Not His Type Of Mate Review

Synopsis

“For goddess’s sake, I’m your mate. Why would you tell people it’s my sister?” I yelled in tears and got an angry groan from Alpha Leo. “You are not my type!” Alpha Leo yelled. ”You are fat, ugly, and unattractive.” He spat at my face, causing my wolf to whine in pain.”

Comments like this weren’t new to me. I got them almost all the time, but this time, it hurt even more, as this time, it wasn’t just my heart that clenched but my wolf too.

”No more!” I shouted, my voice ringing with determination and pain. “Vera has taken everything from me—my mother’s love, my friends, my boyfriends, and now you. I deserve to have something that is truly mine, and I won’t let her take it away too! I don’t care if you think I’m nothing special, but I know I’m worthy of love and someday I’ll have it. I yelled in tears and walked away.

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Lord Madison lifted my chin with a gentle touch of his finger, his intense gaze holding my tear-filled eyes. I was struggling to keep my composure, trying to hide the pain of the hurtful words that had been spoken to me.

“Who was it that said such cruel things to you?” he asked in a soft and comforting voice.

I couldn’t find the strength to speak, my throat constricted with emotion.

“Don’t worry,” Lord Madison whispered, his face calm and impassive. “Let’s make them regret their words.” His words were laced with a subtle hint of danger, and I couldn’t help but feel a rush of excitement at the thought of him taking revenge on my behalf.

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“Rule number one: There will be no fighting between the two of you. The one who initiates the fight will have 20 marks deducted from his score,” I warned, shifting my gaze to Alpha Leo and then to Lord Madison.

“Rule number two: You are not allowed to announce me as your mate until the contest is over. If you win, then you can do it,” I said, and the two remained silent.

“Rule number three: If I’m spending the weekend with one of you, then the other must make sure not to communicate with me until it’s Monday. If any of you fail to do so, twenty marks will be deducted from your score,” I announced, and they still remained silent.

“Rule number four: No pretense when I’m with you. I want to see and experience the real you. If any of you pretend, I will know, and that won’t reflect well in your rating.” I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself.

“I want you to show both your good and bad sides to me. If you’re angry, show it. If you’re happy, show it. If I do something you don’t like, speak up, but no pretending.” I instructed, taking another sip of my coffee and exhaling deeply.

“As a reward, you are allowed to touch me. By touch, I mean we can kiss and engage in other forms of s\*\*\*\*l affection, but there will be no s$x.” I maintained eye contact with both of them, noticing their expressionless faces.

“If any of you lose control and engage in s\*x with me, you will be automatically disqualified.” I announced, witnessing Alpha Leo’s widened eyes.

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“You think I can’t do better than him?” Alpha Leo asked with jealousy and, without waiting for a response, went to the crook of her neck and nipped it.

“Mine!” Ethan growled in his head, causing a different type of feeling to envelop him. His hand traveled upwards to caress the smooth skin at the nape of her neck before finding her breasts and sealing his lips with hers. This time, she didn’t resist him, but rather, she deepened the kiss. He looked at her, and her eyes were shut tight. He closed his as well, allowing himself to get lost in the kiss. At that moment, everything about her turned him on. Her scent, her face, her body – everything sent him into a frenzy. But just when he thought he was in heavenly bliss, He felt a hot slap on his cheek. Nora had slapped him.

With confused eyebrows, he held her gaze but not with anger. “This is for the pain you made me go through,” she said and began walking away but stopped and turned in his direction, “And for clarification, he was way better than you.”

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Alpha Leo was not just handsome, but he was powerful and gifted with an incredible gift of flames. He had always dreamed and imagined his mate to be a perfect girl with a beautiful face and hot, slender body, but his dream came crashing down when he met his mate, the exact opposite of what he wanted.

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Lord Madison lost his mate during childbirth and decided to clear his head away from home. He arrived at his cousin’s pack and became attracted to Nora, his cousin’s rejected mate.

He realized he was falling for her and decided to push her away, but two years later he discovered she was his second chance mate.

How does he make her accept him when he has hurt her once, and how does he claim her as his when his cousin, Alpha Leo, is still mated to her and wants her back.

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Review

Okay, settle in, grab your coziest blanket, and maybe some tissues, because I just stumbled upon a story that ripped my heart out, stomped on it, and then… well, let’s just say it left me desperate for more. If you live for that delicious, soul-crushing angst that only a truly intense werewolf romance can deliver, then “Not His Type Of Mate” needs to jump to the absolute top of your reading list.

Seriously, from the very first lines, I knew this wasn’t going to be a gentle ride. We’re thrown headfirst into Nora’s pain, a pain so raw and relatable it physically hurt to read. Imagine finding your destined mate, the one person the Moon Goddess supposedly chose just for you, only to have him spit venom in your face? “You are not my type! You are fat, ugly, and unattractive.” Alpha Leo doesn’t just reject Nora; he obliterates her spirit, and worse, her wolf Lolita feels every agonizing blow.

My heart just *ached* for Nora. From the get-go, we see she’s the family’s “spare twin,” constantly overshadowed by her conventionally beautiful sister, Vera. Her own mother wishes she hadn’t been born, her sister mocks her weight relentlessly, and even past boyfriends have used her to get to Vera. It’s a lifetime of being told she’s not good enough, culminating in the ultimate betrayal by her fated mate. You feel her desperation, her yearning for *one* thing that is truly hers, and your protective instincts just scream.

But Nora, bless her wounded heart, finds a flicker of defiance. That moment she declares, “I know I’m worthy of love and someday I’ll have it,” even through tears? Chills. Absolute chills. It’s the tiny spark that promises she won’t be broken, even when everything seems designed to crush her. Her wolf, Lolita, is right there with her, sharing the pain but also offering quiet encouragement. Their bond is a small comfort in a sea of cruelty.

And then there’s Alpha Leo. Oh, Alpha Leo. Prepare to want to shake him. He’s everything the trope promises: handsome, powerful, an Alpha gifted with flames (hello, intriguing power!), the “dream of every lady.” He perfectly embodies that frustratingly compelling MMC who is deeply flawed yet undeniably magnetic. His inner wolf, Ethan, *knows* Nora is their mate, howling “Mine!” with possessive certainty. But Leo? He’s blinded by his shallow expectations of a “perfect” mate – slender, flawless, the opposite of Nora.

His rejection isn’t just cruel; it’s driven by embarrassment and a refusal to accept fate when it doesn’t match his fantasy. Watching him publicly favor Vera, Nora’s *twin sister*, right after sensing Nora as his mate? Brutal. Absolutely brutal. You understand his internal conflict – the pull of the bond versus his own prejudice – but his actions are infuriating. Yet, that conflict makes him complex. You hate him, but a tiny, traitorous part of you wonders if Ethan, his wolf, can eventually win out.

The plot thickens dramatically when Nora, through a twist of fate (or perhaps the Moon Goddess testing her?), lands a job as a library keeper… in Alpha Leo’s mansion. Talk about forced proximity! My jaw dropped. The tension skyrockets. Nora, armed with the knowledge that revealing their bond would humiliate him, uses it as leverage to keep the job he tries to deny her. It’s a brilliant, albeit terrifying, power play. Her threat – “The entire world will get to know that Alpha Leo’s mate is a plus-size, unattractive girl” – is a fist-pump moment, even as you fear Leo’s retaliation.

And retaliate he does. Leo’s promise to make her life hell, to make her *run* from the mansion, sets the stage for an emotional battlefield. He then doubles down on the cruelty by recruiting Vera, the sister who takes everything, to *pretend* to be his mate. He needs a stand-in for his mother, and Vera, ambitious and lacking any sisterly loyalty, eagerly agrees for money and status. Seeing them together, especially when Leo deliberately flaunts Vera in front of Nora in the library, calling Vera his mate? Knife to the heart. Again. The pain is relentless, layered, and utterly consuming.

Just when you think Nora can’t possibly endure more, we get a glimpse of another powerful, enigmatic figure: Lord Madison. The Hybrid King. Leo’s cousin. Their first encounter is… awkward. Nora literally falls at his feet at Leo’s party (after Leo mentally commands her to leave – *ugh*). Madison, initially dismissive and assuming she’s just another attention-seeker, helps her up with a coldness that feels like another blow.

But their paths cross again in the most unexpected way. Heartbroken after the library confrontation and Vera’s taunting celebration, Nora does something out of character: she goes to a club and gets utterly wasted. And who does she drunkenly confront? Lord Madison. Her drunken attempt to clear the air about the party fall ends with her passing out after he (perhaps accidentally, perhaps impatiently) shoves her.

This is where Lord Madison becomes truly intriguing. Despite his obvious irritation, he doesn’t abandon her. He carries her unconscious form out of the club, avoids drawing attention, takes her back to his *hotel suite*, tends to the wound she got from the fall, and watches over her. We see a flicker of something beyond annoyance. He observes her vulnerability, overhears her pained sleep-mumbling (“Why do you always take what is mine!”), and you sense a shift. The summary hints he lost his own mate and might be Nora’s second chance – a concept that sends shivers down the spine in the best way. Could this reserved, powerful Lord be the solace Nora deserves? The contrast between his quiet care (even if grudging) and Leo’s overt cruelty is stark and compelling.

The emotional depth here is staggering. You feel Nora’s insecurity, her pain, her moments of defiance, her crushing heartbreak. You feel the injustice of her family situation, particularly the chilling dynamic with her mother and twin. You feel Leo’s conflicting internal battle, even as you despise his choices. You feel the nascent mystery surrounding Lord Madison. It’s a true rollercoaster, swinging from moments of deep despair to glimmers of resilience.

Now, let’s talk intensity. While the provided chapters don’t feature explicit scenes between Nora and either lead (Leo’s encounter in Chapter 4 is with someone else entirely, highlighting his detachment), the *emotional* heat is off the charts. The hateful glares from Leo, the possessive growls of his wolf, the charged confrontations, the sheer weight of the rejection and betrayal – it all creates a palpable tension. The *potential* for future sparks, whether through conflict with Leo or a developing connection with Madison, hangs heavy in the air. This is the kind of story where the angst *is* the spice, leaving you breathless and craving resolution.

The world-building is subtle but effective. We understand the werewolf hierarchy (Alpha, Beta), the significance of the mate bond, the existence of other supernaturals (vampires like Dora, hybrids like Madison), and the power dynamics within the pack and family. The Luciano mansion itself feels like another character, a gilded cage where Nora must confront her tormentor daily.

Honestly, reading these chapters felt like watching a beautiful, painful poem unfold, as the review style suggests. You’re drawn into every character’s perspective, even the antagonists. You understand their motivations, even if you don’t condone their actions. The writing captures the nuances of Nora’s emotional state with heartbreaking clarity. Every interaction feels significant, driving the plot and deepening the emotional stakes.

If you’re looking for a story that grabs you by the heartstrings and refuses to let go, “Not His Type Of Mate” is it. It’s got the deeply flawed Alpha you’ll love to hate, the underdog FMC you’ll champion with every fiber of your being, toxic family drama that makes your blood boil, and the introduction of a mysterious, potentially redeeming second lead. The angst is chef’s kiss perfection, the emotional stakes couldn’t be higher, and the promise of Nora finding her strength and her true worth is a powerful hook. Don’t walk, *run* to read this. You’ll be swept away by the turmoil and desperate to see how Nora navigates this tangled web of rejection, destiny, and burgeoning hope. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this journey.