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The Omega in the Attic
You can't fight with biology...
Jamie's life has been bare and bleak and oh, so alone. His disapproving parents locked him in the attic when he first presented as an omega, and he's been there ever since.
But that doesn't mean you can't just fight...
Jamie thinks his barren existence might just go on forever - until he looks out the window and sees Ewan, his parent's new landscaper. Ewan is an alpha. Jamie's alpha.
They both feel the pull to one another, that overwhelming need to claim and possess. But can Jamie learn to trust Ewan enough to break free from his prison?
Does Jamie even have a choice?
The Omega in the Attic was previously published as Hidden Omega. It has been entirely rewritten and expanded for it's publication with LoveLight Press.
Jamie's life has been bare and bleak and oh, so alone. His disapproving parents locked him in the attic when he first presented as an omega, and he's been there ever since.
But that doesn't mean you can't just fight...
Jamie thinks his barren existence might just go on forever - until he looks out the window and sees Ewan, his parent's new landscaper. Ewan is an alpha. Jamie's alpha.
They both feel the pull to one another, that overwhelming need to claim and possess. But can Jamie learn to trust Ewan enough to break free from his prison?
Does Jamie even have a choice?
The Omega in the Attic was previously published as Hidden Omega. It has been entirely rewritten and expanded for it's publication with LoveLight Press.
159 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2014
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About the author
Kady Stewart
34 books21 followersKady Stewart is the author of the new, steamy gay romance series, Fall.
When I was just discovering the idea of romantic love, my mother was very keen that I had a crush or relationship with someone "suitable". They needed to be from the right background and with the right personality to please her.
Unfortunately for her, that memo never really made it into my rule-book. I fell in love with the unsuitable types, and that's the basis of what I write today. I embrace characters with age differences. Mismatched species. Power differentials. Characters who are related a little more closely than some people find comfortable. Heroes who are twisted and dark, but do care deeply for their object of desire in their own special way. If you read my books, you'll see that...
Love Has No Boundaries.
When I was just discovering the idea of romantic love, my mother was very keen that I had a crush or relationship with someone "suitable". They needed to be from the right background and with the right personality to please her.
Unfortunately for her, that memo never really made it into my rule-book. I fell in love with the unsuitable types, and that's the basis of what I write today. I embrace characters with age differences. Mismatched species. Power differentials. Characters who are related a little more closely than some people find comfortable. Heroes who are twisted and dark, but do care deeply for their object of desire in their own special way. If you read my books, you'll see that...
Love Has No Boundaries.
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October 17, 2014
3.5 stars
This was sweet and touching, very well written and described. We see poor Jamie's terrible circumstances believably portrayed and the small amount of background regarding the four genders was interesting - I assume only an alpha can impregnate an omega but are they fertile with regular/beta women too? I would enjoy reading more about this world, possibly even in a semi-historical setting, not my normal preference.
This was sweet and touching, very well written and described. We see poor Jamie's terrible circumstances believably portrayed and the small amount of background regarding the four genders was interesting - I assume only an alpha can impregnate an omega but are they fertile with regular/beta women too? I would enjoy reading more about this world, possibly even in a semi-historical setting, not my normal preference.
July 31, 2016
Good story
I enjoyed this story, although short it was an intreasting read about a kid who presents as an omega to normal parents (betas). They lock him up in an attic and basically tell people he's dead and he's been there all alone but for 2 cats and weekly meetings with his mother, until he meets the landscape Gardner doing work in his parents garden who's his alpha. This is there story how he manages to escape the attic and find love and acceptance. Only minor flaw is it could of been longer to have just a little more detail, but enjoyed the story.
I enjoyed this story, although short it was an intreasting read about a kid who presents as an omega to normal parents (betas). They lock him up in an attic and basically tell people he's dead and he's been there all alone but for 2 cats and weekly meetings with his mother, until he meets the landscape Gardner doing work in his parents garden who's his alpha. This is there story how he manages to escape the attic and find love and acceptance. Only minor flaw is it could of been longer to have just a little more detail, but enjoyed the story.
