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clioreads's review
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug use, Violence, and Alcohol
jax10124's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I had so much trouble formulating words for this review. I don’t want to badmouth a book.
This book though… was interesting — now, before you get upset, it was my first Omegaverse book, and I can’t tell if what I didn’t like was Omegaverse or writing related. Which is why I don’t have a lot to say.
I may or may not read the second one.
Smut was definitely greater than plot, and it starts off with a bang! Literally and figuratively. 😂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Death of parent
Minor: Rape and Gaslighting
readwithria's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
One Pucked Up Pack was honestly better than I thought it would be!
I knew that this was omegaverse going into it, but I think I was expecting more hockey and less omv. It was definitely beginner friendly, and did a decent job of explaining all of the trope hallmarks.
Read this book if you love
- Why choose/reverse harem
- Omegaverse
- Hockey romance
- Second chance romance
This book has a lot of time skips, especially around the 50% mark and in the epilogues. I found that I wanted more character time that was skipped over, but I also don’t think the book needed to be longer.
The one thing that I really didn’t enjoy was the lack of healthy communication around the conflict. I definitely found some of the resolution to be annoying because the blame and guilt gets shifted to people in the relationship who I don’t think deserve it, and other people get forgiven a bit too quickly or have their actions brushed off.
I’ll probably read the second book. 3 stars.
I knew that this was omegaverse going into it, but I think I was expecting more hockey and less omv. It was definitely beginner friendly, and did a decent job of explaining all of the trope hallmarks.
Read this book if you love
- Why choose/reverse harem
- Omegaverse
- Hockey romance
- Second chance romance
This book has a lot of time skips, especially around the 50% mark and in the epilogues. I found that I wanted more character time that was skipped over, but I also don’t think the book needed to be longer.
The one thing that I really didn’t enjoy was the lack of healthy communication around the conflict. I definitely found some of the resolution to be annoying because the blame and guilt gets shifted to people in the relationship who I don’t think deserve it, and other people get forgiven a bit too quickly or have their actions brushed off.
I’ll probably read the second book. 3 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
kat7794's review
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
a_libra_library's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
wyvness's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Venturing into the world of Hockey Omegaverse, "One Pucked Up Pack" was my initial immersion, and I must say, I found it quite captivating, even though a few minor quibbles persisted.
The narrative revolves around Charlotte, a college student struggling to make friends, who anticipates the comfort of the holiday season spent with her mother and her close friend, Piper. A chance encounter with three aspiring NHL hockey players, Anders, Mikael, and Eli, by a frozen lake changes everything. They're all a match to her scent, and while that might sound like the perfect beginning, hurdles naturally emerge. Can these four overcome their personal challenges to form a pack? Will they manage to chase their dreams while staying together?
The story engrossed me, although I occasionally felt it prolonged. The characters, particularly Anders and Eli, were endearing, while Charlotte and Mikael exhibited strength and determination, albeit a touch of stubbornness. Although Charlotte's internal struggles were occasionally overwhelming, it was in alignment with her character development. The book maintained a lighter tone, steering clear of excessive complexity, a choice that added to its charm.
In essence, "One Pucked Up Pack" is an enjoyable and seamless read, leaving me content that I finally dived into a book that had long adorned my TBR list. I eagerly anticipate delving into the next installment, which follows Charlotte's best friend, Piper.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Sexual assault
taylynnmazz's review
The first half of the book had me hooked. As a first time reader of the Omegaverse, I loved reading about their relationship and the spice was great!
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And then the big twist happened, which was rushed, and everything just came tumbling down for me. Considering the main event that marks a huge turn for the book was rushed, it didn’t have as much of an emotional impact as it could have for me. I sympathize with depression, especially when grief is at play, but instead of showing us this difficult time, it was a lot of telling and repetition.
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One thing I hate in romance is miscommunication, and that was the main driver in the packs break up for the whole story. While I can understand both sides to a degree, the Charlotte become petty and unapologetic, even when one of her love interests presented very clear and reasonable counterpoints to justify his own emotions. Personally would have preferred to see Charlotte own up to her own mistakes with Mikael (and have Mikael own up to his as well), instead of the direction it went after the whole journal debacle 🙄.
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And then the big twist happened, which was rushed, and everything just came tumbling down for me. Considering the main event that marks a huge turn for the book was rushed, it didn’t have as much of an emotional impact as it could have for me. I sympathize with depression, especially when grief is at play, but instead of showing us this difficult time, it was a lot of telling and repetition.
**Potential Spoiler Alert! Proceed with caution!**
One thing I hate in romance is miscommunication, and that was the main driver in the packs break up for the whole story. While I can understand both sides to a degree, the Charlotte become petty and unapologetic, even when one of her love interests presented very clear and reasonable counterpoints to justify his own emotions. Personally would have preferred to see Charlotte own up to her own mistakes with Mikael (and have Mikael own up to his as well), instead of the direction it went after the whole journal debacle 🙄.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Car accident, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
caitlinemccann's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Kidnapping and Classism
Context on kidnapping:erkietheturkey's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent