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Cutting the Braid
Untangling a fated heart.
The legends tell us that the Fates wove the soul of an omega into their hair. This is why an omega’s hair is sacred and cutting it is the most hallowed and revered act and saved only for sacred life events. Loss of virginity, accepting a mate, or the death of your mate or child. These events affect the soul.
Valentyne's hair has never been cut. Will he be able to bring himself to cut it when he meets his destined mate, Ren?
An MM Omegaverse Historical Fantasy Romance Novel.
The legends tell us that the Fates wove the soul of an omega into their hair. This is why an omega’s hair is sacred and cutting it is the most hallowed and revered act and saved only for sacred life events. Loss of virginity, accepting a mate, or the death of your mate or child. These events affect the soul.
Valentyne's hair has never been cut. Will he be able to bring himself to cut it when he meets his destined mate, Ren?
An MM Omegaverse Historical Fantasy Romance Novel.
278 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2022
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December 18, 2022
I adore Jett Masterson’s work, but the cover of this book made me hesitate to pick it up. I should have read the blurb because I legit thought it was something totally different and not one of their omegaverse works. Don’t judge a book by its cover, they say, and well, I did just that, and it took me until the end of the year to pick it up.
Cutting the Braid is the story of Valentyne, an omega who has been alone for years and meets his fated mate Ren, a newcomer to the village. This was another delightful omegaverse story by Jett. I enjoyed it from beginning to end.
The story had a very fairytale-like whimsical aspect to it. It was no-angst and very much focused on the world and the relationship between Valentyne and Ren. One of the aspects I really adored in this story is that while the main couple were fated mates, there was courtship, gifts, and making sure that they were on the same page regarding their feelings.
Jett has a district writing style and makes interesting choices with their prose. With the stylistic features of their narratives, you will either like or dislike them. For example, the story is technically dual POV. However, there is nothing to denote when it changes; it just moves from Valentyne to Ren and back. I personally have gotten used to it, and it’s another aspect that makes Jett’s work unique.
I also enjoyed the world-building in this story! I would love to see it expanded into a series with more stories from this lovely world.
Overall, this was a sweet no angst read. There are no actual conflicts, just a wonderfully written, sweet love story.
Cutting the Braid is the story of Valentyne, an omega who has been alone for years and meets his fated mate Ren, a newcomer to the village. This was another delightful omegaverse story by Jett. I enjoyed it from beginning to end.
The story had a very fairytale-like whimsical aspect to it. It was no-angst and very much focused on the world and the relationship between Valentyne and Ren. One of the aspects I really adored in this story is that while the main couple were fated mates, there was courtship, gifts, and making sure that they were on the same page regarding their feelings.
Jett has a district writing style and makes interesting choices with their prose. With the stylistic features of their narratives, you will either like or dislike them. For example, the story is technically dual POV. However, there is nothing to denote when it changes; it just moves from Valentyne to Ren and back. I personally have gotten used to it, and it’s another aspect that makes Jett’s work unique.
I also enjoyed the world-building in this story! I would love to see it expanded into a series with more stories from this lovely world.
Overall, this was a sweet no angst read. There are no actual conflicts, just a wonderfully written, sweet love story.
April 5, 2025
"I hope that he touches you with gentle hands and looks at you as if you put the very stars in the sky."
In this world, Omegas grow out their hair until they find their mate.
Val has the longest hair in his village and thinks he'll be alone forever...until the new carpenter is hired.
This was super tooth achingly sweet... Felt kinda like a fairytale. It was a bit boring and draggy....a whole lot of nothing goin on… but I liked it. I loved how tender and caring Ren was with Val. The parts when Ren played with his hair were so special. 🥺
Low spice.
No angst.
Both virgin MCs.
No OM drama.
In this world, Omegas grow out their hair until they find their mate.
Val has the longest hair in his village and thinks he'll be alone forever...until the new carpenter is hired.
This was super tooth achingly sweet... Felt kinda like a fairytale. It was a bit boring and draggy....a whole lot of nothing goin on… but I liked it. I loved how tender and caring Ren was with Val. The parts when Ren played with his hair were so special. 🥺
Low spice.
No angst.
Both virgin MCs.
No OM drama.