October 18, 2014
3.5 It was a sweet story with wonderfully written characters and a carefully crafted world. I really enjoyed it, right up to the epilogue. From there, it rushed to the end of the story and that was extremely disappointing.
January 11, 2016
3.5* I liked this and would enjoy more books from this setting. Poor Jamie had a very hard time and I'm glad the after affects were not glossed over. I would have enjoyed a little more time on the relationship itself though.
April 10, 2016
This was available on Kindle Unlimited. It isn't your typical story.
Jamie turns out to be an Omega, but in this story, there are people who think Omegas are lower than dirt. An abomination. Jamie's parents are part of that group. So instead of killing him, they simply lock in the attic and pretends he is dead. Poor Jamie, who lives in strict isolation. His only friends are two cats, mama cat and Tom. He fears his parents, especially his father and he is brainwashed over the years.
Ewan is an Alpha and has been raised to respect Omegas. He is also truly believes in 'the one' and wants to find and meet his true love. Ewan wants a love like his parents have. And he meets him in the most unusual place.
Jamie might be attracted to Ewan quickly, but he isn't worthy. Ewan has his job as his mate cut out. And there are dangers around every corner.
I enjoyed this story because it was a bit different and Jamie has many struggles before and after he meets Ewan. His world is turned upside down when he finds out how much his parents brainwashed him. His parents hate him.
I liked that Ewan was able to find his mate and coax him out. That despite the difficulties facing them, he would give up the world for his mate. He respects him and give him space and works hard to help Jamie re-learn the world again.
Jamie turns out to be an Omega, but in this story, there are people who think Omegas are lower than dirt. An abomination. Jamie's parents are part of that group. So instead of killing him, they simply lock in the attic and pretends he is dead. Poor Jamie, who lives in strict isolation. His only friends are two cats, mama cat and Tom. He fears his parents, especially his father and he is brainwashed over the years.
Ewan is an Alpha and has been raised to respect Omegas. He is also truly believes in 'the one' and wants to find and meet his true love. Ewan wants a love like his parents have. And he meets him in the most unusual place.
Jamie might be attracted to Ewan quickly, but he isn't worthy. Ewan has his job as his mate cut out. And there are dangers around every corner.
I enjoyed this story because it was a bit different and Jamie has many struggles before and after he meets Ewan. His world is turned upside down when he finds out how much his parents brainwashed him. His parents hate him.
I liked that Ewan was able to find his mate and coax him out. That despite the difficulties facing them, he would give up the world for his mate. He respects him and give him space and works hard to help Jamie re-learn the world again.
October 29, 2014
Not too bad but sorry, this is NOT a brand-new-take on the dynamic. In fact, if you spend some time on A03 you will very quickly find hundreds of similar stories, mostly fan fiction but some of them original tales set in what is known to fandom as the "OmegaVerse". And many explanations of how the different genders came to be, including variations on the one that the author uses here. It is not restricted to supernatural or sci-fi fandoms either; witness the plethora of Sherlock Holmes "Omega" stories that often feature an in-denial/in-heat/up-the-duff Consulting Detective. ;-)
October 29, 2014
2.5 stars
Typical A/B/O plot. Not sure why author chose to write Jamie in first person POV and his mate in third person, as it was highly distracting. While the novella had an interesting concept, the execution fell flat and I felt very little chemistry between the protagonists. Their romance needed much more development to make this a better book and for me to rate it higher. I really can't recommend it unless you love A/B/O dynamics.
Typical A/B/O plot. Not sure why author chose to write Jamie in first person POV and his mate in third person, as it was highly distracting. While the novella had an interesting concept, the execution fell flat and I felt very little chemistry between the protagonists. Their romance needed much more development to make this a better book and for me to rate it higher. I really can't recommend it unless you love A/B/O dynamics.
January 25, 2016
Fantastic
I read the earlier edition of this book and really liked it. This new expanded version is even better. The additions fit in so well that I could not even pick out what was new and what was old until I reached the last chapters.
Even if you read the original book I really recommend reading this revised expanded edition.
