Review: Real by Amy Bellows
SYNOPSIS:
Buddy is nothing but a forgotten plastic love doll. Long ago, an alpha paid a warlock to bring him to life with magic, but that man hasn’t wanted Buddy in years. Every night Buddy goes into heat all alone.
Until Buddy meets an alpha named H. H is the kindest man Buddy’s ever known, and he gives hugs that make Buddy feel happy and safe.
If only Buddy could be a real omega made of flesh and blood. Then maybe H would want him.
If only…
REVIEW:
I have read a lot of books in my lifetime, but I don’t think I have ever read a retelling with a Pinocchio twist. The story wasn’t bad but it wasn’t amazing either. Overall, I enjoyed it but there were just some details that slipped through the cracks.
The plot and concept promised greatness. I adored the Pinocchio aspect, it was refreshing and unique. How the plot plays out with Buddy was intriguing and was a fun spin that I never saw coming. It kept me on my toes and had me eager to turn the page and find out what happened next. But the story is filled with insta-love, I mean the majority of the book occurs within 24 hours. I would have loved to see a deeper connection form between Buddy and H.
I would have also liked to see H and Buddy work through their own personal hang ups. It felt like they just waved a wand and they were magically over all their insecurities and issues. There were also details that slipped through the cracks, for example like H handed off his wallet at one point and never got it back? Or Buddy’s enjoyment of lace was mentioned once or twice but it didn’t add anything to the story and felt like an afterthought…so why bring it up at all? And this occurred throughout the story and started to take away from the main plotline.
Overall, I enjoyed the read but like I mentioned, not my favorite. I am looking forward to Candlewick’s story though!
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