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The Awakening: A Dark Omegaverse Cinderella Retelling Kindle Edition

4.1 out of 5 stars 1,972 ratings

Woodrow was looking to claim his mate at any price... A dark and sensual paranormal twist on a Cinderella retelling that kicks off a series!
All things must end.
I learned that lesson the day my mother died.
My stepmother was wicked.
My stepsister, cruel.
It was a relief when I revealed as an empath because it was a chance to join the program and escape my bleak life.
But it wasn't the end of my troubles.
What happens in the program is a secret.
And my troubles had just begun.
"I can save you from one monster, Verity," Lilly said when she accepted me into the program. "But I cannot save you from them all."
True to her word, she saved me from my stepmother.
Then Woodrow entered my life.
And I realized he was the other monster Lilly had warned me about.
 
The Awakening is a dark and steamy paranormal empath romance with a primal, flawed hero.

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Scifi romance, dark romance series, fated mates, psychic romance, fantasy romance, omegaverse, alpha
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086RKZLDW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Three Spires Creative
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0995350069
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 10 ‏ : ‎ The Controllers
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Customers find this book an engrossing Cinderella retelling with phenomenal characters and well-written heat and sex scenes. Moreover, the writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some praising it while others note missing explanations. Additionally, the book features a strong bond between characters, and one customer describes it as tremendously clever. However, the dark tone receives mixed reactions, with several customers finding it too dark for their taste.

41 customers mention "Story quality"37 positive4 negative

Customers find the book's story engaging and well-paced, with one customer noting it serves as an amazing prequel, while another appreciates how it adds depth to the world-building.

"As with each book in this Controller series, I’m thrilled with the growth of this author!..." Read more

"I love this author and her stories. This one was creative and futuristic...." Read more

"...I loved the relationship between Woodrow and Verity, which felt very much like a DD/lg relationship in that Woodrow protects and nurtures Verity as..." Read more

"The story was good. I really liked the manipulation to get the Omega, which was different...." Read more

31 customers mention "Readability"27 positive4 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to read, with one mentioning it had them captivated throughout.

"Loved this book, great take on the omegaverse. This book is filled with triggers, dub-con, non-con and punishments so beware...." Read more

"Yes this was a good book and I enjoyed the story of Verity and her pre omega life and how she was desperate for a life without pain and grief but..." Read more

"...Overall, this was a very enjoyable read and I’m anxious to see what adventure this author takes us readers on next." Read more

"...ie: Alpha versus Theta versus Omega. Still, I read on. It was worth it. So much I'm contemplating reading the next book." Read more

19 customers mention "Character development"16 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer particularly noting the perfect match between the heroine and hero.

"...And then there’s a whole new sets of characters- and what phenomenal characters they are!..." Read more

"...Verity was an awesome character and and found her true power in the end, I loved her and Woodrow together and can’t wait to read the rest of the..." Read more

"...alpha actions to make Verity his omega he seemed like the perfect mate for her...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed the character of Verity and Lily. I'll definitely be checking out Lily's book." Read more

6 customers mention "Bonding"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the bond between the characters, describing it as strong and solid, with one customer noting how their relationship develops throughout the story.

"...The bond that develops between them is solid, and the affection and care he puts forth won me over...." Read more

"...Woodrow is everything you expect of a 'retired military' Alpha, strong and commanding...." Read more

"...I enjoyed their relationship back and forth and so much hotness and also everything he did to make sure she was his...." Read more

"...But I really liked Woodrow and Verity. They were a great pairing and I loved his willingness to do anything to get her...." Read more

6 customers mention "Creativity"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the creativity of the book, with reviews describing it as clever, unique, and intriguing.

"I love this author and her stories. This one was creative and futuristic...." Read more

"...way the author has woven the Cinderella story into this tale is tremendously clever...." Read more

"...The sample seemed interesting with the whole Alpha, Mu, Omega stuff created by a virus. So I bought the book...." Read more

"...This is a very unique and heart pounding take on omegaverse. A very complex world of twelve different dynamics. Watch out for cunning Thetas...." Read more

5 customers mention "Sex scenes"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic scenes in the book, with one customer noting there are plenty of well-written heat and sex scenes.

"...I love a good story with plenty of well written heat and sex scenes...." Read more

"...The sex scenes were good but I can’t stand how they depict the Omega dynamic. I can’t stand books where the heroin does not fight back...." Read more

"...This one isn’t dark as most but definitely has the sexy element down pat!" Read more

"...The story itself had action, adventure and a whole lot of sexy scenes. Absolutely phenomenal. This is a must read!" Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some praising the fantastic prose while others note issues with typos and lack of explanation.

"...Also, most of the stories are well edited. I found a few typos lacking in other of the author’s stories...." Read more

"...To the end, the writing gets better and better through each book. And my favorite was actually book 10 I hope L.v...." Read more

"...I went back several times and realized that things simply weren’t explained, or at the very least weren’t explained well...." Read more

"...such mixed feelings about this book and it’s made this review very hard to write...." Read more

5 customers mention "Dark tone"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the dark tone of the book, with some finding it too intense.

"...help going back to the beginning and re-reading this story I love the dark alphas that will do anything to possess their omega." Read more

"As a love story/romance, this was a bit too dark for my taste, but I liked the science fiction elements...." Read more

"Yep, it’s dark, I know what I’m getting into but if you’re going to turn it into love, I need more...." Read more

"...It contains explicit scenes, triggers, manipulation/mind games, and dark themes. " ***..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020
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    As with each book in this Controller series, I’m thrilled with the growth of this author! To be honest, I normally stay away from prequel stories because most contain things I’ve already read and I already know what’s going to happen in the future so it’s makes it unenjoyable for me. That is not the case with this book! The readers get snippets of characters that we’ve read about but in new and exciting ways. We get to know them in a way we didn’t before. And then there’s a whole new sets of characters- and what phenomenal characters they are!

