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Darkstar Pack #2
Evilest Omega
Silas Darkstar is a powerful necromancer, an aspiring supervillain, a wolf shifter and an omega. After years alone as an outcast, he is enjoying life with his mate Dean and the pack they have created.
Sure, they are on the run from the Council and as the only magic weaver, a lot falls on his shoulders to keep them safe. But his found family is worth it.
This pesky dagger, brimming with dark magic that he found in an abandoned mine, isn’t anything he can’t handle. He can ignore its siren call.
Dean Darkstar loves his mate and loves his pack.
But Silas’s powers are growing and they are darker than before. Dean is worried. Silas is not acting like himself. He is cold, distant, even more ruthless than ever. Unpredictable.
Dean knows he needs to do something, but the idea breaks his heart.
Meanwhile, the Darkstar pack is growing in the most unusual way. It appears there is going to be the pitter patter of mothman baby feet. The pack is ecstatic.
But can Dean keep them all safe? The Council is closing in and while Silas seems to be dispatching them one by one, what price is the dark magic extracting?
Can Dean protect Silas from himself?
Will he have to choose between Silas and the pack and keep them safe from him?
He knows making such a terrible decision will destroy him.
However, it may just be one he has to make.
Or does he put his faith in Silas and trust that love can conquer all?
Sure, they are on the run from the Council and as the only magic weaver, a lot falls on his shoulders to keep them safe. But his found family is worth it.
This pesky dagger, brimming with dark magic that he found in an abandoned mine, isn’t anything he can’t handle. He can ignore its siren call.
Dean Darkstar loves his mate and loves his pack.
But Silas’s powers are growing and they are darker than before. Dean is worried. Silas is not acting like himself. He is cold, distant, even more ruthless than ever. Unpredictable.
Dean knows he needs to do something, but the idea breaks his heart.
Meanwhile, the Darkstar pack is growing in the most unusual way. It appears there is going to be the pitter patter of mothman baby feet. The pack is ecstatic.
But can Dean keep them all safe? The Council is closing in and while Silas seems to be dispatching them one by one, what price is the dark magic extracting?
Can Dean protect Silas from himself?
Will he have to choose between Silas and the pack and keep them safe from him?
He knows making such a terrible decision will destroy him.
However, it may just be one he has to make.
Or does he put his faith in Silas and trust that love can conquer all?
254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2022
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May 17, 2022
Silas is a feisty, vicious, powerful necromancer, and loves having his pack around and seeing it grow ( don’t say it out loud or he’ll cut your tongue out) His mate, alpha wolf shifter, Dean loves him dearly.
Their pack is growing, when the news got around they are fighting against the Council, more creatures want to join.
Dean is in his element, leading their pack, it was his biggest wish and thought he could never have.
Silas’ mood is changing, it’s getting darker and darker, and Dean is deeply worried. Undermining his leadership is one, but Silas’ withdrawal from their mating bond is just devastating.
Different threats are trying to harm their pack, something dripped with dark magic is trying to tear them, and dangerous forces trying to destroy their pack, sweet good-spirit Dean is hurt, my heart did some awful things.
To call Dean and Silas their relationship complicated is an underestimated thing to say, it’s way beyond complicated. Their bond is strong but oh so vulnerable. Can Dean trust Silas? Can Silas trust Dean ever?
Silas is so many things, the list is endlessly long, he’s dedicated, feisty, grumpy, angry, vulnerable, heard-headed, easily hurt, but overall protective over his pack.
Dean is the solid alpha pack leader, certainly not flawless, his love for Silas was boundless.
The magic was one of a kind, absolutely stunningly pictured, and just breathtaking!
It was an immensely captivating, entertainingly and consistently written story. There was not one dull moment.
I loved that I was made as uncertain about the course as the main characters were. I really didn’t know what the next step would be.
The magical creatures and environments, the magic, and all fantasy aspects were top-notch, and everything you could ask for. Creating Silas and Dean as main characters, I think the author did an amazing job.
A great amount of hurt comfort, magic and unconditional love made this story, for me, a winner.
Like the blurb says: It’s a dark read, with high angst, medium heat, and a hea!
Please read the first book Evil Omega, you’ll enjoy this one even more!
Read and reviewed for LoveBytes - LGBTQ bookreviews
Their pack is growing, when the news got around they are fighting against the Council, more creatures want to join.
Dean is in his element, leading their pack, it was his biggest wish and thought he could never have.
Silas’ mood is changing, it’s getting darker and darker, and Dean is deeply worried. Undermining his leadership is one, but Silas’ withdrawal from their mating bond is just devastating.
Different threats are trying to harm their pack, something dripped with dark magic is trying to tear them, and dangerous forces trying to destroy their pack, sweet good-spirit Dean is hurt, my heart did some awful things.
To call Dean and Silas their relationship complicated is an underestimated thing to say, it’s way beyond complicated. Their bond is strong but oh so vulnerable. Can Dean trust Silas? Can Silas trust Dean ever?
Silas is so many things, the list is endlessly long, he’s dedicated, feisty, grumpy, angry, vulnerable, heard-headed, easily hurt, but overall protective over his pack.
Dean is the solid alpha pack leader, certainly not flawless, his love for Silas was boundless.
The magic was one of a kind, absolutely stunningly pictured, and just breathtaking!
It was an immensely captivating, entertainingly and consistently written story. There was not one dull moment.
I loved that I was made as uncertain about the course as the main characters were. I really didn’t know what the next step would be.