I read the earlier edition of this book and really liked it. This new expanded version is even better. The additions fit in so well that I could not even pick out what was new and what was old until I reached the last chapters.
Even if you read the original book I really recommend reading this revised expanded edition.
May 9, 2016
Surprisingly deep. This one had a "Flowers in the Attic" feel for sure. Lots of society parallels to how gay kids are cast out..here he's cast out to the garage but I'm not sure that's so much better. I guess. Overall a shorter story but one that has a sweeter romance inside.
June 9, 2015
Read in March 2015
I actually enjoyed this. I wished it were longer though.
I actually enjoyed this. I wished it were longer though.
August 22, 2016
Even though I enjoyed the story, I wanted there to be closure between Jamie and his mother. I wanted her to suffer the consequences of her actions like her husband did.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 25, 2016
The present tense narrative kinda screwed with me but the story was so gentle and sweet and also very sad.
A really great read. I'm checking out other books by this author.
A really great read. I'm checking out other books by this author.
January 20, 2018
Words fail me for a headline
1. This is written in present tense, which effs me up when reading, so there’s that.
2. This barely qualifies as a romance. It’s definitely more of a drama than a romance.
3. There’s so much bad going on in this book that it eclipses everything else. The balance of badness versus goodness was way heavy on bad. Like, I can think of one good scene, and that was the tango practice, which was short.
4. For all my complaints, it’s still a book I’d recommend to someone in need of a hard read. It wasn’t easy, emotionally, but it does dig deep even though I wouldn’t call this an HEA book. But that’s ok because I also wouldn’t call it a real romance either.
1. This is written in present tense, which effs me up when reading, so there’s that.
2. This barely qualifies as a romance. It’s definitely more of a drama than a romance.
3. There’s so much bad going on in this book that it eclipses everything else. The balance of badness versus goodness was way heavy on bad. Like, I can think of one good scene, and that was the tango practice, which was short.
4. For all my complaints, it’s still a book I’d recommend to someone in need of a hard read. It wasn’t easy, emotionally, but it does dig deep even though I wouldn’t call this an HEA book. But that’s ok because I also wouldn’t call it a real romance either.
February 7, 2017
I liked this, but there was lots of focus on the abuse Jamie suffered when he was just a kid (locked in the attic from age 12). That was a bit hard to read about. I can do abuse scenes, but when someone is only 12 and being locked up, I get all teary-eyed.
I did like how Jamie was rescued and finally happy together with Ewan, his alpha. But I did want a bit more relationship development. They were kind of stuck after the claiming and the knotting. Nothing much happens between them after that.
Still, this was a decently written mpreg.
I did like how Jamie was rescued and finally happy together with Ewan, his alpha. But I did want a bit more relationship development. They were kind of stuck after the claiming and the knotting. Nothing much happens between them after that.
Still, this was a decently written mpreg.
August 21, 2024
Cute read-in-one-sitting kind of book. It's portrayed believably, which was a welcome surprise, the characters are as well developed as they can be in the book's short span, the plot is short and not too complicated. The ending was a little bit of a let down because it was extremely rushed and I would have liked to explore more of this secondary gender system.
Overall cute, cozy and easy to read. A lot of people have a qualm with the book's simplicity, but I don't care! Not everything has to be extremely elaborate to be considered good writing.
3,5 hearts!
Overall cute, cozy and easy to read. A lot of people have a qualm with the book's simplicity, but I don't care! Not everything has to be extremely elaborate to be considered good writing.
3,5 hearts!
September 24, 2024
Um pouco pesado pra pouca página, mas eu gosto dos temas abordados e do jeito que eles foram abordados. Eu achei que umas partes podiam ser melhor desenvolvidas, mas vi que a autora fez outra edição desse livro exatamente com mais páginas, então ela mesma deve ter resolvido isso já, talvez eu leia depois.
January 20, 2019
Beautiful story!
Beautiful, but harrowing. This is the story of how young man survives years of neglect and captivity, and is rescued and helped back into the world. I hope there are more stories in this corner of the Omegaverse!