March 29, 2024
4 stars
Appallingly sweet, but somehow not toothache-inducing.
I loved how the MCs were so confident in their love for each other from the start, but Ren respected Valentyne's boundaries and fears of bonding and having to cut his braid which led to them taking things slow.
This had next to no plot, and was also unexpectedly - to me, at least - low on sex; it was entirely carried by the cosy domesticity.
The worldbuilding had potential but was a bit light-on. They mention their wolves a lot, but I'm guessing they're not actually shifters as that never comes up. Then again, their festival does happen around the full-moon so I feel like there's something in the lore there, some long-distant past, that I would've liked to know about. I appreciated the mentions of their religion and mythology.
Some of the stuff around Valentyne's floor-length hair seemed a bit optimistic to me. Even at waist-length my straight, fine hair is a bloody hassle. I lol-ed when Valentyne casually throws his hair into 2 little buns on his head. Yeah, right. I did appreciate the mentions of his hair being heavy though, and having Ren massage his scalp at the end of the day was a nice touch.
The writing style took me a while to get into and there's a lot of undelineated headjumping here. Once I got used to it though, I found it quite easy to work out whose POV it was, but it's definitely an unusual style and I gather this author always writes like that.
Appallingly sweet, but somehow not toothache-inducing.
I loved how the MCs were so confident in their love for each other from the start, but Ren respected Valentyne's boundaries and fears of bonding and having to cut his braid which led to them taking things slow.
This had next to no plot, and was also unexpectedly - to me, at least - low on sex; it was entirely carried by the cosy domesticity.
The worldbuilding had potential but was a bit light-on. They mention their wolves a lot, but I'm guessing they're not actually shifters as that never comes up. Then again, their festival does happen around the full-moon so I feel like there's something in the lore there, some long-distant past, that I would've liked to know about. I appreciated the mentions of their religion and mythology.
Some of the stuff around Valentyne's floor-length hair seemed a bit optimistic to me. Even at waist-length my straight, fine hair is a bloody hassle. I lol-ed when Valentyne casually throws his hair into 2 little buns on his head. Yeah, right. I did appreciate the mentions of his hair being heavy though, and having Ren massage his scalp at the end of the day was a nice touch.
The writing style took me a while to get into and there's a lot of undelineated headjumping here. Once I got used to it though, I found it quite easy to work out whose POV it was, but it's definitely an unusual style and I gather this author always writes like that.
January 10, 2022
amazing loved it
This book was so refreshing and different. There was culture behind the whole story and I loved it. I think my only issue would be next time have chapters with different POV cause it gets confusing reading one paragraph trying to find out who’s pov your reading.
This book was so refreshing and different. There was culture behind the whole story and I loved it. I think my only issue would be next time have chapters with different POV cause it gets confusing reading one paragraph trying to find out who’s pov your reading.
February 5, 2022
amazing book
I felt so emotional reading this book. The book really give me in idea what love is since I never been in love.. thank you so much writer
I felt so emotional reading this book. The book really give me in idea what love is since I never been in love.. thank you so much writer
dnf
January 16, 2022DNF at 60%. No conflict or stakes, no urgency for the characters to do anything, too much instant trust for a character that supposedly has a hard time getting close to anyone (fated mates or not). The innumerable mid-chapter perspective switches were unbearable and confusing.
March 11, 2022
absolutely beautiful
What an absolutely beautiful story and Valentine and Ren were a perfect couple. If this is ever made into a series then sign me up. Truly stunning story
What an absolutely beautiful story and Valentine and Ren were a perfect couple. If this is ever made into a series then sign me up. Truly stunning story
February 14, 2025
Extremely feel-good, extremely slow-burn
“Being a virgin in this day and age is nothing to be ashamed of. You’re like a unicorn.” -Shirley, Community TV show.
I don’t think I anticipated how slow-burn or “waiting till marriage” this book would be. Extra unusual for omegaverse imo. It’s like the Wyll romance in BG3, since most books in this genre are horndogs, while these two lovers are just cute respectful gentlemen saving sex till their wedding.
Very low conflict too, just good vibes about falling for someone.
Ironically I was looking for a high-spiced fast-paced romance, so man did I peg this book wrong lmao. Still cute and lovely.