The magical creatures and environments, the magic, and all fantasy aspects were top-notch, and everything you could ask for. Creating Silas and Dean as main characters, I think the author did an amazing job.
A great amount of hurt comfort, magic and unconditional love made this story, for me, a winner.
Like the blurb says: It’s a dark read, with high angst, medium heat, and a hea!
Please read the first book Evil Omega, you’ll enjoy this one even more!
Read and reviewed for LoveBytes - LGBTQ bookreviews
May 8, 2022
Dean and Silas are back and there's trouble in paradise so to speak. The newly formed pack with Dean as the Alpha has grown since the last book, but not quite enough. On the run from the council their numbers make them harder to hide, but not big enough to be a true force in a fight. Silas' powers only go so far which is why when he finds a magical knife that increases said powers Silas can't let it go. Unfortunately, the knife doesn't want him to let it go either. It whispers dark thoughts into his mind, twisting him against his mate. Dean is at a loss how to help and when he finally comes up with a plan it's most definitely the wrong one.
As with book 1 there is plenty of action and steam. Old enemies finally get whats coming to them. We meet some new characters. I'm especially interested in a certain silver haired mage. Thankfully this book ends with our MCs in a solid place, but it's not over yet. There's a sneak peek at book 3 in the series at the end and it gives the reader just enough of a tease to have us dying for more. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for when its release is announced for sure.
As with book 1 there is plenty of action and steam. Old enemies finally get whats coming to them. We meet some new characters. I'm especially interested in a certain silver haired mage. Thankfully this book ends with our MCs in a solid place, but it's not over yet. There's a sneak peek at book 3 in the series at the end and it gives the reader just enough of a tease to have us dying for more. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for when its release is announced for sure.
January 7, 2024
What a lovely meal of love, protection and egging
May 14, 2022
Evilest Omega took me a couple of hours to read because I just couldn't put it down. There's no sophomore slump with this one and it starts by picking up where the first book left off.
Silas is struggling to be a happily mated omega and a badass but Dean loves him completely and doesnt need him to change.
For reasons (no spoilers) Silas and Dean spend quite a bit of the book apart, only coming together for Silas's heats. So there's plenty of steam and also a ton of angst.
This book hurt me and I loved it. Dean took a lot of the blame onto himself but really, his guy is an angel and he was trying his best. Not that I actually blamed Silas either, it was a crappy situation made worse by past trauma.
Fantastic ending and a brief peek at another book for Silas and Dean.
Silas is struggling to be a happily mated omega and a badass but Dean loves him completely and doesnt need him to change.
For reasons (no spoilers) Silas and Dean spend quite a bit of the book apart, only coming together for Silas's heats. So there's plenty of steam and also a ton of angst.
This book hurt me and I loved it. Dean took a lot of the blame onto himself but really, his guy is an angel and he was trying his best. Not that I actually blamed Silas either, it was a crappy situation made worse by past trauma.
Fantastic ending and a brief peek at another book for Silas and Dean.
May 27, 2022
DNF @ 19%.
I enjoyed the first book well enough, but this one, while attempting to be darker, just seems melodramatic. I feel like I’m reading about two angsty teenagers.
While I think S. Rodman has intriguing ideas for stories, I just really don’t think the execution is there, especially when going for darker themes. I felt the same about Lord Garrington’s Vessel. I think the writing, or the characters(?), lack a certain maturity for me to take these plots seriously, and then come off more like a parody.
I enjoyed the first book well enough, but this one, while attempting to be darker, just seems melodramatic. I feel like I’m reading about two angsty teenagers.
While I think S. Rodman has intriguing ideas for stories, I just really don’t think the execution is there, especially when going for darker themes. I felt the same about Lord Garrington’s Vessel. I think the writing, or the characters(?), lack a certain maturity for me to take these plots seriously, and then come off more like a parody.
May 23, 2024
Not for lovers of book one
CWs for gaslighting, cheating and self mutilation
High angst
Lack of communication/miscommunications galore
A lot of time apart
Barely a PNR based plot
Dual POV
Mpreg/eggpreg on page, not MCs
The plot is very painful and I was very angry at the main characters often. That beautiful couple painstakingly built in the first book was destroyed. As was I, honestly. Dean and Silas spend more time apart than together; and when they are together/near one another Silas is downright awful to Dean but nice to everyone else... even though book 1 made it a point to inform us that Silas trusted no one until Dean worked his way into Silas' heart. I'm all for throwing away the script when it comes to shifters and ABO but ugh, this was not for me. Established mates mistreating and cheating on mates is apparently where I draw the line.
There are a lot of great plot points in this book which were never expanded on due to the destruction of the romance being the central focus. Things that could have been built on but were basically filler (and therefore hectic) since demolishing romance was apparently the prime focus here. Add to that a random plot point thrown in at the end so Silas would have an excuse for being a selfish, careless @sshole and it's obvious this author is more concerned with forcing angst into a relationship than trying to work out an actual plot built on action and magic. Even the "evil dagger" is a half forgotten joke.
Silas is horrible to Dean, the pack is horrible to Dean, Dean is horrible to himself. Silas acts so horribly nonstop yet Dean is always the bad guy. I was disgusted.
