readerpants's review against another edition
4.0
I love Carriger's goofy, fun, found-family queer shifters - just enough angst, but not an overwhelming amount. The whole series is just really fun with a great ensemble cast.
tmkuta's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 2.5/5
Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this novel with the condition that I review it should I feel so inclined. Thoughts and opinions are my own. I would have reviewed this novel regardless of when or how I got it.
I'm generally a big fan of Carriger works, but this series has been a miss for me. That being said, the modern voice and wit Carriger uses in the San Andreas Shifters series, and in this book especially, is amazing. Also queer characters for daaaaaays! However, at the end of the day, it didn't save the book for me.
The Omega Objection needed/needs a SERIOUS developmental edit to par down extraneous characters/plot lines and develop Tank and Isaac’s characters and relationship. I kept reading until the end because I love the way Gail writes in her modern voice, and her wit had me rolling, but I was not invested in the relationship like I wanted to be.
I was invested in Isaac’s story line but not his romance with Tank. Neither Isaac nor Tank really developed much as characters by the end of the novel, and what development did occur felt rushed. The new characters that were introduced weren't fleshed out at all, which basically ruined them. All the old favorites got trotted out, but their appearances just ended up stealing the show and introducing secondary or tertiary plot lines that distracted me from the story at hand.
I feel bad tearing a Carriger book apart like this, but that’s where I’m at. I really, really wanted to like The Omega Objection; it had so much potential, and had all the right ingredients for me to love it, but in the end the mix didn't bake well and the cake was not for me. I honestly, really and truly, liked The Omega Objection better than I did The Sumage Solution, but I ended up rating it lower because of the weak characters and muddled plot.
Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this novel with the condition that I review it should I feel so inclined. Thoughts and opinions are my own. I would have reviewed this novel regardless of when or how I got it.
I'm generally a big fan of Carriger works, but this series has been a miss for me. That being said, the modern voice and wit Carriger uses in the San Andreas Shifters series, and in this book especially, is amazing. Also queer characters for daaaaaays! However, at the end of the day, it didn't save the book for me.
The Omega Objection needed/needs a SERIOUS developmental edit to par down extraneous characters/plot lines and develop Tank and Isaac’s characters and relationship. I kept reading until the end because I love the way Gail writes in her modern voice, and her wit had me rolling, but I was not invested in the relationship like I wanted to be.
I was invested in Isaac’s story line but not his romance with Tank. Neither Isaac nor Tank really developed much as characters by the end of the novel, and what development did occur felt rushed. The new characters that were introduced weren't fleshed out at all, which basically ruined them. All the old favorites got trotted out, but their appearances just ended up stealing the show and introducing secondary or tertiary plot lines that distracted me from the story at hand.
I feel bad tearing a Carriger book apart like this, but that’s where I’m at. I really, really wanted to like The Omega Objection; it had so much potential, and had all the right ingredients for me to love it, but in the end the mix didn't bake well and the cake was not for me. I honestly, really and truly, liked The Omega Objection better than I did The Sumage Solution, but I ended up rating it lower because of the weak characters and muddled plot.
novel_nomad's review against another edition
5.0
I frankly devoured this book. A long lover of Gail Carriger’s writing, I was enchanted with Marine Biology. I was ensorcelled by The Sumage Solution. So needless to say I was bedazzled by The Omega Objection.
Unlike the other two tales, the two main characters are not brimming with snarky comments or dry witticisms, just copious amounts of gooey kindness. This is not a sickly sweet romance, as there are some very serious dramas abounding, but it is a lovely romance for the series.
Unlike the other two tales, the two main characters are not brimming with snarky comments or dry witticisms, just copious amounts of gooey kindness. This is not a sickly sweet romance, as there are some very serious dramas abounding, but it is a lovely romance for the series.
rachelini's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the Omega storyline, but the romance was a little too instalove for me.
majabwds's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 better than the first one. The story semed to flow better.
cadiva's review against another edition
4.0
Well that was fun, just like the other books in this series.
I love the world building and the dynamics of this unusual pack and I loved how Isaac's story unfolded. Tank is such a sweetheart, far more than the gentle giant impression he gives.
The Dom/sub elements were well crafted to the narrative to and I liked how intertwined both Tank's non rank and Isaac's Omega status were fitted into both the revealed plot but also the pack as a whole.
Super sweet, spicy and with all the feels, this was a fab addition to the series.
I love the world building and the dynamics of this unusual pack and I loved how Isaac's story unfolded. Tank is such a sweetheart, far more than the gentle giant impression he gives.
The Dom/sub elements were well crafted to the narrative to and I liked how intertwined both Tank's non rank and Isaac's Omega status were fitted into both the revealed plot but also the pack as a whole.
Super sweet, spicy and with all the feels, this was a fab addition to the series.
sanaastoria's review against another edition
3.0
[3.5 Stars] Another fun installment in the San Andreas Shifters series. I love Isaac and Tank. I think they're really sweet. On the whole, I liked reading about their developing romance more than I did Bryan and Max which is why this gets a higher rating. I also think there was less sex and less "muchness" that the first book was drenched in. I loved reading about the pack dynamics too. I'm excited for the third one since Colin, AHH.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
"Tank tugged him a bit, getting him closer, needing him closer. He kept hold of Isaac's hand while he bracketed Isaac's face with his free one. His skin was butter soft."