Spice: 1-2/5
Angst: 1/5
“Being a virgin in this day and age is nothing to be ashamed of. You’re like a unicorn.” -Shirley, Community TV show.
I don’t think I anticipated how slow-burn or “waiting till marriage” this book would be. Extra unusual for omegaverse imo. It’s like the Wyll romance in BG3, since most books in this genre are horndogs, while these two lovers are just cute respectful gentlemen saving sex till their wedding.
Very low conflict too, just good vibes about falling for someone.
Ironically I was looking for a high-spiced fast-paced romance, so man did I peg this book wrong lmao. Still cute and lovely.
Spice: 1-2/5
Angst: 1/5
March 8, 2024
Medieval, fantasy, omegaverse? Take all my money, please.
So far what I've liked about JM books is the no third act conflict. These booked are it, they establish a pair and run with it, and that's amazing. This was like a warm nap on a Sunday afternoon, cuddly, sweet, good pacing and all the swoon.
Valentyne (that could have been Valentine bc I personally hate when authors re-write names, there is no reason for this it just looks weird) is the sweetest to ever lived, I want to bubble wrap him and protect him from everyone. And Ren, YES SIR THANK YOU.
So far what I've liked about JM books is the no third act conflict. These booked are it, they establish a pair and run with it, and that's amazing. This was like a warm nap on a Sunday afternoon, cuddly, sweet, good pacing and all the swoon.
Valentyne (that could have been Valentine bc I personally hate when authors re-write names, there is no reason for this it just looks weird) is the sweetest to ever lived, I want to bubble wrap him and protect him from everyone. And Ren, YES SIR THANK YOU.
March 2, 2022
Like a blanket for your heart
From page one it was like the author wrapped a warm, soft blanket around my heart. The world building was enough that you got the universe but not so much that it was distracting. Super low angst (almost no angst) and super high romance. You could really feel the love between these characters. Their journey was beautiful to witness and an utter joy to read. I cannot possibly recommend this book enough!
From page one it was like the author wrapped a warm, soft blanket around my heart. The world building was enough that you got the universe but not so much that it was distracting. Super low angst (almost no angst) and super high romance. You could really feel the love between these characters. Their journey was beautiful to witness and an utter joy to read. I cannot possibly recommend this book enough!
March 26, 2022
When the monologue and narration outnumbered the dialogue, it was a sign that this book will be boring and I'm right. This book was boring AF!
July 10, 2022
starts with a ham fisted info dump, doesn’t have chapter breaks where they need to be
Difficult to read with pages and pages of prose and very little dialogue at times to break it up and not enough chapter breaks either. There’s nothing to give your eyes a break as you read this book. It could be used as an example of why exactly chapter breaks and dialogue used to break up long blocks of text are so important.
The perspective of the book shifts from one character to another with no warning from one paragraph to the next making you have to go back and reread it to figure out who exactly you’re following.
The idea of the book is pretty interesting, but handled poorly in my honest opinion. It uses ham fisted information dumps at the start and the entire concept begins to fall apart as it feels more like the author’s fetish at times than part of the universe’s setting. There’s signs that the author could be great at writing, but in all the eye strain that this book caused me had me DNFing.
Difficult to read with pages and pages of prose and very little dialogue at times to break it up and not enough chapter breaks either. There’s nothing to give your eyes a break as you read this book. It could be used as an example of why exactly chapter breaks and dialogue used to break up long blocks of text are so important.
The perspective of the book shifts from one character to another with no warning from one paragraph to the next making you have to go back and reread it to figure out who exactly you’re following.
The idea of the book is pretty interesting, but handled poorly in my honest opinion. It uses ham fisted information dumps at the start and the entire concept begins to fall apart as it feels more like the author’s fetish at times than part of the universe’s setting. There’s signs that the author could be great at writing, but in all the eye strain that this book caused me had me DNFing.
July 30, 2022
What a charming love story. No murder or angst ( not that I don't mind a good angsty murder story too) but this is a sweet story of an Omega finding his Alpha. I adored the world Masterson created and would love to see more stories set in it.
