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Midasverse #2
Inevitable
Indie the Ignominious. Midas the Mighty.
The secret is out: fated mates.
I’m theirs, they’re mine. So why is everything so hard?
I thought I overcame my worst fear in admitting that I’d fallen for them. Midas Pack is on my side, but the safety their scent promises seems miles away.
Between feral alphas, restrictive Coalition laws, and our inescapable pasts, everything seems determined to come between.
A medical heat means pain. The kind I’ve always faced alone. Midas Pack won’t let that happen though, not anymore.
When I need them most, Hollis teaches, Leon guides, Joshua soothes, and Risk distracts. But none of them can stop time.
And my heat won’t wait.
The secret is out: fated mates.
I’m theirs, they’re mine. So why is everything so hard?
I thought I overcame my worst fear in admitting that I’d fallen for them. Midas Pack is on my side, but the safety their scent promises seems miles away.
Between feral alphas, restrictive Coalition laws, and our inescapable pasts, everything seems determined to come between.
A medical heat means pain. The kind I’ve always faced alone. Midas Pack won’t let that happen though, not anymore.
When I need them most, Hollis teaches, Leon guides, Joshua soothes, and Risk distracts. But none of them can stop time.
And my heat won’t wait.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 2023
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December 14, 2023
Considering how much I raved about the first installment, this is certainly a disappointment.
We left Indie at the end of the last book still deeply anorexic, completely opposed to the idea of having a heat supported by her alphas, humiliated by the thought of them seeing her naked, and overall horrified by the idea of having fated mates. She'd barely just realised she was an omega!
Then we get to this book, and in the span of a handful of days, all of that is completely turned on its head. Indie is now eating with abandon, displaying only a token acknowledgement of the fact that this is food she used to be viscerally repulsed by. She's pretty much all over her mates. Her hormones have kicked in, and she basically wonders why she was so worried about sex in the first place. Everything is sunshine and roses, minus some dumb external drama I completely skipped.
This is... so cheap. If you're going to tackle deep, complex topics like an eating disorder, fear of sex, and relationship intimacy, you should do them justice. Instead we have a deus ex machina, more or less exactly the old cliché about a character being magically cured by the power of love, no hard work needed. Indie is actually unbearable for portions of this book: now that she's all in on the idea of having fated mates, she's smugly pontificating about how other people with their pathetic chosen bonds can't ever understand. Her big speeches about 'burning the world down' when her mates are in trouble, backchatting the headmaster etc, are (a) so cringy I practically pulled a muscle and (b) completely inconsistent with her previous character.
Also, there's a three-day heat scene that is basically fade-to-black, it's so un-graphic. Is there such a thing as a clean omegaverse? Because this is the closest I've seen a book come. The author knows this, so she talks in the author's note about the 'eroticism of small touches' or whatever, but let's just say that probably won't cut it with the vast majority of omegaverse fans.
Like the Pack Darling series, this is one that goes out with a whimper rather than a bang.
We left Indie at the end of the last book still deeply anorexic, completely opposed to the idea of having a heat supported by her alphas, humiliated by the thought of them seeing her naked, and overall horrified by the idea of having fated mates. She'd barely just realised she was an omega!
Then we get to this book, and in the span of a handful of days, all of that is completely turned on its head. Indie is now eating with abandon, displaying only a token acknowledgement of the fact that this is food she used to be viscerally repulsed by. She's pretty much all over her mates. Her hormones have kicked in, and she basically wonders why she was so worried about sex in the first place. Everything is sunshine and roses, minus some dumb external drama I completely skipped.
This is... so cheap. If you're going to tackle deep, complex topics like an eating disorder, fear of sex, and relationship intimacy, you should do them justice. Instead we have a deus ex machina, more or less exactly the old cliché about a character being magically cured by the power of love, no hard work needed. Indie is actually unbearable for portions of this book: now that she's all in on the idea of having fated mates, she's smugly pontificating about how other people with their pathetic chosen bonds can't ever understand. Her big speeches about 'burning the world down' when her mates are in trouble, backchatting the headmaster etc, are (a) so cringy I practically pulled a muscle and (b) completely inconsistent with her previous character.
Also, there's a three-day heat scene that is basically fade-to-black, it's so un-graphic. Is there such a thing as a clean omegaverse? Because this is the closest I've seen a book come. The author knows this, so she talks in the author's note about the 'eroticism of small touches' or whatever, but let's just say that probably won't cut it with the vast majority of omegaverse fans.
Like the Pack Darling series, this is one that goes out with a whimper rather than a bang.
January 7, 2024
Yikesssss 🫠
🛑 The most offensive thing is that this author had the FMC cured of her 8 years of very crippling anorexia IN TWO WEEKS BECAUSE SHE MET SOME HOT MEN. 😬🛑
I seriously was holding out hope from the last one that this would not be the case and so trivializing, yet here we are.
A lot was left unresolved as far as plot goes as well. This whole book was disappointing. I would read the author again because I was engaged with the story but I was also extremely ticked off too.
The heat scene was also a major let down, I would give it only one step up from a fade to black Sex. Like where is the spice? We get a single less than mediocre scene in an ABO book? Womp womp womp
🛑 The most offensive thing is that this author had the FMC cured of her 8 years of very crippling anorexia IN TWO WEEKS BECAUSE SHE MET SOME HOT MEN. 😬🛑
I seriously was holding out hope from the last one that this would not be the case and so trivializing, yet here we are.
A lot was left unresolved as far as plot goes as well. This whole book was disappointing. I would read the author again because I was engaged with the story but I was also extremely ticked off too.
The heat scene was also a major let down, I would give it only one step up from a fade to black Sex. Like where is the spice? We get a single less than mediocre scene in an ABO book? Womp womp womp
December 12, 2023
Indie and the Midas Pack finally get what we've wanted for them all along!
The healing journey of each character is so beautifully done and I feel like it truly represents what healing is like. It's not linear, it's not constant, and once the realization dawns on you that "oh. I really am growing." sometimes the gut reaction is to want to go back to a familiar hell as opposed to an unknown but superior place. The key here is that Lyra really addresses this and then lets the characters become intoxicated with "life actually *can* be better" and lets them believe it in a way they hadn't before.
Spice lovers: book 2 is far more spicy than book 1 BUT it is not filled with it. But what you do get? Hoooooooooo boy are you in for a treat. The spice is REVERENT. It quite literally made me text a friend "I never thought I'd be calling a (word for group spicy time I'm unsure if Goodreads will censor) beautiful but here we are". You're going to love it. My only wish is that there was more because it was delicious!
What else can I say? The growth is beautiful. The resolution is believable. The intimacy is next level. And I really hope this isn't the last we see of this series.
