adding of the omega pair. It was a good twist, and added some more background details/information on the world from before and now.
Adding in great situations/moments, with big feelings and all, I was entertained and hooked.
Still, my experience was sullied by some things I like to address now.
I don't mind, that they talked about sexualities and that there was an autistic person and all. But I kind of feels forced, like the author tried to include as much as possible, to make it an inclusive experience or to add some different dynamics/interesting points to the story. But I didn't see it represented correctly. Yes, it is nice to include it and say, that differences don't have to mean a thing. Though, it does in that case, because a lot of them aren't chosen. So, it felt pointless?
But I loved that the Sophie and the others were really understanding towards the concerned persons. But I'm not sure, if an autistic person sees himself as an “issue” or would define themselves that way. I know being autistic is tough for those persons, but not because they are autistic, but it's challenging for them to navigate through the world. They know they're experiencing their feelings and environments differently and therefore don't understand everything. But it's a part of them, that is normal. Sure, they need sometimes help to navigate through things. Or they realize, that their differences sets them apart from others, but otherwise I don't think, they relate everything to them being autistic. Or see themselves as the problem, that has to be solved and be accommodated in any way.
Other things, I didn't quite like, was Sophie sometimes. Of course, I liked her and could understand where she is coming from. But there were totally uncalled and unpredictable behavior changes throughout the story. So, one moment, she was relatable, and I could understand her reasoning, and the next she does something, without much explanation, that doesn't make sense at all. Sure, I know she has some trauma. But then she reacts poorly many times with no solid reason. Like the Lewitt pack situation. I get it, she was hurt. But it was a moot point the moment it was explained and solved. The guys didn't do anything wrong. Again, it was her trauma speaking. I get that. But even though, she is conscious about it and knows that her behavior is not right, she doesn't do much about it. She only talks about that with the psychologist for the first half of the book, but in the end he isn't shown at all. She always says she plans on talking with him (which she probably did off page, but it wasn't mentioned directly), but doesn't actually do it. Same with her being open with her trauma. She doesn't reveal it to all the suitors, which would have been helpful. It remembers me of the situation in book 1 with the Astor pack. Bree at least addresses the issue, even though she has a trauma, and it is difficult for her.
Of course, trauma is a difficult topic and all. And not all are comfortable sharing theirs. For viable reasons. I could understand it. But in general, I wondered, why it wasn't included in the screening/preselecting process. It seems like something reasonable to ask in some sort of interview or questionnaire. Like it is done with other Omegaverse books with the heats, where they asks for preferences in a partner. And saying, that she doesn't want partners who are into BDSM or Sub/Dom things, because it could trigger her, seems reasonable. In that way, it would have been part of the interview with possible suitors and ruled out.
Then there is the way she chose her pack and her reasoning. Some guys ended up in her pack, without there ever be anything special between them. Or it was more because of the fact, that we don't get to know all the characters equally and there aren't many POVs as there was in book one. Explanation:
Which brings me to the next point in the line, that is relating to that. A lot of things are glanced over. The first half of the book is really detailed, and I get it, that authors have to keep things sometimes limited, so the book doesn't get too long. Which can be a thing, because I have been told, that they have to pay extra for books with over-length.
So, there could have been a great moment between some suitors, but since it is summarized and not all shown in detail, it doesn't reach me or makes it plausible to me.
I didn't like the reasoning why some guys are sent away either. I get it, there have to be reasons to let people go or to make us not get attached to them. Like the Dylan situation.
I understand, that people have to go. And drama is interesting. But still questionable sometimes. It's hard to explain how I really mean it, but hopefully that's enough. It just didn't feel right to me. Many of them didn't really have many interactions and were cut-short or left behind. I felt cheated on that front, since I like to see the developments up close. I couldn't get a connection sometimes or understand what happened. Even though, I get the reasoning behind that. But I wasn't happy with the pack in the end for the reasons I told and the lack of connection due to not get to know the suitors on the same level as some others.
So, I enjoyed mostly the first half of the book, while it deteriorated the farther it goes to the end. Furthermore, the thing with Tessa was a difficult thing too, since I liked her and Bree in book 1. We didn't get the answer, as it seems it will be part of another book. But again, it seems out of the blue and I don't like it somewhat unresolved.
