I was minding my business, scrolling the Instagram explore page (as one does) when I came across art of a woman and three men sleeping peacefully in a cozy bed. There were piles of pillows, an assortment of plants along the edges of the image, and my interest was instantly piqued. I realized the person who posted the art was an author, and that these must be her characters. I had unknowingly stumbled upon a new-to-me omegaverse, the very thing I’d been craving since finishing Bride by Ali Hazelwood.

The first book in this series is part of a duology, where we meet a female Omega who was sold by her family as a teenager into a dangerous pack of Alphas. These alphas were part of an illegal crime ring, and were extremely abusive to our FMC. Through the first few chapters we get a glimpse into her daily life and the abuse she had to endure at the hands (and rope, and teeth) of these dangerous men. We also witnessed her many failed attempts to escape, as well as her final successful attempt.

While this is not a shifter romance, meaning our characters do not at any point become wolves, it still has all your favorite omegaverse tropes. Pheromones, bonds, bites, knots, and other pack dynamics are littered throughout this novel and satiated my need for stories that feel like home. Our characters are also POC who share many aspects of their different cultures throughout scenes in the kitchen and in sharing stories about their upbringings.

As our FMC finds and builds her new pack we get to meet so many new characters. Some relationships blossom immediately. The mutual attraction and trust is indescribable, while others linger and cultivate into a slower burn. The will-they-won’t-they carries through the first novel into the second, leaving readers (aka me) chasing the high of this pack and their ever changing dynamics.

If you’re a fan of reverse harem, mild bdsm elements, or poly dynamics you’re going to have a great time with this one. There were so many different partner units within this pack, and we got a special peek inside each one. Learning more and more about personalities, hierarchy, and what makes each character tick was definitely a highlight of this story.

This novel is cozy, healing, and spicy once our FMC escaped her original alpha pack. Page after page of lust, need, and love was the foundation for a slice of life setting. Our FMC is back in college, an artist, and determined to make her own way in the world. She never wants to be dependent on men again, and wants to have resources to stand on her own feet should the need ever arise again.

Her new packmates are obscenely wealthy, and also completely respectful of her ambitions. They all challenge her in different ways, while supporting her goals and desires for herself. For each one of them, her needs always come first, and they use their own personal strengths to help her overcome (and come to terms with) her past.

If you’re new to omegaverse this might feel like diving into the deep end. This book is probably 60-70% smut and spice, while the rest is a mixture of cozy and healing. If you’re an avid omegaverse reader, and looking for something that isn’t too dark or heavy, I think this book could provide space for a peaceful reading experience. I was able to sit with these characters and get lost in their story. I could leave all my anxious, depressed thoughts about the real world behind and immerse myself into the safety and security of their nest.

I’m officially an Eliana Lee stan, and cannot wait for the day I can get not just physical copies of these books, but all the artwork she has available on her website. I’m her reader for life.