As pack Alpha, it is Dean's job to take care of everyone. At the beginning, he struggles to find a solution to his problem with Silas and does something Silas deems "unforgivable" even though Silas poses an actual danger to others. Honestly, I think Dean did great with what little resources, time, and knowledge he had. Unfortunately, Silas is just plain MEAN. Not evil, but mean (though the author seems to think they're synonymous). He refuses to acknowledge his behaviors and continuously blames Dean, ignoring the fact that Dean had to protect the entire pack. Ummm Dean never wanted a pack to begin with but did his best once responsible for one, then it's used against him? Add to that the fact that the pack is angry with Dean because they all suddenly love Silas once he's gone?!? Friends of Dean are suddenly treating him poorly because somehow mistreating your pack Alpha is acceptable when you're secure enough to know he won't kick you out of the pack.
I was rooting for this COUPLE and their pack. It's obvious the author favors Silas, though. The word "sexy" was used to describe Silas often whereas Dean was portrayed as a self loathing doormat. Not a single attempt at having a balanced or romantic relationship was demonstrated. Show me, don't tell me. Does Silas even say I love you to Dean ever? This is not a healthy relationship nor is it one of those toxic relationships I find exciting in a passionate way. It's just toxic and dark.
I will not be reading anything else from this author nor will I be recommending any of her books from now on.
It's obvious the A..R..C.. reviews for this book are not labeled nor from the author's established fan base.
CWs for gaslighting, cheating and self mutilation
High angst
Lack of communication/miscommunications galore
A lot of time apart
Barely a PNR based plot
Dual POV
Mpreg/eggpreg on page, not MCs
The plot is very painful and I was very angry at the main characters often. That beautiful couple painstakingly built in the first book was destroyed. As was I, honestly. Dean and Silas spend more time apart than together; and when they are together/near one another Silas is downright awful to Dean but nice to everyone else... even though book 1 made it a point to inform us that Silas trusted no one until Dean worked his way into Silas' heart. I'm all for throwing away the script when it comes to shifters and ABO but ugh, this was not for me. Established mates mistreating and cheating on mates is apparently where I draw the line.
There are a lot of great plot points in this book which were never expanded on due to the destruction of the romance being the central focus. Things that could have been built on but were basically filler (and therefore hectic) since demolishing romance was apparently the prime focus here. Add to that a random plot point thrown in at the end so Silas would have an excuse for being a selfish, careless @sshole and it's obvious this author is more concerned with forcing angst into a relationship than trying to work out an actual plot built on action and magic. Even the "evil dagger" is a half forgotten joke.
Silas is horrible to Dean, the pack is horrible to Dean, Dean is horrible to himself. Silas acts so horribly nonstop yet Dean is always the bad guy. I was disgusted.
As pack Alpha, it is Dean's job to take care of everyone. At the beginning, he struggles to find a solution to his problem with Silas and does something Silas deems "unforgivable" even though Silas poses an actual danger to others. Honestly, I think Dean did great with what little resources, time, and knowledge he had. Unfortunately, Silas is just plain MEAN. Not evil, but mean (though the author seems to think they're synonymous). He refuses to acknowledge his behaviors and continuously blames Dean, ignoring the fact that Dean had to protect the entire pack. Ummm Dean never wanted a pack to begin with but did his best once responsible for one, then it's used against him? Add to that the fact that the pack is angry with Dean because they all suddenly love Silas once he's gone?!? Friends of Dean are suddenly treating him poorly because somehow mistreating your pack Alpha is acceptable when you're secure enough to know he won't kick you out of the pack.
I was rooting for this COUPLE and their pack. It's obvious the author favors Silas, though. The word "sexy" was used to describe Silas often whereas Dean was portrayed as a self loathing doormat. Not a single attempt at having a balanced or romantic relationship was demonstrated. Show me, don't tell me. Does Silas even say I love you to Dean ever? This is not a healthy relationship nor is it one of those toxic relationships I find exciting in a passionate way. It's just toxic and dark.
I will not be reading anything else from this author nor will I be recommending any of her books from now on.
It's obvious the A..R..C.. reviews for this book are not labeled nor from the author's established fan base.
January 7, 2023
I don't know what happened, but everything I liked about the first book was missing. There's a bitter aftertaste left in my brain after finishing this book. Confused, annoyed. The worst part is, I hated all the characters except for Dean. He should have left Silas and the rest of them and find a better life for himself.
Just no.
Just no.
June 18, 2023
This one was the most emotional of the three books, the author certainly kicked the angst up a notch in this one! It had me turning the pages as quickly as I could. My heart was breaking, but the book ended on a lovely note.
I absolutely adored this series, and you MUST read in order!
Review for the overall series:
I read a few books by this author which were, unknown to me at the time, set in this world and would at some point cross paths with Silas, the Council, and/or the Darkstar Pack. Silas and Dean intrigued me in these little cameos, so I thought I'd go back to where it began. I had no idea what was in store for me!
I never read books in a series back to back. Even if I'm enjoying them, my brain gets bored and starts skipping pages. So I always read at least one different book between each book of the series.
I didn't here. I read all three books back to back and loved every moment!
The story of Silas, Dean, and the members of the Darkstar Pack begins on the first page of book one and ends (to a point) on the last page of book three. The story is spread over the three books and I just didn't want to put it down until the end.
Silas' 'origin' story is truly heartbreaking, and the events of the three books are highly emotional and often tense with acts of betrayal and violence, but underneath it all is a strong core of love, and that's what makes it all worth it. Silas and Dean's happily ever after is certainly hard won, but all the more satisfying for it.
This series must be read in order as the story really doesn't stop and just flows from book to book, and to start anywhere but at the beginning will leave you terribly lost.
Highly Highly recommended!
I absolutely adored this series, and you MUST read in order!
