Obsidian (Lux, #1) in The Twin Obsessions: Daemon and Dawson

Jan 04, 2012 Annie Brewer rated it it was amazing

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So after reading Obsidian, Jennifer was nice enough to write an extra with Daemon's point of view of a couple of awesome chapters that was at the end in my nook. I gotta say, this was more exciting than reading Obsidian. I have always been in favor of stories being in the guys' POV, I feel we get more out of it than in the girl's perspective. Oh. My. God. This was incredible. I understood him so much better as to why he is such a douche bag half the time. I loved being inside his head and seeing ...more

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Dec 07, 2011 Mary rated it it was amazing

Starting reading this book, I had heard so much good things about it, and I couldn't put it down, read it front to back in 2 days and now I'm re-reading it again :)ok finished it and loved it just as much as the first time!
the love hate relationship between Daemon and Kat always keeps you guessing and wondering what next!!! plus always nice to read a book with some girl power in it :) recommend this book to anyone! ...more

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Feb 18, 2012 Teresa rated it it was amazing

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Never thought I would love ten pages so much!! Best. Ten. Pages. Of. My. Life!!! This just in: I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Daemon, so back off, Katy!!! Haha, JK. I think I would have liked Obsidian a hell of a lot more than I already do if Armentrout included Daemon's POV's. Can't wait for the release of Onyx. People, you have got to read this one, especially the Obsidian fans. SOO WORTH IT!!!!

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I freaking love Daemon!! He is the most amazing love interest in the history of YA fiction!! Oh, w Never thought I would love ten pages so much!! Best. Ten. Pages. Of. My. Life!!! This just in: I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Daemon, so back off, Katy!!! Haha, JK. I think I would have liked Obsidian a hell of a lot more than I already do if Armentrout included Daemon's POV's. Can't wait for the release of Onyx. People, you have got to read this one, especially the Obsidian fans. SOO WORTH IT!!!!

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I freaking love Daemon!! He is the most amazing love interest in the history of YA fiction!! Oh, why can't there be more guys like him in the world?

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This is going to be a short review.

My actual rating for this book is 3.5, but since I'm feeling generous today, I'm rating this four stars. I adored this book a lot, and I think this a worthy YA novel. I truly love Jennifer L. Armentrout! Her work and books are always well-written, worthy of hype, and include amazing characters and a brilliant storyline. I loved Katy, because I thought that she was relatable and fairly likeable. I adored Dee the most out of all of the other characters, though. She was a perfect best friend, and I can see her vulnerable, loveable, and protective side that she showed for the people in her life. I also like Daemon, although I will admit that at times he could be a dickhead. While on the first 100 pages of Obsidian, I wasn't quite warming up to him. I didn't think that anything that Armentrout did could make me turn my dislike for him turn into love, but I was pleasantly wrong. He grew on me. I can see perfectly clearly why he would have feelings for Katy. You readers can all tell that he's really an amazing and sweet guy under that mask he wears everyday to keep people out of his heart. I liked the other characters in this book, as well. One of my favorite things about Obsidian is Daemon and Katy's bickering. I loved their love/hate relationship. It was amusing, but at times, it was also touching. :)

This novel had lots of good points, but there is one huge flaw that I can't overlook. I do not blame the people who thinks that this was a Twilight rip-off, because in some ways, I can see their point. Book-nerd chick moves into a new town, meets sexy but asshat of a boyfriend and his clan, and finds out that they are a totally different species and possesses powers and talents. I blame Twilight for ruining YA paranormal fiction for me, but even the number one Obsidian fan have to agree with me. Luckily, that is where the comparisons end for me, and I don't hold the plagiarism against this book. I'm just saying that it could have been better if it had some originality.

