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Hammer & Gavel: Book 1 of The Omegaverse Case Files
by C.T. Whistle
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
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• M/M New Omegaverse
• Two Detectives fighting a tr@fficking ring
• Everyone has a secondary gender & New take on A/B/O dynamics with 'Sigma'
• Lots of banter, sarcasm and angst and heat
• Definitely a page turner if you like Brit humour, sarcastic MC's and kn0tting ( lol )
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I did not realise this book was a debut until I finished it. It definitely had its okay moments, but it also managed to grab my attention with its characters, dry humour and a new take on the Omegaverse universe. I really liked the way the author dealt with the aftermath of the initial instant attraction, and the way the characters came together at the end. Sometimes Insta-Love doesn't do it for me, but this book also had high stakes with the kind of theme it explored, so I liked that pairing.
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As for the main characters, I won't say they were my absolute favourites, because Oliver annoyed me at times, and Lucas was portrayed in a very stereotypical way. They made me laugh at times with their banter, and their drama, but it gets repetitive at times. BUT my favourite character was Alfie, a sweet patotie who deserves all the hugs and love in this world ! And as usual, I hated the ex (no surprises there), BUT he could have been a better villain in my opinion. There was so much at stake and emotional damage, and it just fell flat towards the end. (Maybe i just expected more?)
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Now as much as I liked the fun and breezy part of the book, it also had its heart wrenching moments. The book deals with a heavy topic of Séx tr@fickking and the aftermath of any rescue as well. I am not an expert, but I think the characters involved were rightfully angry and helpful to the survivors. So be mindful before you start this book. I expected more from the ending, but still enjoyed parts of it (definitely because of Alfie lol).
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If you like your book with Omegaverse characters, societal stigma over certain genders being useless, a character in need of the right kind of love, an annoying ex who won't leave our MC alone, a sweet boy who needs all the love in the world, some dry humour and knotting thrown in, then you'll definitely like this book ! This book wasn't perfect, but it definitely hit the right emotions at times, so overall, this was definitely a good read that brought me joy guys.
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January 2025 / Kindle
.
• M/M New Omegaverse
• Two Detectives fighting a tr@fficking ring
• Everyone has a secondary gender & New take on A/B/O dynamics with 'Sigma'
• Lots of banter, sarcasm and angst and heat
• Definitely a page turner if you like Brit humour, sarcastic MC's and kn0tting ( lol )
.
I did not realise this book was a debut until I finished it. It definitely had its okay moments, but it also managed to grab my attention with its characters, dry humour and a new take on the Omegaverse universe. I really liked the way the author dealt with the aftermath of the initial instant attraction, and the way the characters came together at the end. Sometimes Insta-Love doesn't do it for me, but this book also had high stakes with the kind of theme it explored, so I liked that pairing.
.
As for the main characters, I won't say they were my absolute favourites, because Oliver annoyed me at times, and Lucas was portrayed in a very stereotypical way. They made me laugh at times with their banter, and their drama, but it gets repetitive at times. BUT my favourite character was Alfie, a sweet patotie who deserves all the hugs and love in this world ! And as usual, I hated the ex (no surprises there), BUT he could have been a better villain in my opinion. There was so much at stake and emotional damage, and it just fell flat towards the end. (Maybe i just expected more?)
.
Now as much as I liked the fun and breezy part of the book, it also had its heart wrenching moments. The book deals with a heavy topic of Séx tr@fickking and the aftermath of any rescue as well. I am not an expert, but I think the characters involved were rightfully angry and helpful to the survivors. So be mindful before you start this book. I expected more from the ending, but still enjoyed parts of it (definitely because of Alfie lol).
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If you like your book with Omegaverse characters, societal stigma over certain genders being useless, a character in need of the right kind of love, an annoying ex who won't leave our MC alone, a sweet boy who needs all the love in the world, some dry humour and knotting thrown in, then you'll definitely like this book ! This book wasn't perfect, but it definitely hit the right emotions at times, so overall, this was definitely a good read that brought me joy guys.
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January 2025 / Kindle