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Shadows (Lux 0.5)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Goodreads Author)

4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 · rating details · 7,423 ratings · 941 reviews

The last thing Dawson Black expected was Bethany Williams. As a Luxen, an alien life form on Earth, human girls are…well, fun. But since the Luxen have to keep their true identities a secret, falling for one would be insane. Dangerous. Tempting. Undeniable.

Bethany can’t deny the immediate connection between her and Dawson. And even though boys aren’t a complication she wan...more

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Published February 21st 2012 by Entangled Teen (first published February 20th 2012)

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May 15, 2013 Blacky *YA/NA addict* rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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When she nodded, he bent down, pressing his head against her forehead. “Seriously though, I want this—I want you.” The earlier awkwardness was gone from his voice. He was all intent and purpose now. “More than I’ve ever wanted anything.”

This was an uber-sweet and heartbreaking prequel novella about Daemon's brother Dawson, and how his love for Bethany changed everything.
I won't say much because this one is short and I'd spoil it for everyone :(

How I liked it

Dawson and Bethany were great, and I...more

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Mar 03, 2012 Eunice rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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*Initial thoughts after reading:

Oh god, I think I might cry. This was so heartbreaking. But this gave light and more understanding about Daemon's attitude and actions towards Katy in Obsidian. If I could just jumped into the story and help them, I really would. Haha! I have so many theories coming up on my mind now and I'm also so in the mood to re-read Obsidian!

*Final Thoughts: (This went more like my review for both Shadows and my second round of Obsidian. Teehee!)

This was a wonderful and hea...more

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Feb 29, 2012 Rachael Wade rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Kimmy turned on the girl, about to pull a Linda Blair, no doubt.

Okay, so forgive me in advance if this review is completely all over the place and disjointed...but that's what Armentrout's writing does to me. She is positively my favorite YA author as of late, and along with adult romance author E.L. James, she is the only one who can elicit such a strong reaction from me when I read her work. I've said it before, and I'll say it again...the woman has mad skills. Not to mention the kind of humor...more
Kimmy turned on the girl, about to pull a Linda Blair, no doubt.

Okay, so forgive me in advance if this review is completely all over the place and disjointed...but that's what Armentrout's writing does to me. She is positively my favorite YA author as of late, and along with adult romance author E.L. James, she is the only one who can elicit such a strong reaction from me when I read her work. I've said it before, and I'll say it again...the woman has mad skills. Not to mention the kind of humor I love (see the one liner above. Yeah. That's just one of the many hilarious zingers I love.)

For those of us who have started reading the Lux series, Shadows is a welcome detour while waiting anxiously for Onyx, book 2 of the series. But it's also completely bittersweet from start to finish, because...well, you have an idea of where it's going after reading Obsidian, book 1.

That being said, for Daemon fans, Dawson is a heartbreaking and swoon-worthy character that gives Daemon a run for his money. Granted, he's the polar opposite of Daemon, so there is plenty to love about each of the brothers. I won't give away any spoilers, but I'll tell you right now that I was flipping the pages so fast my mind could not keep up. Dawson and Bethany's story is so sweet and passionate, and the sexual tension can be cut with a knife. I was cringing when they were in danger, sighing like a lovesick teenager when they made out, and lighting up with "aha!" moments as the story unfolded because this installment reveals so much about why Daemon is the way he is and it just made me understand the family so much more.

The author really understands the key ingredients to a fantastic YA romance: swoon-worthy guys, realistic heroines, wistful romance, action, and humor. One of the reasons Armentrout stands out to me compared to many other YA authors I read is the humor in her writing. It's sometimes dry, usually sarcastic, and always strategically placed. It's witty, not overly snarky, which I always prefer. Snarky usually comes off obnoxious--which I'm not a fan of--and even when there is snark, it's dry, jaw-dropping funny snark. All of it just makes the characters so believable and wildly entertaining.

So...pretty sure I'm gushing at this point, so I'll stop. I'll end with mentioning my favorite scene and why I fell in love with Dawson and Bethany.

