Mad Soul Child
Written on Oct 4, 2020
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...
- ISBN10 1336019360
- ISBN13 9781336019362
- Publish Date 1 January 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 18 March 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Entangled Select
- Format eBook
- Language English
Reviews
pagingserenity
Written on May 26, 2020
alindstadtcorbeax
Written on Dec 13, 2019
RTC- Opal is waiting! ;-)
Angie
Written on Sep 18, 2019
sstaley
Written on Aug 24, 2019
Berls
Written on Jul 29, 2016
Phew! I just barely finished on time - 11:30 pm! But let me tell you, those last 200 pages were intense! I'm so glad y'all picked Onyx for me this month, it was a great read.
What Worked:
- I really loved the plot of Onyx. From reading my review of Obsidian, I know that I felt it was somewhat predictable. While there were elements that I felt were predictable in Onyx, I would say it definitely wasn't overly so. There were plenty of moments that shocked me. And stuck a dagger in my heart. Major sadness in this one y'all.
- I really enjoyed Katy and Damien in Onyx. Again, from reading my review of Obsidian. I didn't love them as a couple before. That has definitely changed. I think the antagonism and angst that bugged me in the first book really dwindled here.
- The sci-fi elements - seriously y'all, I'm RARELY drawn to a book about aliens. And then, I'm even less likely to enjoy it. But what JLA has done with the Lux in Onyx is super cool and completely pulled me in. I love the training bits and the way she describes their abilities.
- I really LOVE that this is not one of those YA books where teenagers are running around without any parental involvement with no explanation. Yes, Katy does have an incredible amount of freedom - but it's well explained by her mom (single-mom) working as a nurse with a crazy schedule. And her mom is still paying attention and still cares. It adds a nice element of, "hey, this isn't bs" to the book. lol
- Book love and blogging! Any book that includes a little bit of our world is fun for me :)
What Didn't Work:
- While this is partly my own fault for taking TOO DAMN LONG to read Onyx after finishing Obsidian, the recap elements were not enough for me. I think it takes a lot of skill to recap enough in a book so that readers remember what happened in previous books without boring with pointless review segments. Onyx was ALMOST there. I do like that it erred on the side of too little, because I can't stand long reviews. But I still don't completely remember what happened in book 1.
- I missed Dee - she was easily my favorite character in book 1 and she just didn't have a big enough role for me in this one. But where she was there, she was great.
Chelsea
Written on Apr 27, 2015
So after I finished Obsidian, I ran to the bookstore and bought the second book the next day. I also finished it that same day. SO I guess you can say that this series is addicting. Even though I didn’t give it five stars, i still had to have more.
My New Best Friend
Still Dee. I was sad that we didn’t get to see her as much in this book. I really love her. I also liked Adam too even though we didn’t see a lot of him either. Both were really cool characters that stood up for what was right instead of following everyone else.
My Crush
Still Daemon. And there was A LOT of him in this book. The sexual tension in this book compared to the last was incredible. His relationship with Katy is getting better but they still hate each other at the same time. I love it. Katy however, is getting on my nerves. She’s turning into one of those girls that doesn’t think about anything and rushes off to go do something stupid. If she gets worse in the next book I might have to stop reading.
Writing Style
The writing was better than the first book I think. And I really enjoyed the pace that it was going at. It was just slow enough for you to enjoy every little piece. I hated that they made fun of cliches in the book but then the author would turn around and use the exact same one. That was kind of lame. And the similarities to Twilight were still there. I HATE that, Twilight was not a good book for me so when the author basically uses the EXACT SAME LINES, well that makes me a little mad.
Closing Thoughts
I really enjoyed this book even with all the little things I hated. Why can’t there just be a perfect book out there with nothing wrong with it!? I wish Twilight had never existed so that this book was better. The starting of this one was a little slow. There were a lot of Daemon/Katy moments and not enough action. It did pick up a lot in the end though. The ending was expected but it was really good all the same. The setup for the third book was really well done. I did enjoy this book though, even though it was frustrating. It’s a love/hate relationship.
Bonus
Still Daemon. Seriously. Read this book just for him. Also the main character is a book nerd AND a book blogger! How cool is that! I feel like they make fun of it thought.
Quote
“I always liked you. From the moment you first flipped me off.”
thebookdisciple
Written on Nov 18, 2014
Jo
Written on Jan 21, 2014
As I said in my review of Obsidian, I bought this book when I was not far from the end of the previous book, so I could dive right in when I was done. And dive I did. I have to say, Onyx is probably better than the last.
Starting a few days after Obsidian ends, Daemon has had a change of heart when it comes to Kat. He has decided he doesn't hate her, but wants to be with her. Kat isn't convinced what he feels is real, putting it down to the strange connection that was formed between them when he healed her. She fights his every attempt, and fights her own feelings, but Daemon won't be put off. Kat can't stay away from him though; with the strange connection came uncontrollable abilities, and she's moving things without thought.
Then Blake arrives at school and causes friction, sparking jealousy in Daemon when he shows an interest in Kat. But Blake is aware of her new abilities and can explain what's been happening. His help becomes paramount when people from the Department of Defense arrive and start poking their nose into things. She needs to be able to control her powers, so as not to draw the DOD's attention. To keep everyone safe.
But not everyone is safe. Because Kat has seen someone who is supposed to be dead. Being alive is scary news for them all. People have been lying, and danger is creeping nearer.
Oh my god, I love this series! Daemon can be a bit of an idiot, but for the most part, he's really trying in Onyx. He's finally succumbed to his feelings for Kat, and wants to be with her, but she simply doesn't believe it's real. He tries so hard to convince her, but she's so stubborn and just won't listen. Despite the few times control slips and they end up in each other's arms. Oh yes, the heat gets hotter! With the arrival of Blake, tension rises. Daemon doesn't trust him, and it's more than just jealousy. Seeing him so protective of Kat is just the most awesome thing; it's so sweet, and it's so obvious how he feels for her is genuine. He's like an avenging angel, exuding anger, on the edge of immense violence. It's perfect!
The action in this book is cranked right up. There are several times in this book when lives are at risk, and I can't count the number of times I was sitting on the edge of my seat, thinking, "ohmygodohmygodohmygod!" This is not a series where everyone is automatically safe, just because they're one of the predominant characters. Things go seriously bad in more than one occasion, and it hits you like a fist in the gut. It's fast paced and exhilarating. And yet, very emotional.
This is a very emotional book, and all emotions are heightened, because the danger is so real. It's not that people could potentially die, but if certain people find out about secrets that should stay hidden, then people will die. It won't be just the romance and the sexual tension that will keep you gripped, but the thriller aspect. You really don't know what's going to happen. The DOD are not predictable. Right along with the other characters, your fear, your hope, your sadness are all desperate. There are moments that are absolutely heartbreaking, and I was so full of overwhelming shock and anguish. And then there was the end, where adrenaline was running through me as I was reading the last few pages, unable to read fast enough, but so freaking scared and excited about what was to come. It was huge. There was so many huge moments in this book. And no-one, literally no-one is safe - you can't take it for granted that those you love will be there at the end of the series.
An absolutely incredible book! I am absolutely itching to get my hands on the third book and carry on with this story. Armentrout has definitely found herself a huge fan in me, and I am desperate to read everything she writes!
Jordon
Written on Nov 24, 2013