Review for the overall series:
I read a few books by this author which were, unknown to me at the time, set in this world and would at some point cross paths with Silas, the Council, and/or the Darkstar Pack. Silas and Dean intrigued me in these little cameos, so I thought I'd go back to where it began. I had no idea what was in store for me!
I never read books in a series back to back. Even if I'm enjoying them, my brain gets bored and starts skipping pages. So I always read at least one different book between each book of the series.
I didn't here. I read all three books back to back and loved every moment!
The story of Silas, Dean, and the members of the Darkstar Pack begins on the first page of book one and ends (to a point) on the last page of book three. The story is spread over the three books and I just didn't want to put it down until the end.
Silas' 'origin' story is truly heartbreaking, and the events of the three books are highly emotional and often tense with acts of betrayal and violence, but underneath it all is a strong core of love, and that's what makes it all worth it. Silas and Dean's happily ever after is certainly hard won, but all the more satisfying for it.
This series must be read in order as the story really doesn't stop and just flows from book to book, and to start anywhere but at the beginning will leave you terribly lost.
Highly Highly recommended!
June 1, 2022
A Joyfully Jay review.
3 stars
Evilest Omega is the follow up to S. Rodman’s story Evil Omega in the Darkstar Pack series. It’s set in the same universe and picks up not long after the events of the first book. The story is told from third person omniscient. That said, the action is unevenly split between Dean’s side and Silas’ side. To me, it felt like the majority of the narration was centered on Dean’s experience. The narration arrangement didn’t really work for me, though. When the narration centers on Dean, it felt like so very many of his actions and his thoughts contained a flip flop. He would be despairing his broken heart at the beginning of a paragraph, then elated with hope he could work things out in the next. It’s hard to enjoy the angst when it seems to be immediately assuaged by hope. I couldn’t even enjoy the question of whether Silas was acting entirely on his own (was he really getting tired of Dean), was being influenced by his own conscious (he brings danger everywhere he goes), or was being manipulated by whatever was in the dagger (an apparently evil dagger that just wanted to use Silas).
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
3 stars
Evilest Omega is the follow up to S. Rodman’s story Evil Omega in the Darkstar Pack series. It’s set in the same universe and picks up not long after the events of the first book. The story is told from third person omniscient. That said, the action is unevenly split between Dean’s side and Silas’ side. To me, it felt like the majority of the narration was centered on Dean’s experience. The narration arrangement didn’t really work for me, though. When the narration centers on Dean, it felt like so very many of his actions and his thoughts contained a flip flop. He would be despairing his broken heart at the beginning of a paragraph, then elated with hope he could work things out in the next. It’s hard to enjoy the angst when it seems to be immediately assuaged by hope. I couldn’t even enjoy the question of whether Silas was acting entirely on his own (was he really getting tired of Dean), was being influenced by his own conscious (he brings danger everywhere he goes), or was being manipulated by whatever was in the dagger (an apparently evil dagger that just wanted to use Silas).
Read Camille’s review in its entirety here.
May 23, 2022
Well damn. I think this is more about me and not the story. I found this one to be a lot darker than I would have liked. I really liked Evil Omega the first book in the Darkstar Series and was looking forward to reading Evilest Omega but it turned out this made me feel overly anxious and near tears for more of the story than I was comfortable with. Even knowing it would probably work out in the end it was a tough read. Plain and simple, Evilest Omega hurt my heart and head. Kudos to the author for writing a book that gave me such strong emotions but on the flip side I would have liked something not quite so dark.
QUICK THOUGHTS
-- Paranormal -- Wolf shifter/Wolf shifter-Necromancer pairing -- established couple -- vampires, mages and other paranormal beings -- magic -- really dark -- evil, pure evil -- violent -- I was on edge too much -- out right cried or felt teary through most of this story -- I can't say there was much sweetness going on this time -- felt so bad for Dean and wanted to slap Silas upside his head -- that dagger was pure evil -- there has got to be more to the dagger, its ending seemed way to easy -- another book is coming, when exactly I don't know -- I really hope it's not as dark as this one -- not a stand-alone
QUICK THOUGHTS
-- Paranormal -- Wolf shifter/Wolf shifter-Necromancer pairing -- established couple -- vampires, mages and other paranormal beings -- magic -- really dark -- evil, pure evil -- violent -- I was on edge too much -- out right cried or felt teary through most of this story -- I can't say there was much sweetness going on this time -- felt so bad for Dean and wanted to slap Silas upside his head -- that dagger was pure evil -- there has got to be more to the dagger, its ending seemed way to easy -- another book is coming, when exactly I don't know -- I really hope it's not as dark as this one -- not a stand-alone
May 16, 2024
Great
Well that didn’t last long what with the council still out to get them then someone from Silas’s past turning. On top of that Silas just isn’t himself and Dean is at a loss what’s going on .
Well that didn’t last long what with the council still out to get them then someone from Silas’s past turning. On top of that Silas just isn’t himself and Dean is at a loss what’s going on .
January 22, 2023
4.25 stars
I am so glad that Dean and Silas finally got their HEA. When they say opposites attract this series is the perfect example. Now on to the last book of the series.
I am so glad that Dean and Silas finally got their HEA. When they say opposites attract this series is the perfect example. Now on to the last book of the series.
October 30, 2022
I have an aggressive reading goal this year and was looking for quick, fun reads to help me power through it. This one, was a beast to get through because of how much I hated the story and the characters’ motivations.
