Obsidian (Lux, #1)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

[Angie]

I’d been very nervous to pick up Obsidian, because it seems like almost everyone absolutely loves it. Now I’m thinking, why did I wait so long?! After reading the prequel last year, it definitely seemed like the type of series I’d enjoy, and this first installed confirmed it. I really am a sucker for all things paranormal, and I guess that extends to extraterrestrials now, too.

I liked Katy. She’s a pretty normal girl, and she’s a book blogger! This was interesting, yet also really weird to read about. I got excited whenever a popular meme was mentioned, but then I also thought that any non book bloggers will have no idea what she’s talking about. Oh well. I also liked how she could actually admit that she was attracted to Daemon despite him being an asshole supreme. Too many heroines act like it’s a bad thing to find someone attractive just because they’re mean. That’s not really how it works. Although I was annoyed by how much time was spent on Katy’s observations of Daemon’s flawless physical attributes. We get it, he’s amazingly sexy. No need to remind us several times per chapter!

I also loved the budding romance in Obsidian! Enemies to lovers are my favorite kind of romance aside from forbidden romances, and in this case it’s kind of both. Being together puts both of their lives at risk, since the Luxen leave a “trace” on any human that’s around when they use their powers, effectively putting a target on their back for their enemies to find. Katy and Daemon also don’t get along from day one, but once they start spending time together, there is a ridiculous amount of tension! They bicker, bicker, bicker, and then holy hell, things explode! I did like how Katy essentially told him that she won’t be with him until he gets his crap together, because who wants to date a jerk?

The plot was fun, too, but nothing special. This will probably be no surprise, but I have to say it: there are a lot of similarities to Twilight. I think that’s going to be the case for most YA paranormal series from now on, but there were several scenes that seemed to be taken straight out of Twilight and altered slightly to fit the alien concept. Although I do think I like aliens made of light slightly better than sparkly vampires. Also Dee is giving Alice a run for her money as my favorite bookish sister.

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