Date read: 21st July 2021
My rating: 3.5*Genre I reckon: Dystopian shifter
Buy link: Amazon
So, this book just about gets onto my blog with a 3.5* (rounding up to 4 on review sites). Let me explain...
Firstly, I did really enjoy this book. It's a very different take on the shifter genre.
It calls itself omegaverse, but the pack are called Alphas - so by definition, there's no betas.
THE Alpha Awakens is maybe not the correct title?
There's a virus which 'awakens' male humans. This is a vicious process, and many have died as a result. The remaining human population are living in fear, especially the women.
There's a feisty heroine, Mal, who I really like. Once she gets past her fear, she's pretty gutsy.
And Orion is a gorgeous male - strong, dominating yet caring. I actually really like this balance in him.
But getting back to the title, Orion lives in a pack of Alphas - every one of them. This is a new concept to me, and I'd expect that many 'top dogs' to be involved in regular fierce challenges/battles for pack leadership.
The guys are all pretty balanced in their roles and behaviours though. Don't get me wrong; I liked this. It's just not what I expected. Alpha to me is a "there can only be one" type scenario.
Given what happens, I thought maybe 'The' Alpha of the title would turn out to be someone else. But the alpha-est alpha remains. So many questions about this by the end!
Maybe 'The Alphas Awaken' would be better? This book delves into the initial setup of the Alphas as they transition. Or maybe change the 'Alpha' word?
All that aside, what is fab...
The banter between Orion and pretty much everyone he meets.
A host of characters I was invested in.
Some great steamy moments.
Exciting action.
The developing relationship between the MCs is raw, intense and honest.
A unique story.
Always in love and light,
TL
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