In this story, Silas finds an evil dagger, which (of course🤦🏾♂️) makes him do shitty things including saying horrible stuff and doing horrible stuff. What’s so frustrating is that throughout the story it feels like the author is trying to show these horrible things (gotta have some conflict) while at the same time excusing Silas for his horrible behavior. It’s feels as if the author is trying to protect Silas’ reputation despite the horrible things he’s done.
This book would’ve been more interesting without the dagger. It felt like the dagger was a cheap ploy to get around writing a fleshed out character. It’s also annoying seeing other characters defend Silas as if he wasn’t a problem. Seeing others co-sign his horrible behavior was sick. Like really, you watched him do all that and STILL thought it was ok to not only protect him but also defend his actions. That made me sick watching.
The plot, yes there was an actual plot besides the dagger, wasn’t my favorite. It felt like the author forgot about the plot just to write pages of angsty people agonizing over making shitty decisions for shitty reasons that all were blamed on the dagger.
The character development was lackluster. It was like the dagger made Silas bipolar. So I didn’t feel like his character was developed. It felt like his flaw was just the dagger that turned him into a bipolar shit head.
The setting and world building was low key ignored. I learned nothing new about this hidden magical world. The author introduced other characters who all had falling outs with the council but we learn nothing of their backstory or even more about them.
The writing while grammatically correct didn’t move me.
The diversity was nonexistent. While there are multiple women in the story who are named, we don’t ever hear from them. I can only think of one woman who actually had dialogue. Also, everyone in the story is white. That’s weird. You have a fantasy world that ONLY includes white people.
Overall, this story didn’t work for me. Had many things I didn’t like about it at all. So much so that despite my aggro reading goal I’m not reading the third book in the series.
In this story, Silas finds an evil dagger, which (of course🤦🏾♂️) makes him do shitty things including saying horrible stuff and doing horrible stuff. What’s so frustrating is that throughout the story it feels like the author is trying to show these horrible things (gotta have some conflict) while at the same time excusing Silas for his horrible behavior. It’s feels as if the author is trying to protect Silas’ reputation despite the horrible things he’s done.
This book would’ve been more interesting without the dagger. It felt like the dagger was a cheap ploy to get around writing a fleshed out character. It’s also annoying seeing other characters defend Silas as if he wasn’t a problem. Seeing others co-sign his horrible behavior was sick. Like really, you watched him do all that and STILL thought it was ok to not only protect him but also defend his actions. That made me sick watching.
The plot, yes there was an actual plot besides the dagger, wasn’t my favorite. It felt like the author forgot about the plot just to write pages of angsty people agonizing over making shitty decisions for shitty reasons that all were blamed on the dagger.
The character development was lackluster. It was like the dagger made Silas bipolar. So I didn’t feel like his character was developed. It felt like his flaw was just the dagger that turned him into a bipolar shit head.
The setting and world building was low key ignored. I learned nothing new about this hidden magical world. The author introduced other characters who all had falling outs with the council but we learn nothing of their backstory or even more about them.
The writing while grammatically correct didn’t move me.
The diversity was nonexistent. While there are multiple women in the story who are named, we don’t ever hear from them. I can only think of one woman who actually had dialogue. Also, everyone in the story is white. That’s weird. You have a fantasy world that ONLY includes white people.
Overall, this story didn’t work for me. Had many things I didn’t like about it at all. So much so that despite my aggro reading goal I’m not reading the third book in the series.
June 13, 2022
I liked spending more time with Dean and Silas in book 2, and there were many enjoyable moments. But the writing and dialogue just felt very okay; we didn't dig deep into the different areas, it was just the same themes throughout the entire book, focused on Dean and Silas's flailing relationship after Dean messed up and Silas was hurt, and then from time to time almost haphazardly tossing in a "Oh yeah and don't forget about that magic dagger" but they never really explained about the dagger, it just felt like a loose plot point to drive the story forward. Same with the council. Over and over just "We need to defeat the council, they're coming for us" but no real depth or explanation of who the council is or what this means.
I would have liked to spend a lot more time on world building, understanding how the magic works and about the darkness Silas was struggling with. More about the different pack members and types of paranormal beings. Except we spent a couple of chapters with a rogue alpha named Brogan that wasn't really explained why he got such a big focus just to disappear. I'm guessing maybe he'll be introduced in a later/separate book and this was setting up his back story?
The time/pacing continued to feel choppy, like in the first book. One moment Dean is wrapped up in emotional agony that he doesn't know how he'll live past this moment, then the chapter ends and the next one starts up "A few days later he was reading blueprints and eating toast.." or "It's been months and nothing has changed.."
I really liked the concept of this book and the previous one, and the representation of gay and trans topics, mental health + panic attacks, and of an Alpha and Omega defying stereotypical roles. But the actual execution of the story and the writing throughout just sort of fell flat.
I would have liked to spend a lot more time on world building, understanding how the magic works and about the darkness Silas was struggling with. More about the different pack members and types of paranormal beings. Except we spent a couple of chapters with a rogue alpha named Brogan that wasn't really explained why he got such a big focus just to disappear. I'm guessing maybe he'll be introduced in a later/separate book and this was setting up his back story?
The time/pacing continued to feel choppy, like in the first book. One moment Dean is wrapped up in emotional agony that he doesn't know how he'll live past this moment, then the chapter ends and the next one starts up "A few days later he was reading blueprints and eating toast.." or "It's been months and nothing has changed.."