So, my rating is between three and four stars, since I still enjoyed it, but there are more cons than pros at this point. That's why I decide on three stars, and hope the next book will be great again.
October 1, 2025
To clarify my thoughts on this is need to first admit that I read and mostly enjoyed book 5 in this series first. Then I attempted to read book on but DNFed it because I didn't like the FMC.
Generally i enjoyed this book. It wasn't perfect but it was entertaining enough to get me through my work breaks.
But after reading two others in the series it was harder to ignore the things that didn't work from reading book 5 and what i did of book 1.
These books seem to basically the structure. Yes that's because the plot is the same reality style story. But the bits of telling and not showing were the same. The bits where you thought people were one way but then reality show twist they are not that person were the same. I ended up skimming chunks of telling.
Also having to learn about 20 suitors and keep them straight was really difficult. Mostly they felt surface level with a few with a bit more depth. I kept mixing up the ones more in the background. And since I binge read book three books in a row, im mixing up characters from other seasons because they are so similar and 2d.
But my biggest issue was that since i know people who are
I really wanted to read book 4 since he is books 5's brother. But now i am unsure how i will enjoy books 3 and 4 due to the repetition.
Generally i enjoyed this book. It wasn't perfect but it was entertaining enough to get me through my work breaks.
But after reading two others in the series it was harder to ignore the things that didn't work from reading book 5 and what i did of book 1.
These books seem to basically the structure. Yes that's because the plot is the same reality style story. But the bits of telling and not showing were the same. The bits where you thought people were one way but then reality show twist they are not that person were the same. I ended up skimming chunks of telling.
Also having to learn about 20 suitors and keep them straight was really difficult. Mostly they felt surface level with a few with a bit more depth. I kept mixing up the ones more in the background. And since I binge read book three books in a row, im mixing up characters from other seasons because they are so similar and 2d.
But my biggest issue was that since i know people who are
I really wanted to read book 4 since he is books 5's brother. But now i am unsure how i will enjoy books 3 and 4 due to the repetition.
June 13, 2025
I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!
Obviously, I'm obsessed. XD Miranda May was one of the first authors I was introduced to for the amazing omegaverse. She sucked me in right from the start with #1. The obsession has only grown even more with this book!
WHAT'S A REALITY SHOW WITHOUT SOME DELICIOUS AND WILD DRAMA?!
If you've read #1 (which I HIGHLY recommend if you didn't, because EVERY book in this series has been amazing -- and I know it'll continue to do be! ;) ) then you know reality TV usually comes with the mentioned above combination. Sophia's journey to find her pack has that and MORE. There's no short supply of it either as the season begins and we meet 20 suitors. A wide variety of different personalities, all under one roof. Both alphas & betas alike! (Plus one HUGE surprise ;) IYKYK!!)
There were parts of this book that had me in an absolute uproar. Like, ready to throw something, LOL. But there were also some really sweet moments that pulled the classic "AWEEEE" out of me -- and some moments that had me squealing and partially hiding my face like a love-struck school girl XD. I was here for every single moment of Sophia's journey to find her pack.
Miranda certainly threw some major surprises at me during this book, but I was here for it all. And OMG, it was worth it, too!
There's no chance that I'm going to spoil any of this book. Not when it's all worth it and it's guaranteed to heighten your obsession with this series, just like it did for me!!!
Buckle up, y'all. It's gonna be a wild and awesome ride!!
Obviously, I recommend this book and OBVIOUSLY, Miranda did an amazing job! (& I'm so glad that I own this as a paperback because you can BET that I'm going to be rereading this countless times in the future!!!)
Obviously, I'm obsessed. XD Miranda May was one of the first authors I was introduced to for the amazing omegaverse. She sucked me in right from the start with #1. The obsession has only grown even more with this book!
WHAT'S A REALITY SHOW WITHOUT SOME DELICIOUS AND WILD DRAMA?!
If you've read #1 (which I HIGHLY recommend if you didn't, because EVERY book in this series has been amazing -- and I know it'll continue to do be! ;) ) then you know reality TV usually comes with the mentioned above combination. Sophia's journey to find her pack has that and MORE. There's no short supply of it either as the season begins and we meet 20 suitors. A wide variety of different personalities, all under one roof. Both alphas & betas alike! (Plus one HUGE surprise ;) IYKYK!!)
