Obsidian (Lux, #1) in Vampires, Weres and Fae!

Aug 21, 2017 Bran Pendergrass rated it really liked it

Shelves: tbr-young-adult

Come on now let’s just agree that everyone needs some good old-fashioned smut every now and then, that being said, Obsidian: Lux, Book 1 fits this niche with perfection. I do have to say that I could see many Twilight elements in this story as well. A dark, brooding and very mysterious bad boy that every female in a small town is lusting after but none have registered a blip on his radar. Well, that is until a pretty new girl moves to the middle of nowhere and turns his world upside down. Both b Come on now let’s just agree that everyone needs some good old-fashioned smut every now and then, that being said, Obsidian: Lux, Book 1 fits this niche with perfection. I do have to say that I could see many Twilight elements in this story as well. A dark, brooding and very mysterious bad boy that every female in a small town is lusting after but none have registered a blip on his radar. Well, that is until a pretty new girl moves to the middle of nowhere and turns his world upside down. Both bad boy and new-to-town-girl are totally smitten with each other but totally fighting their attractions. Girl discovers that boy is not human, and he demands that she stay away for her own safety and that she must keep their secret or be killed. Much to both of their astonishment they fall in love and try to live with their differences. See what I mean? Twilight déjà vu? Don’t get me wrong, I am a die-hard Twilight fan, so the close related story is just fine by me!
When I read the blurb, I was delighted to find that the story is set in West Virginia! I have lived and grown into the fabulous bibliophile that I am here in West Virginia my entire life! Normally authors do not choose my remote corner of the world as their setting, so I was already intrigued! Throughout the story, it became clear that Ms. Armentrout did her research and knows a few things about my lovely state, so I decided to play sleuth myself! Turns out she lives here in WV and that is where she gets her inspiration from! Thank you, Meg, for recommending this book series to me! I am a total fan!
The characters are very relatable and even though it is Twilightish, the reader could easily imagine themselves in the story and falling head over heels for Daemon as well. I laughed out loud too many times to count! The plot moves along with ease, there is too much wit to adore in one sitting, and a constant smile was pasted on my face! Plus, the main character is a total book nerd and blogger herself! Thus, making the reader totally relate to her plight in falling for a perfect male drawn up right from one of her books!
Normally, I am totally into High Fantasy with minimal romance but now Lux is on my guilty pleasure list! Happy reading!!!!

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Jan 24, 2016 Anastasiaadamov rated it really liked it

Okay the alien thing is kinda cool. At times this book was all about sexual tension and then some. Wish there is more story to it...
Extras in the book were awesome and are reason for 4 stars!

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Sep 19, 2017 Jay Madeleine rated it liked it

Shelves: book-series, fantasy-magic-goodness, 3-stars, teen-drama, romance, audiobook, cheesy-romances, paranormal-fantasy, shitty-cover-good-book, urban-fantasy

Well, I am not obsessed with this both like the majority of the fandom. I thought it was too slow for me. It didn't pick up for me until 70% of the book. Damon was sassy and I really did like that. Katy was sweet and she a totally a bookworm and I related her to that. There were some Superman/ twilight vibes that I felt throughout the book. But I am not madly in love with this novel. But I might continue reading it but not soon. ...more

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