I really liked the concept of this book and the previous one, and the representation of gay and trans topics, mental health + panic attacks, and of an Alpha and Omega defying stereotypical roles. But the actual execution of the story and the writing throughout just sort of fell flat.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 27, 2022
Silas has been acting irrationally and unusually aggressive lately; and he's already gay, a wolf shifter, an omega, and a necromancer who aspires to be a supervillian. His actions and secrecy are getting out of hand and even his Alpha bond-mate Dean can't get through to him lately
Is it because of the strange dagger pulsing with dark magic? Will Dean's attempts to break through to Silas work or will they cause the Alpha and omega's bond to be irrevocably strained? Their pack is already on the run from The Council, and internal tensions in the pack are rising.
This is my very first Omegaverse title and it was very interesting. The characters are well written and their story will get to you, while their romance might make you blush! Some of the mechanics of the Omegaverse may not be my thing, but that aside this is a very well written book. Even in the ARC copy it was incredibly well edited and the story flows nicely.
Even having not read the previous titles I was able to get a pretty solid understanding of the world the characters exist in and their abilities and places in their world.
Overall this is a dark male-male shifter romance with some heavier themes sprinkled in.
Is it because of the strange dagger pulsing with dark magic? Will Dean's attempts to break through to Silas work or will they cause the Alpha and omega's bond to be irrevocably strained? Their pack is already on the run from The Council, and internal tensions in the pack are rising.
This is my very first Omegaverse title and it was very interesting. The characters are well written and their story will get to you, while their romance might make you blush! Some of the mechanics of the Omegaverse may not be my thing, but that aside this is a very well written book. Even in the ARC copy it was incredibly well edited and the story flows nicely.
Even having not read the previous titles I was able to get a pretty solid understanding of the world the characters exist in and their abilities and places in their world.
Overall this is a dark male-male shifter romance with some heavier themes sprinkled in.
October 8, 2023
Overall, very enjoyable.
I read this one third when it was the second book in the series so I quickly read through a lot of it.
I think Dean and Silas have a very interesting dynamic. They have this honestly weird hurt/comfort dynamic and sometimes I don't agree with their actions with each other but I appreciate where they always end up.
Plot was a little confusing at one point. I'm here with everything for the most part but I was confused when the vampires made an alliance with them, then Dean decides to just challenge the Northstar pack 2 chapters later when he could have done that the whole time apparently. Besides that, I always enjoy how straight forward everything is.
That's something I really appreciate about the writing. These are quick reads and everything is very upfront. Although I enjoy details, I like that there aren't many meaningless details or just pointless BS going on. It makes it much more enjoyable for quick read books. We get character insights and enough that we know what the setting is.
I read this one third when it was the second book in the series so I quickly read through a lot of it.
I think Dean and Silas have a very interesting dynamic. They have this honestly weird hurt/comfort dynamic and sometimes I don't agree with their actions with each other but I appreciate where they always end up.
Plot was a little confusing at one point. I'm here with everything for the most part but I was confused when the vampires made an alliance with them, then Dean decides to just challenge the Northstar pack 2 chapters later when he could have done that the whole time apparently. Besides that, I always enjoy how straight forward everything is.
That's something I really appreciate about the writing. These are quick reads and everything is very upfront. Although I enjoy details, I like that there aren't many meaningless details or just pointless BS going on. It makes it much more enjoyable for quick read books. We get character insights and enough that we know what the setting is.
May 2, 2022
Evilest Omega picks up where Evil Omega left off, with Silas and Dean focused on both building the new Darkstar pack and evading the nefarious Council. Things get even more complicated when Silas finds a magic dagger, and Dean can no longer tell where Silas ends and the dagger's malicious influence begins. When the situation with the Council escalates to a full-out fight, Dean is faced with the near-impossible choice of possibly saving his pack at the cost of his love. Once again, the nuance of the two main characters is the real star of the book, and the twists at the end will keep you glued to the pages. Both this book and its predecessor address dark themes, and readers should check the content warnings, but there is enough humor and heartwarming to keep the edge off.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy for free and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.
Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy for free and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.
May 14, 2022
Silas and Dean are back at it again; on the run from the council and gaining a pack of a fairly substantial size the pressure is on.
This book was a great continuation of the Evil Omega series, good character growth, good conflict, and even more sarcastic banter. I really love this series, it’s humorous, gut wrenching, has that beautiful found family trope that nearly makes you envious. I will admit there were a few parts where I wanted to smack their heads together as they dealt with certain conflicts and had differing outlooks, but I loved how these conflicts eventually resolved. I can’t wait to see more from this universe, and now I’m stuck looking at baby moths on the Internet 😂. I give this a solid 4/5 ⭐️
I received an ARC of this novel from S. Rodman the author, all opinions and reviews are my own and are not influenced by an outside source.
This book was a great continuation of the Evil Omega series, good character growth, good conflict, and even more sarcastic banter. I really love this series, it’s humorous, gut wrenching, has that beautiful found family trope that nearly makes you envious. I will admit there were a few parts where I wanted to smack their heads together as they dealt with certain conflicts and had differing outlooks, but I loved how these conflicts eventually resolved. I can’t wait to see more from this universe, and now I’m stuck looking at baby moths on the Internet 😂. I give this a solid 4/5 ⭐️
I received an ARC of this novel from S. Rodman the author, all opinions and reviews are my own and are not influenced by an outside source.
May 15, 2022
I received this book as an ARC and after one chapter realized it was book 2, so I went back and read book one and then read the sequel. I think the first book establishes the personalities of the two main characters and will probably make understanding the sequel easier so I recommend actually reading them in order.