On the off chance that the author reads this, thank you for some much needed advice from a mother to son that what we fear is not the loss itself; but, the loss of a potential future that will never be. Perfect. I lost my father last week and felt bad for crying not for him, but for me. I was mourning the loss of the potential future, and in my case one that would never have been. I could never turn back the clock and Dad was 95, not 39. Those good days are gone, but there is no need to think ALL good days are gone. Anyway, I'm off topic, but thanks. I needed to hear that today.
On the off chance that the author reads this, thank you for some much needed advice from a mother to son that what we fear is not the loss itself; but, the loss of a potential future that will never be. Perfect. I lost my father last week and felt bad for crying not for him, but for me. I was mourning the loss of the potential future, and in my case one that would never have been. I could never turn back the clock and Dad was 95, not 39. Those good days are gone, but there is no need to think ALL good days are gone. Anyway, I'm off topic, but thanks. I needed to hear that today.
dnf-lost-interest
January 13, 2022Eh, this is pretty cute but not what I'm in the mood to read. It's just a little too... sweet. There doesn't seem to be any sort of conflict, no angst or anything that is motivating me to keep reading.
January 26, 2024
rep: accchillean romance
cw: sexual harassment, grief
This had some cute moments but it really went on longer than it should’ve.
cw: sexual harassment, grief
This had some cute moments but it really went on longer than it should’ve.
November 29, 2025
La relación entre ellos dos es divina, la construcción de mundo si bien no es perfecta, tiene ese ambiente mágico que hace que te den ganas de vivir ahí. Sin embargo, es solo eso. Vibras. Lo demás... es un omegaverse ultratradicionalista con un prota que está presionado por "ir tarde" con los mandatos por todos los frentes. Y sobre todo por las cartas que su madre muerta le dejó. Todas son como "Te amo y me preocupo por ti, por eso entregate a un alfa pero no a cualquiera, pero entregate a alguien porque estar solo también está mal". Se lo repite una y otra vez.
Al final termina cumpliendo los mandatos tal cual. Asi que salvo que el alfa es un osito, la historia no tiene nada de novedoso.
Me hubiese gustado que me gustara más, pero es demasiado redundante y le sobran páginas.
Seguiré leyendo al autor? Sí.
Al final termina cumpliendo los mandatos tal cual. Asi que salvo que el alfa es un osito, la historia no tiene nada de novedoso.
Me hubiese gustado que me gustara más, pero es demasiado redundante y le sobran páginas.
Seguiré leyendo al autor? Sí.
December 28, 2022
I always seem to find the hidden gems in Kindle Unlimited. I will say one thing about this book though. I am a huge fan of Steam and Romance in any book. And the fact that this book had some of the best subtle romances and angst is an understatement!! I really loved the characters and the way they develop their relationship. Omegaverse is a favour sub-genre of mine and this was one such book that offered me a great story along with a new book bae. (If you like the hand scene from pride and prejudice?? This book will be your jam). And since it's a Historical Romance, th setting adds to the allure !! Honestly one of the best I've read this month 🤣🤌
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My Rating : 4/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Book 102 - March 2022 / Kindle Unlimited
Tags : MM Historical Romance, Omegaverse, Slow Burn, Feel Good Book
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My Rating : 4/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Book 102 - March 2022 / Kindle Unlimited
Tags : MM Historical Romance, Omegaverse, Slow Burn, Feel Good Book
April 14, 2022
reads like a fairytale which is kinda my thing
It’s rare to find a book I really, really like in KU, and it’s even rarer to find one that has the feel of a fairy tale that’s really good. This ticks so boxes and I’m hoping there’s more where this came from. (Anyone else with similar tastes should read the grumpy thistle fairy by Delmire heart. Obey me is also a good one with a fairytale feel, though the 1st one is 100% fairytale vibes. I’ll def re-read this book. The characters are great and I’d love more books set in this universe.
It’s rare to find a book I really, really like in KU, and it’s even rarer to find one that has the feel of a fairy tale that’s really good. This ticks so boxes and I’m hoping there’s more where this came from. (Anyone else with similar tastes should read the grumpy thistle fairy by Delmire heart. Obey me is also a good one with a fairytale feel, though the 1st one is 100% fairytale vibes. I’ll def re-read this book. The characters are great and I’d love more books set in this universe.