The healing journey of each character is so beautifully done and I feel like it truly represents what healing is like. It's not linear, it's not constant, and once the realization dawns on you that "oh. I really am growing." sometimes the gut reaction is to want to go back to a familiar hell as opposed to an unknown but superior place. The key here is that Lyra really addresses this and then lets the characters become intoxicated with "life actually *can* be better" and lets them believe it in a way they hadn't before.
Spice lovers: book 2 is far more spicy than book 1 BUT it is not filled with it. But what you do get? Hoooooooooo boy are you in for a treat. The spice is REVERENT. It quite literally made me text a friend "I never thought I'd be calling a (word for group spicy time I'm unsure if Goodreads will censor) beautiful but here we are". You're going to love it. My only wish is that there was more because it was delicious!
What else can I say? The growth is beautiful. The resolution is believable. The intimacy is next level. And I really hope this isn't the last we see of this series.
December 16, 2023
The second book is much worse than the first. I don’t feel like you got to know or care deeply about any of the characters except maybe Leon. Wasn’t convinced of the relationships.
December 14, 2023
2.5⭐️
One of my favorite parts of an omegaverse are the bonding scenes and getting to read the group’s reaction to feeling each other and/or their omega through it for the first time. To not include it at all just kind of ruined the duet for me.
I was also getting the vibe that the shadier members of the Coalition were going to somehow be involved with the kidnapping/murder of the other omegas and that’s why no one took the attack on Midas pack seriously…but there was no conclusion to that part of the story. Just a group of feral but sane alphas and a missing omega who didn’t really seem to add anything to the second half of the duet.
One of my favorite parts of an omegaverse are the bonding scenes and getting to read the group’s reaction to feeling each other and/or their omega through it for the first time. To not include it at all just kind of ruined the duet for me.
I was also getting the vibe that the shadier members of the Coalition were going to somehow be involved with the kidnapping/murder of the other omegas and that’s why no one took the attack on Midas pack seriously…but there was no conclusion to that part of the story. Just a group of feral but sane alphas and a missing omega who didn’t really seem to add anything to the second half of the duet.
December 16, 2023
This is as well written as the first one, that is to say very sophisticated and poetically. But this was decidedly more rushed and thoughtless in pacing and execution than the first.
The first book took its time to let us get to know the characters and their struggles. They are all beginning to come to terms with their healing journeys and their new relationship, and it felt that in this book it was all thrown away.
Indigo asserts multiple times that she feels that her recovery was too easy, thanks to the support of her pack, which felt to me like the author trying to foresee criticism. To set up a life threatening ED, only to have her be able to eat normally within weeks of starting to earnestly recover undermined her growth in my eyes. Not to mention that Risk’s drug abuse and self harming tendencies are only mentioned in passing and his recovery is swept under the rug, insinuating that his past vices are satisfied by Indigo. It felt like a cheap, haphazard way to close conflicts that drove the the narrative in the first book.
I would have liked to see more emphasis on the treatment of Omegas in this society. Instead, the looming threat of the vote to suppress Omega’s rights in the first book is mentioned as a footnote, which was disappointing, and the climactic conflict at the end of the novel felt unnecessary and did not add to the story in a meaningful way.
I do not know if there will be more in the series, but the epilogue makes me assume this is the final instalment, and yet it felt incomplete. There were quite a few questions that were never answered and plot lines never completed. Overall I enjoyed the series, but am left feeling unsatisfied with its conclusion.
The first book took its time to let us get to know the characters and their struggles. They are all beginning to come to terms with their healing journeys and their new relationship, and it felt that in this book it was all thrown away.
Indigo asserts multiple times that she feels that her recovery was too easy, thanks to the support of her pack, which felt to me like the author trying to foresee criticism. To set up a life threatening ED, only to have her be able to eat normally within weeks of starting to earnestly recover undermined her growth in my eyes. Not to mention that Risk’s drug abuse and self harming tendencies are only mentioned in passing and his recovery is swept under the rug, insinuating that his past vices are satisfied by Indigo. It felt like a cheap, haphazard way to close conflicts that drove the the narrative in the first book.
I would have liked to see more emphasis on the treatment of Omegas in this society. Instead, the looming threat of the vote to suppress Omega’s rights in the first book is mentioned as a footnote, which was disappointing, and the climactic conflict at the end of the novel felt unnecessary and did not add to the story in a meaningful way.
I do not know if there will be more in the series, but the epilogue makes me assume this is the final instalment, and yet it felt incomplete. There were quite a few questions that were never answered and plot lines never completed. Overall I enjoyed the series, but am left feeling unsatisfied with its conclusion.
December 15, 2023
Nooo! What happened?! The main character was a completely different person in this book compared to the first. Instead of continuing to follow Indie's slow path to healing, we jumped on a nitro-fueled rocket to Instafix Planet--no more insecurities, no more doubt about her completely new world or the four men who hid a massive, life-altering secret.
One of my favorite things about the first book was its realism. Indie reacted to her biological news with appalled skepticism. Like any normal person would. Omegas have to do what? She was terrified about losing control of herself and her life: how embarrassing and base, to be tethered to biology that came with such strict parameters. How could you know if someone truly loved you? What about college? Job prospects? She railed against the loving-yet-patronizing answers she got from everyone in the community. No, thanks, she said. I'll do this alone. And as much as I knew it was the "wrong" choice, I wanted her to. I wanted her to stay stubborn just a little bit longer; I wanted two steps forward followed by a dozens steps back--not for groundless, gotta-have-conflict reasons, but because that's the Indie we met at the start. The first book felt like we were strapping in for a tender look at realistic healing. On all fronts. For everyone. This...was not that.
With another 300 or so pages, or if this had been a trilogy, Indie's story could easily have become exceptional. Hollis' political drama might have unfolded. Risk and Joshua could have had more scenes together, their relationship expanded. Leon could have battled his Good Guy persona and the consequences of taking care of others more than himself. More fallout from the omega-transfer ambush in general, and perhaps a new, similar confrontation where old demons were faced. The world was so rich, and I felt like it was all tossed aside in favor of an easier road.
Anyway, I expect we'll get more stories from this world. I hope we do.
One of my favorite things about the first book was its realism. Indie reacted to her biological news with appalled skepticism. Like any normal person would. Omegas have to do what? She was terrified about losing control of herself and her life: how embarrassing and base, to be tethered to biology that came with such strict parameters. How could you know if someone truly loved you? What about college? Job prospects? She railed against the loving-yet-patronizing answers she got from everyone in the community. No, thanks, she said. I'll do this alone. And as much as I knew it was the "wrong" choice, I wanted her to. I wanted her to stay stubborn just a little bit longer; I wanted two steps forward followed by a dozens steps back--not for groundless, gotta-have-conflict reasons, but because that's the Indie we met at the start. The first book felt like we were strapping in for a tender look at realistic healing. On all fronts. For everyone. This...was not that.
