This is a captivating read for fans of fantasy romance and shifter stories, particularly those who enjoy slow-burn relationships, forbidden love, and tales of rebellion, loyalty, and self-discovery in a richly detailed world of werewolves and ancient prophecies.

I surprisingly really enjoyed this book. I was not to sure I would like this story in the beginning especially with how the love interest acted at first. I fell in love with Penn along side Drake, which I think made this story more appealing to me. When the romance started to pick up, I could not stop reading because I had to know where this story would go. The dreams were very intriguing to me, I kept trying to figure out what they meant and making up theories. When it was finally revealed what they meant, I was SHOCKED. I would have never guess that revelation. I personally wanted to see more resistance from Drake regarding the pack but I also understood why she couldn’t. I also would have liked to see more of a jealous side from Penn.

I could not put this story down which is why I think more readers should give this book a try.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

This is the story of a spoilt Alpha's daughter watching her father's death ,
her world crashing down around her and being taken prisoner - all under
the auspices of a "prophecy"
Guarded by the pack Beta her only role now is as a pawn - how is she to survive ?
There is a constant will they or wont they fall to the spark between them from the
start - who is using who to gain an advantage ?. what secrets are to be revealed ?
This is an enemies to lovers read , where when Drake was given power , it was not what would
have been the norm under the rules of Pack society - confusing !
I found it difficult to feel a great deal of sympathy for Drake at times , her grief at her
father's death seemed to be soon forgotten . And as for Penn just where do his loyalties lie ?
There was a mix of modern day living with cell phones , clothing and yet rain water was
drunk of of jugs - again confusing !
It was an interesting read overall but I felt it could have been tightened up in places to
provide a better flow

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Book: The Lost Pack
Author: Sophie Davis
Published: December 3rd, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5(4.5/5)
Review:
I usually don't read werewolf books, but this sounded interesting. I was sucked in from the very beginning and hardly slept while I was reading this. 😅 A real page-turner. 👏🙌 I'm sad this is a stand-alone though.

What to expect: (Possible plot spoilers)
🐺Werewolves
🗡Betrayal
📜Prophecies
👭Friendship
👩‍❤️‍👨 Fated Mates
✨️Magic
🧝‍♂️Fae
🧛‍♂️Vampires
🥵Touch her and die
😠 Enemies-to-lovers😍
💫Reincarnation


Thank you to NetGalley & the author for this eARC. *All thoughts & opinions are my own.*
I apologize for my late review. I have been really sick.
#thelostpack #NetGalley #sophiedavis

A cool bit-lit, even though I had a bit of trouble getting into the story at first. I struggled to connect with the characters in the beginning, but once the story picked up, it became a real page-turner. I really liked Penn and would have loved to learn more about him and his connection to Drake. The slight lack of world-building isn’t too distracting, but it could have been more developed to enhance immersion in the story.
That said, the writing is smooth, and it’s an enjoyable read! In short, a fun one-shot for bit-lit fans!

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Un Bit lit sympa même si j’ai eu un peu de mal à rentrer dans l’histoire. J’ai eu des difficultés à accrocher avec les personnages au début mais une fois lancé dans l’histoire, celle-ci devient un vrai page-turner. J’ai beaucoup aimé Penn et j’aurais voulu en savoir plus sur lui et sur ce qui le lie à Drake. Ce petit manque de world-building n’est pas gênant mais aurait mérité d’être un peu plus développé pour mieux s’immerger dans l’histoire.
Néanmoins, la plume et fluide et la lecture est agréable ! En bref, c’est un one shot bien sympa pour les amateurs de bit-lit !

I thought that this book had great potential and with just a bit... more... it could have been great.

I really enjoyed the FMC and I was excited to see how she would manage the blows and conflicts that came her way at the beginning of the book. She was a spoiled Alpha's daughter who had everything she wanted, and in the blink of an eye, her father's life is taken in front of her. While we did experience some grief as her world crashed down around her, I do wish that the author would have fleshed out the heartbreak. The world goes on yes, but with the way that her life got flipped upside down, it felt like the FMC moved on from the loss of her father a bit too quickly.