Beautiful, but harrowing. This is the story of how young man survives years of neglect and captivity, and is rescued and helped back into the world. I hope there are more stories in this corner of the Omegaverse!
September 23, 2018
Really good
I really enjoyed the book good characters and has a lot of up. And downs highly recommend to anyone who likes omegaverses.
I really enjoyed the book good characters and has a lot of up. And downs highly recommend to anyone who likes omegaverses.
October 7, 2016
I enjoyed it very much and actually liked how to the point it was. the story was strong and the characters were well written. I did find myself changing the names out in my head for popular pop culture pairings as the format is very much like fanfiction though.
September 25, 2016
Jamie manifests as Omega which causes his parents to ground him like a Rapunzel in the tower. He spends years in the attic until a fateful meeting with a gardener, who turns out to be also Jamie's mate.
The story wasn't bad but it was lacking depth.
The story wasn't bad but it was lacking depth.
January 13, 2016
Strength to survive
This a very different take on how alphas, betas and one has came to be. Also on how the "normals" handle these differences. The subject matter is sad and shows the reality of closed minded people that even exist in our real world. But it's a great read.
In this story, they were created during Nazi experimentation during WWII. For the most part, society is ok with the people who are different and strive to understand what their differences are in order to help them. But there is also an organization that abhors these people and they strive to find ya cure. The Resistance abducted them in order to experiment in finding the cure. Not to humanely either.
This is about one young man, Jamie, who, at 12 yrs old, presents as an Omega. He is sent home from school and his mother promptly puts him in the attic. That night he's allowed to come out, take a shower and pack up 7 boxes of his things. He has no idea what's going on, thinking they may be moving. He finds out the next day that he's the only one who is moving... into the attic. When he asks why he's told that one has are bad and disgusting and he has no right to a normal life. His mother brings him supplies each Sunday. This goes on for yrs. When he finally does get to talk to someone, he's happy but doesn't understand why this man, Ewan, would want to talk to him once he finds out Jamie's an Omega. It turns out that Swan is his alpha and needs to convince Jamie that there is nothing wrong with him. Being an Omega is perfectly okay and normal. He rescues Jamie from his attic prison. Jamie has a really hard time around people. He's been without human interaction of any kind for 7 yrs.
While Jamie eventually accepted his fate of living in the attic, on deeper level he knew it was wrong. When he was young he was too scared to run away. As he got older he was so used to his life that even if he left he knew he no skills besides the fact that he had no where to go. When Ewan rescues him he tries very hard to be able to try to live normally but for every step forward something happens and he takes two steps back. He still continue to try to fight his fears and is tested on a daily basis.
This story is very heartwrenching. The character of Jamie is written so well that you can't help but to be with and feel connected with him on every level.
This a very different take on how alphas, betas and one has came to be. Also on how the "normals" handle these differences. The subject matter is sad and shows the reality of closed minded people that even exist in our real world. But it's a great read.
In this story, they were created during Nazi experimentation during WWII. For the most part, society is ok with the people who are different and strive to understand what their differences are in order to help them. But there is also an organization that abhors these people and they strive to find ya cure. The Resistance abducted them in order to experiment in finding the cure. Not to humanely either.
This is about one young man, Jamie, who, at 12 yrs old, presents as an Omega. He is sent home from school and his mother promptly puts him in the attic. That night he's allowed to come out, take a shower and pack up 7 boxes of his things. He has no idea what's going on, thinking they may be moving. He finds out the next day that he's the only one who is moving... into the attic. When he asks why he's told that one has are bad and disgusting and he has no right to a normal life. His mother brings him supplies each Sunday. This goes on for yrs. When he finally does get to talk to someone, he's happy but doesn't understand why this man, Ewan, would want to talk to him once he finds out Jamie's an Omega. It turns out that Swan is his alpha and needs to convince Jamie that there is nothing wrong with him. Being an Omega is perfectly okay and normal. He rescues Jamie from his attic prison. Jamie has a really hard time around people. He's been without human interaction of any kind for 7 yrs.
