Denied

The Bonding Trials, Book 1

De: Evelyn Flood

Narrado por: Maeve York, JD Tomlinson

Sienna Michaels has been waiting for her invitation to the Bonding Trials forever.

It's her opportunity to match with an alpha pack and show off her training as an omega. When she's matched with the Cohen pack, Sienna gets a lot more than she bargained for at their Bonding ceremony.

Tristan, Jax, Logan, and Gray Cohen are Sienna's Soul Bonded fated mates. Destiny. Made for each other. Except… they don't seem that bothered. In fact, they don't want her at all. They want someone else.

Sienna has no choice but to work through the Bonding Trials and try to get to know her reluctant alphas. She needs to pass her Trials to be able to stay with the Cohen pack, and if she doesn't…

Well, she might be Denied.

©2023 Evelyn Flood (P)2023 Podium Audio

So good but so hard to read/listen

Let me make this clear first, I love this book. It is so hard to read and listen too though because the story is so heartbreaking. The narrators are amazing and you can feel the pain in the characters. I think this speaks positively for both the author, who wrote the story, and the narrators bringing it to life. Sienna goes through it in this book. And it is heck of a cliffhanger ending. Luckily book 2 is out.

The torture that they mentally put her through.

Ugh I hate that I am left hanging. It is an amazing book. I love all the correctors even the bad ones. Great book though.

The truth

You will hate Sienna and her pack. You will hate everything that they do to her and that she allows them to do. Don’t be fooled by the reviews saying their hearts hurt for her. I’m WARNING you now that every single thing this author wrote isn’t omegaverse per se, but neither does it qualify as a dark omegaverse/ romance. I’d say the alleged “good intentions” of her pack is what keeps this story from being all dark. With that said, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Is the writing good? Sure, especially if you’re a fan of pulling your own hair out. Was the narration good? Yes. So much so that I want to uppercut a few characters that were voiced too well- iykyk; but I digress. Keep your Kleenex, boxing gloves and Tylenol handy.

Wow! I’m blown away!!

I had to force myself to put this book down, and i was still up way too late. The writing is phenomenal, I could see and feel it all. Narration - perfection. Great story and characters. A must read!!

How many pieces…?

How many pieces can a torn heart fall apart?
Before I continue, I need to state that the story telling was phenomenal. I was THERE. For all of it! Yelling, and crying, fists clutching at air as I cried out, “YOU DESERVE WORSE, YOU A HOLE!” and “JUST SLAP THAT BIATCH!”
Of all the Omegaverse books I’ve just recently fallen into, the knowledge of care; of attention (both physical and verbal) they require to maintain a healthy mental and emotional state…THIS just blew my mind and threw me so far into WTF ville.
I’m going straight into book 2 after this review, cause the story REALLY IS just THAT GOOD. In spite of the mean girl plots and, yes, the lack of smut was a sad surprise but is easily overlooked cause….MAN the depths of where I was taken with this beautiful omega with the strength no Alpha could match, and her soul bonded pack that better come through with some much needed tenderness and protection…I’m eager to see the soul bond in its true form.
Don’t let me down!

black mail and mean girl drama

I love the plot and mean girl aspect, wish there was more smut. If you’re looking for an xxx rated omegaverse story, this is not for you.

In tears

This book was unlike any Omega story I've listened to, it had me in tears for what this omega went through. And I am never one to listen/read completely an omega book as they become filled with too much sex and not enough story.
This book was a great listen. The narrators were fantastic. Looking forward as to how they work out this mess they put themselves in in book 2

So good but brutal

This book was so great, but that ending!! Running to book two now!! Narrators were great!!

Well, dammit.

This audiobook breaks my “negative review” streak. I’m thinking of my usual reasons for banishing omegaverse/ pararomance /reverse harems, but this book has none of those issues.

1. The story kept great pace. No lagging or missing pieces.
2. The author (can’t see the name in my current screen, but I’m definitely going back for more of their work) actually took the time to make each character their own person. The male interests are wonderfully carved out, and completely separate from the next person. All of the main characters have flaws, making them feel real. You’re not sure who to cheer for.
3. This book has an awesome villain - the crazy/jealous ex-girlfriend-ish character.
4. This story is completely free from repetitive phrases (i.e., “my heart skipped a beat”…ugh). The author took the time to explain things…even feelings…without throwing in quick, canned copy/paste phrases.
5. These seasoned narrators always work well together and are perfect for this story. The emotion and triumph are absolutely there.

Well worth the credit…finally! On to the next in the series!

🌟⭐⭐⭐⭐

Absolutely an amazing book. I cannot wait till the second one comes out. what a cliffhanger. highly recommend. the narration was amazing as well.