I'll just call it the "reveal scene," when Dawson shares some information about himself that is pivotal in the story and in his relationship with Bethany. When he sees her reaction and closes the space between them and hugs her...holy crap. It's the sweetest scene and had me choking up because I could literally feel Dawson's relief and appreciation, the acceptance he needed. The whole scene was just so emotional and Bethany's inner monologue was so endearing.

What can I say? Just read it, folks. Read the Lux series. If you love paranormal/sci-fi-ish romance, smartass characters, and fast-paced action, you'll love this gem and will be begging for more when it's over.(less)

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Nov 01, 2012 Aestas Book Blog rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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4.5+ stars!

Ok, seriously, this YA series has me HOOKED !!!! Like woah hooked! I feel like I could easily devour ten of these books in a sitting! I’m totally and completely in LOVE!!

K, first off, very important but this book should be read AFTER Obsidian. I repeat, READ Obsidian FIRST !!!!! Even though its the prequel, trust me, everything will make a lot more sense if you read it after. You won’t be missing anything, I promise. Just because these events came first, doesn’t mean they should...more

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Feb 28, 2012 Sheryl rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Duh..... Like I would or could give this book ANYTHING other than 5 stars!!!

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Feb 22, 2012 Maria rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I finished Shadows last night I just i was not in a an emotional condition to come online and say or write something. In fact i didn’t stop thinking about it not even the next day and the evening too.

If you are not familiar with the Obsidian (Lux, #1) the first book in the series since Shadows (Lux, #0.5) is the pre sequel book here is the chance to suck into the world that Jennifer L. Armentrout creates…

If you are familiar with the series like me well you know the deal.. It was fantastic and i...more

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Sep 09, 2012 Steph Sinclair rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Lux fans

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Actual rating: 3.5 stars

Usually I don't like reading novellas. I find that I have a harder time connecting with the characters with such few pages. So I was surprised that by the time I read the last page of Shadows I found myself missing Dawson and Bethany. Perhaps it's because I devoured Shadows right after completing Obsidian. I'm not sure. Or maybe it's because despite Dawson and Bethany's absence thus far in the series, I can still feel that they play a much bigger role than perviously real...more
Actual rating: 3.5 stars

Usually I don't like reading novellas. I find that I have a harder time connecting with the characters with such few pages. So I was surprised that by the time I read the last page of Shadows I found myself missing Dawson and Bethany. Perhaps it's because I devoured Shadows right after completing Obsidian. I'm not sure. Or maybe it's because despite Dawson and Bethany's absence thus far in the series, I can still feel that they play a much bigger role than perviously realized. Whatever the case, I found this novella to be entirely bittersweet.

If there is one thing that I take away from reading Shadows it's the reasons behind Daemon's interactions with Katy in Obsidian. Don't get me wrong. That doesn't make his actions okay in any shape or form. But it does give the reader better insight. Basically, it's nice to know Daemon wasn't just being a complete jackass just for the hell of it (though, I do think he enjoyed tormenting Katy at times and she him). What's interesting was seeing the almost the exact same events that happened with Daemon also happening with Dawson; something Daemon tried very hard to prevent.

Going into the novella, I already knew the general story behind what happened to Dawson and Bethany since it's referenced a bit in Obsidian, but to actually see it play out was a different story. Dawson is the kinder twin of the Black family, so it was relatively easy to grow attached to him and root for his determination at staying with Bethany despite the obstacles in their relationship. Unfortunately, I didn't have the same feelings for Bethany as I did Katy. She wasn't a bad character and I didn't dislike her, but I don't feel I got a good feel for her. I think it's because most of the events were focused around Dawson than Bethany. And not to mention I was still riding my "Katy high" when I dived right into Shadows. I did like Dawson and Bethany together. And I usually don't like "love at first sight" stories, but there wasn't any insta-love to be found, just instant attraction that later turned into something more, which is perfectly realistic.