While Jamie eventually accepted his fate of living in the attic, on deeper level he knew it was wrong. When he was young he was too scared to run away. As he got older he was so used to his life that even if he left he knew he no skills besides the fact that he had no where to go. When Ewan rescues him he tries very hard to be able to try to live normally but for every step forward something happens and he takes two steps back. He still continue to try to fight his fears and is tested on a daily basis.
This story is very heartwrenching. The character of Jamie is written so well that you can't help but to be with and feel connected with him on every level.
February 21, 2017
Interesting concept but the execution wasn't the best. The first part was fine but then, when the story got interesting, it was rushed. Lot of questions weren't answered and I wished the releationship would have been described in more detail. And the epilogue was weird and made no sense at all. A lot of stuff was introduced in one sentence each. Stuff that hadn't been mentioned during the main part. Didn't feel connected to the story at al for me.
March 11, 2016
The book could have been so much more...
When their young son 'presents' as an omega at thirteen, his horrified and disgusted parents lock the scared and bewildered Jamie in the attic....for seven years. Although Jamie's angry, he's basically quiet and shy, and becomes numbly resigned to their neglect. Until one day he sees Ewan from his window and everything changes. Ewan, an alpha, senses an immediate connection to Jamie, and helps him escape from his isolated existence. But Jamie's years of enforced solitude have taken their toll, and even though he falls hard for his sweet and engaging alpha, he finds it difficult to become part of everyday life again. When he discovers that his parents are behind the continuing threats to him and to Ewan's family, Jamie knows he must do whatever it takes to save them...even if it means leaving.
So....there's the kernel of a good story here....but it doesn't happen. The world building leaves a lot of questions. We learn why omegas and alphas exist, but until much later in the story, we don't know about the societal consequences of this new reality. You don't really understand why Jamie's parents hate him so much, or why he's so passive and accepting. Why doesn't he try to escape? After Ewan rescues Jamie, there's a gradual letdown, despite the 'suspense' related to Jamie's parents. Jamie's happy to be free...he likes Ewan's family....he goes to counseling....and he and Ewan get their HEA...and that's it.
I'm supposing that perhaps this story is a parable for our times...homophobic parents discovering that their son is gay, and shutting him out of their lives because they can't face that terrible shame; and the shut-away son is eventually liberated by a guy who's brave enough to scale the castle walls and wake up Sleeping Beauty.
If that's the case...then I'll just stick with the original fairy tale.
When their young son 'presents' as an omega at thirteen, his horrified and disgusted parents lock the scared and bewildered Jamie in the attic....for seven years. Although Jamie's angry, he's basically quiet and shy, and becomes numbly resigned to their neglect. Until one day he sees Ewan from his window and everything changes. Ewan, an alpha, senses an immediate connection to Jamie, and helps him escape from his isolated existence. But Jamie's years of enforced solitude have taken their toll, and even though he falls hard for his sweet and engaging alpha, he finds it difficult to become part of everyday life again. When he discovers that his parents are behind the continuing threats to him and to Ewan's family, Jamie knows he must do whatever it takes to save them...even if it means leaving.
So....there's the kernel of a good story here....but it doesn't happen. The world building leaves a lot of questions. We learn why omegas and alphas exist, but until much later in the story, we don't know about the societal consequences of this new reality. You don't really understand why Jamie's parents hate him so much, or why he's so passive and accepting. Why doesn't he try to escape? After Ewan rescues Jamie, there's a gradual letdown, despite the 'suspense' related to Jamie's parents. Jamie's happy to be free...he likes Ewan's family....he goes to counseling....and he and Ewan get their HEA...and that's it.
I'm supposing that perhaps this story is a parable for our times...homophobic parents discovering that their son is gay, and shutting him out of their lives because they can't face that terrible shame; and the shut-away son is eventually liberated by a guy who's brave enough to scale the castle walls and wake up Sleeping Beauty.
If that's the case...then I'll just stick with the original fairy tale.
