I was given a copy of this book by Exclusive ARC and Inktt. Given the title I should have known it was a shifter book but it didn't dawn on me until several chapters in. I haven't read any of the other Alpha series so I was confused by some of the characters. I think these are stand alone books but having knowledge of traits or background of some of the side characters would have been nice.
This is a friends to lovers story with the usual forbidden romance thing thrown in. I like that Althea was in love with Landon when he was geeky and still loved him when he wasn't. I'm not sure that he was in love with her when he was geeky though. Him marking her came at a weird time but I can see how his Alpha newness would have his hormones going crazy, like puberty in humans.
I liked how their relationship advanced even though he was a little TOO Alpha at times. Landon was definitely not looking for another mate at any point in the story. Cyrus just seemed wrong for her from the beginning. Missy was not what I would call a best friend either. It didn’t surprise me that they betrayed her. I felt bad for Kace, even though he was bad. His logic was twisted but for someone who I might consider rogue it made sense. I think he might have his own book so maybe we get to know him more. Coen was a mystery that I think needed more information. He was her fated mate and everyone knew but Althea. That makes no sense especially since her dad was so bent on her having a proper mate. Wouldn't her fated mate be the most proper mate? If Althea has a fated mate then shouldn't Landon also? Who is she? The other Alphas are also a mystery. I am guessing you have to read all the books to know each of them. Althea being in trouble all the time seemed a little cliche also. Why was Landon always having to rescue her?
This is a good story that needs more fleshing out. There were inconsistencies in the story and many typos. I think the epilogue could have been better or just left off. The cliffhanger at the end is a big no no for me. I hate cliffhangers.
Apparently this book got a new cover once it was published. I like it better!