Eeeeeeeee! This was just too perfect, too sweet, to wonderful. Featuring Tank, a werewolf we have seen before in the earlier books, and a new guy, Isaac, also a werewolf (but not out of the werewolf closet as I would call it). These two will get together and melt your heart away with cute moments, sweet scenes. But that isn't the only thing that you will see in this book. We will also learn of Isaac's terrible past, why he has no smell, why everyone is attracted to him, Tank's self-image and how terrible that is, we see the pack again, we meet with new characters.
I was delighted that Gail Carriger is continuing with writing books about this wonderful pack. We already read about Alec, about Bryan, and now it is Tank. And, going by the last part in the book, next up is Judd and Colin!
Like the previous book(s) there are sex scenes. While I was less comfortable with the last book, I am a bit more comfortable with them now. A bit. :P There were things that just didn't make me happy and that mostly had to do with how Isaac dominated everything and Tank just lay there waiting commands. It just felt so so wrong. I get that everyone has different ways of sex, but it just made me uncomfortable.
My heart broke for Isaac. I knew quite soon what he was, it just wasn't that hard given certain things. Still I wished for someone to help him out, and fast. We learn his past is gruesome, with how shifters are attracted to him, want to be with him, it didn't work out with other packs. Plus, his father was an asshole. I was so happy that he found Tank, that he found someone to love, someone who doesn't go bonkers because of what he is/what he emits. And with Tank that he found a family. People who will grow to love him, people who care for him.
Tank was a wonderful character, though I felt sorry that his self-image was so terrible. He kept thinking he wasn't worth anything, that he wasn't important. Though I am not Tank, not a big lumbering werewolf, I could understand those feelings. And I was hoping that Isaac could help him with his self-image, help him see that he was an important part of the pack, that he was worth it.
I did love how protective he was of Isaac, how much he tried to do for him to make him happy. How he tried to protect him when stuff went wrong, how he tried to listen to him, give him time to adjust to all the things happening, making sure Isaac felt happier.
There are also funny moments, I got quite a few quotes saved now that made me laugh so hard.
Also I am just delighted that we also see the rest of the pack.
We also meet several new characters, Xavier and his girlfriend for instance. I just loved those two and how they cared about Isaac. Then there is Clara, Isaac's best friend, she was just so sweet (and I loved how she acted when she saw a gorgeous man).
Then there was the ending and all that happened there. Oh boy! I just had to know if everything would end up all right, if everyone would get their happy endings.
I could probably talk about this book for a long time to come, but I will just keep it at this. I don't want the review to get too long. I will just give one more squeal in how sweet and fun this book was and how lovely Tank x Isaac were together. I would highly recommend this book to everyone, and I just need the newest book now! <3
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Eeeeeeeee! This was just too perfect, too sweet, to wonderful. Featuring Tank, a werewolf we have seen before in the earlier books, and a new guy, Isaac, also a werewolf (but not out of the werewolf closet as I would call it). These two will get together and melt your heart away with cute moments, sweet scenes. But that isn't the only thing that you will see in this book. We will also learn of Isaac's terrible past, why he has no smell, why everyone is attracted to him, Tank's self-image and how terrible that is, we see the pack again, we meet with new characters.
I was delighted that Gail Carriger is continuing with writing books about this wonderful pack. We already read about Alec, about Bryan, and now it is Tank. And, going by the last part in the book, next up is Judd and Colin!
Like the previous book(s) there are sex scenes. While I was less comfortable with the last book, I am a bit more comfortable with them now. A bit. :P There were things that just didn't make me happy and that mostly had to do with how Isaac dominated everything and Tank just lay there waiting commands. It just felt so so wrong. I get that everyone has different ways of sex, but it just made me uncomfortable.
My heart broke for Isaac. I knew quite soon what he was, it just wasn't that hard given certain things. Still I wished for someone to help him out, and fast. We learn his past is gruesome, with how shifters are attracted to him, want to be with him, it didn't work out with other packs. Plus, his father was an asshole. I was so happy that he found Tank, that he found someone to love, someone who doesn't go bonkers because of what he is/what he emits. And with Tank that he found a family. People who will grow to love him, people who care for him.
Tank was a wonderful character, though I felt sorry that his self-image was so terrible. He kept thinking he wasn't worth anything, that he wasn't important. Though I am not Tank, not a big lumbering werewolf, I could understand those feelings. And I was hoping that Isaac could help him with his self-image, help him see that he was an important part of the pack, that he was worth it.
I did love how protective he was of Isaac, how much he tried to do for him to make him happy. How he tried to protect him when stuff went wrong, how he tried to listen to him, give him time to adjust to all the things happening, making sure Isaac felt happier.
There are also funny moments, I got quite a few quotes saved now that made me laugh so hard.
Also I am just delighted that we also see the rest of the pack.
We also meet several new characters, Xavier and his girlfriend for instance. I just loved those two and how they cared about Isaac. Then there is Clara, Isaac's best friend, she was just so sweet (and I loved how she acted when she saw a gorgeous man).
Then there was the ending and all that happened there. Oh boy! I just had to know if everything would end up all right, if everyone would get their happy endings.
I could probably talk about this book for a long time to come, but I will just keep it at this. I don't want the review to get too long. I will just give one more squeal in how sweet and fun this book was and how lovely Tank x Isaac were together. I would highly recommend this book to everyone, and I just need the newest book now! <3
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
elisenic's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0