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Castle Omega #2
Abloom
An omega’s guide to thriving against all odds.
First, if you get kidnapped, then talk like you are the one committing a crime. Bad guys hate that stuff. If said kidnapper makes a bargain with you that you can’t refuse, then make some demands of your own—like snacks, all of the snacks. After all, the heat is right around the corner, and there is no controlling that bloom.
Second, if you find yourself right back in the place that caused your worst nightmares, demand weapons, even if you don’t know how to use said weapons, or make a shiv out of an old hairbrush and a chipped piece of porcelain.
Third, there will always be alphas wielding their will. Learn to break them down instead of allowing them to break you down. Turn the tables, and who knows, maybe you will overcome your fears and learn to thrive.
Fourth, and the most important lesson of all, is to acknowledge the mistake of suppressants. Look, a girl’s got to thrive somehow out in the big bad world, I get it, but when that heat hits, it hits like a slick tsunami with knot a warning.
Luckily, I’ve got a pack that’s ready to catch me.
Welcome to Terra, where not everyone is looking out for your best interests, but the pheromones sure smell nice. Each book focuses on a different set of fated mates with Norse themes. By the end of every book, each polycule will have their happily ever after. Only books one and two will have the same set of characters.
Not every loose end will be resolved at the end of the book. Some secrets will span additional books, but will in no way take away from the individual stories. This series doesn’t hold back—MM, MMFM, poly, and trigger warnings.
First, if you get kidnapped, then talk like you are the one committing a crime. Bad guys hate that stuff. If said kidnapper makes a bargain with you that you can’t refuse, then make some demands of your own—like snacks, all of the snacks. After all, the heat is right around the corner, and there is no controlling that bloom.
Second, if you find yourself right back in the place that caused your worst nightmares, demand weapons, even if you don’t know how to use said weapons, or make a shiv out of an old hairbrush and a chipped piece of porcelain.
Third, there will always be alphas wielding their will. Learn to break them down instead of allowing them to break you down. Turn the tables, and who knows, maybe you will overcome your fears and learn to thrive.
Fourth, and the most important lesson of all, is to acknowledge the mistake of suppressants. Look, a girl’s got to thrive somehow out in the big bad world, I get it, but when that heat hits, it hits like a slick tsunami with knot a warning.
Luckily, I’ve got a pack that’s ready to catch me.
Welcome to Terra, where not everyone is looking out for your best interests, but the pheromones sure smell nice. Each book focuses on a different set of fated mates with Norse themes. By the end of every book, each polycule will have their happily ever after. Only books one and two will have the same set of characters.
Not every loose end will be resolved at the end of the book. Some secrets will span additional books, but will in no way take away from the individual stories. This series doesn’t hold back—MM, MMFM, poly, and trigger warnings.
313 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2022
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About the author
Elle Lincoln
42 books243 followersElle Lincoln has been writing out her dreams and even nightmares for over a decade. She believes in magic in all forms, and oftentimes you’ll find her daydreaming in the oddest of places. Her passion is Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance, where the men are a little bit real and a dash of mythical.
When Elle isn’t writing she’s probably chasing around her four children, child-like husband, and a rambunctious Australian Shepherd. All who keep her on her toes. Nice try with the distractions, but mommy still got those books written and published. She resides in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania with lore and legends, and a whole lot of cornfields.
When Elle isn’t writing she’s probably chasing around her four children, child-like husband, and a rambunctious Australian Shepherd. All who keep her on her toes. Nice try with the distractions, but mommy still got those books written and published. She resides in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania with lore and legends, and a whole lot of cornfields.
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January 9, 2023
3.8 stars.
This was pretty disappointing, honestly.
I was really excited to get answers and have the relationships develop more.
But the last half of this book was just really anticlimactic.
I mean the big climax of the book was just sort of boring and too simple.
Not enough of the problems really got solved even though they really could’ve been. And I think that because the author just wanted to save them for the next book.
I hate that that was dragged out when it didn’t have to be.
I don’t know.
I liked the characters. Though I wasn’t completely sold on Sebastian, still.
I liked the plot concept, though the execution was rough and I would’ve liked bigger actions, and bigger consequences to go with them.
The sex was hot, and everyone was fucking everyone so that was fun and I really liked the balance there.
It was an ok book.
I was just disappointed that it was so shallow and easy in the end.
This was pretty disappointing, honestly.
I was really excited to get answers and have the relationships develop more.
But the last half of this book was just really anticlimactic.
I mean the big climax of the book was just sort of boring and too simple.
Not enough of the problems really got solved even though they really could’ve been. And I think that because the author just wanted to save them for the next book.
I hate that that was dragged out when it didn’t have to be.
I don’t know.
I liked the characters. Though I wasn’t completely sold on Sebastian, still.
I liked the plot concept, though the execution was rough and I would’ve liked bigger actions, and bigger consequences to go with them.
The sex was hot, and everyone was fucking everyone so that was fun and I really liked the balance there.
It was an ok book.
I was just disappointed that it was so shallow and easy in the end.
September 9, 2022
Unfortunately this sequel lost me on the plot towards the end!!
October 22, 2022
This is a combined review for Audrey and Abloom (books 1 & 2 from Omega Castle). I’ve never read an omegaverse book/series and honestly had to google what tf omegaverse even was. and after my google search, i was still confused 😂 however, diving into Omega Castle had me completely understanding what it was.