With another 300 or so pages, or if this had been a trilogy, Indie's story could easily have become exceptional. Hollis' political drama might have unfolded. Risk and Joshua could have had more scenes together, their relationship expanded. Leon could have battled his Good Guy persona and the consequences of taking care of others more than himself. More fallout from the omega-transfer ambush in general, and perhaps a new, similar confrontation where old demons were faced. The world was so rich, and I felt like it was all tossed aside in favor of an easier road.
Anyway, I expect we'll get more stories from this world. I hope we do.
December 16, 2023
A sweet story, characters who've overcome a lot, but it leaves some minor questions at the end
Firstly, I like how the story shows how the characters all overcame their challenges in their own ways. Each character has different issues from either the attack (the pack) or trauma and self-consciousness. I like how each problem was brought to light and worked on. I love how there ended up being conflict between Indigo's parents, which really plays a role near the end of the book.
Things that didn't seem to be clear or answered at the end...:
1) I assume each alpha in the Midas pack was intimate with each other (MM), but it's not actually specified. Joshua and Risk certainly are, it's implied that Leon and Joshua may have at one point, and Risk seems to want to with everyone. Hollis only ever kisses Risk on the lips in the whole duet, so I'm GUESSING they are? It's not a biggie, but it's something I questioned a few times in the book when figuring out their dynamic.
2) (SPOILER ALERT) More important to the plot than 1), what happened to Wilder? Why did he leave the Complex? I can ASSUME the reason (he was taking advantage of his position, allowing bullying, etc etc.), but in the epilogue, suddenly he's gone, and Hollis is in the position? Are they still a part of the government or whatever? They all have roles at the school, but that doesn't mean they don't still help out or get votes, I assume.
3) Does Lise get to reunite with her older sister? Does she remember Indigo?
4) Is something more being done about the Feral Alphas now that there's proof of them? On that note, does the missing Omega ever get found? Maybe that'll be a different series?
Overall, it was an okay duet. It was definitely different in the way that most Betas don't know that Alphas and Omegas exist, so that was an interesting spin on Lyra's take of the Omegaverse. I'm not sure if it's one I'll read again (though I love Risk and enjoyed Hollis, in particular!) or would recommend, but each person's taste is different!
Firstly, I like how the story shows how the characters all overcame their challenges in their own ways. Each character has different issues from either the attack (the pack) or trauma and self-consciousness. I like how each problem was brought to light and worked on. I love how there ended up being conflict between Indigo's parents, which really plays a role near the end of the book.
Things that didn't seem to be clear or answered at the end...:
1) I assume each alpha in the Midas pack was intimate with each other (MM), but it's not actually specified. Joshua and Risk certainly are, it's implied that Leon and Joshua may have at one point, and Risk seems to want to with everyone. Hollis only ever kisses Risk on the lips in the whole duet, so I'm GUESSING they are? It's not a biggie, but it's something I questioned a few times in the book when figuring out their dynamic.
2) (SPOILER ALERT) More important to the plot than 1), what happened to Wilder? Why did he leave the Complex? I can ASSUME the reason (he was taking advantage of his position, allowing bullying, etc etc.), but in the epilogue, suddenly he's gone, and Hollis is in the position? Are they still a part of the government or whatever? They all have roles at the school, but that doesn't mean they don't still help out or get votes, I assume.
3) Does Lise get to reunite with her older sister? Does she remember Indigo?
4) Is something more being done about the Feral Alphas now that there's proof of them? On that note, does the missing Omega ever get found? Maybe that'll be a different series?
Overall, it was an okay duet. It was definitely different in the way that most Betas don't know that Alphas and Omegas exist, so that was an interesting spin on Lyra's take of the Omegaverse. I'm not sure if it's one I'll read again (though I love Risk and enjoyed Hollis, in particular!) or would recommend, but each person's taste is different!
December 13, 2023
Midas Pack
Inevitable is the second book in this omegaverse duet. If the first book didn't let you know that things wouldn't be simple then you weren't paying attention. All of the main characters were complicated...just like humans are. This is what made the story so interesting. Add in the extras with the whole alpha and omega issues and it just takes things to another level.
I was so pleased to see how Indigo and her alphas took strength from each other. It was great to see how they helped each other and acknowledged what they gained from the others. And the best part was when Indigo needed to be strong and stand firm against the Coalition. I love reading about a strong omega leading lady! Great conclusion to this series.
Inevitable is the second book in this omegaverse duet. If the first book didn't let you know that things wouldn't be simple then you weren't paying attention. All of the main characters were complicated...just like humans are. This is what made the story so interesting. Add in the extras with the whole alpha and omega issues and it just takes things to another level.
I was so pleased to see how Indigo and her alphas took strength from each other. It was great to see how they helped each other and acknowledged what they gained from the others. And the best part was when Indigo needed to be strong and stand firm against the Coalition. I love reading about a strong omega leading lady! Great conclusion to this series.
April 17, 2024
Inevitable is the second book in the Midasverse series and a perfect ending to the story. This is an omegaverse why-choose romance, filled with some difficult topics.
What I liked about this whole series is that it focuses on the character development and relationships between them. Not many omegaverse books are like that. There were some spicy bits, but I really enjoyed reading about their day-to-day interactions. Together, our main characters are overcoming their mental health issue and helping each other become better.
Overall, this is a really good duet and if you like omegaverse or are just getting into it, you should check this one out. It really is an easy read filled with so many wholesome moments.
What I liked about this whole series is that it focuses on the character development and relationships between them. Not many omegaverse books are like that. There were some spicy bits, but I really enjoyed reading about their day-to-day interactions. Together, our main characters are overcoming their mental health issue and helping each other become better.
Overall, this is a really good duet and if you like omegaverse or are just getting into it, you should check this one out. It really is an easy read filled with so many wholesome moments.
December 4, 2023
“Inevitable” is the final book in the Midasverse duet and it was so, so good. Where the first book was pure heartbreak and emotional damage, this second book is all about healing and fighting for the future we all deserve. A future filled with love, family and self acceptance.
I’m not saying there are no hard parts left in this book. People don’t heal overnight, it takes hard work and dedication, and even some setbacks along the way. But for the bigger part, this book healed the parts in my heart that broke during book one. The absolute best part of this book, for me, comes after Indigo’s first heat. I was at the edge of my seat, silently cheering all characters on during what happened at that point (yeah sorry, I’m being vague, but I don’t want to give away spoilers).
Also; this authors created a marvelous ending, different to a lot of omegaverse books and series. I loved it, and I sincerely hope many others will love this duet as well.
I’m not saying there are no hard parts left in this book. People don’t heal overnight, it takes hard work and dedication, and even some setbacks along the way. But for the bigger part, this book healed the parts in my heart that broke during book one. The absolute best part of this book, for me, comes after Indigo’s first heat. I was at the edge of my seat, silently cheering all characters on during what happened at that point (yeah sorry, I’m being vague, but I don’t want to give away spoilers).