There were parts of this book that had me in an absolute uproar. Like, ready to throw something, LOL. But there were also some really sweet moments that pulled the classic "AWEEEE" out of me -- and some moments that had me squealing and partially hiding my face like a love-struck school girl XD. I was here for every single moment of Sophia's journey to find her pack.
Miranda certainly threw some major surprises at me during this book, but I was here for it all. And OMG, it was worth it, too!
There's no chance that I'm going to spoil any of this book. Not when it's all worth it and it's guaranteed to heighten your obsession with this series, just like it did for me!!!
Buckle up, y'all. It's gonna be a wild and awesome ride!!
Obviously, I recommend this book and OBVIOUSLY, Miranda did an amazing job! (& I'm so glad that I own this as a paperback because you can BET that I'm going to be rereading this countless times in the future!!!)
August 19, 2025
Disappointed.
I loved this book at the beginning, but the author did not pace it correctly. The first 50% of the book is meeting all the MMC suitors (20). That’s just ONE WEEK, in an 8 week show. I literally did not know how the author was going to write about 8 weeks in the remaining 50%, lo and behold she didn’t. The FMC cuts the show short by choosing her pack in week…5? I think it is. But by this week, we had already skipped two weeks - all we got for those two weeks was a quick recap at the rose ceremony.
The author definitely gave more attention to some characters over others, and that left me not feeling a connection between some MMCs and the FMC.
There was some very forced and not organic drama from Dylan and Tessa. I don’t know why the author wrote that in. Tessa drama was definitely because the author wanted to cut the book short, but the Dylan drama was completely left field. The Paxton addiction was also left field and just…not needed?
Honestly this could have been a 5 star read if the author had the FMC vote out guys way more frequently due to not feeling a connection (which is natural, so I’m not sure why they avoided doing that?) vs the guys being forced out due to addiction, aggression, and a Dom/sub relationship.
Also, Ezra being with the two omegas and then getting shafted left me with the ick. I think him going from being with no one ever, to being with two omegas, to then asking him to be with 5 people is unfair since he was supposed to be on the spectrum. Felt like a cope out and therefore left me feeling gross that they were together at all.
I loved this book at the beginning, but the author did not pace it correctly. The first 50% of the book is meeting all the MMC suitors (20). That’s just ONE WEEK, in an 8 week show. I literally did not know how the author was going to write about 8 weeks in the remaining 50%, lo and behold she didn’t. The FMC cuts the show short by choosing her pack in week…5? I think it is. But by this week, we had already skipped two weeks - all we got for those two weeks was a quick recap at the rose ceremony.
The author definitely gave more attention to some characters over others, and that left me not feeling a connection between some MMCs and the FMC.
There was some very forced and not organic drama from Dylan and Tessa. I don’t know why the author wrote that in. Tessa drama was definitely because the author wanted to cut the book short, but the Dylan drama was completely left field. The Paxton addiction was also left field and just…not needed?
Honestly this could have been a 5 star read if the author had the FMC vote out guys way more frequently due to not feeling a connection (which is natural, so I’m not sure why they avoided doing that?) vs the guys being forced out due to addiction, aggression, and a Dom/sub relationship.
Also, Ezra being with the two omegas and then getting shafted left me with the ick. I think him going from being with no one ever, to being with two omegas, to then asking him to be with 5 people is unfair since he was supposed to be on the spectrum. Felt like a cope out and therefore left me feeling gross that they were together at all.
May 1, 2025
Knot Their Reality is book 2 in Miranda May's Heated series. These are interconnected stand-alones that do have some characters from the other books present. Each book is a completed storyline and a why choose omegaverse romance. KTR includes MM and poly scenes.
I absolutely devour these books. If you love Competition Reality TV Shows, this series is one for you. Think 'The Bachelorette' meets 'Survivor' with the added bonus of Omegaverse. Book 1 is season 1, book 2 is season 2 and so forth. In these books, the show 'Heated' takes 1 omega and 20 suitors, living together under 1 roof. The omega of the season picks her packmates from the 20 suitors that applied to be on their season. She's allowed to pick as many or as little as she wants until her pack feels complete. Each week, a rose ceremony is held and each suitor is given a colored rose depending on what the omega chooses. At the end of the show, the omega will have her pack chosen and bonds with them if she hasn't already.
