He will obtain her – at all costsBurning with disbelief, Kardos’ fury sets the entire known Lands alight. He swears to reclaim what belongs to him, but discovers the true cost of trying to cage the beauty he loves to see fly.Shaya seeks a quiet freedom, but she is no longer the Omega she once was.Battling her heartache, she soon learns that she has to face the beast that belongs to her.OWN TO … face the beast that belongs to her.
OWN TO OBTAIN is a full-length fantasy romance novel that concludes Kardos and Shaya’s dark and tribal tale. Begin their story from OWN TO OBEY. For fans of faithful Alpha anti-heroes and captive romances.
MYTH OF OMEGA spans nine full-length books, three Omegaverse romance trilogies, and one epic world. Over 700 5-star reviews across the series, find out why readers still want more.
Own To Obtain includes romance and situations of a dark nature. Some aspects of this story may be sensitive for some readers. For ages 18 and over.
˃˃˃ MYTH OF OMEGA books in order:
CRAVE (COMPLETED TRILOGY)
Crave To Conquer #1
Crave To Capture #2
Crave To Claim #3
REIGN (COMPLETED TRILOGY)
Reign To Ruin #4
Reign To Ravage #5
Reign To Rule #6
OWN (COMPLETED TRILOGY)
Own To Obey #7
Own To Obsess #8
Own To Obtain #9
˃˃˃ Other books by Zoey Ellis
EMPIRE OF ANGELS (COMPLETED TRILOGY)
Claimed By Power #1
Ruined By Power #2
Awakened By Power #3
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In this final installment Kardos goes after his woman and the way he goes about the situation is amazing. I loved the conclusion to their story and the new family details even more. Its a roller coaster of hot steamy Alpha. Can’t wait to see what comes out next!
Once again Zoey Ellis delivers an outstanding breathtaking installment of the thrilling Myth of Omega series. In this conclusion of the Southern Lands trilogy Shaya is struggling to accept her conflicting feelings towards Kardos. She wants to believe it is only the bond that makes her feel attached to Kardos and not her real true feelings. As much as this is a time for Shaya to explore her deeply seeded feelings, it is also a time of self-reflection for Kardos. He must understand what his Omega needs aside from sexual physical gratification of being bonded. The fact that she is willing to go to extremes to escape him is an eye-opener making him feel the loss of the bond and his mate.
In addition to the complexities between Shaya and Kardos, Kyus, Shaya’s older sister, pops back in. We learn more about her role in Shaya’s personal development. We experience a different side of the sisters’ relationship and even a bit of role reversal. We learn more about Kardos’ lineage and some very interesting plot twists that keep you hanging on this exhilarating ride. Cameos from characters of previous trilogies (Crave and Reign) add a bittersweet touch to this grand finale to an addictive series.
Be aware that this is the third book in the trilogy and it doesn’t work unless you’ve read the 2 prior books. This is also book 9 in the overall story. Each trilogy stands more or less alone but you’ll be so grateful if you take my advice and read them all in a binge. All the books up until now have been awesome and this one is no different. Often by the time a series has been developed this far, there is some loss of tension, excitement and/or loss of oomph. This does NOT happen in this series. Each trilogy and each couple is different in both attitude and life experiences and has their own journey but do read The “Own Trilogy” in order. Own to Obey sets the scene, introduces the characters and begins their journey. Own to Obsess continues the story and allows the characters evolve and this is the book that ties up Kardos and Shaya’s story.
Kardos and Shaya are realistically written. They are products of their world. The characters are well developed and while not always likeable (an understatement in places), they are definitely shaped by their circumstances. Zoey Ellis has imagined a world where might is right and power is to be taken and held. Her Alphas are dangerous, hard, obsessive and driven. The mates they choose meet their “ideal”. Every Alpha wants an Omega but Omegas aren’t easily found and aren’t easily caged. And none of them know how joining together will change the characters, the relationship and the world they live in. Even the Omegas themselves don’t know how working together will change everything.
Kardos takes what he wants and knows that being strongest is best. He is focused, believes absolutely that he is right in all things and expects everyone to fall into line with his plan. He expects Shaya to do so as well. Shaya has been taught to hide and fear the Alphas and just wants to be free, but much of the history has fallen into the unknown so they are all having to blaze a path. Until recently Omegas were more of a myth than an actual person.
I love these stories because everything “works”. The characters stay true to form, the situations they find themselves in feel realistic (for the world they live in) and the main characters are smart and capable. They have all been taught what “normal” is and none of them make any attempt to deny fate until fate brings them a mate and everything they thought they knew disappears. Kardos and Shaya are both complete people the reader gets to know and understand. If only they could understand as well as we do. But they have never had to look at things differently. Now different is the only way they can prosper or maybe even survive. They complement each other and both learn and grow. We also saw cameos from the “Crave Trilogy” and the “Reign Trilogy”. These are great stories – a fabulous trilogy and a wonderful series.
Grab the books, hide away and start reading – you’ll love the story, the characters and they way they evolve is wonderful to behold. Highly recommended. You won’t want to stop so block out the time. Even if you’ve read these before, there is so much layered into the books that you’ll catch things you missed the first time. Definitely well worth a re-read. (I voluntarily reviewed an ARC).
It really is the sweet quiet ones you have to watch out for. In this final installment Shaya does herself proud standing her ground. Even though she loves her alpha she makes a firm stand with me cheering loudly as I greedily read every page. I can honestly say Kardos shocked me when he explained the reasons for his treatment of Shaya. The manner in which he did this was even more of a surprise for such a seemingly harsh arrogant alpha. This storyline was exciting. The passion between this couple was very hot. Amazingly I also ended up liking Kardos after vehemently denying I could ever forgive him for his treatment of Shaya. But I guess all of my emotional extremes while reading this one just enhanced this book for me. It has a happy ending! I recommend it!
Own to Obtain is the third book in Shaya and Kardos’ trilogy and is not a standalone. You need to at least read the other two books in their trilogy first. You could read the trilogy as a standalone. However, I would recommend starting with the first book in the entire Myth of Omega series. It is a fantastic series and characters from the first two trilogies do appear briefly in this one.
This book starts right where book two left off. Shaya and Kardos are struggling as a couple. The main issue causing their problems is miscommunication and lack of communication. Actions from both put each of them, as well as the people of the Southern Lands in danger. Will they ever be able to find their way back to each other? If so, can they do so before loss of life in the lands? I love the two of them together. They really are perfect for each other. If only they could see it in themselves.
I am sad that this is not only the end of Shaya and Kardos’ trilogy but the whole Myth of Omega series. Although, I feel that the ending was written in a way that opens the door to at least one more book to tie up a few loose ends. At least, I hope that’s the case. I would definitely recommend reading this one, as well as the entire series.
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
This is the conclusion of Shaya and Kardos’s story. Shaya and Kardos learn to communicate better with one another. Shaya develops more confidence in herself. Good book, well written!
I was gifted an ARC copy from the author, and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This was a great ending to a series I’ve enjoyed reading so much. Kardos (swoon) he cant get any better. He is definitely an anti hero, the kind I love! Unapologetic, he really shows out in this finale! If you live omegaverse you have to read this series! This author is a automatic one click for me. Shaya she’s delicate but with a stubborn streak. All things are explained! I’m so happy with the various cameos! Loved! loved! Loved! Did I say Loved?!!! I’m going to have to start over from the beginning. I wish this was on audio!! I highly recommend this whole series!