I loved these two books! the world building that Elle Lincoln did was amazing. I always love Elle’s heroines. if I could only say one good thing about her books (which would be hard because i’m a huge fan of hers) it would be that she writes the best heroines. I thought Audrey was amazing!
The guys. I wasn’t a huge fan of Sebastian, he knew the kind of character he was (holding himself back) and i wanted to smack him hard. buuuttt I thought Riot, Atlas, and Hawk were great! i loved Riot.
I was even super invested in all of the side characters! i’m so excited that there is at least two more books, Sawyer and Mila.
I lied, i can’t say just one good thing about Elle. Another thing that i love that she does is the story plots continue in her series/world. So even though these two books wrap up Audrey’s story and she gets a HEA, the underlying plot isn’t resolved yet. That’ll continue to grow and expand in the next books.
I loved these two books! the world building that Elle Lincoln did was amazing. I always love Elle’s heroines. if I could only say one good thing about her books (which would be hard because i’m a huge fan of hers) it would be that she writes the best heroines. I thought Audrey was amazing!
The guys. I wasn’t a huge fan of Sebastian, he knew the kind of character he was (holding himself back) and i wanted to smack him hard. buuuttt I thought Riot, Atlas, and Hawk were great! i loved Riot.
I was even super invested in all of the side characters! i’m so excited that there is at least two more books, Sawyer and Mila.
I lied, i can’t say just one good thing about Elle. Another thing that i love that she does is the story plots continue in her series/world. So even though these two books wrap up Audrey’s story and she gets a HEA, the underlying plot isn’t resolved yet. That’ll continue to grow and expand in the next books.
September 13, 2022
Questions are answered, pieces come together, the pack are coming together and the storyline is a whirlwind and at times felt slightly rushed but I loved it anyways. The characters have depth and make you want to get to know them more and root for them!
Fab read!!
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Fab read!!
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August 4, 2022
Abloom picks up where the killer cliffhanger from Audrey left us - with Audrey kidnapped by the Alpha, Sin, to be returned to Castle Omega. He wants her to investigate the murder of his own omega years before… oh yeah, let’s not forget that her best friend the entire time she was there happens to be this murdered omega’s sister. Audrey’s fated pack wants to bond her, but the king won’t allow it, so they have to toe the line until they can get legally approved to form a pack. However, Audrey’s suppressant is wearing off rapidly, and she’s about to go into heat, and other alphas are starting to circle like sharks, putting on the pressure.
I enjoyed Abloom but felt the plot was a bit rushed at times. Not to the point that it detracted from the reading experience, but I wished more time had been spent fleshing out certain portions of the story. Perhaps I just wanted Elle to write a 500-page story… I wouldn’t have minded that one bit.
The s3x scenes were spicy. I love the dynamic of Sebastian and Hawk apart, and they were even better once Audrey joined in. The heat sequence was well done. Though I don’t think two weeks of ejaculate alone is enough to sustain anyone! I don’t care how much protein is in those swimmers.
As the blurb mentioned, do not expect all questions to be answered at the end of this book. It does not end in a cliffhanger; the pack has their HEA.
I enjoyed Abloom but felt the plot was a bit rushed at times. Not to the point that it detracted from the reading experience, but I wished more time had been spent fleshing out certain portions of the story. Perhaps I just wanted Elle to write a 500-page story… I wouldn’t have minded that one bit.
The s3x scenes were spicy. I love the dynamic of Sebastian and Hawk apart, and they were even better once Audrey joined in. The heat sequence was well done. Though I don’t think two weeks of ejaculate alone is enough to sustain anyone! I don’t care how much protein is in those swimmers.
As the blurb mentioned, do not expect all questions to be answered at the end of this book. It does not end in a cliffhanger; the pack has their HEA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 16, 2025
RH MMMM (2 Alphas, 1 Delta, 1 Beta)/Fated Mates-insta attraction/Multi PoV
SYNOPSIS (of Duet): This story is set in the Omegaverse where Omegas are rare and as such are collected at early ages to be raised in the “Omega Castle”, sequestered from the world and their families and seen purely for bonding and “breeding”. The FC, Audrey, was taken from her parents at 13 yrs and brought to Omega Castle where she was raised to be a perfect Omega waiting to be bonded when she reached 22yrs (the Omega age of maturity). The night before she turns 22yrs the FC has cold feet and when sneaking away to get a snack sees something she shouldn’t and thus flees the Castle. Whilst fleeing she meets one of her fated mates who tells her to run and that he will come after her. Fast forward to a year later and the FC is living in hiding as a Beta running a flower shop in a Beta only region. The story covers how her mates find her, how the FC is being sought by the Castle who are trying to kill her and the political intrigue and secrets that abound in the Alpha Council headed by the Monarch and which is saturated by perversity and twisted alphas.
Heat Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Amount of pages dedicated to sex scenes:🍆🍆🍆🍆 The amount of sex scenes ratchets up as the Duet progresses with multiple pages dedicated to such scenes in Book 2 especially when the FC has her heat. The scenes are hot and include group, MM and MF with quite a few MM focussed scenes without the FC involved. There are two primary MM groupings, Alpha/Beta and Alpha/Delta but they swap on occasion.
Overall View: This Duet is riddled with editing and typo issues which mean that sections of the books don’t make sense, words are missing, incorrectly used or spelt ie the FC steps onto a stool and then squeezes the bath mat with her toes 🤔? Whilst the FC is strong and likeable the MCs, especially Sebastian, are weak and indecisive. Book 1 starts strong with an interesting, albeit not unique, storyline which fails to deliver, is full of gaps and lacks resolution of the issues raised by the author.
