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PoisonVerse Noir #3
Shattered Omega: Part Three
Part Three of Shattered Omega. Blurb to come. Publication date will be moved forward from placeholder date
346 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 19, 2024
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About the author
Marie Mackay
24 books789 followersA British-Canadian writer, artist, and ex nurse currently living in BC, Canada. All the art-from the cover, to the illustrations within the pages-are her own.
I'm a self-proclaimed angst queen, and I write omegaverse and fantasy romance, most often with many lovers per lady. I have a strong preference toward enemies to lovers, bully, and dark romance.
The voices I bring to the paper draw from the distinct social settings in which I have lived, the many places I have travelled, and from my time in health care.
I maintain a commitment not to write pregnancy in my books (including epilogues). While I have nothing against the beauty of babies, my leading ladies find HEAs outside of children <3
I'm a self-proclaimed angst queen, and I write omegaverse and fantasy romance, most often with many lovers per lady. I have a strong preference toward enemies to lovers, bully, and dark romance.
The voices I bring to the paper draw from the distinct social settings in which I have lived, the many places I have travelled, and from my time in health care.
I maintain a commitment not to write pregnancy in my books (including epilogues). While I have nothing against the beauty of babies, my leading ladies find HEAs outside of children <3
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April 22, 2024
I liked this trilogy overall. It's a pretty solid omegaverse and definitely the best that I've read by Marie Mackay. I loved the 3 men in this story, and I liked Shatter too. It had moments where it was actually pretty funny. My favorite scenes were of the pack just living their day to day lives/when there was less "plot" involved tbh. I really can't even choose a favorite between the 3 men because I really liked each of them for their own quirks and storylines.
The world-building kind of lost me in this one. There was just so much going on. I had a hard time navigating all of the bonds, auras, sicknesses, experiments, theories etc. There was basically a ton of omegaverse science in this book, and it got so complicated that I couldn't follow. I think the information was all there in the book, but it was hard to remember, and I got bored during the long-winded explanations of what was wrong with each character and what needed to happen so I'd start to skim. There were just too many layers, and it started to hurt my brain. The world-building was the weakest part of this book, and I think the conflict just got a little away from Marie Mackay, so it wasn't tied up very cleanly in my opinion. I was a bit confused about the ending events.
That said, overall, I'd recommend this trilogy for the characters and the romance. The conflict and world-building was a bit too convoluted, but the characters made this book special.
The world-building kind of lost me in this one. There was just so much going on. I had a hard time navigating all of the bonds, auras, sicknesses, experiments, theories etc. There was basically a ton of omegaverse science in this book, and it got so complicated that I couldn't follow. I think the information was all there in the book, but it was hard to remember, and I got bored during the long-winded explanations of what was wrong with each character and what needed to happen so I'd start to skim. There were just too many layers, and it started to hurt my brain. The world-building was the weakest part of this book, and I think the conflict just got a little away from Marie Mackay, so it wasn't tied up very cleanly in my opinion. I was a bit confused about the ending events.
That said, overall, I'd recommend this trilogy for the characters and the romance. The conflict and world-building was a bit too convoluted, but the characters made this book special.
September 6, 2025
3.25⭐️
For the majority of the book, I was really bored. It felt like nothing was happening, and I was just waiting for the final part.🙃
However, the last 30% were captivating. I loved how Shatter fooled the Lincoln pack, and the ending with the wedding was so sweet.
tropes:
~> reverse harem
~> academy setting
~> omegaverse
~> found family
For the majority of the book, I was really bored. It felt like nothing was happening, and I was just waiting for the final part.🙃
However, the last 30% were captivating. I loved how Shatter fooled the Lincoln pack, and the ending with the wedding was so sweet.
tropes:
~> reverse harem
~> academy setting
~> omegaverse
~> found family
July 28, 2024
for someone who is constantly called a "genius," shatter is pretty stupid
August 4, 2024
This one didn’t pick up until the last hundred pages or so and even then, it was underwhelming a bit. All of that anticipation fizzled out in the end. But overall, this was a pretty entertaining series. Dusk really grew on me and I liked all the characters. If anything, I don’t think they paid enough attention to Dusk. He just wanted to make sure everyone was okay and truly believed he wasn’t needed in the pack. The plot was a little messy and confusing to follow at times but I’m happy enough with how it ended. A pretty decent omegaverse and I’ll be checking out more from this author for sure.
