Book Review: Onyx (Lux Series, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

 

Goodreads Synopsis: Being connected to Daemon Black sucks…

Thanks to his alien mojo, Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarro connection. So I’ve sworn him off, even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But we’ve got bigger problems.

Something worse than the Arum has come to town…

The Department of Defense are here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we're linked, I’m a goner. So is he. And there's this new boy in school who’s got a secret of his own. He knows what’s happened to me and he can help, but to do so, I have to lie to Daemon and stay away from him. Like that's possible. Against all common sense, I'm falling for Daemon. Hard.

But then everything changes…

I’ve seen someone who shouldn’t be alive. And I have to tell Daemon, even though I know he’s never going to stop searching until he gets the truth. What happened to his brother? Who betrayed him? And what does the DOD want from them—from me?

No one is who they seem. And not everyone will survive the lies...

Onyx is even better than Obsidian! And as usual I couldn't stop turning the page for more. There is more Daemon which I love.

Daemon and Katy are now connected because of a major thing that happened in Obsidian. Katy keeps denying what Daemon feels for her. She assumes that what Daemon feels is just because of the connection. But Daemon will not give up until he proves that what he feels for her is real. It's really adorable when he tries to be sweet. On the outside he's a real tough guy but there's this soft side of his that I adore so much.

There's a new character (Blake) that will be the reason for Daemon's jealousy and also the reason for most of the tension that is building up between them. In some parts, I'm screaming at Katy in my head telling her to trust Daemon. There's a part of her that wants to really trust him but she also doesn't want to be told what to do. And I think that that's what makes here a badass character. She wants to prove that she is not just a weak human and she will really prove that in Onyx. There will also be a character that will be dead by the end of Onyx (it's for you to find out if you decide to start reading Obsidian) There will be stuff that Daemon will do and say that will sweep you off your feet! It is a perfect 2nd book to the Lux series! Swoon-worthy! It was another thrill ride!

- Alex

Book Review: Obsidian (Lux Series, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

 

I am back from California! I've had this blog for a while now and I promised myself that I will update it when I have free time. And now I have all time I need to write my first serious book review. Yay! So please don't judge me :(

Goodreads Synopsis: Starting over sucks. When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring…. until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up. And then he opened his mouth.

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something…unexpected happens.

The hot alien living next door marks me. You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I’m getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades. If I don’t kill him first, that is.

I am very happy that I was finally able to find this book. I was supposed to order it on Amazon but it was out of stock so I just ordered Onyx and Opal first (the 2nd and 3rd book of the Lux series) 

This is my first time to read a paranormal romance themed booked that involves aliens so it was a thrill ride reading this book. Obsidian is amazing. I love the cover, I love how intense Daemon's gaze is. And it truly is not your typical boy meets girl story. (not when the guy is a freaking alien) I love Katy! Like if she's real it would be pretty cool to be her friend. I think that she's really down to earth. She didn't freak out much when Daemon confessed that he was not human.I think maybe that was the effect of her reading "too much" books (but really, you can never read too much) I also love Katy's humor and her tough girl attitude and the fact that she will do anything to keep her friends safe. Now Daemon might have his ego getting in the way sometimes but he is still perfect. He will do anything for Dee (his sister) And we all love a fictional character that is always to the rescue, don't we? I also love the parts where Daemon and Katy have heated conversations. I like how Katy handles Daemon. And I think that she's just really being careful not to get her heart broken. I really love this book and I doubt that I'll forget about this storyline. It's never too late to start a new series!

Recently, I discovered the names of the cover models. Pepe Toth (Daemon) and Sztella Tziotziosz (Katy) They are actually a real couple and I instantly became obsessed with them (Haha) As we speek, I am google-ing pictures of them. Pepe and Sztella if you ever see this.. I'm not a stalker (Hahaha) They are so adorable and they are the sweetest couple ever. I have just watched the book trailer for Obsidian and no wonder they have a perfect chemistry. Here's an interview with them that I found at Jennifer's blog: Meet Pepe and Sztella

They're so gorgeous right? Yup.. I know.

P.S. I do not own any of the photos or videos above. They all belong to their respective owners.

- Alex