Also; this authors created a marvelous ending, different to a lot of omegaverse books and series. I loved it, and I sincerely hope many others will love this duet as well.
December 13, 2023
3.75 stars
Its cute, a nice spin on the political aspect of omegaverse.
Its cute, a nice spin on the political aspect of omegaverse.
December 15, 2023
Loved the conclusion. Could not stop reading and I'm so happy for the ending :)
February 16, 2024
3.5 stars. Felt all the feels and just really enjoyed this short omegaverse series!
March 29, 2024
This duet was one of my favorite omegaverses I've ever read!!!
March 13, 2025
I predicted I might DNF this one (an automatic 1 star when that happens), but I ended up skimming.
This wasn't as depressing as the first book, there was a big tonal shift, but it wasn't enjoyable either. Way too many political overtones, and even then we don't get resolutions to everything (for all the mentions of feral packs, it seemed to be dropped a bit after the halfway point and never mentioned again).
I really hate politics. I don't like them in real life and use books to escape the constant underlying tension that always resonates in all areas of life where its concerned. So two books that have an overwhelming political...shadow is too light a word...density? That is not entertaining. Especially since those issues don't begin to dissipate until 190% into the story.
As for the romance, well...it's kind of there. For an omega romance, these are remarkably wholesome. There's more M/M action on page than omega heat. The heat itself was wildly underwhelming. Imagine smearing Vaseline on a window and then glancing through it - that's the visual the heat gives you. I wasn't even sure what was happening at times, and I thought maybe half an hour had passed, then we're told it's been three days. Lackluster, especially when the author takes a book and a half to build it up. Then we don't even get to see them grow as a pack and bond because it turns into a courtroom drama for the rest of the book.
I was so excited to read this. An anorexic omega in a world she was unfamiliar with, and expects rejection at every turn? That's a great starting point for tension. Until the anorexia is cured by the buddy system and she seems to forget her fear of rejection, which otherwise should've been the basis for some great scenes. You're telling me a pack of four men makes a shy, anxious, never-feels-like-she's-enough teenager feel safe and loved and secure throughout every second of their time together? Sweet, maybe, but also...boring. Even when Hollis sent her away at the end of the first book, that would've sent anyone reeling and potentially relapsing. THAT would've been a growth moment for the book. But no. We get insta-love, perfect understanding, and then political hurdles.
And even though I just finished the book...I don't think they even bonded. 😒
This wasn't as depressing as the first book, there was a big tonal shift, but it wasn't enjoyable either. Way too many political overtones, and even then we don't get resolutions to everything (for all the mentions of feral packs, it seemed to be dropped a bit after the halfway point and never mentioned again).
I really hate politics. I don't like them in real life and use books to escape the constant underlying tension that always resonates in all areas of life where its concerned. So two books that have an overwhelming political...shadow is too light a word...density? That is not entertaining. Especially since those issues don't begin to dissipate until 190% into the story.
As for the romance, well...it's kind of there. For an omega romance, these are remarkably wholesome. There's more M/M action on page than omega heat. The heat itself was wildly underwhelming. Imagine smearing Vaseline on a window and then glancing through it - that's the visual the heat gives you. I wasn't even sure what was happening at times, and I thought maybe half an hour had passed, then we're told it's been three days. Lackluster, especially when the author takes a book and a half to build it up. Then we don't even get to see them grow as a pack and bond because it turns into a courtroom drama for the rest of the book.
I was so excited to read this. An anorexic omega in a world she was unfamiliar with, and expects rejection at every turn? That's a great starting point for tension. Until the anorexia is cured by the buddy system and she seems to forget her fear of rejection, which otherwise should've been the basis for some great scenes. You're telling me a pack of four men makes a shy, anxious, never-feels-like-she's-enough teenager feel safe and loved and secure throughout every second of their time together? Sweet, maybe, but also...boring. Even when Hollis sent her away at the end of the first book, that would've sent anyone reeling and potentially relapsing. THAT would've been a growth moment for the book. But no. We get insta-love, perfect understanding, and then political hurdles.
And even though I just finished the book...I don't think they even bonded. 😒
March 17, 2024
**Review Shared for the Duet**
It was interesting to read an omegaverse where most of the beta were unaware of the omegas and alphas. I enjoyed that but also wish we were given more of that experience. We got to really see the divide when it came to Indigo's parents but it would have been nice to have some kind of confrontation between her and her old friends. Not necessarily them knowing about the alphas and omegas but some kind of confrontation about her moving to elite school...
I also wish we got to see more of the pack together.. It just felt like there was SO much conflict and so many things going on that they never really got to enjoy each other together outside of that one dinner that ended up ending early, and the bonfire that also ended early..
Also her anorexia just.. goes away. She is forced to eat with people and that was that. It's a mental illness that takes far more time. Considering how serious it was I wish we have gotten more from her recovery. I understand that things were different now that she had people that cared about her. But it would be so much deeper than that at that point.
One last thing... where the heck is the spice? We get a three day heat in the second book that is completely glossed over I felt like...
It was interesting to read an omegaverse where most of the beta were unaware of the omegas and alphas. I enjoyed that but also wish we were given more of that experience. We got to really see the divide when it came to Indigo's parents but it would have been nice to have some kind of confrontation between her and her old friends. Not necessarily them knowing about the alphas and omegas but some kind of confrontation about her moving to elite school...
I also wish we got to see more of the pack together.. It just felt like there was SO much conflict and so many things going on that they never really got to enjoy each other together outside of that one dinner that ended up ending early, and the bonfire that also ended early..
Also her anorexia just.. goes away. She is forced to eat with people and that was that. It's a mental illness that takes far more time. Considering how serious it was I wish we have gotten more from her recovery. I understand that things were different now that she had people that cared about her. But it would be so much deeper than that at that point.
One last thing... where the heck is the spice? We get a three day heat in the second book that is completely glossed over I felt like...
January 20, 2024
So I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree with a lot of the reviews I've seen that were disappointed in book two, because I thought this second book was just as stunning as the first. I thought it was both very tasteful in how it handled the heat scene, and very realistic in depicting Indie's recovery.
Why I think this was such a realistic depiction of Recovery:
Indie's recovery was motivated by a lot of things:
-Wanting to be strong enough to be independent
-(Vanity) Wanting to look good standing next to her pack
Even if someone's ED is not centered around their own body image, but instead motivated by control, OCD, or other mental health issues, an ED can turn someone into a very vain person, and is largely fueled by self hatred. It's not pretty, but sometimes the same demons that arise in the height of an ED can be the same force motivating you to do better for yourself.
-(A desire for Normalcy) Wanting to be able to eat, unbothered just like she saw the people around her do demonstrate.