August 7, 2024
Rating: 2 ⭐️⭐️
This book really went downhill quick from the good storytelling and character development of the first two. The writing was so confusing at some points and the characters seemed so different. I think that it was such a lost opportunity not exploring Dusk’s character at all. It seemed like Shatter didn’t even want him at all, she just used him for her pleasure and then threw him aside again. There was so much of the book showing her love and connection to the other two when he was the one that found her and saved her and that was very annoying to read. It was especially devastating when he admitted to Decebal that he felt like his pack didn’t need him and they had everything they could need without him and then that sentiment was never addressed again. There was no resolution for that or for Umbra trying to take over as pack leader. This book was basically 80% sex scenes and Shatter saying she was mad at Dusk and being mean to him. Even when he was the one that designed her dream wedding ring and proposed, they only really had one scene showing somewhat of a connection and then they never spent alone time together again, which was so weird when she had many scenes with the others. I think that’s my issue when people write reverse harem, but especially omega verse. They do not know how to write equal love stories and there always ends up being one cast aside and maybe it’s just the empath in me but it makes the story sad and enjoyable to read. Especially when he is pack lead and there should be some greater connection between them, as said by both of the other mmcs in the book, you don’t see that at all.
Overall a very disappointing ending and third book of the series. If you’re going to write three books for one story, you should be able to properly conclude the narrative.
This book really went downhill quick from the good storytelling and character development of the first two. The writing was so confusing at some points and the characters seemed so different. I think that it was such a lost opportunity not exploring Dusk’s character at all. It seemed like Shatter didn’t even want him at all, she just used him for her pleasure and then threw him aside again. There was so much of the book showing her love and connection to the other two when he was the one that found her and saved her and that was very annoying to read. It was especially devastating when he admitted to Decebal that he felt like his pack didn’t need him and they had everything they could need without him and then that sentiment was never addressed again. There was no resolution for that or for Umbra trying to take over as pack leader. This book was basically 80% sex scenes and Shatter saying she was mad at Dusk and being mean to him. Even when he was the one that designed her dream wedding ring and proposed, they only really had one scene showing somewhat of a connection and then they never spent alone time together again, which was so weird when she had many scenes with the others. I think that’s my issue when people write reverse harem, but especially omega verse. They do not know how to write equal love stories and there always ends up being one cast aside and maybe it’s just the empath in me but it makes the story sad and enjoyable to read. Especially when he is pack lead and there should be some greater connection between them, as said by both of the other mmcs in the book, you don’t see that at all.
Overall a very disappointing ending and third book of the series. If you’re going to write three books for one story, you should be able to properly conclude the narrative.
April 24, 2024
*Reverse Harem
*Omegaverse
*Multi-PoV
*Academy Setting
*scent matching
*damaged alphas
*dub-con
*fast burn
*established harem (3)
*3/3
Testing Trilogy.
What a finish to this trilogy. There is soo much going on but Mackay provides us with all the answers required. I like how we are never quite sure whether Shatter and her three men are going to get the HEA because honestly there is so much that goes wrong for them 😣 and honestly these alphas are the epitome of morally grey men - they would sacrifice everything for their girl and the future of their packmates. 🥰 They certainly know how to make fireworks when they come together 🌶🔥 There is plenty of action within this book and temperaments are certainly testing - lovely the feral omega cupboard scene 😂 if only we could all let go like that! Although these guys all get each other there is an undeniable brotherhood and they are determined to sort their auras out. Flyn and his pack are just awful and certainly present problems 😔 I like how Shatter is the one though!! A great book too end.
*Omegaverse
*Multi-PoV
*Academy Setting
*scent matching
*damaged alphas
*dub-con
*fast burn
*established harem (3)
*3/3
Testing Trilogy.
What a finish to this trilogy. There is soo much going on but Mackay provides us with all the answers required. I like how we are never quite sure whether Shatter and her three men are going to get the HEA because honestly there is so much that goes wrong for them 😣 and honestly these alphas are the epitome of morally grey men - they would sacrifice everything for their girl and the future of their packmates. 🥰 They certainly know how to make fireworks when they come together 🌶🔥 There is plenty of action within this book and temperaments are certainly testing - lovely the feral omega cupboard scene 😂 if only we could all let go like that! Although these guys all get each other there is an undeniable brotherhood and they are determined to sort their auras out. Flyn and his pack are just awful and certainly present problems 😔 I like how Shatter is the one though!! A great book too end.
August 20, 2024
Shatter will do whatever it takes to protect her pack against they are her Alphas, and no one will take her away from them. Not even the Lincoln pack. I've enjoyed these books from the start and seen how shatter has changed throughout the series and I'm so happy for her and the end of this book. I loved the way it was shatter that ended it all and the way it happened was interesting but so good. As the saying goes. 'Where there's a will there's a way' And she found it YAY!!!
This series is a complete must read and im so grateful to have been asked to read the ARC for each one. They are all fantastic.
