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Julie Chan Is Dead

DID NOT FINISH

I wanted to like it but there’s only so far I can let my suspension of disbelief be stretched before it snaps.

Katy Black may be omegaverse author Marie Mackay’s sister, but she is no nepo baby: not only does she already have a novel already out (a paranormal romance), but her writing chops are clearly up to muster, because This Pack of Ours is a fantastic read for fans of double-omega, LGBTQ, polyamorous, omegaverse romances.

There is a lot going on in this book, but it’s still so good to read a standalone. A lot of authors would’ve been tempted to stretch this material out into a duology, maybe add in additional spice scenes for the sake of filler material, but Black opted for one book with a tighter plot, faster pace, and intense emotions. High stakes with high reward. I have a feeling if this were stretched into a duet I wouldn’t have enjoyed it nearly as much.

What worked most: The double omega relationship and plot arc, the grumpy alpha (my favorite character in the whole book), and the huge amount of pining (omg the pining the size of a pine forest).

It was a great omegaverse debut, and I’m absolutely confident that if Katy Black decides to write another omegaverse novel I’ll certainly read it. 4⭐️

🩶What to Expect🩶

🍒 MMMFMM

💣 Prickly omega & adorable omega

🍒 Bestie omegas who bit each other (but it’s cool, they’re cool, it’s cool)

💣 Hurt/comfort

🍒 Wrong side of the tracks

💣 PoisonVerse

🍒 Heat buddies (but it’s totally platonic, no feeling here no sirree)

💣 Forced proximity (oh nooooo they have to move in together)

🍒 Pining like a pine forest

💣 Hate sex with the grumpy alpha

🍒 An evil grandma