Again this could also have been motivated by some "ugly" feelings. Vanity. Jealousy. Pride. "Why can they do it, and I can't"? This wasn't how Lyra Cole went about it, but either choice would've been realistic.
-She didn't have to fight for love and appreciation anymore.
Indie wasn't alone anymore. She had people that cared about her well being. They cared about where she was, if she was eating, how she was feeling. It may seem silly, but for someone who went from being ignored by everyone she loved, to loved deeply by both her pack and her friends, and cared about by the school staff. She went from someone living in a beta world with little physical affection, to the ABO world with an abundance of it. She was taught in this new world that she was allowed to give love and affection and that it would be reciprocated. Sometimes to be convinced you are worthy of love, it takes someone actually loving you.
Some people say they were disappointed that "Indie was healed by love, or by a guy" but I didn't feel like that was what happened. My interpretation was that their love motivated indie to do better for herself. Indie's whole ED was triggered by feeling like like no one she loved gave a shit about whether she lived or died. She found people who gave a shit, and she was motivated to change. It may sound simple, but coming from someone who is living in recovery and from what I know of others living or having lived with ED it can sometimes be "that simple."
-Indie did recover quickly, but it didn't feel that way
While I do think the timeline was kinda quick, if it the book hadn't told us that the plot was spanning a couple of weeks, I would have thought months had gone by. Nothing felt fast. Emotionally it felt like we "hit all the milestones" to be blunt about it. Even in the epilogue we see that Indie has been weight restored, but still struggles. This felt completely reasonable to me.
We saw all of this happen over the course of the two books. In fact I highlighted several points which just resonated so strongly with me, and maybe I'll insert quotes in the future, but I think Indies ED was handled phenomenally. I honestly think the only thing that could've been done better here, is I would've liked to see more of a heart to heart between Indie and her friend who had Bulimia. I think that would've been very delicate and challenging to do (what type of tone would this conversation have taken?) but I would've loved to have seen it.
As for the heat scene:
At the time of her heat Indie still didn't see herself as a sexual being. Honestly, as a reader who connected very intimately with Indie, I would feel uncomfortable with a heat centered on sexuality. The heat instead felt centered on love, closeness and intimacy. To me, this was a perfectly emotionally satisfying way to handle this.
All in all, I'm disappointed that others were disappointed, but I loved these books so much, I'll definitely be buying hard copies.
Why I think this was such a realistic depiction of Recovery:
Indie's recovery was motivated by a lot of things:
-Wanting to be strong enough to be independent
-(Vanity) Wanting to look good standing next to her pack
Even if someone's ED is not centered around their own body image, but instead motivated by control, OCD, or other mental health issues, an ED can turn someone into a very vain person, and is largely fueled by self hatred. It's not pretty, but sometimes the same demons that arise in the height of an ED can be the same force motivating you to do better for yourself.
-(A desire for Normalcy) Wanting to be able to eat, unbothered just like she saw the people around her do demonstrate.
Again this could also have been motivated by some "ugly" feelings. Vanity. Jealousy. Pride. "Why can they do it, and I can't"? This wasn't how Lyra Cole went about it, but either choice would've been realistic.
-She didn't have to fight for love and appreciation anymore.
Indie wasn't alone anymore. She had people that cared about her well being. They cared about where she was, if she was eating, how she was feeling. It may seem silly, but for someone who went from being ignored by everyone she loved, to loved deeply by both her pack and her friends, and cared about by the school staff. She went from someone living in a beta world with little physical affection, to the ABO world with an abundance of it. She was taught in this new world that she was allowed to give love and affection and that it would be reciprocated. Sometimes to be convinced you are worthy of love, it takes someone actually loving you.
Some people say they were disappointed that "Indie was healed by love, or by a guy" but I didn't feel like that was what happened. My interpretation was that their love motivated indie to do better for herself. Indie's whole ED was triggered by feeling like like no one she loved gave a shit about whether she lived or died. She found people who gave a shit, and she was motivated to change. It may sound simple, but coming from someone who is living in recovery and from what I know of others living or having lived with ED it can sometimes be "that simple."
-Indie did recover quickly, but it didn't feel that way
While I do think the timeline was kinda quick, if it the book hadn't told us that the plot was spanning a couple of weeks, I would have thought months had gone by. Nothing felt fast. Emotionally it felt like we "hit all the milestones" to be blunt about it. Even in the epilogue we see that Indie has been weight restored, but still struggles. This felt completely reasonable to me.
We saw all of this happen over the course of the two books. In fact I highlighted several points which just resonated so strongly with me, and maybe I'll insert quotes in the future, but I think Indies ED was handled phenomenally. I honestly think the only thing that could've been done better here, is I would've liked to see more of a heart to heart between Indie and her friend who had Bulimia. I think that would've been very delicate and challenging to do (what type of tone would this conversation have taken?) but I would've loved to have seen it.
As for the heat scene:
At the time of her heat Indie still didn't see herself as a sexual being. Honestly, as a reader who connected very intimately with Indie, I would feel uncomfortable with a heat centered on sexuality. The heat instead felt centered on love, closeness and intimacy. To me, this was a perfectly emotionally satisfying way to handle this.
All in all, I'm disappointed that others were disappointed, but I loved these books so much, I'll definitely be buying hard copies.
December 12, 2023
❤️“I carry your heart with me.”❤️”I carry it in my heart.”❤️
This was another perfect Midas mess…IYKYK 😝 I love that this book started right off from where the 1st one ended. Right back into the middle of alpha/omega politics, an omega who doesn’t know what to do with being an omega, homophobic bullies who deserve what’s coming to them, and a pack of alphas who intend to do what it takes to be what their omega needs, even if part of that is her not being with them. I loved all the things we learned about Indigo & her guys in this book. Like learning all about how Risk got his name, and seeing him become more centered. Finding even more about Josh’s tortured past & how his sweet spirit survived. Seeing Indie’s mindset shift & get healthier, as well as getting to watch her fully embrace her omega designation. Watching Leon come to terms with his loss & embrace what his body could still do. Having Hollis truly grow into the pack leader he was meant to be. Watching the bond grow stronger & stronger between the guys, as well as theirs with Indie, was just so heartwarming, as well as exciting. Every time they had a new breakthrough I just kind of wanted to cheer, or clap my hands, and guess what, I did, even if it was only mentally 😉👏🏻 The heat level that burned brighter & brighter between our characters was also a nice spicy addition, yet it was balanced by how sweet & loving the guys treated Indie. It was worth swooning over 🥰
The same things about the 1st book that I loved were still just as apparent in the 2nd. The descriptive writing was so perfectly balanced, and it easily made each scene just burst to life in my mind with a vivid clarity that I didn’t have to work to imagine in any way. To put it simply, this story was originality & exceptional writing at its best!