This series is a complete must read and im so grateful to have been asked to read the ARC for each one. They are all fantastic.
December 3, 2024
boring yawning (snoring) sloppy lazyyy
July 20, 2024
I don’t even know why or how I read all of these. God. That’s all I have to say.
April 20, 2024
All I can say is that I LOVED IT!! When you get deep into the OV you really start to want stories around very niche aspects of the dynamic. This trilogy is alpha and omega tendencies on overdrive and it was so freaking good! The Poisonverse that Mackey has created is so very amazing in what she has done with bonds and the science behind it. I honestly thought she had worked herself into a massive hole that was going to be so anticlimactic when she worked out of it or that it would fall flat. (I’ve read/seen it so many times.)
But she proven me wrong. She didn’t let me down. She took a series that started off strong and legitimately only got better! It got more romantic, more heartbreaking, more shocking, more developed, more technical, more hot. I love love love this series so much!
But she proven me wrong. She didn’t let me down. She took a series that started off strong and legitimately only got better! It got more romantic, more heartbreaking, more shocking, more developed, more technical, more hot. I love love love this series so much!
August 2, 2025
did i read the same book for an entire month? yup, don't ask. ngl, i was kinda bored until the last 100 or so pages. regardless, a great end to the trilogy. and finally have all my questions answered. i love dusk, umbra and ransom sm, and shatter too!!
also, br with v3lvetpages as usual!
also, br with v3lvetpages as usual!
April 17, 2025
This was a good end to the series. I honestly did not see this resolution as an option. Although I get why it wasn't important and the fact that they chose to live in the present instead of the past, a small curious part of me wonders about their history.
June 26, 2024
I loved Shatter in this, she’s just too darn cute. I went back and read Havoc killed her Alpha which is Decibels (Caspian) story which is set AFTER this one and the world building needs more attention to detail and consistency. The rules for bonds are different as is Caspians personality. Roman suddenly has a brother named Eli, when here he was the last of his line? But it was still good, I like the universe, the author just needs to choose the lore and carry it through.
This was a good ending to Shatters story, if a bit too simple, better than I’ve been reading!
This was a good ending to Shatters story, if a bit too simple, better than I’ve been reading!
January 20, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
I was highly anticipating the final part of this trilogy, and for the most part, book three delivered. What dropped its rating down a star was the very confusing broken bonds/renewed bonds that spanned several chapters. I was utterly lost and found it to bog down the plot.
I loved the HEA and that the villians got their long-due just desserts.
Would I read this trilogy again? In a heartbeat.
🌶️🌶️🌶️
I was highly anticipating the final part of this trilogy, and for the most part, book three delivered. What dropped its rating down a star was the very confusing broken bonds/renewed bonds that spanned several chapters. I was utterly lost and found it to bog down the plot.
I loved the HEA and that the villians got their long-due just desserts.
Would I read this trilogy again? In a heartbeat.
July 26, 2025
I was a little bummed out about this book. I thought book two was so exciting. I was really looking forward to some revenge and a HEA, and I suppose we do get that but the FMC was far too annoying. She was whiny and annoying the entire time. I was really hoping for a strong FMC to exact revenge on that horrible pack. She does get it done but she’s not happy about it. She’s crying and stuttering the whole time. I really don’t like this character.
April 20, 2024
Shattered Omega part three picks up almost literally where the previous book in the series left off, with everyone absolutely devastated by what damage the Lincoln Pack has truly wrought–not only to their apartment, but also to their lives.
And even though Umbra is losing it, Dusk is struggling, and Ransom is panicking…Shatter is dressing for revenge. This time it’s not in the form of a dress, though: It’s in the form of knowledge. The Kingsman Pack is hers, and the Lincoln Park hurt them. Shatter is going to arm herself with as much knowledge as she possibly can in as fast a manner as possible to figure out how to save her alphas and get the Lincoln Pack out of their lives for good.
If her alphas can keep their sh*t together. If the weird mercenary dude the Lincoln Pack has following her around doesn’t straight-up kidnap her first. Just another day for Shatter, right?
This being the last book in the series you can really feel the payoff in so many ways. Shatter is such a unique and creatively-written omega that I find myself almost predicting her reactions and when she does something I’ll say, “That’s just so Shatter”. She’s the cutest, most feral little omega I’ve ever read and I love her to bits. (I don’t know if anyone who reads this review has ever seen the anime Toradora!, but in my mind, Shatter looks a little like Taiga). There are scenes in this book that make me love her so much I want to crawl in the book and be her omega bestie (we can rent a rage room).
