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annick's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Oof. I really wanted to enjoy this and was deeply frustrated.
I recommend seeking an online summary and then heading in to book three.
This needed more editing and trimming. 222k words and it isn’t justified by plot, drama, character, or fun. It drags. Way too often the POV characters rumenate in their inner narrative. SUCH A SHAME because there is a rough diamond in this Viking omegaverse style fantasy series. Book one had similar frustrations for me. But it wasn’t as long as this beast of a book. Book three is even longer. I won’t go there thanks.
Near the end it is written : “Ivar opens his mouth – but there’s nothing left to say. We all know what’s ahead.”
It felt ironic and meta. So much had been retained in this book and it dragged the weight down. The drama covers less than three weeks. And the sex scenes weren’t worth the bother.
The best part for me was the chapter of dialogue between Tamsin and Uradech in ch35 about the toxic patriarchy of her Strathclyde home. For example
“They have not seen me properly inhabit the role.
“Your ancestors showed men like him mercy, and they subdued your kind for centuries,” Uradech says. “Centuries. Does that not make you furious?”
“It does.”
The words come out as a hiss. ”
I recommend seeking an online summary and then heading in to book three.
This needed more editing and trimming. 222k words and it isn’t justified by plot, drama, character, or fun. It drags. Way too often the POV characters rumenate in their inner narrative. SUCH A SHAME because there is a rough diamond in this Viking omegaverse style fantasy series. Book one had similar frustrations for me. But it wasn’t as long as this beast of a book. Book three is even longer. I won’t go there thanks.
Near the end it is written : “Ivar opens his mouth – but there’s nothing left to say. We all know what’s ahead.”
It felt ironic and meta. So much had been retained in this book and it dragged the weight down. The drama covers less than three weeks. And the sex scenes weren’t worth the bother.
The best part for me was the chapter of dialogue between Tamsin and Uradech in ch35 about the toxic patriarchy of her Strathclyde home. For example
“They have not seen me properly inhabit the role.
“Your ancestors showed men like him mercy, and they subdued your kind for centuries,” Uradech says. “Centuries. Does that not make you furious?”
“It does.”
The words come out as a hiss. ”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Abortion
l_noona's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Gore, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy, and War
eepybruja's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Gore
Minor: War
caitlinemccann's review
adventurous
emotional
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
4.0
I'm thrilled to have discovered this series at the tail end of 2023. Taming the Wolves is book 2 in a historical why-choose omegaverse, though books 1 and 2 predominantly feature the heroine's relationship with Thrain as her primary love interest. Robinson has mentioned that this is intended to be a 6 book series, and I can see the appeal of drawing out Tamsin's story that far.
While there are plenty of smutty good times in this romance series, Robinson doesn't skimp on plot or character development. You're fully immersed in an intense political battle with a more fantasy-leaning take on the omegaverse. I would recommend this series to folks who enjoy both Kathryn Moon and Sierra Simone.
While there are plenty of smutty good times in this romance series, Robinson doesn't skimp on plot or character development. You're fully immersed in an intense political battle with a more fantasy-leaning take on the omegaverse. I would recommend this series to folks who enjoy both Kathryn Moon and Sierra Simone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, Torture, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Homophobia, Slavery, Grief, and Pregnancy
ta2dlibrarian's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
You know those books you don't want to finish because they're THAT GOOD?!? This is one of those books! I loved the dynamic between the characters in this Viking Omegaverse reverse harem, and the I seriously can't wait to read more! I'm looking forward to seeing how Olaf comes out of his celibate shell.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
casster's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: War
Minor: Abortion
moiranetty's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
4.5
This book picks up right after Stolen by the Wolves. I love this series so much so far, it has an amazing balance of spice and plot. Definitely can’t wait for the next book to come out!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Alcohol