Our MMC.... He checks off boxes. That's kind of it. He feels like a trope checklist with not much depth. I didn't feel the tension or chemistry between our characters and he just comes across like a brick wall. He has a few moments where you start to see character development, an MMC with a life of his own, and then it slips out of your fingers as he regresses back into the trope checklist.

I thought the author was inspired by having past lives and memories be woven into the story. Yet again, I wish that it was more fleshed out. I wish that we got to experience the characters a bit more and see how those unlocked memories began to cause shifts within our FMC. She went from spoiled brat to Alpha warrior just a bit too quick for my tastes. The lack of development with the past lives caused them to become unremarkable. I forgot the names of the lives just as soon as they were introduced, leaving me wondering what impact they truly have on the story if at all. The dreams were disjointed and disconnected from the rest of the story until the "big plot twist" at the end, but even then it wasn't enough to pull it back together in a satisfying way.

The wrap up of the story left much to be desired. It feels very "female empowerment" with a leader who shouldn't be a leader. In this world, women are meant for nothing more than mating and having children. They aren't on the council and they have to defer to their mates, or at least that's how I understood it. Our FMC was never raised with the expectation of being a leader. She had no skills outside of fashion and shopping, and suddenly she is an Alpha and has a pack to take care of. She makes many unpopular decisions that seems to alienate her pack members and they are told to basically, get over it. It feels like the writer had an agenda here, which is fine, but didn't write the characters correctly to back it up.

Overall, It was okay. It had pacing issues, the world building needs some work, the editing could have been a little neater, and the characters needed to be fleshed out. But, I did enjoy the store at the base of it, despite the issues.

This story focuses on Drake who is the daughter of an alpha wolf. It begins with a celestial event that triggers a prophecy for the pack and follows the aftermath and struggle for power.

I did enjoy reading it and wanted to find out how the conflict was going to be resolved… . This is a slow burn, enemies to lovers story. Interesting plot and worldbuilding with a few confusing bits. I didn't love the female main character but found this, overall, to be an enjoyable read. This is my first book by this author and I will be checking out more of her work..

Spicy, male female, single point of view (fmc), paranormal (wolf shifters!) romance. This is a slow burn, enemies to lovers story. Interesting plot and worldbuilding with a few confusing bits. I didn't love the female main character but found this, overall, to be an enjoyable read. This is my first book by this author and I will be checking out more of her work.

This was my first time reading a book by this author, and I was pleasantly surprised.
I’m a huge fan of the genre, and I honestly am quite picky about books that fit this specific trope.

I absolutely adored Drake. The MMC is your typical alpha in some ways; Protective, a bit brash and angsty. But at times, I did question his intentions and role.
The plot was intriguing and kept my interest. The dynamics between characters was great.


Overall, I would definitely read this book again, and would love to read others by the author.

Sophie Davis drew me in immediately with the action packed start to this book. Our FMC has her world upturned, her support system gone, and we get to see her navigate the trials she faces while navigating the political landscape of the pack she thought she knew. The MMC is broody and protective but, you are left to constantly question where his loyalties lie. So much angst for this slow-burn and I loved it.

The one small note I had was the world the characters live in. They are in the desolate mountains but have working cell phones. They wear fancy gowns and modern tuxedos but still sport cloaks and drink rain water from a jug. It is a small thing but, I felt I was often trying to understand what time period it actually was.

Overall, I really enjoyed the story and incredible journey our characters went on. I truly hope we get a spin off with our American-born fae mobster because I am thoroughly intrigued by his story. Thank you so much to Sophie and NetGalley for this ARC in return for my honest review. My opinions are my own.

I’m not the biggest fan of shifter romances but this one really surprised me!

