I will say the premise of this story hooked me, especially with how into the Omegaverse I have been getting into but unfortunately the execution did not match my expectations.
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Helena is a feisty omega princess who is given the chance to choose her mate and she chooses Aldric, a “seriously” scarred warrior who has resigned himself to a mateless life because who could possibly be attracted to him with his scars? Helena, that’s who, of course. Sounds good so far, yeah?
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The style of writing reminded me very much of teenage FanFiction which is blunt with its emotions and prose. Additionally, Aldric is not horrifically scarred, he is more like “attractively” scarred in, once again, a very teenage way that was lacking nuance that I was craving from the set up. To me there was a missed opportunity to deepen both characters with that character choice. Not that it’s exactly bad, but it’s not what a reader expects when picking up an indie - this story needed more time to polish and more practice with other stories and challenges before it could reach its full potential.
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The story is finished, the story has its arc and that’s a hell of a lot farther than most author’s get to, so I applaud its vision, even if I did not enjoy the final result. There is potential!
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*I received an eARC from Michelle Minnie & NetGalley. All opinions are my own*
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Hisses & Kisses 🐍

Thank you Netgalley, and Michelle Minni for sending me this advanced review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

DNF at 30%

I could not get into this book at all. I spent most of what I read totally confused by what was going on. Lots of long winded descriptions, and dialogue but at the same time I couldn't get into the characters heads, and it was frustrating. We got told how they were feeling, without any real emotion behind it.

It was also a weird mix of archaic and modern that did not go together well. It was constantly jolting me out of the book when in once sentence it would be what you would have read 500 years ago, then something very modern a few words later. There are ways to make it work, but obviously not here.

I thought I was going to enjoy this OV from the premise. I've read I fairly wide range of I thought I was going to enjoy this OV from the premise. I've read a fairly wide range of OV stories, including dystopian, contemporary and full sci-fi, so the historical and regal premise had me excited! However, I found the historical yet contemporary mix quite jarring sadly. It was a bit here and there. I think refining the execution would work wonders!

The writing was quite messy sorry! I wasn’t convinced. OV tends to be more on the insta-love side of things, but I felt it at lost, and at times was stilled, while still being too much too soon. I loved the idea at the start, but I wanted more and felt disappointed. I think Aldric’s reservations could have gone on at least a little longer, leading to more persuasion and yearning??

Overall, I felt the story had great potential but fell short in the execution.

A good read, I read it over the weekend and it kept me interested and engaged the our the aha of the book. The characters where well written and the story was entertaining.

I was very excited to read this book, but when I started, I also went to check out the author page and noticed that a ton of AI is used to promote this book. That is not something I can get behind or promote on my page so I will be DNFing. The premise sounds awesome, so I am disappointed.

I do love an Omegaverse, This was a very cute and easy to read story.

I had a good time reading it , and it had a good plotline, with a mystery to keep you invested.

I was hanging in there until mid-way through, struggled until 80%, and then quickly skimmed until the end. For this level of writing, which is straightforward and simple, the world was too complex- and I LOVE complex worlds. It was way too much going on for what is essentially a romance in a fantasy setting. It wants to be a romantasy book, but it's not.

This was a cute little read, it is a fast paced story, going from 0 to 100 in a matter of pages. It was an instant love between the two. Both of royal line but one not knowing. Not a top read for me, but it was cute.

Thank you NetGalley and Michelle Minnie for sending a copy of this. While I enjoyed the story, it did feel a little like it was all over the place. I was a bit confused at different points through the book. It had a nice ending, but it was getting to the ending that was the problem. It was a lot of telling and not enough showing for me, plot wise. Helena was more likable than Aldric, but they both could have been better.

I dont even know where to start. I dont want to sound harsh at all but reading this was like the equivalent of nails on a chalkboard. I ended up DNFing and sometimes I wont review a DNF depending on why I didnt finish, but this wasnt that the genre doesnt appeal to me or im not in the mood or anything that I could help. this is actually just bc the writing is atrocious...