Knot Their Reality has 1 omega female and 20 male suitors in all designations. This book had some twists and turns. I loved the banter between all the contestants. I laughed at quite a few scenes. The drama with Tessa at the end made this book feel like an actual TV show. Plus, we get a surprise when her past catches up with her.
The detail for the characters is thorough, and the plot/spice ratio is pretty even. Some of those spicy scenes though? Hot damn.
If you want to feel like you're reading a TV Show, like you're right there with them, read this series!
I absolutely devour these books. If you love Competition Reality TV Shows, this series is one for you. Think 'The Bachelorette' meets 'Survivor' with the added bonus of Omegaverse. Book 1 is season 1, book 2 is season 2 and so forth. In these books, the show 'Heated' takes 1 omega and 20 suitors, living together under 1 roof. The omega of the season picks her packmates from the 20 suitors that applied to be on their season. She's allowed to pick as many or as little as she wants until her pack feels complete. Each week, a rose ceremony is held and each suitor is given a colored rose depending on what the omega chooses. At the end of the show, the omega will have her pack chosen and bonds with them if she hasn't already.
Knot Their Reality has 1 omega female and 20 male suitors in all designations. This book had some twists and turns. I loved the banter between all the contestants. I laughed at quite a few scenes. The drama with Tessa at the end made this book feel like an actual TV show. Plus, we get a surprise when her past catches up with her.
The detail for the characters is thorough, and the plot/spice ratio is pretty even. Some of those spicy scenes though? Hot damn.
If you want to feel like you're reading a TV Show, like you're right there with them, read this series!
June 9, 2025
I gave the first one 4 stars and complained about 20 men being too hard to keep track of even though the author worked hard to make it work. This time I felt like the author didn’t work as hard - even at the end of the book there were a couple of men I couldn’t tell you what they did for a living or anything else specific to them.
I love the trope of two omegas falling in love - but this one was more complicated than most of those. I struggled with Ezra and the way autism was represented. I felt like Dylan was thrown away and then they half-assed a sort-of explanation at the very end of the book.
I will still read more of this series but book one was better than this one IMO
I love the trope of two omegas falling in love - but this one was more complicated than most of those. I struggled with Ezra and the way autism was represented. I felt like Dylan was thrown away and then they half-assed a sort-of explanation at the very end of the book.
I will still read more of this series but book one was better than this one IMO
December 7, 2025
BIPOLAR PEOPLE ARE NOT VIOLENT!
I was wavering between 4 and 5 stars for this one, which was better than the first book, until the author made the terrible mistake of making Dylan's bipolar diagnosis an explanation for his bad behavior. Actual studies have show that mentally ill folks are much more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. And having lived with bipolar friends and family, I will state categorically that that diagnosis does NOT make them jerks or excuse them from basic decency regarding consent. This was a cheap trick to set up Dylan's return, and the author should be ashamed of herself. Please edit it out and update the files, at least on the ebooks!
I was wavering between 4 and 5 stars for this one, which was better than the first book, until the author made the terrible mistake of making Dylan's bipolar diagnosis an explanation for his bad behavior. Actual studies have show that mentally ill folks are much more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. And having lived with bipolar friends and family, I will state categorically that that diagnosis does NOT make them jerks or excuse them from basic decency regarding consent. This was a cheap trick to set up Dylan's return, and the author should be ashamed of herself. Please edit it out and update the files, at least on the ebooks!
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November 14, 2025I don't like it when there is another omega in the pack. Stopped about halfway once that character got introduced otherwise I'd have kept reading. Overall, liked the writing just fine and was entertained - but it seems like looking through this author's catalog she isn't into RHs with the FMC at the middle.
November 18, 2025
4 out of 5 stars, if you enjoy the Bachelorette TV series and omegaverse novels, then this is the book for you. I liked most of this novel's plotline and characters, but the ending chapters felt to rushed. Watch my FULL review here: https://youtube.com/shorts/p_1dnoaYRGk
August 23, 2025
Loved it!!!
