Despite having most of the same major elements as Juneau: - Time-traveling - Omegaverse - Reverse Harem - Magic Powers
This second installment in the OmegaDespite having most of the same major elements as Juneau: - Time-traveling - Omegaverse - Reverse Harem - Magic Powers
This second installment in the Omegas Through Time series fell flat for me. It lacked the charm I recall the first having. The plot and relationships felt rushed and underdeveloped, and the mystery was very predictable. I didn't hate it, but it is forgettable and I probably would not go around recommending it to people unless they're just looking for a fast and easy read.
This book has a little of everything: - Time-traveling - Omegaverse - Reverse Harem - Magic Powers - Ex-MC
While I did like it, something stopped me froThis book has a little of everything: - Time-traveling - Omegaverse - Reverse Harem - Magic Powers - Ex-MC
While I did like it, something stopped me from fully loving it. I think it’s because I didn’t love any of the guys. I liked them, but not enough. ...more
Not my favorite, but by the ending, it seems like we're finally getting a bit of plot and intrigue so I'll stick around a little longer and see how thNot my favorite, but by the ending, it seems like we're finally getting a bit of plot and intrigue so I'll stick around a little longer and see how that pans out. ...more
"He was looking into my eyes, his shining with a light so beautiful, my soul lit in such a way it felt would never go dark again."
Probably my least fa"He was looking into my eyes, his shining with a light so beautiful, my soul lit in such a way it felt would never go dark again."
Probably my least favorite of the four books I read, mostly because it just did not quite fit with the rest of the series.
Other reviewers have mentioned that they thought Franka was beyond redemption, and therefore did not buy the attempt to do it here. But I personally always felt there could be more to her story. Though I did feel at some points the change was a bit too extreme.
Another comment I remember coming up was that it was people thought it was odd Noc would like Franka when previously he'd been in love with Cora. To which my response is, what? Since when? Were we reading the same book(s)? Now don't get me wrong, Noc was obviously attracted to Cora and seemed to genuinely like and care about her. But at no point in time did I feel Noc was in love with Cora.
One key thing that differed in this narrative compared to the previous books was that Noc was kind to Franka from the very beginning. For him, there was no misunderstanding her. He knew there was more to her even when no one else believed it. He treated her with kindness, right from the start.
"You say my light shines on your soul, do you think for one second you'd be in my bed right now if your light didn't warm mine?"
And I think that may have been one of the downfalls of this book. A lot of it just felt too easy. The most compelling portion was probably Franka dealing with her past and agreeing to move forward with Noc, back to his earth. But once they arrived in Noc's world the story somewhat loss momentum.
The lame last-ditch effort to throw a wrench in their relationship towards the end by having Noc push her away for what I consider a BS reason felt exactly like it what was. Completely unnecessary drama.
So while this book was in no way, a bad one, it was the weakest of the four I read....more
This was by far, the most emotional book of the series for me. I actually cried at a few points.
The t“A dove has great beauty, but is easily broken.�
This was by far, the most emotional book of the series for me. I actually cried at a few points.
The title of this book is entirely spot on. Maddie, as she would come to be called, was truly a special heroine. A kind, sweet soul who was also utterly broken and damaged. She struggled so much with her own self-worth and deep regrets about the mistakes she's made.
I went into this thinking I would love Apollo. But, much like with the other heroes, he was not without his serious flaws. His unintentional, but still hurtful remarks. His insurmountable pride. And his often frustrating, unyielding stubbornness.
Watching these two come together, to come to truly understand each other, was not an easy or smooth journey. But most things that are worth it never are, through it all, they kept fighting for each other and you could help but pray they worked it all out.
Another thing I loved about this series is the crossover with all the past main characters. I loved seeing Frey and Finnie, Tor and Cora, admittedly I skipped the second book due to the fact it was mentioned by others to contain rape and overt violence - so I did not care about Circe and Dax. But overall it was fun to see the whole main cast of this universe together and fighting against a mutual enemy.
I’m kind of surprised there’s another book in the series though. This one felt quite final to me as it seemed to wrap things up just fine....more
“Indeed, love is everything but hate is the other side to that coin and it holds equal power.�
So dear Cora, unlike Finnie, wakes up in a parallel univ“Indeed, love is everything but hate is the other side to that coin and it holds equal power.�
So dear Cora, unlike Finnie, wakes up in a parallel universe against her will, or at least without her knowing. Initially, she believes it all to be a dream, which she finds perfectly splendid. That is until crazy monsters descend upon her and a sister she doesn't remember having, and she realizes that it all, in fact, is not a dream. After that, she is forced into hiding with Tor, a man who thinks she is the wife he loathes.
Personally, I think I might prefer Cora to Finnie. She just felt more relatable to me. And she didn't use the phrase freaking cool in response to everything she encountered, thank goodness for that.
Tor, on the other hand, might be about an equal level with Frey in terms of how much I like him. He for one does not believe Cora at all and seems not to even try to, at least not until he literally forced to face the truth. I mean seriously, in a world where magic exists and is readily accepted is the idea of traveling from another world really so crazy?
Anyways, believing our dear Cora is the Cora from his world, he somewhat brags to his friend he only went along with Cora's "act" because he reaped the benefits of it - specifically in bed. It is not until they were literally thrust into her world after she almost fell to her death (might be an exaggeration but you get the idea) trying to run from him and his deceit. So yeah Frey has him beat there.
But Tor did not use magic to trap his otherworldly bride in his world, though to be fair he did not believe she was from another world. Nor did he switch her birth control without telling her. So he definitely gets points over Frey for that.
One thing I did find lacking in this book versus the first is that there was far less bonding between Cora and other characters in the parallel world. Like she had mentioned, for most of the time, she only had Tor. While in the first book one of the things I enjoyed the most was that Finnie had the girls, along with her parallel universe parents to bond with outside of Frey. It better tied her into the world, but I suppose it'd make their experiences too similar if things always went that way.
Overall though, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
- - - 2021 Years later, this is still the book I go back and re-read scenes from the most ...more
So as of late, I have been on a major isekai manga binge. For those who don't already know, Isekai is a genre of fantasy anime/manga where a characterSo as of late, I have been on a major isekai manga binge. For those who don't already know, Isekai is a genre of fantasy anime/manga where a character travels from the world they know to an unfamiliar one. Then I found this series, which completely fits the bill, so naturally, I had to give it a shot. And I am happy to say my enjoyment of otherworldly travels does, in fact, seem to translate to books as well.
Don't get me wrong, there a few moments I was definitely not fond of. 1. Frey taking it upon himself to ensure Finnie could never go home. Like, seriously? Not okay. 2. Frey switching out Finnie birth control for placebo because apparently in this world it is the man's decision whether or not you're on birth control. WTF no! But I do suppose it is important to understand that this is another world, with a different set of rules and expectations, and in end they did finally have a talk and Finnie explained to him how wrong that was. Frey was genuinely sorry about it and seemed to understand where she was coming from.
Oh, another thing I was not fond of, they absolute overuse of the word cool, along with the catchphrases freaking cool! or really cool! which seemed to be our heroine's response to everything new she encountered. Like I understand many things may seem cool to her, but there are plenty of synonyms that could have been used.
All-in-all I loved pretty much the entire cast of characters. Finnie and her ladies in waiting, Frey and his men, Aurora, Atticus, Apollo.
The writing wasn't overly complicated so this was an easy enjoyable read. ...more
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