The author introduces various sub plots and villainous characters but mostly leaves these unresolved or with gaps, for example, Seraphina is described as having been tortured for information, why bother when the alpha can just use his bark? There are mentions of the Omegas not being killed but other things happening but do the MCs do anything to look into this or question things further? No, in fact no one seems to question why alphas would indiscriminately murder Omegas when they are so rare and needed for the future of the race 🫣. There is a scene where the FC is attacked in the forest and there are descriptions of cuts and bruises etc. that she suffers but when she is found by the MCs they don’t seem interested in what she has gone through they just all leap in the shower and then there is no further mention of her injuries. Nat and Mila appear in Book 1 but then just disappear from the story only to pop up at the end of Book 2. You don’t find out until Book 2 why or how Bethany came back to the Castle and even then it makes little sense as to why her pack would bring her back when they could simply “alpha bark” her into submission.
It is frustrating when an author introduces a plot mechanism but then fails to use it consistently. This author is not consistent with her use of the alpha bark, sometimes it is used and cannot be broken, other times it is not used or is used and can be broken. If you are going to introduce this type of plot mechanism then at least be consistent and not when it suits 😖 There is some violence but not this is not lengthy, detailed or overly graphic and there is some drama but little actual angst.
The FC is one of the few redeeming characters, she is strong and likeable and not afraid to fight back. I much prefer this type of omega to the doormat type so many authors characterise. There are some likeable side characters who are dropped in and out of the story but which at least provide a bit more dimension.
There is a good amount of world building and background development for each alpha and they are each unique in what they bring to the story with Riot definitely being my favourite. Unfortunately, I found the pack lead Alpha to be weak and indecisive. The scene where he’s on the ‘phone to his father and just lets him play him, the scene in the lift where his father overpowers them, the fact that the two alphas appear to have spent years just doing what they have been told and condoning the perversions of the council and the indiscriminate killings, all this made it hard to like them. Even when the pack finally get their omega the don’t actually do anything to help of support her. The author introduces them as this strong group of deadly men but they turn out to be the opposite. They actively bring her into danger and deliver her up to her enemies leaving her to fend for herself. They do nothing to fight back and at every turn allow their fathers’ and the other heirs to behave horribly instead of just killing them or holding them to account. Heroes and strong, protective alphas they are not.
The climax of the Duet with the big showdown is absurd and unbelievable and most of the despicable villains are left without any comeuppance to continue living their twisted lives and retain their places on the council, even proven murderers – seriously? What’s that about? The author does not even bother to explain why. The author also seemed to think it was a great idea to bring all the characters that had done the MCs wrong together and have them all bear their souls or get some comeuppance. These were characters that had been briefly mentioned before in the books but who the reader didn’t really care about. As for the denouement of what happened to the FC’s family, I am still completely unclear as to exactly what the author was trying to say happened to them other than that they were probably dead. Was all this intended to be dramatic? Maybe it was just the author’s attempt to add a bit of interest and pad out the book? Why focus on redemption/punishment of these meaningless characters yet leave the real villains unaddressed? This section added nothing to the story and the reader is left wondering what the Monarch and his henchman were doing during the time all the others were catching up with their pasts except apparently politely waiting to pop up when everyone had finished their individual chats. The Monarch, being the main villain of the story, had, by this point, been made into some old fashioned, moustache twirling caricature who somehow inexplicably knows all and sees all and the MCs are apparently bullet proof.
In summary, this Duet started strong but ended up being frustrating and pointless with little romance, weak MCs and a completely unsatisfying ending.
SYNOPSIS (of Duet): This story is set in the Omegaverse where Omegas are rare and as such are collected at early ages to be raised in the “Omega Castle”, sequestered from the world and their families and seen purely for bonding and “breeding”. The FC, Audrey, was taken from her parents at 13 yrs and brought to Omega Castle where she was raised to be a perfect Omega waiting to be bonded when she reached 22yrs (the Omega age of maturity). The night before she turns 22yrs the FC has cold feet and when sneaking away to get a snack sees something she shouldn’t and thus flees the Castle. Whilst fleeing she meets one of her fated mates who tells her to run and that he will come after her. Fast forward to a year later and the FC is living in hiding as a Beta running a flower shop in a Beta only region. The story covers how her mates find her, how the FC is being sought by the Castle who are trying to kill her and the political intrigue and secrets that abound in the Alpha Council headed by the Monarch and which is saturated by perversity and twisted alphas.
Heat Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Amount of pages dedicated to sex scenes:🍆🍆🍆🍆 The amount of sex scenes ratchets up as the Duet progresses with multiple pages dedicated to such scenes in Book 2 especially when the FC has her heat. The scenes are hot and include group, MM and MF with quite a few MM focussed scenes without the FC involved. There are two primary MM groupings, Alpha/Beta and Alpha/Delta but they swap on occasion.
Overall View: This Duet is riddled with editing and typo issues which mean that sections of the books don’t make sense, words are missing, incorrectly used or spelt ie the FC steps onto a stool and then squeezes the bath mat with her toes 🤔? Whilst the FC is strong and likeable the MCs, especially Sebastian, are weak and indecisive. Book 1 starts strong with an interesting, albeit not unique, storyline which fails to deliver, is full of gaps and lacks resolution of the issues raised by the author.