If fans are looking for a more action packed story, this one probably isn't it since it does focus mostly on Dawson and Bethany's first meeting to their getting-to-know-you's and dates. It's a much slower paced book than its processor and less witty. I thought that was appropriate considering the novella carried a certain level of foreboding from the first page that demanded seriousness. All throughout the novel you are watching them go through the motions, attempting the impossible, all the while heading for the inevitable. I wanted to reach out and tell Dawson to not go to that movie theatre that night, but alas, the book was already written. *sigh*

All in all, this was a very good novella and I will definitely be continuing with the rest of the series.(less)

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Feb 20, 2012 ~Tina~ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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*drools at the cover*

For the love of all Aliens! I loved this book!!

For those of you who know me already know that I'm a HUGE fan of Jennifer L. Armentrout. She is such a brilliant author and I simply can't get enough of her stories.

I've been looking forward to Shadows ever since I found out it was coming our way. Not only was I thrilled to see Daemon and Dee again, but I've always been mighty curious about Dawson Black who fell in love with his human girl, Bethany Williams.
This is his story....more

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Apr 08, 2013 Karla(Book Addict) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Karla(Book Addict) by: PNR Fans

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Sep 07, 2012 Keertana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Wow! Seriously, this novella was awesome! I liked it a lot better than both Obsidian and Onyx, so that really surprised me. First and foremost, Shadows is the story of Dawson, Daemon's twin brother, and how he falls in love with Bethany. While you should chronologically read this before Obsidian, it doesn't contain too many details, so I'd recommend reading it after Obsidian or even after Onyx like I did as it shed a lot of details on some of the plot lines in Onyx.

Ultimately...more

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Apr 02, 2012 Celeste rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Thank God! Waiting until May would've killed me without some Daemon action!

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May 17, 2013 Karen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I don't know where to start. Total prequel perfection... but no HEA here!! I was sooo hoping for a different ending... one that would allow those fallen to maybe only be hiding out there somewhere, ready to return when they were ready. But I did not get that ending. I am saddened and broken just like the characters in the story. No closure for me. My only solace is to keep reading, and hope for happiness for the survivors.

The story actually starts before the beginning of Obsidian. We meet the t...more

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Aug 17, 2012 Katy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm a huge, huge, HUGE Lux fan (who isn't?), but I was reluctant to read this book (I know, blasphemy, right?) because I wasn't ready to read about another "Daemon" who wasn't Daemon. But I know I couldn't put it off any longer, and I'm sad to say, I really wish someone had just given me a summary of this novella.

Now, I'm by no means a heartless ice queen (at least I don't think), and I can be a romantic who loves a good, sweet scene. And I was prepared for Dawson to be a nicer version of Daemon...more I'm a huge, huge, HUGE Lux fan (who isn't?), but I was reluctant to read this book (I know, blasphemy, right?) because I wasn't ready to read about another "Daemon" who wasn't Daemon. But I know I couldn't put it off any longer, and I'm sad to say, I really wish someone had just given me a summary of this novella.

Now, I'm by no means a heartless ice queen (at least I don't think), and I can be a romantic who loves a good, sweet scene. And I was prepared for Dawson to be a nicer version of Daemon, but this book was a little TOO sappy for my taste. I think writing passionate bantering and kickass action is more of Armentrout's forte because her romantic scenes are a little bit over the top in my opinion.

(view spoiler)

As for the rest of the story. I'm glad to see action right from the start (prologue), and this shorter novella had more of the alien story than the whole Obsidian book. HOWEVER, I was disappointed to see that Armentrout had used the same storyline (view spoiler) and thought she should have saved that for something exclusively for Daemon and Katy.

Overall, it's not a bad book at all but it's just not anywhere as good as Obsidian and Onyx, nor is it up to standards with Half Blood and Pure.(less)

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Cindy Thinking back on Shadow now (which I just reread a few weeks ago)after Onyx, I think the fact that Dawson healed Bethany was pivotal to the events in...more
updated Aug 17, 2012 01:33pm

Katy @ WT - Thank you! Someone who agrees with me although I don't dare give it two stars. :P

@ Cindy - You know, you made some really good points in regard...more
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Feb 21, 2012 Joy (joyous reads) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I simply couldn't resist reading this. I spent the entire morning NOT working. I'm bad, I know! But..but...it's Dawson and Daemon...and gah!