Now to actually talk about this book. I really love that the overall tone in kind of silly. While there are some steamy rated R scenes it's at its heart about a found family and the struggles and hijinks they experience as they figure out how to be a family and keep each other safe. It's a fun, character driven book with decent world building. If you're looking for serious literature this won't be your thing but I would recommend this book and its predecessor for anyone who wants a to read MM Alpha/Omega romance and likes to laugh.
Now to actually talk about this book. I really love that the overall tone in kind of silly. While there are some steamy rated R scenes it's at its heart about a found family and the struggles and hijinks they experience as they figure out how to be a family and keep each other safe. It's a fun, character driven book with decent world building. If you're looking for serious literature this won't be your thing but I would recommend this book and its predecessor for anyone who wants a to read MM Alpha/Omega romance and likes to laugh.
September 4, 2022
I didn't enjoy this as much as the first. Everything was chaotic and rushed. First part of the book Dean was a complete dormat, although he had every right to do what he did bc Silas was turning psycho, his pack & Silas blamed him & in return Dean spent half the book pining & feeling mizarable while Silas strolled into every situation and saved their ass. That would have been fine if it had any logic, supposedly the dagger made Silas crazy, but he was fine one minute and not the next. Dean although suspected something was influencing Silas left him to do his bidding while he stayed home to wallow. Things picked up after Dean killed the alpha. The Matty situation was left in limbo, why did they betray the pack? it felt like a last minute plot to justify Silas s overreaction. Didn't enjoy it, hopefully next one will be better.
May 17, 2022
ARC REVIEW
Entertaining read about MM wolf shifter couple that really need to work on their communication skills. Silas aims to be a supervillain and with the help of a mystery dagger he will get that wish but at what cost? His mate (and pack leader) Dean loves nothing more than his mate and his pack and does everything he thinks is right to protect both, which doesn't always go the way he wants.
If you enjoyed book one (Evil Omega) then I'm sure you'll be pleased with this one as well.
I'm thankful for getting the opportunity to read this before it hit the shelf. I'm looking forward to reading more from S. Rodman!
Entertaining read about MM wolf shifter couple that really need to work on their communication skills. Silas aims to be a supervillain and with the help of a mystery dagger he will get that wish but at what cost? His mate (and pack leader) Dean loves nothing more than his mate and his pack and does everything he thinks is right to protect both, which doesn't always go the way he wants.
If you enjoyed book one (Evil Omega) then I'm sure you'll be pleased with this one as well.
I'm thankful for getting the opportunity to read this before it hit the shelf. I'm looking forward to reading more from S. Rodman!
December 29, 2023
I absolutely hated this book
Listen, I’m not going to say the book wasn’t good, I just hated it because I am not a relationship angst person. I’m not the type of person that wants to be immersed in a relationship so full of awfulness that I want to shake the characters. I’m not saying don’t read this book, only that I didn’t enjoy it and struggled to get through it. What I desperately needed was a heck of a good explanation for all the strife between the MCs and I don’t think that I was given that, hence the 3 star rating.
Yes I will be reading the third book. I am far too invested in the MCs to stop here. Besides I made it through the angst; I’m not giving up now.
Listen, I’m not going to say the book wasn’t good, I just hated it because I am not a relationship angst person. I’m not the type of person that wants to be immersed in a relationship so full of awfulness that I want to shake the characters. I’m not saying don’t read this book, only that I didn’t enjoy it and struggled to get through it. What I desperately needed was a heck of a good explanation for all the strife between the MCs and I don’t think that I was given that, hence the 3 star rating.
Yes I will be reading the third book. I am far too invested in the MCs to stop here. Besides I made it through the angst; I’m not giving up now.
March 24, 2024
It was great & yet…
**DEFINITELY READ THE BOOKS IN ORDER**
So I really did like this book overall, but I really wish more authors aged up their characters. I found myself very frustrated with Dean & Silas bc I felt like they kept switching from sound aged up men to teenage young adults the next. I do really like getting an epilogue at the end of each book so far. Personally, I don’t see myself reading this trilogy again even though I don’t feel like I’ve wasting my time, hence my 4 star rating… but PLEASE don’t let my opinions & views keep you from reading them if the description fits your mood!!
**DEFINITELY READ THE BOOKS IN ORDER**
So I really did like this book overall, but I really wish more authors aged up their characters. I found myself very frustrated with Dean & Silas bc I felt like they kept switching from sound aged up men to teenage young adults the next. I do really like getting an epilogue at the end of each book so far. Personally, I don’t see myself reading this trilogy again even though I don’t feel like I’ve wasting my time, hence my 4 star rating… but PLEASE don’t let my opinions & views keep you from reading them if the description fits your mood!!
May 3, 2025
Had to DNF, but I did skip ahead to see if things got better and they didn’t. Silas does some unforgivable things to Dean and honestly? Dean deserves better. If you liked the first book then don’t read this one. I’m really mad I bought the second two after reading the first. Maybe I’ll just skip to the third one because supposedly it’s better.
Now for my spoiler opinion:
Dean was right for locking up Silas. He almost murdered a member of the pack. Full stop. The whole pack siding with Silas made no sense to me. Especially considering the things Silas does in this book. Dean was the only redeemable character and poor guy can’t see he deserves better.
Now for my spoiler opinion:
Dean was right for locking up Silas. He almost murdered a member of the pack. Full stop. The whole pack siding with Silas made no sense to me. Especially considering the things Silas does in this book. Dean was the only redeemable character and poor guy can’t see he deserves better.
April 30, 2022
This is one of those series where you can just dive in. The writing method is smooth and quick, one of those books which just slides easily into your goodreads challenge number.