The author introduces various sub plots and villainous characters but mostly leaves these unresolved or with gaps, for example, Seraphina is described as having been tortured for information, why bother when the alpha can just use his bark? There are mentions of the Omegas not being killed but other things happening but do the MCs do anything to look into this or question things further? No, in fact no one seems to question why alphas would indiscriminately murder Omegas when they are so rare and needed for the future of the race 🫣. There is a scene where the FC is attacked in the forest and there are descriptions of cuts and bruises etc. that she suffers but when she is found by the MCs they don’t seem interested in what she has gone through they just all leap in the shower and then there is no further mention of her injuries. Nat and Mila appear in Book 1 but then just disappear from the story only to pop up at the end of Book 2. You don’t find out until Book 2 why or how Bethany came back to the Castle and even then it makes little sense as to why her pack would bring her back when they could simply “alpha bark” her into submission.
It is frustrating when an author introduces a plot mechanism but then fails to use it consistently. This author is not consistent with her use of the alpha bark, sometimes it is used and cannot be broken, other times it is not used or is used and can be broken. If you are going to introduce this type of plot mechanism then at least be consistent and not when it suits 😖 There is some violence but not this is not lengthy, detailed or overly graphic and there is some drama but little actual angst.
The FC is one of the few redeeming characters, she is strong and likeable and not afraid to fight back. I much prefer this type of omega to the doormat type so many authors characterise. There are some likeable side characters who are dropped in and out of the story but which at least provide a bit more dimension.
There is a good amount of world building and background development for each alpha and they are each unique in what they bring to the story with Riot definitely being my favourite. Unfortunately, I found the pack lead Alpha to be weak and indecisive. The scene where he’s on the ‘phone to his father and just lets him play him, the scene in the lift where his father overpowers them, the fact that the two alphas appear to have spent years just doing what they have been told and condoning the perversions of the council and the indiscriminate killings, all this made it hard to like them. Even when the pack finally get their omega the don’t actually do anything to help of support her. The author introduces them as this strong group of deadly men but they turn out to be the opposite. They actively bring her into danger and deliver her up to her enemies leaving her to fend for herself. They do nothing to fight back and at every turn allow their fathers’ and the other heirs to behave horribly instead of just killing them or holding them to account. Heroes and strong, protective alphas they are not.
The climax of the Duet with the big showdown is absurd and unbelievable and most of the despicable villains are left without any comeuppance to continue living their twisted lives and retain their places on the council, even proven murderers – seriously? What’s that about? The author does not even bother to explain why. The author also seemed to think it was a great idea to bring all the characters that had done the MCs wrong together and have them all bear their souls or get some comeuppance. These were characters that had been briefly mentioned before in the books but who the reader didn’t really care about. As for the denouement of what happened to the FC’s family, I am still completely unclear as to exactly what the author was trying to say happened to them other than that they were probably dead. Was all this intended to be dramatic? Maybe it was just the author’s attempt to add a bit of interest and pad out the book? Why focus on redemption/punishment of these meaningless characters yet leave the real villains unaddressed? This section added nothing to the story and the reader is left wondering what the Monarch and his henchman were doing during the time all the others were catching up with their pasts except apparently politely waiting to pop up when everyone had finished their individual chats. The Monarch, being the main villain of the story, had, by this point, been made into some old fashioned, moustache twirling caricature who somehow inexplicably knows all and sees all and the MCs are apparently bullet proof.
In summary, this Duet started strong but ended up being frustrating and pointless with little romance, weak MCs and a completely unsatisfying ending.
August 3, 2022
This set of characters was given two books, it wasn’t enough. The Hero’s had from age 10 to present which I think is age 28, to develop their relationships as duos and a pack. Although in book 1 there was some development between pack and omega, this book there was almost none. In fact I felt there was more depth in the scenes between the Hero’s than any with the heroine and any of the hero’s. Emotional and physical.
Audrey was a good heroine. She got enough scenes to show her badass side, but building her relationships with her harem felt lacking. After her anger at Sebastian in the first book over her “first time” I really thought she would have confronted him about it. She never did which I felt was a missed opportunity.
In fact besides that scene I just mentioned, her “heat”, and just after her heat with Riot, those were her only scenes with her guys. The chapters on her heat were meh! Her heat was 2 weeks long and it was like 3-4 chapters of kinda flaccid scenes. In fact in the middle of her heat, there was a chapter with Riot, Hawk and Sebastian that was steamy and better than all of her heat chapters.
Finally the ending was an anticlimactic disappointment. A scene with the other parents where things from the packs past were kinda addressed but not resolved because the King had his Delta’s start shooting for no reason. Also how all the secrets were again only half addressed and half explained. Then Sebastian confronts Daddy except nope, Daddy has his Delta’s shoot him in the head during their fight with some never explained code words.
So to sum up….not enough romantic development between pack and omega, more smexy scenes needed, plot felt to rushed, and few things were tied up or explained.
Audrey was a good heroine. She got enough scenes to show her badass side, but building her relationships with her harem felt lacking. After her anger at Sebastian in the first book over her “first time” I really thought she would have confronted him about it. She never did which I felt was a missed opportunity.
In fact besides that scene I just mentioned, her “heat”, and just after her heat with Riot, those were her only scenes with her guys. The chapters on her heat were meh! Her heat was 2 weeks long and it was like 3-4 chapters of kinda flaccid scenes. In fact in the middle of her heat, there was a chapter with Riot, Hawk and Sebastian that was steamy and better than all of her heat chapters.