This duet hitting my radar is something I’m so grateful for 🙌🏻 In a nutshell, I just loved watching the love, between Indie & the guys of Midas pack, grow into something unstoppable. Seeing them fight so strongly for their HEA was truly one of the best things I’ve read all year. Do not hesitate to grab these books. I know you’ll find yourself devouring them, because I sure did 💖
This was another perfect Midas mess…IYKYK 😝 I love that this book started right off from where the 1st one ended. Right back into the middle of alpha/omega politics, an omega who doesn’t know what to do with being an omega, homophobic bullies who deserve what’s coming to them, and a pack of alphas who intend to do what it takes to be what their omega needs, even if part of that is her not being with them. I loved all the things we learned about Indigo & her guys in this book. Like learning all about how Risk got his name, and seeing him become more centered. Finding even more about Josh’s tortured past & how his sweet spirit survived. Seeing Indie’s mindset shift & get healthier, as well as getting to watch her fully embrace her omega designation. Watching Leon come to terms with his loss & embrace what his body could still do. Having Hollis truly grow into the pack leader he was meant to be. Watching the bond grow stronger & stronger between the guys, as well as theirs with Indie, was just so heartwarming, as well as exciting. Every time they had a new breakthrough I just kind of wanted to cheer, or clap my hands, and guess what, I did, even if it was only mentally 😉👏🏻 The heat level that burned brighter & brighter between our characters was also a nice spicy addition, yet it was balanced by how sweet & loving the guys treated Indie. It was worth swooning over 🥰
The same things about the 1st book that I loved were still just as apparent in the 2nd. The descriptive writing was so perfectly balanced, and it easily made each scene just burst to life in my mind with a vivid clarity that I didn’t have to work to imagine in any way. To put it simply, this story was originality & exceptional writing at its best!
This duet hitting my radar is something I’m so grateful for 🙌🏻 In a nutshell, I just loved watching the love, between Indie & the guys of Midas pack, grow into something unstoppable. Seeing them fight so strongly for their HEA was truly one of the best things I’ve read all year. Do not hesitate to grab these books. I know you’ll find yourself devouring them, because I sure did 💖
April 4, 2024
Introduction: "Inevitable" by Lyra Cole is a poignant contemporary romance novel that delves into themes of love, loss, and second chances.
Summary: Set in a small town where everyone knows everyone else's business, the story follows two individuals whose paths intertwine in unexpected ways. As they navigate the complexities of family, friendship, and personal growth, they discover that fate has a way of bringing people together, even in the most unlikely of circumstances.
Analysis: "Inevitable" excels in its heartfelt portrayal of human relationships and emotions. Cole's writing is imbued with sincerity and authenticity, capturing the nuances of everyday life with sensitivity and grace. However, some readers may find the pacing leisurely, with the plot unfolding gradually over time.
Themes: Themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the power of love resonate throughout the narrative, offering readers moments of reflection and introspection. The novel explores how the past shapes the present and how embracing change can lead to unexpected opportunities for growth and healing.
Characterization: The characters in "Inevitable" are relatable and well-developed, each grappling with their own insecurities, hopes, and fears. The protagonists' journey toward self-acceptance and emotional vulnerability is both poignant and uplifting, leaving a lasting impression on readers.
Writing Style: Cole's writing style is evocative and immersive, drawing readers into the world of the story with its vivid descriptions and heartfelt dialogue. While the narrative may lack the urgency of more action-driven plots, its focus on character development and interpersonal dynamics adds depth and richness to the storytelling.
Overall Impression: Overall, "Inevitable" is a beautifully crafted romance novel that will tug at the heartstrings of readers. Its tender portrayal of love and redemption serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Summary: Set in a small town where everyone knows everyone else's business, the story follows two individuals whose paths intertwine in unexpected ways. As they navigate the complexities of family, friendship, and personal growth, they discover that fate has a way of bringing people together, even in the most unlikely of circumstances.
Analysis: "Inevitable" excels in its heartfelt portrayal of human relationships and emotions. Cole's writing is imbued with sincerity and authenticity, capturing the nuances of everyday life with sensitivity and grace. However, some readers may find the pacing leisurely, with the plot unfolding gradually over time.
Themes: Themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the power of love resonate throughout the narrative, offering readers moments of reflection and introspection. The novel explores how the past shapes the present and how embracing change can lead to unexpected opportunities for growth and healing.
Characterization: The characters in "Inevitable" are relatable and well-developed, each grappling with their own insecurities, hopes, and fears. The protagonists' journey toward self-acceptance and emotional vulnerability is both poignant and uplifting, leaving a lasting impression on readers.
Writing Style: Cole's writing style is evocative and immersive, drawing readers into the world of the story with its vivid descriptions and heartfelt dialogue. While the narrative may lack the urgency of more action-driven plots, its focus on character development and interpersonal dynamics adds depth and richness to the storytelling.
Overall Impression: Overall, "Inevitable" is a beautifully crafted romance novel that will tug at the heartstrings of readers. Its tender portrayal of love and redemption serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
December 11, 2023
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Actual rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️ (whilst it was spicy, it was written so beautifully and so emotionally)
Where to start with this book? I'm honestly struggling to form the words about how much I loved the conclusion to Indie's story.
This was truly a story of healing. Of coming to terms with what the heart wants. Of fighting for what (or who) you love. And it wasn't just Indie's healing that occurred in these pages. It was Risk's, Hollis', Joshua's and Leon's, as well as Midas Pack's as a whole.
I love that all the main characters continued to maintain their uniqueness throughout this story. At each point, at each chapter, I knew exactly who I was reading about and their outlook on life. I'm so very glad we got their stories - I really love the explanation behind Risk's name - and that they all got their well deserved HEA.
Indie has to be one of the strongest FMC's I've ever read. From her ED struggles, to the suddenness of being omega, to fighting for her pack.
I wish I could be more eloquent with a review about this, other than to say I absolutely loved it, and cannot wait to read even more from Cole. I hope at some point we get to meet Indie and the Midas Men in the future, because I really would love to read about how they're going after all these events.
Actual rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️ (whilst it was spicy, it was written so beautifully and so emotionally)
Where to start with this book? I'm honestly struggling to form the words about how much I loved the conclusion to Indie's story.
This was truly a story of healing. Of coming to terms with what the heart wants. Of fighting for what (or who) you love. And it wasn't just Indie's healing that occurred in these pages. It was Risk's, Hollis', Joshua's and Leon's, as well as Midas Pack's as a whole.
I love that all the main characters continued to maintain their uniqueness throughout this story. At each point, at each chapter, I knew exactly who I was reading about and their outlook on life. I'm so very glad we got their stories - I really love the explanation behind Risk's name - and that they all got their well deserved HEA.
Indie has to be one of the strongest FMC's I've ever read. From her ED struggles, to the suddenness of being omega, to fighting for her pack.