    Even though the Omegaverse genre all shares the basic alpha/omega dynamic, the Controller series doesn’t follow blindly. Every H & h, or in this case each A & O, are very different in each book. This book is very different as well. Woodrow and Verity are in a class of their own. This story contains an age-gap romance. And yes, even though it was hard won, it does become a romance. Being an older reader myself, I do love older characters , silver foxes as the term has been coined. Woodrow is definitely a silver fox alpha in the way he’s described and the way he behaves. Verity is quite young, but certainly legal. The way her character is written leaves me rooting for her and wanting the best for her instead of cringing because of her age and antics. Verity had to grow up quickly in such a harsh family environment.

    There is a very loose Cinderella-like development throughout the story, but not overbearing in the least.

    Overall, this was a very enjoyable read and I’m anxious to see what adventure this author takes us readers on next.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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    The story was good. I really liked the manipulation to get the Omega, which was different. He may be an Alpha but I'd say with her he was a soft Alpha. There were spankings but there really wasn't a overly controlling Alpha which is usually found in dark omegaverse.

    I'll read the next book.
    M/f, Omegaverse, spankings, manipulation,
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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    I love this author and her stories. This one was creative and futuristic. I had a hard time keeping up with many of the terms and had to return to the Glossary, but found several terms and concepts were not in the glossary or easily found by a search of the words.

    Also, the deceit of the main male character never had consequences and his brutality the first time together and lack of empathy for the fear and chaos he caused the heroine made me cry and skip over that part. I hate when men are brutish and create trauma that they don’t understand. For example, he felt worse about her finding the photo of his ex love than he did on essentially raping her the first day in his home. For a woman and a mother of girls,, that is hard to read.

    The general story was exciting, but could have been balanced note. A lot of foreshadowing that did not lead to anything. For example, the fact that program director left early with his security made one think he was the rat that led the enemy to the research facility. Lilly, the one strong female character, was just dropped and was given over to 2 dominants…but why? What did this mean for a professional Omega?

    Also, most of the stories are well edited. I found a few typos lacking in other of the author’s stories. I got the impression that this was rushed and lacked the final editorial review. I believe many of these issues might have been corrected through an editor’s review and comments on the loose ends or questions unsatisfactorily resolved.

    Nevertheless, I will continue to follow this author who does a nice job on the vast majority of her stories, earning 5 stars from me in most cases.
    26 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2023
    Loved this book, great take on the omegaverse. This book is filled with triggers, dub-con, non-con and punishments so beware. Verity was an awesome character and and found her true power in the end, I loved her and Woodrow together and can’t wait to read the rest of the series to see if the questionable and corrupt Dr Tsing gets his up and comings and what happens to the wonderful Dr Lily Brach!
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025
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    My first read of LV Lane and this review is wholly and soully my own opinion. Am I a Romantasy reader? No. Am I a dark Romantasy reader? No. Did I almost move to another book when I realised what this was? Yes. But I didn't. Although I was a little confused about ranking in the story. ie: Alpha versus Theta versus Omega. Still, I read on. It was worth it. So much I'm contemplating reading the next book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020
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    I have enjoyed all of the books in the Controllers series and this prequel is another huge hit. Woodrow is the alpha, and he is a bit underhanded in his pursuit of Verity. Despite his dominant alpha actions to make Verity his omega he seemed like the perfect mate for her. The bond that develops between them is solid, and the affection and care he puts forth won me over. This Cinderella story pulled me in from the start. I loved how Verity learned life lessons as she went along and how her "awakening" took her from a young broken girl to a strong and enticing omega. This story had less of the war story, but it did give some more back story of that world and introduced a few of the main characters. If you like Omegaverse stories you definitely need to read this one. (less)
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Polarising
    Reviewed in Australia on October 2, 2023
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    I don't usually enjoy books where there is a vast difference in power between main characters. Having the FMC being completely under control by the MMC makes me feel uncomfortable... but strangely enough I liked this one. The Alpha showed enough love for his omega that I forgave him for being a dominating prick. Finished very well. Looking forward to the next one!
  • Aisha Sheikh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unique
    Reviewed in India on June 6, 2022
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    I loved the plot. It was a Rollercoaster story. Would have loved to see a bit destruction of evil stepmother but the whole story was so good. The ending was amazing and totally surprising. Would love to read more. Especially, lilli's story.
  • Chan-kam
    1.0 out of 5 stars Disgusting
    Reviewed in France on November 9, 2022
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    Under the umbrella of omegaverse , this story is just condonning rape and rape culture . Eventhough i like dark themes in romance , I find this one revolting …
  • Stef
    4.0 out of 5 stars Omegaverse
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2022
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    I really enjoyed the plot to this, there's a good amount of spice but alot is glossed over so not as much as you'd expect from the rest of l v lanes work but it's still good. It's definitely dark romance with a manipulative alpha, really excited for thecrest of the series.
  • Britt
    2.0 out of 5 stars Non-consensual, creepy and manipulative
    Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2022
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    The whole book I was waiting for someone to come and save the MC. Instead she is manipulated and forced into a sexual relationship with a man twice her age. She goes from having some form of personality at the beginning to living solely to please and serve her mate, like a brain washed Barbie.

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