Random Review: Escape (The Omega’s Alpha #2) by R. Phoenix #Review #Giveaway

Title: Escape
Series: The Omega's Alpha #2
Author: R. Phoenix
Self Published
Publication Date: September 12, 2019
Length: 206 pages

Reviewed by Truus


Synopsis

Omar expected his time in Salvus to be difficult, but he had no idea what was waiting for him there. His crash course in just what it means to be an alpha in the beta-run city has taught him that there’s no mercy for him… and his goal of rescuing his mate seems impossible — because now he’s the one who needs to escape.

But fleeing Salvus isn’t the only goal. Omar and Van’s tumultuous relationship has always kept them at odds, and even being mates hasn’t helped them to set aside their differences. Even if they escape, they might not be able to overcome the distance between them…

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Review

THIS story was one big rollercoaster of thrilling events, feelings all over, suspense everywhere and it had an amazing plot! I just read it in one sit, breathless.

Ahhhh! Van is still irritatingly compliant. Living with Nathaniel makes him crazy but he still doesn’t turn his back. Salvus is not the promised land Van hoped to find. It’s worse than he ever could imagine.

Salvus civilians have crazy rules. There are Betas ruling, Omegas breeding, and Alphas...? Just read it!

Nathaniel gave Van (and me) a constant whiplash with his different actions. As if he wants to be good for Van and on the other side, he is still from Salvus.

Omar failed to find, or if necessary free, Van. Instead, he is kept hostage by betas from Salvus.

No way to ever get free and unknowing what will happen to him. He only knows he’s hurt.

Then, there is light at the end of the tunnel. From an unexpected corner, he is finally free and Van is there. They find shelter at Jason and Chester’s place. Van and Omar, as mates together, were never simple and now Van has to confess something to Omar. He’s so afraid to tell him.

The rollercoaster isn’t over, there’s still a threat outside!

I had to look twice to like Van, he acted so stubborn and seemingly superficial, I didn’t like him instantly but along the way, I respected him more and more, and at the end with his decisions, I loved him even more! Omar seems the reasonable and empathetic one toward Van. Van can’t handle sweet; he thinks is annoying.

Both men were extremely stubborn, throughout the whole story and this stayed consistent. Greatly done!

The whole story was, viewed from all angles, original, all characters, main and secondary were extraordinary, just like the environments. This journey kept me constantly alert, anything could happen. I love it when a story does that!

It was a heart-stopping, freaking thrilling story! Also amazingly captivating. It was hot, steamy, full of suspense, quite angsty at times and thank goodness there was even some mild tenderness. The end? Was just what my romantic heart hoped for

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Length: 74,000 words approx.

Cover Design: Natasha Snow

Blurb

This isn’t the life Cole dreamt of, but what choice does he have?

With his twenty-third birthday behind him, Cole Moreton now faces the shifter compatibility test which will decide his future. Testing positive means joining a pack and eventually taking the bite. Unfortunately, with enviable skills in self-defence and hand-to-hand combat, the kind of packs interested in him aren’t any he’d want to join.

Logan has been a member of the McKillan pack for most of his life. Pack is family and loyalty is everything, but when the shifter government turns out to be no better than the oppressive humans before them, he questions everything.

Right from their first meeting, Logan knows that a life with the McKillan pack isn’t right for Cole, but with his alpha taking a keen interest in Cole’s skills, Logan’s hands are tied. Mutual attraction builds between them, but acting on it is futile—helping Cole will put their lives at risk and an end to any future they could’ve had.

Review

This was quite an extraordinary story. Not a ‘regular’ shifter story. It had a wonderful and original world-building and a strong plot.

The time has come, Cole has to do ‘the’ test. Hopefully, he will not be compatible, so he won’t have to leave his family and be forced to join a pack.

Cole has quite some martial arts and other skills and the feared McKillan pack wants him because he can be useful for their position as a pack.

Logan, a member of the McKillan pack, has to bring Cole the results of the test and what his pack wants from him. Cole is opposed to everything Logan has to say and is opposed to everything the pack stands for. Logan wants to give him time and is very patient. They talk and talk and Logan has to convince Cole of the fact this is his destiny. Cole feels an attraction towards Logan and can’t understand why Logan does what he does. 

Very unexpected Logan gives Cole an alternative and that is beyond what Cole could ever imagine.

This story had such surprising turns, I loved  that it was unpredictable and original.

The whole story had an amazing atmosphere, a combination of a shifter and human world. 

It had a good amount of angst, moments where I was afraid of the ending. Both Cole and Logan were friendly, intense, very lovable and mature.

The story was written in an enchanting, captivating manner and had a strong and steady pace. 

The buildup was incredibly done, it started small, kind and nice, with a little tension and the further in the story the more oppressive and the more dangerous it became. I was sitting on the edge of my seat and was anxious enough to bite my lip and stab my nails in my hand.

It was a story was wonderful, the whole scenery was excellent, the emotional and physical parts all with just the right tension. For me, this storyline could certainly be transformed into a movie, or maybe more a series, because it’s not the end, there will be more! I can’t wait!

Annabelle Jacobs lives in the South West of England with three rowdy children, and two cats. An avid reader of fantasy herself for many years, Annabelle now spends her days writing her own stories. They're usually either fantasy or paranormal fiction, because she loves building worlds filled with magical creatures, and creating stories full of action and adventure. Her characters may have a tough time of it—fighting enemies and adversity—but they always find love in the end.

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