Review for the whole series. I picked this up because of the J Bree drama about her Mortal Fates book 2 release (popcorn time) that made me curious about this author's works. Amazingly, this series is pretty addictive! Though the quality really varies. Books 1-2 are my fav, book 3 onwards really dragged.

Disregarding my usual thoughts about representation of sensitive topics and the way men treat women like dirt in romances and the serious misogyny in romance stories (only heroine and 1 or 2 female sidekick friends are likeable), I thought this was very bingeable. This is a reverse harem story so ymmv but I loved the relationship drama. The series focuses a lot on heroine Oli's relationships with various characters - lovers, mentors, friends, enemies, etc. and I do love some messy and reality tv worthy relationships, and it's really where the series shines. There are so many secrets, misunderstandings, angst, conflicts, etc.

Pacing was a serious issue though. I thought the books could've been tightened a lot better. Some parts really dragged (book 3 and onwards), and some of the relationships (North) were smoothed over too fast. The world building is barely there and seems just there for the plot (which I also had issues with). Might check out her Mortal Fates series once a few more books release (at some point