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The Scent of Us: Part One by Eliana Lee

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lyss_kane's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m still in my ✨omegaverse era✨ If you want an easy to read omegaverse book to dive into - I’d recommend this one. (Check triggers though!)

I thought the characters were charming and fun to read about, but there was something ever so slightly off for me. My guess - the pacing was a smidge off. But other than that, I feel like I simply inhaled this and could’ve read it in one sitting if I had the time.

The thing I really found interesting in this one is the concept that bonds & scent matches aren’t forever or final. I like the idea of basically being able to divorce or leave anyone you deem unfit to be with, etc. We love to see it 👏🏻 

Ollie & Julian were my favs ❤️ I’ll be reading book two most likely!

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caffeinatedplaty's review against another edition

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emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I definitely felt for Juno in the book and fell in love with her new pack all at the same time. The trauma that this Omega goes through was just insane. The pack was so perfectly balanced to accommodate everything that she didn't even know she needed to move on from her past. 

Left me hanging with drama on the cusp of happening and knew I was going to have to find out what happened next! 

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readingfloraa's review against another edition

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


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_ag_archives's review against another edition

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challenging dark inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I AM SO OBSESSED. this is my first book by eliana and i cannot get enough. the unique take to OV is so freaking amazing. 
her use of descriptions for their scent changes, i dont even have words for how unique and captivating it is!! cannot recommend enough. 

please please check tw before starting this

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fromthefoxhole's review against another edition

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5.0

Yeah, idk man, these books are GOOD. I completely understand why this little series was the number one rec in the multiple places I looked. The fact that these are the first releases from Lee?? I think we are in for a treat with whatever comes next. 
Just as with part 3 (I didn't realize until it was too late), the characterizations stand out. I often find that with repeat whychoose authors are subject to writing the same pack over and over (not always a bad thing) but every single character is so intentional. The chemistry is so good, the banter is so good, each individual pack member has a distinct presence and voice and their interactions are unique. Also, we've not had any scent repeats, and they've all been mouthwatering. I also don't know how she's done it, but there are actual stakes without it being overly tense and stressful (per my limits, obviously. mind your cws) or feeling shoehorned into the plot. It progresses very naturally.

CWs: Domestic Abuse, sexual content, emotional abuse, rape, death, violence, homophobia, racism, murder


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avi_reads's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

stunning, excellent character dev and world building, i ate this shit uppppp didnt want to put it down

issac & everret are IT

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frantically's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Although the scent-matching concept is interesting, the rest of this is pretty boring and predictable. I really couldn't make myself care for any of the characters or relationships. There's a big focus on consent and it's more romantic than most Omegaverse books which I really liked but the tension was pretty low after the first 10% or so.

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clioreads's review against another edition

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dark funny lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0


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aelin_morgenstern's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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cassie12_21's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

For onegaverse, this was really well written. A few editing errors. 

I loved the diversity, and that she has a traumatic background, but I’d still consider this book “light-ish” ‘cuz they don’t have a lot of explicit detail on the abuse.  

🌶️🌶️.5/5

Mild spoiler
Isaac needs to kiss her and het his head out of his ass already

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