The alphas are just as bad, with their insanely cute gestures and endless love for Shatter just the way she is. It’s just the right amount of marshmallow-cute to combat the trauma and darkness that permeates this series.
While I think the ending got a little muddled, I’m not mad about it. I was just so happy to finally read this book and see Shatter and the boys get what they always wanted and really deserved.
I was provided a copy of this title by the author. All thoughts, opinions, views, and ideas expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Thank you.
File Under: Book Series/College Romance/Kindle Unlimited/Omegaverse/Romance Series/Spice Level 3/Why Choose
And even though Umbra is losing it, Dusk is struggling, and Ransom is panicking…Shatter is dressing for revenge. This time it’s not in the form of a dress, though: It’s in the form of knowledge. The Kingsman Pack is hers, and the Lincoln Park hurt them. Shatter is going to arm herself with as much knowledge as she possibly can in as fast a manner as possible to figure out how to save her alphas and get the Lincoln Pack out of their lives for good.
If her alphas can keep their sh*t together. If the weird mercenary dude the Lincoln Pack has following her around doesn’t straight-up kidnap her first. Just another day for Shatter, right?
This being the last book in the series you can really feel the payoff in so many ways. Shatter is such a unique and creatively-written omega that I find myself almost predicting her reactions and when she does something I’ll say, “That’s just so Shatter”. She’s the cutest, most feral little omega I’ve ever read and I love her to bits. (I don’t know if anyone who reads this review has ever seen the anime Toradora!, but in my mind, Shatter looks a little like Taiga). There are scenes in this book that make me love her so much I want to crawl in the book and be her omega bestie (we can rent a rage room).
The alphas are just as bad, with their insanely cute gestures and endless love for Shatter just the way she is. It’s just the right amount of marshmallow-cute to combat the trauma and darkness that permeates this series.
While I think the ending got a little muddled, I’m not mad about it. I was just so happy to finally read this book and see Shatter and the boys get what they always wanted and really deserved.
I was provided a copy of this title by the author. All thoughts, opinions, views, and ideas expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Thank you.
File Under: Book Series/College Romance/Kindle Unlimited/Omegaverse/Romance Series/Spice Level 3/Why Choose
October 22, 2024
Love this author and got to this point in the backlist.
Didn't love this all that much be mostly because of the whole 'body betrayal' trope in this book. This, in turn, essentially condoned r*pe. Repeatedly. And I get that's a thing in omegaverse (and this is PoisonVerse after all) but i just didn't much like it.
Having said that, this was otherwise a solid addition to this author's list of works. As always, I enjoy how she twists the plots to fit omegaverse rules and there's always a creative solution to the plot problems.
Didn't love this all that much be mostly because of the whole 'body betrayal' trope in this book. This, in turn, essentially condoned r*pe. Repeatedly. And I get that's a thing in omegaverse (and this is PoisonVerse after all) but i just didn't much like it.
Having said that, this was otherwise a solid addition to this author's list of works. As always, I enjoy how she twists the plots to fit omegaverse rules and there's always a creative solution to the plot problems.
April 27, 2024
I really enjoyed this trilogy. Shatter and her men were fantastic characters you fall in love with. Loved how things worked out with Shatter becoming so strong and determined to protect her men. An amazing conclusion.
May 31, 2025
Loved this series! This book was kind of slow, though. All in all, would recommend if you like omegaverse and dark romance.
It felt like the plot started to unpack itself only towards the last 10%, which is a pity. The dynamic between Shatter and the MMC's was so cuteeee
It felt like the plot started to unpack itself only towards the last 10%, which is a pity. The dynamic between Shatter and the MMC's was so cuteeee
May 9, 2024
A fantastic finale to the Shattered Omega series.
May 24, 2024
it was worth the wait.
So this third and final installment of the series was really good and it was definitely worth the weight. Now I want to see who Decibel ends up with.
So this third and final installment of the series was really good and it was definitely worth the weight. Now I want to see who Decibel ends up with.
November 8, 2024
i found him crying. i crew too. we both crode😞💔
January 22, 2025
Book 3
Book 3 is fast paced and exciting. Shatter is trying to figure out how to save her pack when it depends on her "mates" helping out. Cute epilogue.
Book 3 is fast paced and exciting. Shatter is trying to figure out how to save her pack when it depends on her "mates" helping out. Cute epilogue.
January 23, 2025
The ending was a little bit predictable and subpar.
February 2, 2026
4.5⭐️
3🌶
I loved where this went! I loved the ending. I really enjoyed this trilogy.
3🌶
I loved where this went! I loved the ending. I really enjoyed this trilogy.