I'm itching to read the next book in the series now! I admire Armentrout's writing style, and I want to see where Katy's story will head off now. I can't wait to see what will happen with her and Daemon. Their relationship is like the highlight of my like right now! I always had a thing for hot sexy guys chasing after the girl, and I believe that is what Daemon will do in the next book. Can't wait for it!! :D ...more

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Dec 14, 2011 Nereyda (Nick & Nereyda's Infinite Booklist) rated it it was amazing

Check out my blog at http://BooksandSparkles.Blogspot.com for an exclusive interview with Jennifer L. Armentrout!

So...Aliens, who knew?

Can I just start off by saying that this is probably my favorite book I have read this year and is DEFINITELY one of my top 10 favorite books of all time!

I was a little hesitant to read this book at first because i didn't know how I would feel about the whole alien thing. When I think aliens, I think E.T., not Daemon Black (well not anymore). Turns out, I LOVED Check out my blog at http://BooksandSparkles.Blogspot.com for an exclusive interview with Jennifer L. Armentrout!

So...Aliens, who knew?

Can I just start off by saying that this is probably my favorite book I have read this year and is DEFINITELY one of my top 10 favorite books of all time!

I was a little hesitant to read this book at first because i didn't know how I would feel about the whole alien thing. When I think aliens, I think E.T., not Daemon Black (well not anymore). Turns out, I LOVED it! I have so many good things to say about this book I have no idea where to start. I feel like it would be much easier to just make a (long) list of all the things I liked, but here you go.

Katy Swartz and her mom pack up and leave sunny Florida to start over in West Virginia. From the start I immediately love Katy. She is a book blogger (like me!) and is passionate about books (hey, like me!). She is witty and smart and doesn't take nay of Daemon's b.s.

Daemon Black is a HOT alien living next door to Katy. He doesn't socialize with humans very well and he is super over-protective of his twin sister Dee. From the start he tries (very hard) to push away Katy by being a jerk in the hopes that she will not become friends with his sister. But Katy doesn't back down and Katy and Dee end up becoming really close friends which means Katy and Daemon have to spend a lot of time together.

I LOVED Dee! When I first read that Daemon had a twin sister I immediately assumed she was gonna be a bitch to Katy, but she was so nice. It was hard not to love her.

The book has a lot of action and sexual tension. It had me hooked right from the very first page and this is probably the first book that I DIDN'T want to end. Usually when I read good books I want to get to the end so I can know what happens, but I wanted this book to go on and on. As I was reading I kept thinking, "Oh no, only 100 more pages!" The good thing is that I don't need to wait a whole year for Onyx. June can't come fast enough for me. I need more Katy, Daemon and Dee!

Best book I have read this year!
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Nov 26, 2012 Rebecca rated it it was amazing

This was recommended to me and I am again glad I read it dameon wow he is hot, smart ass but hot cant wait for book 2 go read it now

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Dec 28, 2011 Nicole rated it it was amazing

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Reading from a guy's POV is always interesting. Then reading from Daemon's POV???? Wow. Loved it! Made me feel so sorry for him. He deserves happiness...hope we get to read more tid-bits from his perspective

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Oh how I absolutely LOVED this book! After a long week of school this was just what I needed!

Jennifer L. Armentrout is a very entertaining author. All of her books have realistic characters that are relatable. That is what I love about all of her novels so far.

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Dec 08, 2011 Y-Nhi Phan rated it it was amazing

This book is AWESOME! I love every word in there, especially heated words that were exchanged between Katy and Daemon. Especially Daemon. Every time he said something, I would either laugh, smile, tear up, and feel my heart ache. He is so adorable and badass all at once. The chemistry between Katy and Daemon was off the charts, and I love it so much! I will definitely reread this to satisfy my Daemon need until Onyx comes out! I have a feeling Daemon is going to be in my mind a lot. Ms. Armentro ...more

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Jan 30, 2012 Helen rated it really liked it

Really good read, I couldn't put it down! The intensity between Katy and Daemon was electric! I couldn't stop wanting for more! I love the rollercoaster that they take you on so hot and cold! Amazing! Can't wait for book 2! ...more

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