This gives us a background story as to what happened to Dawson and Bethany. We all know that they disappered without a trace prior to Obsidian, so no suprise as to the eventual ending of Shadows. I kind of half dreaded/anticipated reading this just for the very reason. I dreaded knowing Dawson's demise. At the same time, I think it was pretty cool to see wh...more

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Sep 28, 2012 Cam rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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First time reviewing a book.

Well for starters, I didn’t expect much about the book since I don’t read much YA Paranormal books. They were not my type and adding the fact that English is my second language I had my doubts. It took me few pages to get used with the author’s writing style but let me say this: I GOT HOOKED and I got hooked badly.
I really don’t know who taught Jennifer L. Armentrout to write like this or she's just simply brilliant but the way she puts the reader in the middle of...more

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Feb 27, 2012 Annie Brewer rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Gawd.....I love this series. I love Dawson and Daemon. I love Jennifer. Need to get my thoughts in order....review to come!

OKAY, I think I have had enough time to gather my thoughts so I can write my review for this. It wont be as long as my other reviews because I have so much to say but don't want to "spoil" anything for those that have not gotten to it yet! So here goes.....

SO, yay!!! I was so glad to see Daemon and Dee again! I've especially missed Daemon like SO MUCH!!!!! Ever since I found...more Gawd.....I love this series. I love Dawson and Daemon. I love Jennifer. Need to get my thoughts in order....review to come!

OKAY, I think I have had enough time to gather my thoughts so I can write my review for this. It wont be as long as my other reviews because I have so much to say but don't want to "spoil" anything for those that have not gotten to it yet! So here goes.....

SO, yay!!! I was so glad to see Daemon and Dee again! I've especially missed Daemon like SO MUCH!!!!! Ever since I found out there was gonna be a novella about his TWIN brother, I had been itching to get my hands on it!! Boy were my hands itching like CRAZY!!! I was about to go to the doctor for some relief cream or something. But then I thought maybe my doctor would think I needed to see a psychiatrist instead. So, finally my hands stopped itching and all was good with the world.

In the beginning we meet Dawson, Daemon's other half-sometimes better half, but not really. WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, they are like SO different! Like night and day different. While Daemon is the arrogant prick, Dawson is the sweet and loving guy we all wish Daemon would be! But that's not true. I love Daemon even more after reading this. I mean seriously the things he suffers, OMG, my heart breaks for him!! I just want to jump into the book and hug him. I love his arrogant bantering(if that's the correct grammar) because he wouldn't be Daemon without it. Eventhough it would be a turn off if a guy pulled that shit in real life. But Daemon can totally tell me off anytime!

We also meet Bethany, which okay she is AMAZING!!! Perfect for Dawson in every way imaginable. She is the new girl in school and walks into Dawson's class and it's like "Hello mama, come sit with me and I'll show you a whole new side of me no one has ever seen before" kind of thing. He is instantly drawn to her. I mean, I can't blame him. She is totally hot, sweet, kind and accepting of the most freakiest occurances ever! Of course I would be the same way with those HOT SEXY ALIEN GUYS too!! Damn, they are like electrifying!

So, Dawson and Beth hit it off really well. He is the only one who actually talks to her, making her feel less like a loser being the new girl and all. They spend more time together and of course, Daemon and the rest of the Luxen clan are not to keen on the idea. The arum are lurking in the shadows of the small town of Fairfield. Dawson had already killed one in the beginning. So yea, they have a right to be paranoid about it. Not to mention the DOD are on their asses practically stalking them. It's nonsense, leave them alone already!!!! They creep me out!!