June 6, 2024
This series is a solid 3.5 stars. I had a couple little nitpicky things that either confused or bothered me, but overall I enjoyed this series, and found it pretty unique.
May 24, 2024
Wow! Absolutely Amazing!!
Yet again this last book has taken me through every emotion possible! Even though Shatter has been through so much she is still standing strong willing to fight for everything she ever wanted in the world - love & family!
Dusk, Umbra & Ransom as such awesome alpha men, each having their own wonderful personality! And wow the love between them all just jumps at you!!
The way the whole story unfolded and wrapped up was beyond brilliant and so clever! What an amazing, amazing journey! ❤️
Burn = Fast,
OW Drama = No,
Alpha Men = Absolutely, 💯
Heat = 10/10,
Angst = High,
MM/FF = No,
POV = MPV,
Theme = RH Omegaverse,
Triggers = Dub-con, somnophilia, self harm, violence, bully, kidnapping, suicide, guns
Book = Trilogy 3/3
Yet again this last book has taken me through every emotion possible! Even though Shatter has been through so much she is still standing strong willing to fight for everything she ever wanted in the world - love & family!
Dusk, Umbra & Ransom as such awesome alpha men, each having their own wonderful personality! And wow the love between them all just jumps at you!!
The way the whole story unfolded and wrapped up was beyond brilliant and so clever! What an amazing, amazing journey! ❤️
Burn = Fast,
OW Drama = No,
Alpha Men = Absolutely, 💯
Heat = 10/10,
Angst = High,
MM/FF = No,
POV = MPV,
Theme = RH Omegaverse,
Triggers = Dub-con, somnophilia, self harm, violence, bully, kidnapping, suicide, guns
Book = Trilogy 3/3
December 24, 2025
2.5 ⭐️
This book greatly annoyed me because I feel like it went completely left out of nowhere. Everyone was making such dumb decisions constantly. Especially Shatter!! So much for her being a genius, she honestly moves like she’s slow. For instance, the boots situation was very valid in my opinion given what was happening. So for her to switch them so she could go somewhere WHILE she’s actively being threatened is stupid. Then, the fact that these guys are supposed to be a pack, ya know unity and all that jazz. But everyone was just doing their own stuff. So many problems could’ve been fixed if Shatter told them her plan and hypothesis. And if Dusk and Umbra actually communicated with each other, I feel like they could’ve made an actual sensible plan. But I guess not because it adds to the conflict.
And one thing that got me was Dusk saying he was better gone. I could see why he would say that!!!! Shatter dragged the situation so long, she started to irk me greatly. I feel like it if I continue I’ll give spoilers so I’ll stop here 🙃
To think I was enjoying this series a lot and was hoping this would be a 5 star…
This book greatly annoyed me because I feel like it went completely left out of nowhere. Everyone was making such dumb decisions constantly. Especially Shatter!! So much for her being a genius, she honestly moves like she’s slow. For instance, the boots situation was very valid in my opinion given what was happening. So for her to switch them so she could go somewhere WHILE she’s actively being threatened is stupid. Then, the fact that these guys are supposed to be a pack, ya know unity and all that jazz. But everyone was just doing their own stuff. So many problems could’ve been fixed if Shatter told them her plan and hypothesis. And if Dusk and Umbra actually communicated with each other, I feel like they could’ve made an actual sensible plan. But I guess not because it adds to the conflict.
And one thing that got me was Dusk saying he was better gone. I could see why he would say that!!!! Shatter dragged the situation so long, she started to irk me greatly. I feel like it if I continue I’ll give spoilers so I’ll stop here 🙃
To think I was enjoying this series a lot and was hoping this would be a 5 star…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 2, 2024
I skimmed a lot in this last book. I've read the duet by this author and I feel very similarly to this trilogy. I feel like it's good and very descriptive. However, I felt so confused most of the time. I don't feel like things were explained well enough for me to keep up. I literally was trying to study, as in schoolwork to try and keep up or to decipher what things meant. I read these back to back so it's not like I went a major period of time in between each book.
They were just so confusing.
I liked the different take on the Omegaverse that this author did. It was super unique and gave it a refreshing view from other Omegaverse storylines. I think the imagination needed to be a bit more mapped out instead of explaining something in one chapter and then expecting to keep going and adding in something else that came out of nowhere, especially at the end of the book.
I don't know. I feel really conflicted with this author.
They were just so confusing.
I liked the different take on the Omegaverse that this author did. It was super unique and gave it a refreshing view from other Omegaverse storylines. I think the imagination needed to be a bit more mapped out instead of explaining something in one chapter and then expecting to keep going and adding in something else that came out of nowhere, especially at the end of the book.
I don't know. I feel really conflicted with this author.
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