“He’s gonna learn, though. Or maybe I should say, remember.”
There is a reason why The Tyrant Alpha’s Rejected Mate is in everyone’s top five rejected mate tropes. This is the first book in the Five Packs series and boy, it doesn’t disappoint. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve read (listened to) this book; it’s got to be at least 20 times in the last year. It satisfies all my rejected mate requirements.
✔Imperfect, but strong female lead.
✔Painful rejection.
✔There’s a lot of groveling when the male realizes his mistake.
Overview
Una is 28 and has never shifted. The theory is that the attack that left her leg mangled scared her wolf. But Una discovered the local farmers’ market, something she could look forward to, and a way to gain her independence. Things were looking up until she shifted during dinner and declared the alpha, Killian Kelly, her mate. He calls her mad and has her thrown out of the building with the trash. She doesn’t cower in the corner, though; she gets up and finds a solution to her problem, which involves just removing the mate bond. The fates always get their way in the end, though.
Positives
Cate C. Wells has created an excellent introduction to her shifter world. In this world, shifters made themselves known to humans in the 1950s. This allows the author to blend in details that we, the readers, can relate to. The fact that the relationship has ups and downs, repeatedly, also helps make the story relatable.
Negatives
I really wouldn’t call Killian a tyrant. Tyrants are cruel and oppressive. He may be a little elitist and sexist, but he’s not evil. Now, his father, Declan, was a tyrant.
Recommendations
The Tyrant Alpha’s Rejected Mate is a 5-star for me, definitely, a trusty fallback when I need a little emotional turmoil followed by the female lead overcoming rejection by rediscovering (or even discovering for the first time) their self-worth and strength.
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