-from the very beginning it feels very robotic. lots of telling and not a lot of showing. it felt like an AI generated wattpad book in a really bad way.

-the MMC is instantly unsufferable imo. Like youre an alpha and youre insecure.... brooding? love it. insecure? no. he feels very 'pick me' and 'im not like other girls' in that way where hes like no one will ever want me im this huge 6'7" alpha with a body covered in muscle and battle scars. its like being asked in an interview what ur weaknesses are and being like "im just such a hard worker." i was rolling my eyes at him.

-the FMC feels YOUNG. her inner monologue and conversations are very robotic and surface level.

-the actual premise of the book is great. but you cant just barely skim over everything and expect me to care for the characters. we need descriptions. we need A LOT more pages. like A LOT. most fantasy books are like 500-800 pages. rewrite, redevelop, and i am more than happy to read this again. it just needs work. it feels like someone gave a half ass attempt at a book. take the feedback and give it 100%!

This is a solid 3 star book. I enjoyed reading the plot and it had a satisfying ending, although it did feel a little fanfic-y. Princess Helena is an omega who has reached the age (25 years old) where she chooses a mate. Aldric is an alpha who is covered in scars, and believes that he is destined to be alone because he is too intimidating for gentle omegas. Helena has wanted to choose Aldric for years, but she had to wait until she came of age. During their courtship process, the palace is attacked by ogres and the MCs find out that they were there to kidnap the princess and omegas.

My reason for it not being higher than 3 stars is the characters. The MCs are extremely one dimensional so there wasn't much to connect with. Aldric is the protector, Helena is the nurturer, and they have no other personality traits. Some of the language felt pretty repetitive, like Helena feeling overjoyed all the time. There is one spicy scene towards the end, but it is written so clinically that it didn't feel spicy at all.

That being said, I did enjoy the story and there were some really interesting elements that weren't fully explored, like Helena's mood gem. I think this was a decent first book for a new series, and there are plenty of areas where the author can add depth in future books. I do really want to see more of Ceva and Lothar because I love a chaos gremlin and their exasperated partner desperately trying to ground them.

Thank you to NetGalley and Michelle Minnie for the free eARC.

I am sorry. I really wanted to like this, but unfortunately I just didn’t. I couldn’t get into the story. I didn’t really like the characters and the writing just wasn’t for me.

This book was a very odd blend of regency societal norms and modern fantasy. The writing was stilted and too short and abrupt, and most of the time the dialogue was simply a vehicle for exposition instead of character development or relationship building. The romance was quite insta-love, and yet I still feel like we didn't get enough of it. I will admit I ended up skimming past the 50% mark, but I didn't find much satisfaction in Aldric and Helena's romance; it just didn't feel real to me, which I mainly attribute to not connecting with the writing.

I really wanted to love this one. The premise had a lot of potential, and I appreciated that the omega, Helena, had a strong sense of what she wanted—it’s always refreshing to see a character with agency in omegaverse stories.

That said, I found myself struggling with the writing style. The dialogue was often hard to follow, and I had trouble figuring out who was speaking. Some of the descriptions felt repetitive, which made it difficult to stay fully immersed in the story. The shifts between older, more formal language and modern phrasing were also a bit jarring. I know the lore explained that wolves live a long time, but the transitions in tone didn’t always feel smooth.

I also realized this story leans in a different direction than what I typically enjoy in omegaverse. Personally, I prefer my omegaverse to be much spicier and more intense—it’s part of what draws me to the genre. That’s totally a personal preference, not a flaw in the writing itself, but it did affect my overall experience.

In the end, I decided to DNF—not because it was a bad book, but because it just didn’t suit my tastes. I know there are readers who will enjoy the unique elements and more emotional, character-driven pacing—it just wasn’t quite what I was looking for.