April 3, 2016
Title: Hidden Omega
Author: Kady Stewart
Publisher: Proserpina Press
ISBN: B00O3253AS
Buy Link: http://www.kadystewart.com/stand-alon...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
You can’t fight with biology…
Jamie knew his parents didn’t approve of Omegas, but when he presented as one he’d never guessed that they would go so far as to lock him up for it. He was just a kid when he was forced into the attic – but that was years ago. Now he’s a man, and when his fated Alpha shows up for him, not even locked doors can keep him in his tower.
Summary:
Abuse and neglect in any form is unacceptable, but when it is perpetrated by a child's parents it takes on a whole new meaning. When the people are supposed to protect and love you are the ones hurting you who do you look towards for help? Jamie was a child when his world feel apart leaving him locked away, alone with no one to turn to, but somehow he created a life for himself until the day he saw Ewin, his alpha. Ewin had always wanted his omega, but never expected to find him locked away. The protective and loving acceptance Ewin showed Jamie allowed him to see that there was hope and he was no longer alone. I was appalled by the way Jamie's parents locked him away without any care to his well being. They cared more for the way others would react to him being an omega than how he felt. Some people have difficulty in accepting anything that is different, but if they were willing to see they have more in common they realize. The way Jamie was taken in by Ewin's family and shown that he was needed and loved went a long way to overcome his past.
Author: Kady Stewart
Publisher: Proserpina Press
ISBN: B00O3253AS
Buy Link: http://www.kadystewart.com/stand-alon...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
You can’t fight with biology…
Jamie knew his parents didn’t approve of Omegas, but when he presented as one he’d never guessed that they would go so far as to lock him up for it. He was just a kid when he was forced into the attic – but that was years ago. Now he’s a man, and when his fated Alpha shows up for him, not even locked doors can keep him in his tower.
Summary:
Abuse and neglect in any form is unacceptable, but when it is perpetrated by a child's parents it takes on a whole new meaning. When the people are supposed to protect and love you are the ones hurting you who do you look towards for help? Jamie was a child when his world feel apart leaving him locked away, alone with no one to turn to, but somehow he created a life for himself until the day he saw Ewin, his alpha. Ewin had always wanted his omega, but never expected to find him locked away. The protective and loving acceptance Ewin showed Jamie allowed him to see that there was hope and he was no longer alone. I was appalled by the way Jamie's parents locked him away without any care to his well being. They cared more for the way others would react to him being an omega than how he felt. Some people have difficulty in accepting anything that is different, but if they were willing to see they have more in common they realize. The way Jamie was taken in by Ewin's family and shown that he was needed and loved went a long way to overcome his past.
February 18, 2016
The Omega in the Attic is not Shakespeare but it does what any good book should. It got to me on an emotional level. I didn't overthink it, analyze the characters or ponder what I wanted to change about the the book. It simply made me the reader FEEL.
This is a fantasy type book with alphas, omegas and betas but, it is so much more. It drives the point home that some parents physically and emotionally harm the very people they should be willing to protect at all costs. The first part of the book is very effective at this. I felt Jamie's loss, bewilderment, fear when he was first placed in the attic and, later the realization that his parents were never going to love him again or let him out of the attic.
Forester did a good job of portraying Jamie's emotions after he was freed. He was a prisoner in the attic but, after seven years of being locked away, he felt safe there. The outside world was too big and too loud. Exploring the world and trusting again is going to take time. He has panic attacks and hides in the closet. All normal reactions for someone who was held against their will.
Forester also created Ewan with a delicate touch. I really liked him. He was protective of Jamie, patient and loving. He climbed in the closet with Jamie and held his hand. He never pushed and let Jamie take things at his pace. He took Jamie to see a psychologist and also went for therapy himself. Jamie never feared for his safety or felt he was leaving one prison for another.
This is a fantasy type book with alphas, omegas and betas but, it is so much more. It drives the point home that some parents physically and emotionally harm the very people they should be willing to protect at all costs. The first part of the book is very effective at this. I felt Jamie's loss, bewilderment, fear when he was first placed in the attic and, later the realization that his parents were never going to love him again or let him out of the attic.