Well, it takes a little time, but both of the love-sick puppies fall in love. It's so sweet and heartwrenching because we all know what happens!! She knows what he is but is like fascinated by it rather than scared. She reminds me of Katy more and more except she actually handled it better than Katy did, eventhough it was a lot for a human to process. *SIGH* I want Beth as my best friend!!! *tear*

Even warning Dawson of the dangers, Daemon finally accepts that he has found the love of his life. I can see the pain and fear in Daemon for his brother's safety. Lighting up Bethany on more than one occasion like "the Fourth of freaking July" as Daemon put it, he still follows his heart!!! UGH, UGH, UGH....I've finally lost my train of thought. My tears are burning my eyes remembering the scene. Poor Daemon, poor Dee. Oh Dawson......no no no no no no no!!!!! My heart is splattered on the floor! I can't picture this, it's too much! My love for Daemon will never falter. Remember how obsessed I was? Geez, my review says it all. And I still feel the same way. But Dawson...oh DAWSON!!! God just his name brings those fluttery butterflies in my tummy!!

Once again we see Ash, stupid mean bitch Ash whom I wanted to yank all her hair out!!! That is Katy's man, stay off of him!!!!!!!!!!!! *wishing he was mine* I don't get what Daemon sees in her, maybe just because they are both from the same planet I guess. Also, I did not like Andrew either. He was an ass. But wow, Adam.....he totally made me swoon when he stuck up for Dawson!!! Hell yes, Adam!!! You can rock my world too, there's plenty of me to go around baby!!!!!

This book was riveting, compelling, mesmerizing, sexy, romantic, heartbreaking, sad, happy, suspenseful, page turning......EVERYTHING a YA book should be-even for a novella!! It was the best novella I've read! I want more!! The ending left me crying-real tears. I finished it in like 4 days because I couldn't bare the ending yet. All of my friends finished it before me because I was such a puss!! I knew what was coming! I had to brace myself and then take the plunge head on....it still didn't soften the blow though. UGH, UGH, UGH.......I hate having to wait for Onyx....and even worse since we have to wait 3 months more than originally planned!!! NO NO NO NO NO.....how will I survive this monstrosity!!!!!! I recommend reading this after Obsidian and I am glad I did because I understand everything better plus, it just makes sense to read Obsidian first!!! Oh Daemon. Oh Dee. Oh Dawson. Oh my heart. The end.(less)

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Feb 26, 2012 Joy (Cheery♡Reads) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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===MAY CONTAIN MINOR SPOILERS===

This was so awesomesauce!!! Dawson and Beth are such darlings. You couldn't not love them both the moment they were introduced. Shadows was really sugary sweet and poignant as fans of the fist novel, Obsidian, already knows what will happen to our sweet couple.

Dawson was the complete opposite of Daemon. Dawson was like sunshine, unicorns and rainbows while Daemon was all thunder and lightning. Shadows gave an insight of why Daemon was the way he is in Obsidian. Ev...more ===MAY CONTAIN MINOR SPOILERS===

This was so awesomesauce!!! Dawson and Beth are such darlings. You couldn't not love them both the moment they were introduced. Shadows was really sugary sweet and poignant as fans of the fist novel, Obsidian, already knows what will happen to our sweet couple.

Dawson was the complete opposite of Daemon. Dawson was like sunshine, unicorns and rainbows while Daemon was all thunder and lightning. Shadows gave an insight of why Daemon was the way he is in Obsidian. Even in Shadows, Daemon kept people at arms' length and was the parent figure in the family as he was the oldest - by a few minutes. I understood Daemon better and his behavior in Obsidian was justifiable as it was like history repeating itself all over again.

Dawson on the other hand, was a sweetheart and did what he liked. His romance with Beth was very different from that of Daemon and Katy. Dawson was the all-smiling-and-grinning guy. He was very lovable and sweet. When he asked Beth for permission to kiss her, I found it so cute. I mean, how many guys nowadays actually asked your permission to do that? He did not regret loving Beth but the only thing he regretted was that he wasn't as strong as his brother.