The second book in this series is awesome. I laughed and I cried. One of the things that I really thought was great, was that there were characters with Autism and bipolar. Thank you for that.
The second book in this series is awesome. I laughed and I cried. One of the things that I really thought was great, was that there were characters with Autism and bipolar. Thank you for that.
October 23, 2025
DNF @ 5o%…same issues as the first book. Too boring, actually. Told from all POV. The order of events changed from the first book, but the FMC was again, not relatable. I had a longer review of the first book in this series, if you’re interested.
November 5, 2025
Red Roses
Based on The Bachelor she has to decide who to bond with, out of 20 suitors.
At times it was hard to keep track of who. And seemed like parts of the story were missing that had to do with Bree. But love the characters I did remember.
Based on The Bachelor she has to decide who to bond with, out of 20 suitors.
At times it was hard to keep track of who. And seemed like parts of the story were missing that had to do with Bree. But love the characters I did remember.
May 22, 2025
Yess
Yess I Love how this ended do recommend to anyone. I wish I could read more about their pack. I would read it a thousand times.
Yess I Love how this ended do recommend to anyone. I wish I could read more about their pack. I would read it a thousand times.
July 19, 2024
Review to come... This is so i can keep everything straight, as I read.
Potential suitors:
Alphas
Jackson - Coffee and book shop owner, 38, mahogany and teakwood.
Jace - Owner of a Mechanic Shop, 50, Chocolate Cake
Alejandro - Model, 25, Vanilla Scent with Can Sugar and Zesty Lime Twist
Brooks - Nurse Practitioner in an ER, 30, Cinnamon,Baking Spices, and hint of freshly poured tea
Quinn - Actor, 29, Sage, talc,lemon-lime
Malik - Veterinarian, 37,Citrus,lavender
Paxton - Lead Guitarist for Avenge, 32, cinnamon/nutmeg with white pepper and musk (spicy hot chocolate)
Dylan - Firefighter, 42, Cinnamon/Coffee with just a dash of caramel.
Betas
Ezra - CEO of Nest Oasis (Fortune 500 company), 35, Cedarwood with a hint of lavender
Brody - Paramedic, 23, River Slate, Cool Waters, moss, and amber
Foster - Massage therapist, 36, jasmine with whisper of Patchouli and warm amber musk
Packs
Pack Duval
~Ramsey - Alpha, Invest Banker, 46, Chilled Sage and cool pine with hints of leather, amber, and earthy moss
~Zayd - Alpha, STay at home Alpha(the fuck?), 23, Hot Cider, pine needles, and sandalwood
~Silas - Beta, Personal Assistant (to Ramsey), 24, Lavender and vanilla with hints of musk and bergamot
Pack Kenyon/Wagner
~Gage Kenyon - Alpha, Roofer, 29, mistletoe,berries,pine dough and holly
~Ulf Wagner - Alpha, Roofer, 44, snow-coated pines
Pack Lewitt
~Asher - Alpha, Venture Capitalist, 49, beach bonfire
~Liam - Alpha, Owner of Security Company, 38, rain on a sunny day
~Carson - Beta, Vet Tech, 32, ozone scent as a storm moves in
~Chase - Omega Omega Lobbyist, 27, literal sunshine
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Okay, I read book 1 (havent left a review for it yet as of writing this one) and I will say there were definately good things about this book and some not so good.
I think the biggest thing that I liked about this "season" is that Sophia saw four suitors a day until she hit 20 and then had a group date with them the next day to get to really know them.
I however really didnt like the ending of this book. I'm not sure where I was lets just say 60% thorough when I started to realize that I was unsure if the author would be able to have Sophia pick all her suitors in time. Maybe about 75% thorugh maybe 80% and thats when I realized that I was going to be disappointed by the ending.
If I'm being honest and I am because I feel like that is appropriate. The ending was really a let down.
So her picks felt out of place as most of the 60-95% were not even details of what happened on the dates. The author explained what the dates were and who they were with but we didnt get to see the connections like we did in book 1.
I did love the concept of Omega pairs, but it felt like it was an added twist to the story that was already established.
I an not wait to read book 3-5!
Potential suitors:
Alphas
Jackson - Coffee and book shop owner, 38, mahogany and teakwood.