Forester did a good job of portraying Jamie's emotions after he was freed. He was a prisoner in the attic but, after seven years of being locked away, he felt safe there. The outside world was too big and too loud. Exploring the world and trusting again is going to take time. He has panic attacks and hides in the closet. All normal reactions for someone who was held against their will.
Forester also created Ewan with a delicate touch. I really liked him. He was protective of Jamie, patient and loving. He climbed in the closet with Jamie and held his hand. He never pushed and let Jamie take things at his pace. He took Jamie to see a psychologist and also went for therapy himself. Jamie never feared for his safety or felt he was leaving one prison for another.
August 1, 2015
At the age of twelve, Jamie Wellings, goes into heat and his childhood as he knows it ends. He's held prisoner in the attic of his family home by his parents. Several years pass before Jamie is found by an Alpha, Ewan. Ewan is a landscaper hired by Jamie's parents. His meeting with Jamie is one of chance and after meeting innocent sweet Jamie, Ewan knows that Jamie is the one.
Very interesting story concept with a play off Rapunzel. The two aren't shifters seeing as wolves were never mentioned instead it seems alpha and omega are a result of a biological phenomenon that creates omega and alpha attributes. I liked seeing the alternating POV from both characters. The insecurity of a younf Ewan worrying about finding his omega made it more of an appealing read. The innocence and fear from Jamie since he's been sequestered for years of his life just grabbed me from the start. I felt it was a well rounded story for such a short story.
Very interesting story concept with a play off Rapunzel. The two aren't shifters seeing as wolves were never mentioned instead it seems alpha and omega are a result of a biological phenomenon that creates omega and alpha attributes. I liked seeing the alternating POV from both characters. The insecurity of a younf Ewan worrying about finding his omega made it more of an appealing read. The innocence and fear from Jamie since he's been sequestered for years of his life just grabbed me from the start. I felt it was a well rounded story for such a short story.
July 19, 2017
I wavered between 3 and 4 stars when I finished this book, and I think this is a solid three and possibly even a 3.5 rating. I liked both MCs but reading Jamie’s life is a bit heartbreaking-this author does not shy away from angst! It’s a modern, shifter take on Rapunzel, and poor Jamie’s life is so sad! Overall it was engaging but I didn’t like how we get first and third person point of views throughout (Jamie is in first person, Ewan is in third); it didn’t pull me out of the story but it’s a bit of sloppy writing. Otherwise though it really was a short but sweet little story, and hooray Jamie’s prince, I mean alpha saves the day! Loved their time together, the rescue and most of the story up till the end. My advice would be to skip the last two paragraphs of the story though as they detract from a nice little epilogue!
May 21, 2016
A great book about the aftermath of child neglect/abuse. While there is an alpha-beta-omega background this could just as easily been about a child who was gay or otherwise different in a way that intolerant parents would react to. What makes this such a good book is that it doesn't just stop at a fairytale rescue; there are consequences to the way Jamie had been forced to live. Everything isn't all solved quickly and with the mere application of love and understanding; we get to see the work Jamie, Ewan, and his new family have to put in. The only disappointment for me was that we didn't get an epilogue further along the timeline, maybe after the couple had started a family or Jamie had begun a career. Just looking for an even stronger happily ever after to this fairytale.
September 26, 2016
Twelve year old Jamie leads a normal life. He has friends and goes to school - until he comes into heat that is. His parents do not react as he expects. Surely being an omega isn't that bad? Unfortunately for Jamie, his parents deal with this event by locking him in the attic and keeping him prisoner. His saviour comes in the shape of Ewan, an alpha who is immediately drawn to the scent of Jamie through his open attic window, knowing that he has finally found his mate.
This is a great story and an easy read but I feel it could have been so much more. It's a short story with a lot of scope for more depth and length. Both men were so likeable and you can't help but want them to get their HEA. I'd happily read more about these guys.
This is a great story and an easy read but I feel it could have been so much more. It's a short story with a lot of scope for more depth and length. Both men were so likeable and you can't help but want them to get their HEA. I'd happily read more about these guys.
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