I wish I could be more eloquent with a review about this, other than to say I absolutely loved it, and cannot wait to read even more from Cole. I hope at some point we get to meet Indie and the Midas Men in the future, because I really would love to read about how they're going after all these events.
February 16, 2024
I really enjoyed the first book in the Midasverse duet, unfortunately this one fell flat in comparison.
I loved how built out the main characters were, and they are actually some of the most well-rounded I have read in the Omegaverse genre in a while. I still would recommend reading this book if you read the first.
It is still an enjoyable read, but this book felt like it wasn't distributed well. Why the three stars? It wasn't that the book dragged on or slowed down to an extreme, it is that there were parts that were explored so heavily it took over. In contrast, there were certain aspects I was really hoping to be explored more and they were either glanced over or skipped entirely. That brings us to my biggest complaint and the reasoning for the rating. There were SOOO many questions that went unanswered.
I also got the ick by how much Indie was referenced to as a teenager. Like I get 19 is technically a teenager, BUT it is so weird to constantly (I counted at least 10 times) be referring to her as such while she is with 21-28 year old guys. If you are going to do that age gap paired with sexual relations, you can't be treating her like a kid. I still enjoyed it but I would 100% shy away from that aspect.
All that said, I look forward to reading more by this author in the future!
I loved how built out the main characters were, and they are actually some of the most well-rounded I have read in the Omegaverse genre in a while. I still would recommend reading this book if you read the first.
It is still an enjoyable read, but this book felt like it wasn't distributed well. Why the three stars? It wasn't that the book dragged on or slowed down to an extreme, it is that there were parts that were explored so heavily it took over. In contrast, there were certain aspects I was really hoping to be explored more and they were either glanced over or skipped entirely. That brings us to my biggest complaint and the reasoning for the rating. There were SOOO many questions that went unanswered.
I also got the ick by how much Indie was referenced to as a teenager. Like I get 19 is technically a teenager, BUT it is so weird to constantly (I counted at least 10 times) be referring to her as such while she is with 21-28 year old guys. If you are going to do that age gap paired with sexual relations, you can't be treating her like a kid. I still enjoyed it but I would 100% shy away from that aspect.
All that said, I look forward to reading more by this author in the future!
April 3, 2024
i loved this just like the first one. i loved the growth and the development and the discovery of who everyone is in the pack and why the pack is important. i love how much tenderness and care and love is packed into every single moment of this book.
the relationships feel real and complicated and sometimes difficult, but in a way that is so gentle and unassuming. this book is what it feels like to know someone is loved, and there’s nothing either hidden or performative about it. it’s simply there and breathing and impossible to ignore.
the only slight disappointment that i have is that i did wish it was a little sexier, which i know is unfair. the author even addresses this in the end notes, about how this book is more about quiet eroticism rather than intense sexuality, which is totally fine, and really refreshing for someone who reads a lot of smut. but that leaves the sex scene in this book feeling extremely tender and intimate, but not quite as…electric or sexy as the reader might be expecting.
again, i understand why that is, and i understand the way this book highlights the sensuality and intimacy rather than specific sexual experience. i just think, probably callously, that it could’ve been just a teensy bit hotter.
but that’s personal preference and has nothing to do with how beautifully constructed this book is.
the relationships feel real and complicated and sometimes difficult, but in a way that is so gentle and unassuming. this book is what it feels like to know someone is loved, and there’s nothing either hidden or performative about it. it’s simply there and breathing and impossible to ignore.
the only slight disappointment that i have is that i did wish it was a little sexier, which i know is unfair. the author even addresses this in the end notes, about how this book is more about quiet eroticism rather than intense sexuality, which is totally fine, and really refreshing for someone who reads a lot of smut. but that leaves the sex scene in this book feeling extremely tender and intimate, but not quite as…electric or sexy as the reader might be expecting.
again, i understand why that is, and i understand the way this book highlights the sensuality and intimacy rather than specific sexual experience. i just think, probably callously, that it could’ve been just a teensy bit hotter.
but that’s personal preference and has nothing to do with how beautifully constructed this book is.
February 1, 2024
Sigh. The duology started out great but ended up...not so great. It might have been my bad attention span, but I ended up skimming through most of the book.
There was so much potential in the story, its characters and the author's writing (let me make clear that I will for sure read any novel they publish in the future). Each ML has an actual personality, which is rare in the genre. I especially appreciated how Risk had such a different and original voice. I also loved the boys' relationships with each other, as well as the pack dynamics. It wasn't so much a harem as much as it was a really good poly relationship.
But the story in itself accelerated too much in this book. I wish more time had been taken to develop their relationship and expend on their issues. Instead, most of their personal issues got pushed over by the "plot", which I wasn't interested about. It felt like a waste to write such great characters, with such deep issues, only to end up spending so much time on a trial. I wasn't interested in their external issues as much as I was interested in them, as people. But that's personal preference I guess.
Overall this duology was a good read. I look forward to the author's next work!
There was so much potential in the story, its characters and the author's writing (let me make clear that I will for sure read any novel they publish in the future). Each ML has an actual personality, which is rare in the genre. I especially appreciated how Risk had such a different and original voice. I also loved the boys' relationships with each other, as well as the pack dynamics. It wasn't so much a harem as much as it was a really good poly relationship.
But the story in itself accelerated too much in this book. I wish more time had been taken to develop their relationship and expend on their issues. Instead, most of their personal issues got pushed over by the "plot", which I wasn't interested about. It felt like a waste to write such great characters, with such deep issues, only to end up spending so much time on a trial. I wasn't interested in their external issues as much as I was interested in them, as people. But that's personal preference I guess.
Overall this duology was a good read. I look forward to the author's next work!
December 21, 2023
I really wanted to like this duet.
I love a good RH omegaverse, and I love books that take heavier subjects and explore them.
But Lyra Cole's Impossible is so verbose, boring, and at times difficult to read.
The individual struggles each character faced weren't done justice because what fundamentally helps or fixes them is just the pack itself. Which means that these serious topics don't really get a serious conclusion, because we're just fixing it through fated mates. And I think that was a major fail for me. For example, our FMC Indie struggles with anorexia. As the story goes on, she finds herself in many moments where she's basically forgotten about her mental illness all because of the pack. It doesn't work like this in real life, and I think that's truly a failure in this story.
Unfortunately, I also felt that by the end of the duet, the only real character 'depth' any of our main 5 had was just their respective trauma/mental illness. We don't get more character depth or growth past that, and if you really pay attention to that when you're reading, you'll see it's sort of an issue.
For being so lengthy, I feel like this duet is entirely
I love a good RH omegaverse, and I love books that take heavier subjects and explore them.
But Lyra Cole's Impossible is so verbose, boring, and at times difficult to read.