Jace - Owner of a Mechanic Shop, 50, Chocolate Cake
Alejandro - Model, 25, Vanilla Scent with Can Sugar and Zesty Lime Twist
Brooks - Nurse Practitioner in an ER, 30, Cinnamon,Baking Spices, and hint of freshly poured tea
Quinn - Actor, 29, Sage, talc,lemon-lime
Malik - Veterinarian, 37,Citrus,lavender
Paxton - Lead Guitarist for Avenge, 32, cinnamon/nutmeg with white pepper and musk (spicy hot chocolate)
Dylan - Firefighter, 42, Cinnamon/Coffee with just a dash of caramel.
Betas
Ezra - CEO of Nest Oasis (Fortune 500 company), 35, Cedarwood with a hint of lavender
Brody - Paramedic, 23, River Slate, Cool Waters, moss, and amber
Foster - Massage therapist, 36, jasmine with whisper of Patchouli and warm amber musk
Packs
Pack Duval
~Ramsey - Alpha, Invest Banker, 46, Chilled Sage and cool pine with hints of leather, amber, and earthy moss
~Zayd - Alpha, STay at home Alpha(the fuck?), 23, Hot Cider, pine needles, and sandalwood
~Silas - Beta, Personal Assistant (to Ramsey), 24, Lavender and vanilla with hints of musk and bergamot
Pack Kenyon/Wagner
~Gage Kenyon - Alpha, Roofer, 29, mistletoe,berries,pine dough and holly
~Ulf Wagner - Alpha, Roofer, 44, snow-coated pines
Pack Lewitt
~Asher - Alpha, Venture Capitalist, 49, beach bonfire
~Liam - Alpha, Owner of Security Company, 38, rain on a sunny day
~Carson - Beta, Vet Tech, 32, ozone scent as a storm moves in
~Chase - Omega Omega Lobbyist, 27, literal sunshine
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Okay, I read book 1 (havent left a review for it yet as of writing this one) and I will say there were definately good things about this book and some not so good.
I think the biggest thing that I liked about this "season" is that Sophia saw four suitors a day until she hit 20 and then had a group date with them the next day to get to really know them.
I however really didnt like the ending of this book. I'm not sure where I was lets just say 60% thorough when I started to realize that I was unsure if the author would be able to have Sophia pick all her suitors in time. Maybe about 75% thorugh maybe 80% and thats when I realized that I was going to be disappointed by the ending.
If I'm being honest and I am because I feel like that is appropriate. The ending was really a let down.
So her picks felt out of place as most of the 60-95% were not even details of what happened on the dates. The author explained what the dates were and who they were with but we didnt get to see the connections like we did in book 1.
I did love the concept of Omega pairs, but it felt like it was an added twist to the story that was already established.
I an not wait to read book 3-5!
December 9, 2023
I love what this series is doing, and I really loved the first book. It’s like omegaverse meets reality TV meets whodunit kind of thing. We meet so many different characters and get so many different POVs, but we don’t really know who will end up in this pack. The first book was so chaotic and so much fun. There were some characters for whom it was apparent we would get booted.
In contrast, others started off being perfect or a little rough around the edges, but things blew up once we started getting to know them! That chaos was so much fun that I wanted to continue this series. But it took me some time to circle back to it because I knew this would be one of those books that would need all of my attention. I needed to be able to take tons of notes and make it my priority. This one kind of lived up to my expectations but also didn’t. So, first off, I loved the new organized chaos. This time around, instead of just getting thrown 20 random people, we have 4 new suitors a night. We got to have dinner with them and then go on a group date the next day, so it was easier to get to know who was who and how they were connected, but at the same time, I still needed to rely heavily on my notes later in the book because I was mixing people up. We still had some people who were not going to work well with our Sophia right off the bat. However, it felt like this one cared a little more about ratings and the show doing well versus the omega. The first book was the very first season of the show. Just like every first season, things are big and rocky trying to figure out how to make everything work, so logistically, it made sense to have things change so it works better. But you’ll see things happen that make them feel like it is more geared towards the ratings, like keeping someone on the show longer just to get to the rose ceremony even though they are causing issues or, you know, early on, it’s not going to work out with the omega. It was minor until the end, with things imploding between Sophia and Tessa. I’m inquisitive about what’s happening with her, and I hope she gets a book explaining it all.