Finally the ending was an anticlimactic disappointment. A scene with the other parents where things from the packs past were kinda addressed but not resolved because the King had his Delta’s start shooting for no reason. Also how all the secrets were again only half addressed and half explained. Then Sebastian confronts Daddy except nope, Daddy has his Delta’s shoot him in the head during their fight with some never explained code words.
So to sum up….not enough romantic development between pack and omega, more smexy scenes needed, plot felt to rushed, and few things were tied up or explained.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 5, 2022
Audrey's story continues and the pieces of the puzzle are finally falling into place. I feel like we got a lot of new information in this book, although not the complete picture of what is going on. We still need to find the placement for a lot more of the pieces to eventually see exactly what Castle Omega, Arthur, and the council had planned for the omegas that had gone "missing". With this being a series, focusing on a different pack/group in each book (minus Audrey's story that took 2 books to complete) do not expect every single problem to be solved. There will be open endings to some things happening in this world that will need to be tackled by future book characters. Audrey and her guys made a huge difference and took a big step towards changing Terra for the better but it will take some time and effort for everything to come to completion.
This duet was a wild ride! The ending of the previous book had me skeptical on what was going to happen to Audrey. It seemed like she ended up in even more danger than she was before. Finch, Arthur, and the heirs weren't playing games anymore since Audrey was aware of what they had been doing with the omegas. Killing her wasn't an option now that she had been in the public eye, but they were not below threatening and forcing the pack apart any way that they possibly could. However, underestimating an omega simply because of their designation was the wrong way to go. Audrey's character had changed so much since the start of the series and she was constantly surprising me with everything she was capable of when she set her mind to it.
The spice definitely picks up in this book as Audrey's heat rears its head, but besides the crazed, wanton moments throughout that period of time, we also got a lot of new experiences and unique moments with the guys as well. Feelings were expressed, pasts were revealed, and new bonds were formed, making their pack stronger than ever. For the entire first book I thought the relationships within the pack were pretty defined, but I really loved how close the entire group was able to get throughout this experience. Would they have ever brought up these thoughts and feelings without Audrey in the picture? Who knows, but having Audrey as their omega seemed to balance them out more than ever and make them better as a pack.
I definitely look forward to reading the rest of the books in this series when they are released. I'm dying to see what else needs to be revealed about the missing omegas and how each pack or couple will be involved in making Terra a more equal opportunity place to live. Sin and Sawyer are now added to the list of people I'm hoping to see more of, along with Nat and Mila, and Sera and the twins. I have a feeling there is a lot more in store for these characters.
This duet was a wild ride! The ending of the previous book had me skeptical on what was going to happen to Audrey. It seemed like she ended up in even more danger than she was before. Finch, Arthur, and the heirs weren't playing games anymore since Audrey was aware of what they had been doing with the omegas. Killing her wasn't an option now that she had been in the public eye, but they were not below threatening and forcing the pack apart any way that they possibly could. However, underestimating an omega simply because of their designation was the wrong way to go. Audrey's character had changed so much since the start of the series and she was constantly surprising me with everything she was capable of when she set her mind to it.
The spice definitely picks up in this book as Audrey's heat rears its head, but besides the crazed, wanton moments throughout that period of time, we also got a lot of new experiences and unique moments with the guys as well. Feelings were expressed, pasts were revealed, and new bonds were formed, making their pack stronger than ever. For the entire first book I thought the relationships within the pack were pretty defined, but I really loved how close the entire group was able to get throughout this experience. Would they have ever brought up these thoughts and feelings without Audrey in the picture? Who knows, but having Audrey as their omega seemed to balance them out more than ever and make them better as a pack.
I definitely look forward to reading the rest of the books in this series when they are released. I'm dying to see what else needs to be revealed about the missing omegas and how each pack or couple will be involved in making Terra a more equal opportunity place to live. Sin and Sawyer are now added to the list of people I'm hoping to see more of, along with Nat and Mila, and Sera and the twins. I have a feeling there is a lot more in store for these characters.
January 26, 2025
I'm dissapointed with the lack of depth in the men's relationship with Audrey. I felt like they didn't know her on an intimate (excluding sex) or romantic level. The story focused so much on them trying to take down all the bad guys. And when they weren't doing that, the guys made it more about their love for each other than Audrey that it was somewhat sickening.
I was especially disturbed when the guys randomly declared their love for each other during Audrey's heat. It came out of nowhere and made Audrey feel like an afterthought. I'm dissapointed that Riot and Hawk suddenly had a thing between them especially when Riot and Atlas barely interacted with each other. It was as if they were strangers in this book.
I still didn't really like Sebastian. He was a weak and pathetic leader. He proceeded to take down his father without an actual plan and he was also stubborn about it. He put Audrey in danger yet Riot got the most wrath for it. There were lots of time where Sebastian made Hawk his main focus, which I didn't care for. For example, Audrey was suffering on a date with the three dirt bags (who kept trying to bark command her) but Sebastian was more focused on introducing himself to Hawk's father and declaring his love for Hawk literally in the next room. And of course when all their shitty parents showed up, Sebastian was once again by Hawk's side. I sometimes felt like Hawk was the main character and that the pack revolved around him since Riot and Atlas would also shift their focus to him from time to time. Atlas was suprisingly the one who stayed by Audrey's side the most but I also felt like his role was somewhat diminished in this book. Riot was still my favorite but he lost a point with his sudden "relationship" with Hawk. I thought he'd be the most devoted to Audrey but apparently not.
