A Tainted Claim

I really enjoyed the concluding part of this Alpha and Omega duet. It was fast paced and well written with some majorly scorching chemistry. I was an easy page-turner that I read in one sitting and though this was the conclusion of Maddox and Ana’s story I can’t wait to delve more into this fascinating fantasy world maybe with Raine next. Here Ana finally had her eyes opened in regards to the corrupt houses and her people’s plight. Though initially resistant she can’t help but realise that what she’s been told all her life has been to keep her in the dark and compliant. Even Madoc hasn’t been completely honest with her mostly because he wants her to work things out for herself. When she does finally realise the truth of things she steps up to the plate and embraces Maddoc’s and her future wholeheartedly. I adored Maddoc getting his thoughts and impressions this time around gave me such an insight into his overall character and also tempered that first initial impressions I had of him. You really get a sense of who he is and why he has done certain things. It just brought a more human aspect to him and his whole image. This entire story taken as a whole is a five star read and I do think it works better as one novel rather than separated into two parts. I think it lessons the impact slightly being split up into two. So yep really enjoyed this one and I’m giving it five starts for the entire experience read back to back rather than separately which would be my preference. Big thumbs up from my camp. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of A Tainted Claim (Beholden Duet #2)

While Ana’s escape from the palace provides some breathing space from the intensity of Maddoc and his wild claims, it doesn’t take long for her to begin to question all that she’s been led to believe. As yet more secrets are revealed, she struggles with knowing where to place her trust – in her parents who love her, but who’ve lied to her repeatedly… in Ryden, her fiancé, who wants her for his own agenda… or with Maddoc, who infuriates her just by being himself, but who also might just be telling the truth. I admired Ana’s desire to set things right as she came to understand the grim reality of life beyond the palace walls. I enjoyed this couple’s dynamic – their push and pull and their heated confrontations as Ana embraced her natural instincts as an Omega. This fantasy Omegaverse romance is well written, with plenty of action, drama, deception, secrets, mystery, and anguish, along with many explicit Alpha/Omega encounters. I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.

I enjoyed the conclusion to Maddoc and Ana's story. I really liked how everything comes together in the end to explain everything. Mainly because you are left with a lot of questions about things Maddoc is hinting at and not telling Ana in the first book and you finally get those answers. I enjoyed Ana's character even more in this one. She really wants what is best for her country's people. And she tries to educate herself when possible to make the right decisions. Although thay doesn't always happen the way she thinks. There are hints towards the end of the book about more to possibly come and I think it would be awesome if there was another book that follows this one. Raines is another great character that deserves to be happy.