Another big thing with this one was that there were a ton of time skips. Then we were told later what happened during that week instead of experiencing it, and I missed that chaos. I missed going on all of the dates and the tension between the suitors, and I just feel like we didn’t get that much chemistry with Sophia and many of the people she picked for her pack. I really needed a little bit more, especially with her betas. There was also a lot of mental things going on in this one. We have PTSD, addiction, and autism, and sometimes I feel like it came off a little cringy. But I liked how they had a considerable focus on it and even had a therapist there for everyone this time. Sophia utilizes it often, but it fades away as the book progresses.
Finally, there is a novella, A Very Knotty Christmas. May mentions it at the beginning of this book because it shows how Sophia meets Pack Lewitt. In the note, she says you don’t have to read that novella first. I initially started this book before reading the novella. Still, Sophia brings it up quite a bit, and we don’t know what happened. Still, whatever that was caused a lot of issues, and I ended up going back and reading it before continuing with this book. I’m so glad I did because this book tweaks a few things, such as Sophia’s parents. Overall, this book does explain why their meeting ended up falling apart. Still, I really liked reading that novella because we got to experience how hard she fell and the connection between her and Chase, which ended up being a massive thing for this book. Chase is my favorite character in the book because he’s such a sweetie pie!
In contrast, others started off being perfect or a little rough around the edges, but things blew up once we started getting to know them! That chaos was so much fun that I wanted to continue this series. But it took me some time to circle back to it because I knew this would be one of those books that would need all of my attention. I needed to be able to take tons of notes and make it my priority. This one kind of lived up to my expectations but also didn’t. So, first off, I loved the new organized chaos. This time around, instead of just getting thrown 20 random people, we have 4 new suitors a night. We got to have dinner with them and then go on a group date the next day, so it was easier to get to know who was who and how they were connected, but at the same time, I still needed to rely heavily on my notes later in the book because I was mixing people up. We still had some people who were not going to work well with our Sophia right off the bat. However, it felt like this one cared a little more about ratings and the show doing well versus the omega. The first book was the very first season of the show. Just like every first season, things are big and rocky trying to figure out how to make everything work, so logistically, it made sense to have things change so it works better. But you’ll see things happen that make them feel like it is more geared towards the ratings, like keeping someone on the show longer just to get to the rose ceremony even though they are causing issues or, you know, early on, it’s not going to work out with the omega. It was minor until the end, with things imploding between Sophia and Tessa. I’m inquisitive about what’s happening with her, and I hope she gets a book explaining it all.
Another big thing with this one was that there were a ton of time skips. Then we were told later what happened during that week instead of experiencing it, and I missed that chaos. I missed going on all of the dates and the tension between the suitors, and I just feel like we didn’t get that much chemistry with Sophia and many of the people she picked for her pack. I really needed a little bit more, especially with her betas. There was also a lot of mental things going on in this one. We have PTSD, addiction, and autism, and sometimes I feel like it came off a little cringy. But I liked how they had a considerable focus on it and even had a therapist there for everyone this time. Sophia utilizes it often, but it fades away as the book progresses.
Finally, there is a novella, A Very Knotty Christmas. May mentions it at the beginning of this book because it shows how Sophia meets Pack Lewitt. In the note, she says you don’t have to read that novella first. I initially started this book before reading the novella. Still, Sophia brings it up quite a bit, and we don’t know what happened. Still, whatever that was caused a lot of issues, and I ended up going back and reading it before continuing with this book. I’m so glad I did because this book tweaks a few things, such as Sophia’s parents. Overall, this book does explain why their meeting ended up falling apart. Still, I really liked reading that novella because we got to experience how hard she fell and the connection between her and Chase, which ended up being a massive thing for this book. Chase is my favorite character in the book because he’s such a sweetie pie!
November 14, 2025
So I really enjoyed reading this, and I liked the way the beginning of the show in the book was formatted differently, and that it was explained in universe why it was improved. The addition of a psychologist to the team was a good idea as well.
While I applaud the author for writing a diverse group of characters, I was not very comfortable with her depiction of autism and bipolar disorder.
While I applaud the author for writing a diverse group of characters, I was not very comfortable with her depiction of autism and bipolar disorder.
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