I just can't understand why the pack originally had two separate couples if they were all apparently into each other. And for them all to randomly together after Audrey came along, it didn't sit well with me. It was as if their bond with each other was more special and took more precedence than theirs with Audrey. They definitely didn't love her as much as they loved each other. This book was a let down.
I was especially disturbed when the guys randomly declared their love for each other during Audrey's heat. It came out of nowhere and made Audrey feel like an afterthought. I'm dissapointed that Riot and Hawk suddenly had a thing between them especially when Riot and Atlas barely interacted with each other. It was as if they were strangers in this book.
I still didn't really like Sebastian. He was a weak and pathetic leader. He proceeded to take down his father without an actual plan and he was also stubborn about it. He put Audrey in danger yet Riot got the most wrath for it. There were lots of time where Sebastian made Hawk his main focus, which I didn't care for. For example, Audrey was suffering on a date with the three dirt bags (who kept trying to bark command her) but Sebastian was more focused on introducing himself to Hawk's father and declaring his love for Hawk literally in the next room. And of course when all their shitty parents showed up, Sebastian was once again by Hawk's side. I sometimes felt like Hawk was the main character and that the pack revolved around him since Riot and Atlas would also shift their focus to him from time to time. Atlas was suprisingly the one who stayed by Audrey's side the most but I also felt like his role was somewhat diminished in this book. Riot was still my favorite but he lost a point with his sudden "relationship" with Hawk. I thought he'd be the most devoted to Audrey but apparently not.
I just can't understand why the pack originally had two separate couples if they were all apparently into each other. And for them all to randomly together after Audrey came along, it didn't sit well with me. It was as if their bond with each other was more special and took more precedence than theirs with Audrey. They definitely didn't love her as much as they loved each other. This book was a let down.
September 5, 2022
So much left to desire. At least the dialogue was better than the first one, I was able to follow along. The first one was a hot mess trying to follow along the plot line even though I enjoyed it more.
***Spoilers ahead***
An omegaverse book is good because all of her pack revolves around her, and protects her. In this book, however, I felt as though the relationships between the guys were more important to them than the one with the omega. You can read the love between Hawk and Sebastian, even between Riot and Hawk but ugh when it came time to be with Audrey it was flat and hollow.
Sebastian for me was the worst, he was able to pour love out of his pores for Hawk but when it came to Audrey he was meh. In a good omegaverse book even though part of the pack might be in a relationship between others inside the pack you never feel as though the omega is second place but in this book Audrey was not even second place, she was probably fourth to this guys and that is just a no no for me in this type of books. First, the omega, second the omega, third the omega and the others come next.
In omegaverse world, the pack would NEVER put the omega in danger and here these guys kept putting her in danger even though she asked them to take her from the castle and help her and when Riot showed up late because he chose to go with Sin to do something else I almost stopped reading because I liked Riot up until that point, that was just plain stupid like he didn't know what was at stake and the guys didn't even get mad at him. She had to kill someone that was about to rape her and kill her for them to finally "try" to protect her even though it was a little too late for me to be honest.
Anyways, I ended up reading this book because I was in too deep but wouldn't recommend it. I found myself stopping several times thinking if I should just leave it because I was so bored.
***Spoilers ahead***
An omegaverse book is good because all of her pack revolves around her, and protects her. In this book, however, I felt as though the relationships between the guys were more important to them than the one with the omega. You can read the love between Hawk and Sebastian, even between Riot and Hawk but ugh when it came time to be with Audrey it was flat and hollow.
Sebastian for me was the worst, he was able to pour love out of his pores for Hawk but when it came to Audrey he was meh. In a good omegaverse book even though part of the pack might be in a relationship between others inside the pack you never feel as though the omega is second place but in this book Audrey was not even second place, she was probably fourth to this guys and that is just a no no for me in this type of books. First, the omega, second the omega, third the omega and the others come next.
In omegaverse world, the pack would NEVER put the omega in danger and here these guys kept putting her in danger even though she asked them to take her from the castle and help her and when Riot showed up late because he chose to go with Sin to do something else I almost stopped reading because I liked Riot up until that point, that was just plain stupid like he didn't know what was at stake and the guys didn't even get mad at him. She had to kill someone that was about to rape her and kill her for them to finally "try" to protect her even though it was a little too late for me to be honest.
Anyways, I ended up reading this book because I was in too deep but wouldn't recommend it. I found myself stopping several times thinking if I should just leave it because I was so bored.
August 9, 2022
So goood
Holy omega balls, this is an amazing continuation to the first book, Audrey. The action picks right up and the characters are thrown curve balls after curve balls while they try to unravel the mess of the counsel and stay alive. Lincoln manages to make each character likable, lickable, and give them enough 'screen' time that it doesn't feel like you know know them or they were forgotten by the end of the book. Each character serves a purpose and is not just there for filler. While we don't see a lot of her friends in this book, it makes sense for the story line and we the cameo we do see makes sense to the overall plot. I can't wait to see if Lincoln writes more in this world from Sin's point of view or from any of the other characters we met. An amazing omegaverse read. Overall Ratings: Characters: 😍😍😍😍 Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Plot: 📖📖📖📖📖 Humor: 😂😂😂😂😂 Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Holy omega balls, this is an amazing continuation to the first book, Audrey. The action picks right up and the characters are thrown curve balls after curve balls while they try to unravel the mess of the counsel and stay alive. Lincoln manages to make each character likable, lickable, and give them enough 'screen' time that it doesn't feel like you know know them or they were forgotten by the end of the book. Each character serves a purpose and is not just there for filler. While we don't see a lot of her friends in this book, it makes sense for the story line and we the cameo we do see makes sense to the overall plot. I can't wait to see if Lincoln writes more in this world from Sin's point of view or from any of the other characters we met. An amazing omegaverse read. Overall Ratings: Characters: 😍😍😍😍 Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Plot: 📖📖📖📖📖 Humor: 😂😂😂😂😂 Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
August 4, 2022
A Knight Never Dies
Fantastic!! I was so excited to read the conclusion of Audrey's story. We finally get the spice of Audrey with her pack and their claiming and the showdown with Sebastian's father and the council. Sebastian, Atlas, Hawk, and Riot are all so yummy and I love how they cared for and respected Audrey by listening to her wants and needs instead of just doing whatever they wanted with her. I really enjoyed the addition of Delta and Gamma designations as well and I'm really looking forward to reading more in the Terra world. Can't wait to see what is going on in those woods!
