Katriana Cardona My life ended the moment the X-Clan found me. Bitten.Turned.And claimed by him. My genetic markers label me as a rare Omega. But inside, I’m all female alpha. And I will not heel. Not even to the Alpha of Andorra Sector. Ander Cain promises me protection.A new world of pleasure and pain.But he wants all of me in return.Even if it means taking me by force. I’ll be damned if I give … return.
Even if it means taking me by force.
I’ll be damned if I give up my inner fight. I spent the last twenty-one years battling the walking dead. These wolves won’t know what hit them when I’m through.
Ander Cain
My life began the moment I found her, my darling little mate. She’s the force of nature Andorra Sector needs to give us hope for a future. A reason to keep going and to protect our lands from the zombie infestation beyond.
Yet she refuses to play by our rules.
Born in a time where humans will do anything to survive, she’s not used to the pack hierarchy or the laws our kind abides by. Oh, but she’ll learn. And I’ll thoroughly enjoy being the one to train her.
Katriana Cardona can fight me all she wants, but in the end, she will be mine. Whether she submits or not.
Note: This is a standalone shifter romance with omegaverse and dystopian elements. There will be three main novels in the X-Clan series, all featuring different couples. Novellas may appear in between about side characters as well.
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I do love a dominant, alpha wolf shifter and I certainly got one here in Ander Cain, even though there were times I seriously wanted to throttle him! Kat was a wonderful, strong feisty female, perfect for Ander if he could just get his head out of his a$s to realise! Damn stubborn alpha….lol
Lexi C Foss is one of the queens of world building. This different take on wolf shifters and their rituals set in a dark post Zombie apocalypse/Omegaverse world, where the omega’s are rare and the alphas irrestistably dominant, captured my imagination. Neither Ander or Kat did what was expected which made this all the more intriguing, I loved it!
Kat was a fantastic character, strong and determined. As a human, she’s battled her whole life just to survive, so when she’s forced into the X-clan world and turned into a wolf, she struggles with her lack of understanding to accept her unexpected new role as Omega. Her emotions were brilliantly written, I felt her highs and lows, her hopes and pain as Ander punishes her for her strong survival instincts.
I’m not normally a vocal reader but at times I shouted at some of Anders stubborn decisions and lack of empathy when it came to handling his intended mate. Damn he got my back up the more she suffered, but thankfully he was a strong enough character to thoroughly redeem himself when it mattered.
Andorra Sector is set in a dark, dangerous futuristic time where most humans have been infected by a zombie virus and all beings, mortal and immortal do what needs to be done to survive. This story centres on wolf shifters, but I’m looking forward to reading more of this world as the series progresses.
Oh my word Lexi C. Foss can sure write good books!
For some reason Andorra Sector felt much more akin to an omegaverse romance than it did a shifter-based paranormal one. And I loved that it did. In fact I found myself frequently comparing it to many of my favourite omegaverse stories and finding it held it’s own against them. It’s not as dark as either the Alpha’s Claim series or the Omega’s Destruction series, but it definitely had it’s moments. Particularly in emotional/psychological aspects.
The only criticism I have is that I would have liked a little more world building. What there is was great (as I’m used to with this author), but I just needed it to be a little more defined, a little more delineated. Now this is part of a multi-author series, so it might well be that she was constrained in how much the setting/world could be developed. What I did find was that I relied on my familiarity with shifters and omegaverse type dynamics – or my assumptions – to fill in some gaps.
Anders and Katriana are very much the focal point of this tale. We don’t get to see much other than them, mainly in their apartment, either together or alone, but that was fine because they are strong enough characters to carry this story. Indeed they are an amazing couple, filled with their raw and powerful chemistry, consumed by their clashing of wills and wants and hobbled by the whole slew of misunderstandings littering their path.
I was drawn into this book within the first few pages, subsumed by the powerful story unfolding before me, consumed by the emotions and passions portrayed so well. I made the mistake of thinking I could just read the first few chapters and then put it down. It was well gone midnight, and knowing that my alarm was set for just after 6am, when I had to admit that I needed some sleep, so finally put it down. Needless to say I picked it back up and finished the story at the earliest opportunity.
I hugely recommend this and can’t wait for the other stories planned for this world.
I read Andorra Sector twice… I finished late the other night and then woke up the next day and read it again because I loved it that much! Honestly, I’m a sucker for anything Lexi C. Foss; so when I saw this book I knew I had to read it; and I’m so glad I did! SO GOOD! Kat and Ander will suck you in from the very first page; so much action, alpha goodness, off the charts chemistry (can a girl get a glass of water or perhaps a fan?) & many lessons learned; on one deliciously dark and bumpy ride. I could not put this book down! So steamy and addictive and full of all the things that I LOVE about PNR I am officially obsessed!
Real talk… I cannot wait to read all books in X-Clan Series &&& The Zombie Year 2099 Series as well. Seriously, can I have them like right now? So excited for what’s next in both of these series
***ARC Provided in Exchange for an Honest Review/ Megan Scandalous Book Blog***
WOW! This book was awesome! The writing is extraordinary. The characters are amazing and their story will keep you hooked from the very first page.
Kat and Ander were raised as total opposites where one’s world was completely different from the others. She was raised a human who had to fight for her life from others and from the Infected. He is an Alpha wolf who created and rules the X Clan wolves in Andorra Secotor. When their lives collide she learns they have rules to follow and she doesn’t really agree since they basically kidnapped her and changed her without her permission. He wanted her from the moment he knew “what” she was and their journey will result in power play, hatred, heartbreak, and eventually understanding, friendships and love. This book is an action-packed page turner that will have you begging for more.