The individual struggles each character faced weren't done justice because what fundamentally helps or fixes them is just the pack itself. Which means that these serious topics don't really get a serious conclusion, because we're just fixing it through fated mates. And I think that was a major fail for me. For example, our FMC Indie struggles with anorexia. As the story goes on, she finds herself in many moments where she's basically forgotten about her mental illness all because of the pack. It doesn't work like this in real life, and I think that's truly a failure in this story.
Unfortunately, I also felt that by the end of the duet, the only real character 'depth' any of our main 5 had was just their respective trauma/mental illness. We don't get more character depth or growth past that, and if you really pay attention to that when you're reading, you'll see it's sort of an issue.
For being so lengthy, I feel like this duet is entirely
February 17, 2024
I enjoyed this installment, but it wasn’t as good as the first book. I felt that this book gave short shrift to the trauma and issues of the first book. Every character was basically over their psychological issues, cured by being fated mates. It’s an Omegaverse, so that’s fine I guess, but I was kind of invested in their journey and it just stopped.
This book also left the overall background plot unresolved. Possibly to develop in future books in this world, but I am left to wonder who the ferals are, where the missing Omega is, who is leaking information about Omega transports, etc.
One thing I absolutely hated in this world building was the idea the Alphas and Omegas were a secret society with their own shadow government that simultaneously controls the normal government. How could it be secret when you have bands of 50-strong feral alphas violently attacking people, schools right next door, mixed relationships, Omegas being birthed to beta families. Not to mention that it specifically mentions a violent history of territorial wars and plenty of alphas who don’t agree with being separate and controlled. The world just made zero sense.
This book also left the overall background plot unresolved. Possibly to develop in future books in this world, but I am left to wonder who the ferals are, where the missing Omega is, who is leaking information about Omega transports, etc.
One thing I absolutely hated in this world building was the idea the Alphas and Omegas were a secret society with their own shadow government that simultaneously controls the normal government. How could it be secret when you have bands of 50-strong feral alphas violently attacking people, schools right next door, mixed relationships, Omegas being birthed to beta families. Not to mention that it specifically mentions a violent history of territorial wars and plenty of alphas who don’t agree with being separate and controlled. The world just made zero sense.
December 17, 2023
ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review (but a stressful period of work means my review is a little late).
This is a rare experience for me where I enjoyed book 2 more than book 1. Book 1 was incredibly heavy and focused so much on their collective trauma that we got barely any relationship development. Book 2 gave me what I was looking for. Though I can agree with reviewers who point out that a sudden flip switched from Indie being against vs. for a heat with Midas pack. I didn’t much mind, though, because I’m here for the romance. And this was full of warm fuzzies!
I do have to mention that my ultimate pet peeve of OV books is when alphas carry the omega around nonstop. I feel like it infantilizes the person that should be a romantic partner. It was annoying but understandable when Indie had a knee injury but it was super weird once she was healed and Hollis started carrying her on his hip. Like a toddler. (Part of me is hoping I just misunderstood)
That aside, I really enjoyed Inevitable!
This is a rare experience for me where I enjoyed book 2 more than book 1. Book 1 was incredibly heavy and focused so much on their collective trauma that we got barely any relationship development. Book 2 gave me what I was looking for. Though I can agree with reviewers who point out that a sudden flip switched from Indie being against vs. for a heat with Midas pack. I didn’t much mind, though, because I’m here for the romance. And this was full of warm fuzzies!
I do have to mention that my ultimate pet peeve of OV books is when alphas carry the omega around nonstop. I feel like it infantilizes the person that should be a romantic partner. It was annoying but understandable when Indie had a knee injury but it was super weird once she was healed and Hollis started carrying her on his hip. Like a toddler. (Part of me is hoping I just misunderstood)
That aside, I really enjoyed Inevitable!
December 26, 2023
I devoured the first book, so this second installment was greatly appreciated as I prefer to get my hands on the full story when possible. Indi seems to be changing her little fe at much accelerated pace compared to the previous book. I did expect for things to pick up here romantically, but for me it just happened all of a sudden and I was kind of left with the impression that the main heroine needed more time to feel comfortable within her own body as to explore the more intimate aspects of her relationships. Having said that, I get that her heat came banging on the door and there was simply no time to spare, but somehow I would have appreciated a bit more time for things to develop.
It was certainly good to see Indi more open to the world and to her feelings. Some more information was provided here as to her parents and the things that transpired in her past, so that kind of explained the FMCs situation and gave a bit of a more detailed in- depth picture to the story.
Overall, it was a good duet.
It was certainly good to see Indi more open to the world and to her feelings. Some more information was provided here as to her parents and the things that transpired in her past, so that kind of explained the FMCs situation and gave a bit of a more detailed in- depth picture to the story.
Overall, it was a good duet.
December 14, 2023
This book made me cry, seeing Indie be loved and cared for by the Midas pack was so emotional. She developed so much and believed she was worthy of love. As the guys healed Indie, she healed the guys. Leon started to come to terms with the loss of his hand and allowing others to help him. Hollis realised that his control was suffocating the others and that the loss of the bond was hurting them, especially Joshua and Risk. It was these last two that I totally fell in love with. Risk who expressed himself through actions rather than words, but when he had to speak his feelings, took my breath away and broken Joshua with his love of poetry, who was traumatised beyond belief by everything he saw.
With so many people against the pack, trying to keep them apart from Indie and prove that Midas couldn't be trusted with an omega, this is an emotional journey and one that is totally worth the read.
With so many people against the pack, trying to keep them apart from Indie and prove that Midas couldn't be trusted with an omega, this is an emotional journey and one that is totally worth the read.
January 10, 2024
Not Enough Words
I was blown away by book 1 Impossible- but book 2 was one of the more satisfying Omegaverse reads I’ve ever partaken in. I died story is powerful and poignant. Skillfully told by Lyra Cole. And felt to the depth of my soul. Inevitable kinda gives the story away in the title, but of course we are all in it for the HEA. There are a few plot points that were not elaborated on, or resolved, but all in all Indies story was told very succinctly. Now if you’re all about the smut and hears and knotting, this may be a bit tame for you. This is a love story. There’s some wonderfully written adult time, but this series revolves around the story of healing, love, found family no matter the cost or who opposes. I cannot wait to see what is next for Lyra Cole, she is an author to look out for! Happy reading friends!
I was blown away by book 1 Impossible- but book 2 was one of the more satisfying Omegaverse reads I’ve ever partaken in. I died story is powerful and poignant. Skillfully told by Lyra Cole. And felt to the depth of my soul. Inevitable kinda gives the story away in the title, but of course we are all in it for the HEA. There are a few plot points that were not elaborated on, or resolved, but all in all Indies story was told very succinctly. Now if you’re all about the smut and hears and knotting, this may be a bit tame for you. This is a love story. There’s some wonderfully written adult time, but this series revolves around the story of healing, love, found family no matter the cost or who opposes. I cannot wait to see what is next for Lyra Cole, she is an author to look out for! Happy reading friends!
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