A review by shereadytoread
A Pack for Autumn by Emilia Emerson

emotional lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I think this cemented that omegaverse books may not be for me but I think it’s as good of an omegaverse book/story as I’ve ever read. 

My issue is primarily the constant repetition of alpha and omega which is a tenet of this type of story, but highly interrupts the flow of storytelling to repeat in first or third person. To use the same exact word in almost every piece of dialogue felt like saying a persons name at the beginning of every sentence. It’s just meh. 

The flow of the story itself is nice. It is why choose so relationships work in 3s and 4s it seems for everyone. The supporting characters are kind and really rally around the main character. Honestly if not for the repetitive word usage I think this book could have been 4 or 5 stars for me. 

I enjoyed the interesting mental health take that the story took in relation to the FMC and the various family structures represented, not just the pack relationships but foster/fictive kin care, community care, grandparent caregivers and more. There’s a lot to like about this world but the writing is not for me. 
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