The characters are likable and well written. Silias is a bit of a brat, but I live for the sass. Dean isn't your traditional alpha hothead, he's soft and loving and that really shines through in the writing.
The pace of the book is fast, you don't need to wait around for something to happen as Silias and Dean's lives are just utter chaos.
I'm looking forwards to reading more from this author.
The characters are likable and well written. Silias is a bit of a brat, but I live for the sass. Dean isn't your traditional alpha hothead, he's soft and loving and that really shines through in the writing.
The pace of the book is fast, you don't need to wait around for something to happen as Silias and Dean's lives are just utter chaos.
I'm looking forwards to reading more from this author.
August 25, 2022
i lovedddddd that the book is longer this time around. There is more plot development and everything is able to get ample time to be explained with a thicker book.
This is NOT a standalone. Book 2 picks up immediately where book 1 leaves off. With my bad memory, I wasn't able to remember a few details from book 1 which I read months ago, so I think the beginning of the book could recap a bit of why they're running from the Council, what is the Council, how did Dean and Silas meet, who the side characters are, etc... I think two paragraphs to summarize whatever happened in book 1 before launching into book 2 would've been helpful since I was a bit confused trying to remember.
I didn't like the misunderstanding/break-up in the middle of the book which was too much relationship angst to me. I'd rather read about plot angst than relationship angst and I hated to see them separated and pining for each other. Then the things that happened to Silas, ughhhh I felt so bad and wondered how he was going to recover from some of it.
The big fight and epilogue is a bit rushed for me. The aftermath and the 14 months after was condensed into a lot of tells within the epilogue that I'd rather have read about and see unfold slowly.
Excited to see what Book 3 would be. Hoping there will no longer be more relationship angst because they just recovered from it.
I received a copy of this book for my honest review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by the author.
This is NOT a standalone. Book 2 picks up immediately where book 1 leaves off. With my bad memory, I wasn't able to remember a few details from book 1 which I read months ago, so I think the beginning of the book could recap a bit of why they're running from the Council, what is the Council, how did Dean and Silas meet, who the side characters are, etc... I think two paragraphs to summarize whatever happened in book 1 before launching into book 2 would've been helpful since I was a bit confused trying to remember.
I didn't like the misunderstanding/break-up in the middle of the book which was too much relationship angst to me. I'd rather read about plot angst than relationship angst and I hated to see them separated and pining for each other. Then the things that happened to Silas, ughhhh I felt so bad and wondered how he was going to recover from some of it.
The big fight and epilogue is a bit rushed for me. The aftermath and the 14 months after was condensed into a lot of tells within the epilogue that I'd rather have read about and see unfold slowly.
Excited to see what Book 3 would be. Hoping there will no longer be more relationship angst because they just recovered from it.
I received a copy of this book for my honest review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by the author.
February 25, 2023
There wasn’t a likable character in this story. The author used the dagger storyline to justify Silas turning into an a**. Really, the dagger was completely pointless. The story doesn’t go into details on how Silas was drawn to it, where it came from, nothing. We just know it was evil.
Dean’s characterization was even worst than the last book. I would compare him to a gold retriever, but it would be an insult to the breed. Dean needed to grow a pair. It’s one thing to let Silas treat him like crap, but to allow other members of the pack to do it was ridiculous.
Dean’s characterization was even worst than the last book. I would compare him to a gold retriever, but it would be an insult to the breed. Dean needed to grow a pair. It’s one thing to let Silas treat him like crap, but to allow other members of the pack to do it was ridiculous.
March 9, 2023
Trauma + Drama follows this couple
This is a most unusual couple. The Omega has a status Napoleon type complex and his beloved mate that is an Alpha has emotional sadistic tendencies. He is highly critical of himself, filled with self doubt and has a heart of gold.
You would think the beautiful Silas would be the star of the show. But, most of the book centers on the perspective of Dean. It's such a great read.
This book is like a BL novel with a heavy dose of paranormal with a dash of Omegaverse.
Good job author!
Looking forward to the next book.
This is a most unusual couple. The Omega has a status Napoleon type complex and his beloved mate that is an Alpha has emotional sadistic tendencies. He is highly critical of himself, filled with self doubt and has a heart of gold.
You would think the beautiful Silas would be the star of the show. But, most of the book centers on the perspective of Dean. It's such a great read.
This book is like a BL novel with a heavy dose of paranormal with a dash of Omegaverse.
Good job author!
Looking forward to the next book.
August 20, 2022
This is the second book in this incredible series by S. Rodman! I loved book one and book two did not disappoint! Dean and Silas' journey has been incredible and unbelievable! S. Rodman has written two wonderful books that are haunting, romantic, flawed, and complex. The characters are amazing and the author has done an incredible job continuing their journey! I read an advanced copy of this book and this is my unbiased review! I loved it!
November 5, 2023
Intense Follow-up to Evil Omega
I loved the humor and unpredictability of the first in this series, but didn't realize how important the second and third are until other books by this author mentioned "the new counsel leader, Silas Darkstar" and I was like, Evil Omega Silas?? So, yes, this book is important and a well written, very dramatic, emotional and romantic sequel to Evil Omega. Can't wait to read the next one!
I loved the humor and unpredictability of the first in this series, but didn't realize how important the second and third are until other books by this author mentioned "the new counsel leader, Silas Darkstar" and I was like, Evil Omega Silas?? So, yes, this book is important and a well written, very dramatic, emotional and romantic sequel to Evil Omega. Can't wait to read the next one!
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