The Lost Pack follows Drake, the daughter of the Orphiuchus alpha, as she grapples with losing her entire world in a single night. As a new alpha takes over, she is essentially a prisoner in her own home. With her mysterious childhood friend Penn, the pack’s Beta, assigned as her guard, they develop a relationship that risks them both. As the pack descends into chaos, its up to Drake to uncover the truth and save their future.

The worldbuilding here was pretty solid - although some of the lore had some holes in it. The nice thing about shifter romances is that the world is pretty self-explanatory so there isn’t anything too complicated. The origin lore didn’t completely make sense here but it didn’t ruin the reading experience for me.

The romance was PERFECT for me (although I’m a sucker for this kind of couple) - it wasn’t too rushed, it has organic chemistry, and it had a very romantic charm to it. The main characters were beautifully developed and had depth to them.

I particularly liked the FMC’s character growth throughout the story. She goes from being a “naive” princess type character to a self confident leader with agency, which was really nice to see in a romantasy that may not necessarily prioritize that.

This is a MUST for romantasy lovers!

Thank you Netgalley and Victory Editing for the e-ARC!

I received this arc from Net Galley and Sophie Davis. I love a good fantasy with a strong-minded FMC, and this book definitely meets those standards. Drake Aspen is the Alpha’s daughter in the Ophiuchus Wolf Pack. Within this particular wolf pack, there is a prophecy involving one night where two comets will pass over their home in Snake Mountain. The passing of the comets is meant to be a sign of coming peace to the mountain, but instead after they pass, chaos ensues. In one night, Drake loses everything, including her freedom. The new Beta of the pack, Penn, is now charged with keeping her under guard in her home, where she is kept to be used as a pawn by the new Alpha. Drake soon comes to learn the truth behind the ancient prophecy of the two comets and has to decide what she wants to do with that information- fight against the new Alpha or leave and lose her pack. This is a enemies-to-lovers with a bit of a slow burn, but I really enjoyed the chemistry between these two characters. I also really liked the character growth that Drake undergoes in this book. If you enjoy fantasy, prophecies, shifters, a slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance, and magic then you will enjoy this book when it comes out on December 3rd.

From the very first chapter, I was hooked! This book was so captivating that I devoured it in one sitting—and then went back for a second read to savor all the details I might have missed. It’s an exceptional blend of tragedy, friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romance, werewolf lore and prophecy, and the gripping dynamics of betrayal, manipulation, and power struggles. The writing is sharp, the characters are deeply layered and compelling, and the plot kept me on edge from start to finish.

The story centers on Drake Aspen, a bold yet somewhat sheltered werewolf raised as the daughter of her pack’s alpha. Her world is upended when a shocking betrayal leads to her father’s death, and she’s thrust into life under the oppressive rule of a new, power-hungry alpha. Faced with shifting loyalties and simmering tensions, Drake must rise to the challenge, testing her strength, intelligence, and even her heart as she fights to protect her pack and reclaim her father’s legacy.

Adding to the tension is her brooding protector who seems to have her back—but can she trust him? Does he genuinely care for her, or is his loyalty another dangerous deception? You will have to find out by reading this book!!

You should be aware that this book prioritizes story over spice, but there are definitely a few steamy moments that add to the intrigue. The spice level lands at a solid 3 out of 5, complementing the plot without overshadowing it. What stands out most is how this book excels on every front: a well-crafted plot, excellent writing, captivating character development, and immersive world-building, all delivered seamlessly in one gripping package. It’s easily one of my favorite reads of 2024!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Recommendation: A must-read for fans of strong female protagonists, werewolf fiction, and a well-executed friends-to-enemies-to-lovers arc. If you enjoy political intrigue, complex relationships rooted in betrayal and romance, and an intricately crafted fantasy world with a rich backstory, this book is sure to delight.

Note: I received this book as an e-ARC from NetGalley and would like to thank both NetGalley and Sophie Davis for the opportunity to review this phenomenal work.