Fantastic!! I was so excited to read the conclusion of Audrey's story. We finally get the spice of Audrey with her pack and their claiming and the showdown with Sebastian's father and the council. Sebastian, Atlas, Hawk, and Riot are all so yummy and I love how they cared for and respected Audrey by listening to her wants and needs instead of just doing whatever they wanted with her. I really enjoyed the addition of Delta and Gamma designations as well and I'm really looking forward to reading more in the Terra world. Can't wait to see what is going on in those woods!
August 7, 2022
Holy hotness!
This has to be at the top for the best heats I've read about. The spice is top-notch and firey hot. The characters seem more...human in this book and it really helped establish a connection more. Riot is probably my favorite, and not just because of the barbs. 😘 I will say I thought more would be revealed in this book and move the plot along more. Audrey's heat picked a crazy time to rear its head and it felt strange that Sebastian's Dad or Finch didn't intervene at their most vulnerable. All that aside it was a great addition to the first book and I look forward to seeing more of some newer characters, like Sawyer.
This has to be at the top for the best heats I've read about. The spice is top-notch and firey hot. The characters seem more...human in this book and it really helped establish a connection more. Riot is probably my favorite, and not just because of the barbs. 😘 I will say I thought more would be revealed in this book and move the plot along more. Audrey's heat picked a crazy time to rear its head and it felt strange that Sebastian's Dad or Finch didn't intervene at their most vulnerable. All that aside it was a great addition to the first book and I look forward to seeing more of some newer characters, like Sawyer.
September 21, 2022
This was a great conclusion to the first story in this world. I enjoyed it a lot more as it felt like there was a bit more clear definition to the plot.
I still love these characters. I feel like there is still something missing. In the detail maybe? You get big picture ideas but it feels like some of the specifics to answer questions are missing. But also at times it focuses in on a moment where you feel like you are missing a vital piece of information!
Either way, in the end it comes together and works. I'm looking forwards to the next book in the series. There are definitely some questions I want answers to and some bad guys I want to see pay!
I still love these characters. I feel like there is still something missing. In the detail maybe? You get big picture ideas but it feels like some of the specifics to answer questions are missing. But also at times it focuses in on a moment where you feel like you are missing a vital piece of information!
Either way, in the end it comes together and works. I'm looking forwards to the next book in the series. There are definitely some questions I want answers to and some bad guys I want to see pay!
August 2, 2022
Abloom Castle Omega book two by Elle Lincoln picks up right where book one, Audrey, left off. Sin had returned Audrey to Castle Omega. Audrey and her pack, Riot, Bast, Atlas, and Hawk really go through it trying to get her back and getting the Council to listen. And change. Great story. Great conclusion to Audrey's story. Hopefully we can see more in this world. I of course want to see what is going on with Sin. Plus see how Audrey and her pack have changed Terra.
August 7, 2022
A very good Omegaverse series
ARC Review
3.5 stars, rounding down
Overall, I really enjoyed reading Abloom. The plot was interesting and I really loved all of the side characters. Why Abloom lost some stars for me, was mainly because of the pacing of the novel and it's ending. The plot's pacing felt inconsistent at times and I really didn't enjoy how abrupt the ending of the story was. There was so much buildup in Audrey and Abloom about how strong and dangerous the antagonist was. So when he was finally defeated, it didn't feel very satisfying. That being said, this series nails everything that I love in omegaverses. The protective mates, the heat, and the connection between the characters after they mate. I recommend the Castle Omega series to anyone who likes Omegaverse, why chose or MMFMM novels. I can't wait for the next book in the series!
ARC Review
3.5 stars, rounding down
Overall, I really enjoyed reading Abloom. The plot was interesting and I really loved all of the side characters. Why Abloom lost some stars for me, was mainly because of the pacing of the novel and it's ending. The plot's pacing felt inconsistent at times and I really didn't enjoy how abrupt the ending of the story was. There was so much buildup in Audrey and Abloom about how strong and dangerous the antagonist was. So when he was finally defeated, it didn't feel very satisfying. That being said, this series nails everything that I love in omegaverses. The protective mates, the heat, and the connection between the characters after they mate. I recommend the Castle Omega series to anyone who likes Omegaverse, why chose or MMFMM novels. I can't wait for the next book in the series!
August 5, 2022
Abloom
I like this one better than the first one. It was more cohesive and flowed well. It also had more action and was very intriguing. My complaints are Sin's plans didn't really happen. The figured out the Delta's involved but none of the other work was actually done. The council wasn't taken care of and the Castle wasn't cleaned up. Maybe there will be something along those lines in future books.