This book has a unique take on wolf shifter society within a contemporary (2016) paranormal world. The shifters live for about a thousand years so much of it reasonably feels older than that. There were a few omegaverse like elements such having omegas and alphas as special genetically determined designations and these shifters only able to mate with the other. Omegas are smaller stature and lack malice in some inherent way while Alphas are larger than average wolves and protector-leader types.  But it all diverts from there with a lot of the world building focusing around Omegas having special magical powers and there being god-given tattoos as part of the mating magic that reveals a couple's combined fate. There is a wider paranormal society that is hinted at including witches, ogres, warlocks and more as well as a history of paranormal wars.

Other than the worldbuilding it just wasn't all that interesting of a read.  It has a fanfic quality where all good things happen to the favorite characters with random 'witty banter' scenes plus the fairytale shipping of multiple couples. The author does not trust the reader to be able to pick up on implications so the story is mostly told, not shown; when there are emotions and reactions that are shown they are immediately explained aka told but now redundantly. I don't think a single relationship actually evolves through action in the book, it is all instant status changes from strangers to in love, acquaintance to family. Switches were flipped rather than having authentic feelings develop through learning about the other person over time. 

I think there are the seeds of an interesting story here but it just isn't there at this point.

"Omega's Choice" is a thrilling paranormal romance that dives into a world of werewolves, shifters, and fated mates. The story revolves around an omega who must navigate pack politics, dangerous enemies, and a complicated love life.

The book stands out with its strong focus on character development and emotional depth. The relationships are complex, and the romantic elements are both steamy and heartfelt. The world-building is also well-done, creating a vivid and engaging backdrop for the story.

Some readers might find the plot predictable at times, with familiar tropes from the genre. However, the unique twists and the strong connection between the characters make it an enjoyable read.

Overall, "Omega's Choice" is a great pick for fans of paranormal romance looking for a blend of action, emotion, and steamy encounters. If you enjoy stories about fated mates and pack dynamics, you'll likely enjoy this book. I really did!!

This is a cute story about a scarred Alpha wolf who doesn't think he'll ever find a mate who will love him. I'd recommend this for teens, other than one mating open-door sex scene. 2.5 stars.

Aldric's battle scars and imposing size scare off most Omega's who see him. His family guilts him into attending the Omega's Choosing Ceremony, though he's resigned himself to a life of loneliness. Princess Helena is a powerful Omega who has finally reached her choosing year, and there's only one Alpha she's interested in.

This is basically a love story, though there's a little sprinkle of what is supposed to be drama and tension about something evil lurking in the castle, wanting to steal away Omega's, but this doesn't really hit the way it's intended. There isn't really a lot of explanation or buildup, it's kind of an afterthought added onto the love story to give something for the characters to fight for. I don't really understand the purpose of the roses or even the motivations of the bad guys on what really is a poorly thought-out evil plan. It doesn't really come together in a cohesive way and doesn't really add to the story.

I figured this is a YA book on how it's written. Short, simple sentences, nothing really in depth. But there's one open door spicy scene that leads me to believe it's meant to be an adult book. Other than that scene, I would think it's written for young teens. The character's love story is cute, so the read itself was fine. It reminded me of those Instagram ads you see that start to tell a story on the app and then turn into clickbait story on another site. You get oddly interested in the story even if it's not well written, and then you feel invested enough to finish it.

Story and writing is a bit cliche, it almost reads as a fanfic. I still enjoyed it though, just not the most original of tales. I liked the MMC.

I'm not really sure what to think of this book. The description of the book definitely sounded good but overall the actual story wasn't what I was expecting. I couldn't really connect with the characters or understand some of their feelings. The concept of the story was good but I just did really get into. But that's just me maybe it just wasn't a book for me.

I think this was written totally by AI. The writing style is the definition of “tell, not show.” All word building and plot points are summarized in quick little info dumps and awkward character dialogue.