The other characters like Dee, Ash, Adam and Andrew were the same. Dee was as hyper as ever and her mouth was 'bionic' as quoted by Dawson. Man, she could really talk your pants off and you can't help but adore cute Dee.

The ending was really a heartbreak but I have a really strong feeling that Dawson and Beth may not be dead after all as Daemon and Dee never got to see their bodies. Therefore, I wasn't that devastated and frozen over the ending like my book buddy Maria Mentzelidi was. Shadows answered the questions I had in Obsidian but left me with even more after it. For example, what was happening to Beth when she suddenly felt all hot and collapsed near the end?

After reading the synopsis of Onyx, I'm more certain that this lovable couple isn't dead and I'm really hoping that I'm not wrong. They are too wonderful characters to be left dead. Jennifer, you can't just kill them off like that. Seriously.

Shadows is a wonderful read and I recommend reading it after Obsidian.

Now, I'm simply dying for Onyx.....
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Sep 23, 2012 Majuchan rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Dec 12, 2012 Thenia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Really not what I was expecting, since I hadn't read the description and went straight in. I was expecting an introduction to Daemon, who I know is the main lead in the series (at least the first book) and kept waiting for him to take on a bigger role in the story. After I realized that this wasn't his story but Dawson's, I begun imagining gruesome endings for him since from what I knew about Daemon he is mean and acts a certain way towards humans, so I figured what happened in this story was wh...more

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Feb 23, 2012 Erin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: EVERYONE!

Well, hello Dawson, so very nice to finally meet you!! This novella was an awesome short read, adding to what is already an awesome series!!

Dawson makes up one third of the Daemon/Dawson/Dee triplets, the beautiful alien siblings that live in a small town in West Virginia. In Obsidian we didn't get to meet him because he was already gone, either taken by the DOD or killed by the Arum. In Shadows, we get to hear his story, before that awful moment that still torments his family.

Dawson was so muc...more Well, hello Dawson, so very nice to finally meet you!! This novella was an awesome short read, adding to what is already an awesome series!!

Dawson makes up one third of the Daemon/Dawson/Dee triplets, the beautiful alien siblings that live in a small town in West Virginia. In Obsidian we didn't get to meet him because he was already gone, either taken by the DOD or killed by the Arum. In Shadows, we get to hear his story, before that awful moment that still torments his family.

Dawson was so much different from Daemon, which was really neat. I'm glad he wasn't just like Daemon, because well...there is no other Daemon!! Dawson was still hotness personified, but he was tender, sweet, and so completely in love with Bethany. He's drawn to her from the moment their eyes meet, but their romance doesn't just turn into some cheesy instalove. He spends time with her despite all of the warnings about what it could mean for their kind, because he can't deny his feelings. He falls hard for Bethany, and he's determined to keep her safe from the Arum and even his own kind. It's so sweet how he's so protective of her, and I couldn't help but gush!

The ending gave us a little insight as to what happens to Dawson and Bethany that night, but of course not enough to know for sure where they are...dead or alive??? I have no doubts they'll be back, but the question is who has them...DOD, or the Arum (which is my theory...), and why??

Oh, how I loved meeting 'little' brother Dawson and actually getting to see things from his POV!! I was so happy that Armentrout used both Bethany and Dawson's POV for this book, it always makes the story more exciting to hear what's going on in the guy's head, too! I will admit that the Daemon lover in me found it hard not to still pine for more Katy/Daemon action every time he came into a scene, but I knew going into this it would be a little painful in that department. Can't wait for August, when we'll FINALLY get to see them again in Onyx!!(less)

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Apr 29, 2012 Alana ~ The Book Pimp rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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GREAT prequel, great series.... Why, Oh, WHY do I have to wait until August?!?

Still like Daemon better though, something about those bad boys.

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Feb 27, 2012 Miss rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Absolutely fantastic: amazingly hot aliens and epic romance.

Dawson is such a sweetie, and I love Deamon even more now.