4 ⭐️Read!! My honest ARC review

The Lost Pack is filled with events and emotions it’s fast-paced there’s a strong MFC who goes through a lot in this journey.

It’s a slow burn with enemies to lovers it takes time for the spice to come in once it does it makes up for it. The only thing that felt odd to me was one of the words they used for intimacy. I would type it but I’m not sure if it’s allowed on here but it looks something like this ( the $e3 ) other than this I liked the story and the way it’s told. The characters are well written I felt like their personalities came through very clearly in showing what they want and where it’s going

I felt for the MFC it feels like she’s stuck but once the story unfolds you start to see her grow and gets stronger such as knowing her worth and starting to find her way. I love me shifters in my books so when I saw this I knew I had to read it.

I give a special thank you to NetGalley and Sophie Davis for allowing me to be one of the ARC readers for this book I appreciate it so much.

I couldn’t get to read this because the title was removed from my shelf too soon, before I could download it (I have no idea why 😅) and I was so looking forward to read it 🥺

It's extremely lovely to read a badass and confident female lead 🥵♥️
I love drake and the angst is just perfect, the entire plot, story , romance....just perfect 😍

4.75/5 stars! I've read several other of Sophie's books, so was excited to get my hands on this book. The storytelling in this book was phenomenal. I felt connected with Penn and Drake and didn't see some of the plot developments coming. However, this is an ultimate slow burn with limited spiciness. Think more fantasy with a romance side story, than romantasy. Definitely a must read for fans of PNR and shifter fantasy.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review

{𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕃𝕠𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕒𝕔𝕜 by Sophie Davis}
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QOTD: Do you believe in reincarnation?
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Well, I’m officially obsessed with the writing because I couldn’t put it down.
Fantastic plot, thorough development, and medium pacing.
No unnecessary drama but instead a story fret with tension and secrets and yea, a bit of passion.

“𝗠𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻. 𝗠𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝘀.”

Drake is the alpha’s daughter and during the Twin Comets celebration, a trusted friend takes the life of her father and her world is thrust into a game of submit and resist, all while navigating a budding romance with the traitor’s brother, Penn, and strange dreams that awakens the truth of her pack’s history.

Such a vivid and fun plot! I love the concept of zodiac and fae and vampires and immortality.
I do feel like the world could be more flushed out BUT I’m hoping we may get more in this world?
Maybe?

This is my first read by the authors (two co-writing best friends) but it definitely won’t be the last.
And that cover!!!

{I received a complimentary copy of this book. All reviews are my own.}
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ARC review. Thanks to NetGalley and YONDER publishing ☺️
Drake Aspen, daughter to the Alpha of the Ophiuchus Pack, has lost everything important to her in one night. Imprisoned in her own home secrets begin to unravel and her should be enemy, Penn, is the only one she can trust!
I really enjoyed this book. It was a real quick, easy read but still had enough to keep me gripped!
The FMC was likeable and had personality. The MMC was your typical brooding werewolf type but had secrets that kept him interesting. They worked together, it was fate!
Shifters, prophecies, fated mates 😍
Without giving any spoilers, the plot was interesting and the way it evolved was exciting as the main characters had to figure out how to fix the mess occurring around them. It may or may not be the most original storyline ever but I just like a book that grips me. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I’m a simple girl with simple needs that this story met!
Would I like to read more? Yes, yes I would! 🫶🏻

The Lost Pack by Sophie Davis follows the story of Drake Aspen as her entire world crumbles. The story begins as her entire wolf pack meets to observe the twin comets that are supposed to bring peace. Instead, the night ends in bloodshed with a coup that leaves Drake a social pariah and stranded among the pack that used to worship the ground she walked on. Throughout the story, we learn about the past of the pack and of the prophecy that Drake feels intimately connected too.

I liked the pacing of the book and the lore that the author writes into each chapter. The story took a few twists that I did not see coming that made the read really enjoyable! Very glad that I got to read this.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sophie Davis for this eARC in exchange for a review!