⭐ 5/5
🌶️ 3.5-4/5
Spoilers and triggers mentioned below - fair warning ⚠️
Gahh, this book was SO good. I've been wanting to read Jenn Bullard SO bad, but lately I've been in the mood for lighter reads, so I've put it off for a while. Now that I'm easing myself back into more gray/dark books (mood reader 😜), I figured this would be a good one to start with. And it was!
I don't have triggers that are commonly written in books, so I had no worries going into this book, but I know the same cannot be said for others, and as a heads up, please check your triggers and protect your health by bypassing the book if your trigger is on the list. One, namely being 🍇 on page.
With that said, with how emotional the prologue is, this really sets the story for healing for our FMC, Caelia. This is a slow burn, rightfully so after everything she's been through. If you're expecting immediate romance between the MMCs and FMC, this isn't the one. Anyways, watching the love between Levon and Santo while we waited for the big introduction of the MCs was so beautiful to watch. Normally, I like it when packs all bond together, but this was perfect in every way. Their connection was cosmic, and they took zero sh*ts from higher-ups, protecting each other and their relationship. I also love how Jenn handled each relationship within the pack and how she made each reaction more realistic than fabricated. It ran smoothly and made it nearly impossible to put down lol.
I can't wait to read more of Jenn's books, even the darkest ones. This opened a door that I won't be closing. 😜I'm beyond excited to read Troy's story through Jenn, and Addie's through Alisha. Two amazing side characters that deserve it all.
Am I the only one secretly hoping for a book with Curtis? Come on, I know I'm not the only one thinking it! A redhead, daddy alpha with legs like tree trunks, yes please! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 And let's be honest here, he really is the best dad to Cae and I want to see him grow into a beautiful relationship after being screwed over by her bio mom. Even if it's just a novella. Jenn I beg of you. 😂
Okay my favorite part of reviews are highlighting some of my most favorite quotes, there are wayyyy too many from this book but here are a few! 🖤
"Leave her alone," Freedman whispers. "Please. She's all I have." MY HEART
"I didn't get to tease you in high school," he says. "I'm just living my best life." #1dad
"My sphincter had a religious puckering." I'm cackling just writing this, sooo funny hahah.
If you aren't feeding, financing, or fucking me, then you can get fucked. Facts.👏🏼
Tropes, etc.:
Omegaverse
MMFM
Sports - Hockey
Meddling Matchmaker
Traumatized Omega
Angst
Hurt/Comfort
Doctor MMC
Found Family
Supportive Dad
Slow Burn
One Bed