December 3, 2022
I’ve re read it several times now :,) it’s my go to comfort book . I love it . Love Ren and Valentyne so much and the love they have for each other. The possessiveness and protectiveness is also just * chefs kiss * . Also the fact that they are both virgins until they meet each other >_< swoon . They were only meant for each other and no one else !!
I hope I get to read more books like this . Although for now , I’m gonna be retreading this multiple times . It’s everything I want in a book !
I hope I get to read more books like this . Although for now , I’m gonna be retreading this multiple times . It’s everything I want in a book !
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January 5, 2026
Love so complete
Val has lived in hos village all his life and has rejected many offers of matehood. Ren is a new alpha to the village and when they meet they realize they are fated for each other. Val and Ren has an eternal love. They have loved each other through multiple lifetimes. Their love is blessed by the fates and they always find each other. This is a telling of only one or their lives.
Val has lived in hos village all his life and has rejected many offers of matehood. Ren is a new alpha to the village and when they meet they realize they are fated for each other. Val and Ren has an eternal love. They have loved each other through multiple lifetimes. Their love is blessed by the fates and they always find each other. This is a telling of only one or their lives.
May 31, 2022
Super sweet slow burn love story
I am left smiling after this book - it is so sweet, with absolutely no angst love story.
Even if they are fated mates, it is not "met today - mated in an hour" tale. It is hugs, gifts, walking them home, taking care when they are tired... perfect relationship with slowly falling in love.
I am left smiling after this book - it is so sweet, with absolutely no angst love story.
Even if they are fated mates, it is not "met today - mated in an hour" tale. It is hugs, gifts, walking them home, taking care when they are tired... perfect relationship with slowly falling in love.
February 5, 2023
Another tearjerker
I discovered this author not too long ago and have absolutely devoured everyone of his offerings. These are truly the epitomal romantic finds. No matter who you are or what you want you will find a blissful joyous read. Tender love in its most pure form is within these pages.
I discovered this author not too long ago and have absolutely devoured everyone of his offerings. These are truly the epitomal romantic finds. No matter who you are or what you want you will find a blissful joyous read. Tender love in its most pure form is within these pages.
May 6, 2025
Love and Patience are wonderful things.
If you prefer slow moving Beautiful stories of growing Love and the Patience needed to learn someone ,to Love and let someone learn them Love you back, to accept them as they are and be fully accepted Read this! It is Beautiful and I'm going to read it again.
If you prefer slow moving Beautiful stories of growing Love and the Patience needed to learn someone ,to Love and let someone learn them Love you back, to accept them as they are and be fully accepted Read this! It is Beautiful and I'm going to read it again.
May 13, 2022
Loved It!
I love this author work so much. I read this about month ago but got hooked on the other books. Needed to come back leave a review. This was just beautiful and so heartwarming. The fantasy was great and romance was beautiful. For me all around wonderful.
I love this author work so much. I read this about month ago but got hooked on the other books. Needed to come back leave a review. This was just beautiful and so heartwarming. The fantasy was great and romance was beautiful. For me all around wonderful.
February 4, 2024
Beautiful, romantic!
A delightful read that kept me hooked from start to finish. The author's writing style is impeccable, and the characters are so well-crafted. I can't wait to explore more books by this talented author!
A delightful read that kept me hooked from start to finish. The author's writing style is impeccable, and the characters are so well-crafted. I can't wait to explore more books by this talented author!
September 18, 2025
Un libro con una historia que sale un poco del formato de omegaverse pero que se agrada e ya que fue en positivo, es un libro sin dramas, el Alfa es una Green Flag en todo sentido y el omega es un terrón de azúcar, es una lectura para romance lleno de miel y 0 complicaciones...
March 19, 2022
3.5☆ sloooowwwwwwww, but also very sweet, even though I skimmed some (a lot) of the long-winded passages.
April 23, 2022
I thought this was beautiful. The intense focus on virginity was a little uncomfortable for me but that’s probably my own religious trauma.
September 4, 2022
it’s exactly what the blurb said. it does not lie. for that, 3 stars.
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November 27, 2022
Very fairytale-esque…
Became a bit dragging in certain parts
Became a bit dragging in certain parts
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