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Relever by Jane Washington
4.0

 Reveler by Jane Washington
(Ironside Academy)

Well, I’m officially dying for book 5...

It took me a bit longer to finish book four compared to the first three. Maybe it was the holidays, or maybe it was the extra 100 pages—I’m not entirely sure. Either way, I’ve still really enjoyed this series so far.

That said, this is the first book where the plot seemed to slow down a bit. Between some questionable choices from the characters and more elaborate descriptions, the pacing felt less dynamic this time around.

I do love that we’re getting to see more of the unique qualities of the MMCs. However, with such a large cast, it’s inevitable that some feel left out of the spotlight in each book. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it does shift who those “background” characters are from book to book.

A minor gripe—and maybe this is just me—but it feels like the dynamic of most of the guys wanting to “destroy/ruin” her sexually is leaning a bit too hard on a single trope. Then they temper that energy because of “how intense they can be.” It’s starting to feel overused, and it undermines one of the best parts of a harem setup: the variety in dynamics and tension. It’s creating an artificial slow burn, which is a shame because slow burn tension is one of my favorite aspects of romance.

Despite all that, this story is still super unique and compelling. I will one million percent be finishing the series as it releases. The blend of omegaverse, academia, and reality TV remains fascinating, and I’m completely invested in the characters. I can’t wait to see where this wild ride goes next.