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Feb 21, 2012 May rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I don't think I could survive Daemon and Dawson. They're too hot/perfect/drool worthy for their own good.

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Feb 26, 2012 Isabella rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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LO SAPEVO. LO SAPEVO.
SAPEVO CHE SAREI DIVENTATA UNA FONTANA ALLA FINE.
LO SAPEVO.

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May 16, 2013 Vishous * 4ever Racht's Minion * rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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buddy read w/ my little OCD

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Sep 02, 2012 Sanny rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

After being very reserved when it came to this series, I'm more than surprised by how much I enjoyed reading this.

Aliens totally aren't my thing but Armentrout made it work for me. The sci-fi is there but not as extreme as I expected. The love story between Dawson and Bethany is the focus point (at least for me ;)).

The story is fast-paced, even though the story line covers a few months. Maybe a bit too fast-paced, but as "Shadows" is a prequel, I can overlook that.

As much as I'm not for sci-fi,...more

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Apr 04, 2012 Katelin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ok so maybe my problem is the fact that this was the first book I read in the lux series as it seems this book was actually meant to be read after books 1 and 2?

That having been said...what a horribly rushed and confusing ending that was!

Spoiler alert:
I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of this book, but at the midway point I began to realize the main characters would soon be wiped and it was not going to be at all fulfilling.

Jennifer forces the to reader fall in love with Bethany and Dawson...more

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Apr 21, 2012 Becca *love true love* rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, read-with-my-gang

No! No no.. NO... This didn't just happen. Or did it? Someone please wake me up I must be dreaming. No wait... This is no dream.. It's a nightmare. :(

While reading the book I had a whole lot (or a truckload, as J. L. Armentrout likes to call it) of snarky comments I wanted to include in my review. But oh how could I after it ended like that?! And how could have it ended like that? Here's a statement: I HATE the Arum. No, I despise them. Wish I could lead an army out there and wipe them out till...more

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Nov 01, 2012 AJ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: sci-fi, young-adult, series, romantic

"Dear God, she was seconds away from melting into a useless puddle of girlie girl."

Oh yeah, I’m right there with that sentiment!

This book is a prequel to Obsidian, but in actual fact, should be read AFTER that book, when the world and some of the characters are already established. Chronologically though, the events of this book take place prior to Obsidian and tell the story of Daemon and Dee’s missing-and-presumed-dead brother, Dawson.

Holy freaking swoon! I confess here and now to being a mas...more

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Feb 26, 2012 Sophia (♥ Dimitri Belikov) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I loved this book....!!!!!!

I've been looking forward to reading Shadows ever since I read Obsidian.I wanted so much to see how Daemon and Dee were before their brother's death.

Although,Daemon and Dawson are twins they have totally different personalities.While Daemon has his hot and cold attitude, is offensive and abhorrent, Dawson is warm, gentle and compassionate.

Wow!Where to begin wth??Ok I'll start with the one similarity between the brothers :they both have a temper and they know it.But Daw...more

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“What?" he demanded.
"Did you just...clean a dish?" Dee backed away slowly, blinking. She glanced at Daemon. "The world is going to end. And I’m still a vir—"

"No!" both the brothers yelled in unison.

Daemon looked like he was actually going to vomit. "Jesus, don’t ever finish that statement. Actually, don’t ever change that. Thank you."

Her mouth dropped open."You expect me to never have—"

"This isn’t a conversation I want to start my morning with." Dawson grabbed his book bag off the kitchen table. "I’m so leaving for school before this gets more detailed."

"And why aren’t you dressed yet?" Dee demanded, her full attention concentrated on Daemon. "You’re going to be late."

"I’m always late."
"Punctuality makes perfect.” — 128 people liked it

“Dee’s hand fluttered around her as she spoke. “I was outside, and it looked as if a light show was going on in your bedroom. Daemon said you were probably mas—”
And Dee also knew no boundaries.
“Ah, no, please don’t finish that sentence.” He lowered his hands, eyes narrowing at his sister. “Don’t ever finish that sentence.” — 102 people liked it

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