Highly recommended!
I read a lot of Omegaverse. It happens to be one of my favorite genres.
That being said the claiming between Ander and Kat just may be one of the most memorable and emotional I have ever read.
It was the perfect moment, the raw emotion behind the act was *sigh*
This is a standalone, but also part of a collection Zombie Year 2099 but from my understanding, it will spin off into its own series (doing the happy dance ). It is a more Omegaverse story line than zombie but it does take place in a post-apocalyptic universe that has been decimated by a zombie population.
Enough about the facts… down to the good stuff – the cast!
Kat. One bad-arse female!
I would never ever want to piss her off! She has a couple of tough moments and she loses focus (broke my heart) for a bit –
But she comes back and may whatever higher power you bow down to grant you mercy cause this kitten is about to shred some canine behind!
Ander you ego-driven, blind, Ill-informed smelly backside of a horse!!
What were you thinking??
Oh, wait YOU WEREN’T!
I’m sorry your wittle ego was bruised – Get over yourself!
I feel better now…
And the supporting cast?
Riley – fiesty Omega Dr. who tells it like it is
Elias – Anders second and our comic relief as well as at times the voice of reason (seriously not sure how that works )
Artur and his buddy Enzo- just straight up donkey’s rear ends
And so many more I do not even know where to start
I am really really hoping we get to know their stories
As for the world-building – what can I say Out Of This World
This is Omegaverse so the Alphas rule
The Omegas are.. let’s just say personal choice is not always an option – biology is the ruling factor here.
Foss sets up the series here with a solid foundation.
We meet some of the players. Get a glimpse at future possibilities.
Are fed all kinds of breadcrumbs .. I was stuffed by the end!
Just enough to take the edge off but not enough to truly sate our curiosity
The long term story line is put into play
This can be read as a standalone as it is primarily directed at the relationship between Ander and Kat but there is so much more going on as well.
It does have a Happy Enough for Now ending that should feed your immediate need
This has to be one of my favourite books to date, I literally binge read it until the very end! Andorra Sector tells the story of human Katriana Cardano, a human who has been struggling to survive since she was born. Caught in a trap after trying to get food she is taken captive by the Andorra Sector alpha, Ander Cain. Alpha Cain is pure testosterone, arrogance and power, all that Kat needs to do is submit.
This book is HOT! Not only do you have the amazingly strong character of Kat, you also have to deal with the dominant Ander who at times you want to slap up in the head as he just doesn’t get that Kat is a human and doesn’t come from a wolf pack, doesn’t understand the hierarchy and has literally had the wool pulled over her eyes and is expected to submit, be this amazing Omega and not ask questions. What was Ander thinking?
There is certainly a lot of cat and mouse in this book as well as moments which are particularly heart-breaking, especially when you read the changes that have happened to Kat and basically it is all Ander’s fault (he does redeem himself though, so don’t be put off). You are also learning the hierarchy as you go along and although you may not agree with it, you certainly are entertained by it.
This book is steamy, dark, unapologetic and addictive. There are some moments between characters that are questionable but it certainly ties into the apocalyptic, urban fantasy – there are no rules- type of writing which is highly entertaining. Sexy moments between Kat and Ander are hot and it is going to be interesting reading more about these characters and other characters in the book when the series continues. A definite must read!
ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review
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Another 5 star review for Lexi C. Foss.
Lexi has once again created a world that I can get lost in and characters that I’ve fallen in love with.
I adore Kat, she everything I would hope to be if I were ever in a post apocalyptic world. She’s strong and feisty and knows exactly who she is.
Ander is magnificent. Strong, dominant and not afraid to bend when necessery.
I can’t wait to read more about Andorra sector.
Ander really does take his possessiveness to a whole new level, “those two old effs can kiss my ***. They will not touch what is mine.” Kat can be a saucy little thing, “what? No.” I wanted to slap him all over again. “I asked because I know nothing about being a effing wolf…” Ander really doesn’t appreciate it when his men dont get to the point fast enough, “why the eff didn’t you lead with that information?”I demanded…” This book gave me all the feels, I legit started tearing up when Ander was being an *** because it was that bad of him being an ***.
Gripping story
Oh man, when Lexi told us she was writing a story based in a zombie apocalypse type world I was like nah I’m good, but thanks She told me it was about wolves more than zombies….huh my interest was piqued, I’m sucker for paranormal I’m so happy she convinced me to give this book a shot because it blew my mind with so many interesting angles and it was gripping. The characters sucked me in and it felt like I could feel Kats emotions rolling off the pages and ultimately wished I could be claimed by my own Alpha Wolf
I don’t know much about some of the other authors writing in this series but I’m definitely going to give them a go as this world intrigues me Thank you Lexi for my advanced copy for which I leave my honest review
I was sucked in from the first chapter. The story has dark elements, dubious consent issues, and power exchanges that are a part of the Omegaverse writing genre. But Lexi weaves them together magically and kept me hooked. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and can’t wait for more of what is to come, both in the Zombie 2099 verse, and the X-Clan Sector!
Kat is a human in a world ruled by supernaturals, fighting to survive on the outside of shifter society and avoiding the Infected. One wrong decision by her “leader” has her captured and turned by the shifters in charge of the sector and finding out she is a very rare Omega.
Ander is the leader of the sector and when he sees Kat, he is not only intrigued but sworn to protect her because he realizes one thing. She is his, even if she won’t admit it. As an Alpha, he will stop at nothing to claim the female who makes his wolf sing.
A society Kat doesn’t understand, a world she doesn’t want. Can they overcome their differences, the other Alphas seeking to rut the rare Omega, and each other to find common ground and a happily ever after?