I like this one better than the first one. It was more cohesive and flowed well. It also had more action and was very intriguing. My complaints are Sin's plans didn't really happen. The figured out the Delta's involved but none of the other work was actually done. The council wasn't taken care of and the Castle wasn't cleaned up. Maybe there will be something along those lines in future books.
September 13, 2022
A mediocre ending to a less than mediocre series. This would be 1 star and a DNF but the 🌶 during the (finally) heat was good and I was curious to see if the author would be able to salvage the story. Unfortunately she was unable to. The story wrap up was also bad. To have that big of a build up to an alpha showdown and then try to wrap it all up in about 5 pages-disappointing. Audrey honestly isn’t very likable, wasn’t in the first book and didn’t grow on me in the second.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2023
Loved It!
If book one was fantastic then book two was super fantastic.
This is a must read if you love, hot sexy chemistry between every character and sitting on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next.
This series made me laugh, fan myself way too much and I stayed up way to late to finish it.
In closing, I’m so looking forward to reading more books from this author.
If book one was fantastic then book two was super fantastic.
This is a must read if you love, hot sexy chemistry between every character and sitting on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next.
This series made me laugh, fan myself way too much and I stayed up way to late to finish it.
In closing, I’m so looking forward to reading more books from this author.
August 2, 2022
So, I loved the first book. I love this one even more. Audrey completely came out of her shell and showed how much of bad ass she is. And her pack? Oh my. I seriously love the designations in this series. I dont want to give anything away but perfect ending. I know there is more to come and I can't wait. Sin is on a mission that I am here for.
August 7, 2022
This is a great conclusion to Audrey's story. Alot of questions are answered and bring the heat at the same time. I loved Audrey's men more and more with their actions and how they treated her. There are still a few things that were left open/unresolved but I hope that they will be when the series continues with other characters.
August 6, 2023
Maybe its me but something about the way its written is confusing and made it a little hard to follow? I couldnt differentiate POVs between the pack members theyre more or less written the same which is a little frustrating. Also I dont know if I liked the development of their pack chemistry
One upside was the banter between Riot and Audrey and Riot's rs with his sister
One upside was the banter between Riot and Audrey and Riot's rs with his sister
April 21, 2024
I LOVE RIOT!!!! I have a hard time reading some parts of this book. I almost got physically sick. Other parts made me laugh until I cried. I love Audrey and her men. Obviously Riot is my favorite. I don't believe he should forgive his family. Either should Hawk. I really hope that Sin's omega is found to still be alive but I doubt it.
August 31, 2025
I'm so glad I read this book too.
It follows on from book 1, and the misery certainly doesn't stop while they form their pack.
A world ruled by cruel alphas.
Several discoveries and several murders follow before Audrey's heat.
It's thrilling, dark, full of intrigue and manipulation.
But their genuine love for each other makes them strong.
It follows on from book 1, and the misery certainly doesn't stop while they form their pack.
A world ruled by cruel alphas.
Several discoveries and several murders follow before Audrey's heat.
It's thrilling, dark, full of intrigue and manipulation.
But their genuine love for each other makes them strong.
August 2, 2022
Audrey story continues after that major cliffhanger with Sin. This book does have a HEA for Audrey and her men but is open for the series. This book had some omg moments. I couldn't put this book down. I can't wait for more in this world and see the changes that are happening.
August 13, 2022
Brilliant end to Audrey’s tale
Loved this non stop second in Audrey’s duet, with so many omg’s wtaf’s, craziness, sizzling boys and knotty alphas, manic monarchs and deplorable families. Solid 5 stars for this HEA with a lot of open threads. Highly recommend.
Loved this non stop second in Audrey’s duet, with so many omg’s wtaf’s, craziness, sizzling boys and knotty alphas, manic monarchs and deplorable families. Solid 5 stars for this HEA with a lot of open threads. Highly recommend.
October 9, 2022
chaos
It’s an interesting story albeit confusing at times. I kept questioning what’s happening on constantly. There was much going on in this complex omega-verse that distracted the storyline. Otherwise, it had good entertainment value.
It’s an interesting story albeit confusing at times. I kept questioning what’s happening on constantly. There was much going on in this complex omega-verse that distracted the storyline. Otherwise, it had good entertainment value.
October 10, 2022
Good Omegaverse
Slow burn! Good characters you can get invested in. A lot going on with the 4 H’s and lead up to h’s heat. H’a relationship with some of the H and chemistry was a a bit underwhelming. A bit rushed and unanswered questions for this set of main characters.
Slow burn! Good characters you can get invested in. A lot going on with the 4 H’s and lead up to h’s heat. H’a relationship with some of the H and chemistry was a a bit underwhelming. A bit rushed and unanswered questions for this set of main characters.
October 21, 2022
can’t wait for the 3rd book
So far I’m loving this series! I love that it took 2 books to really dive into & create the world & situation but now the next books will hopefully focus on each group!
So far I’m loving this series! I love that it took 2 books to really dive into & create the world & situation but now the next books will hopefully focus on each group!
January 1, 2023
Great Read
I loved this book! The world building is great giving more substance to this omega verse tale! It isn’t all light and fluffy, and I love the drive to right wrongs made by previous generations! Can’t wait for the next installment!
I loved this book! The world building is great giving more substance to this omega verse tale! It isn’t all light and fluffy, and I love the drive to right wrongs made by previous generations! Can’t wait for the next installment!
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