The amount of care that the FMC gets is heartwarming (and a little unrealistic.) I get that the FMC is supposed to be this way but her “battle” with her insecurities is really over done.

I mean I can round it to 3.5

I NEED MORE

I don’t even think I have the words to express how much I LOVED this book. Josie’s trauma and her responses are painful, but told so well and with dignity to her character. Every page made me root for her even more.

Pack Ashwood? Where can I sign up!? All three of these alphas provide Josie with what she needs to eventually help overcome her trauma as they continue to grow together. So much love and care.

Spice?

3,5

4.5 STARS
⭐ didn't like/DNF
⭐⭐ was okay but I probably won't look for any sequels
⭐⭐⭐ it was good I'll likely read the next one
⭐⭐⭐⭐ I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was great and I'll definitely be looking for any sequels
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved it so much I'm adding it to my cart to buy paperback

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I always find it hard to rate book one in a dulogy because you don't have the entire story and book one more often than not is world building and/or relationship building with book two leading into the plot.

That's the case here. This book focuses on Jodies relationship with the guys as she learns to trust them and grows closer to them.

In a world with an oppressive government, abused since a child and taught that omega a less than second rate citizens it's no wonder Josie had a tonne of trauma. The government has made it illegal for omega to masturbate, they must remain virgins, they're not allowed to drive, can't own a home or be on a lease and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

With the way that government, I was left wondering how would they view r/pe of an omega? Pretty sure the first two chapters of book 2 (because I couldn't end it there) gave me an insight. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't even be seen as a crime. That it would be the Alphas right and the omega would be blamed. Fucked I know.

The writing in this is great, you really get sucked into it. The relationship building is phenomenal and I love that Josie doesn't trust them or fall head over heals instantly. It is rather long, and they're constantly needing to reassure her because she's been told from a child that she's fat, undesirable, and defective. The thought plagues her to the point where it's almost exhaustive to read but it's also realistic. Something like that would infect your mind.