Obsidian (Lux, #1) in The Not-So Austen Bookclub

May 07, 2013 Lizzie rated it it was amazing

I was completely blown away by this book! Once I started I couldnt but it down and right now for me it's been really hard to find this a book that made me fell all over the place. Ok, so the story is basically a romance but at the same time soooo much more. Kat is a new girl in a small town and when she meets her next door neighbors her life would never be the same. It may be a small town but its a small town full of secrets. Well Im really not going to get into more details because what I reall ...more

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Mar 27, 2012 Rachel rated it really liked it

What causes Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout to glow bright is the writing and characters that comprise it.

When I read this book I became empowered by the addicting and cohesive writing. I definitely want to read Onyx, Obsidian’s sequel, to see more of Armentrout’s amazing writing!

The main characters Katy, Daemon and Dee were very easy to connect to and care about.

I really liked Katy’s bravery, remarks on her book blogging life and her stubbornness. I also found it cool to learn that she also ...more

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Apr 29, 2012 Melissa rated it really liked it

Ok so those bits at the end from Daemon's pov? Totally squeal worthy, no point denying it. It was adorable, I mean is it just me or does it seem like his feelings for Kat are actually deeper than hers for him? Honestly he needs to just come out and say that he loves her, most of the time she is on the cusp of falling for him but then he goes and opens his big fat mouth and lets his inner-jerk take over and she's back to hating his guts. And with all this going on I feel bad for Dee, because it s ...more

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Sep 19, 2011 Bodea rated it it was ok

2.75 stars

I was really looking forward to reading this one. The cover is great and the summary grabbed my interest. Then, you have all of these great reviews. I figured this would be my kind of read, a book I could easily give 3 or 4 stars to. Unfortunately, Obsidian was a little bit more than ok for a couple of reasons.

First, the characters weren't as interesting as I would have liked them to be. They were really funny at times and there were moments where I thoroughly enjoyed them, but it was 2.75 stars

I was really looking forward to reading this one. The cover is great and the summary grabbed my interest. Then, you have all of these great reviews. I figured this would be my kind of read, a book I could easily give 3 or 4 stars to. Unfortunately, Obsidian was a little bit more than ok for a couple of reasons.

First, the characters weren't as interesting as I would have liked them to be. They were really funny at times and there were moments where I thoroughly enjoyed them, but it wasn't consistent. This made it hard for me to really enjoy the story because if I'm crazy about the characters, the story is that much better for me. I liked Katy's voice and she's a character that you can relate to and sympathize with, but I don't know if there's a unique quality to her (if that makes sense). I thought Dee was rather ... clingy. I mean, she's known Katy for such a short time before declaring her the best friend, and with her situation, you think she'd be more cautious. Last, but not least, Daemon ... Daemon, Daemon, Daemon. Sigh. I just wasn't all that taken with him. Ok, so he's hot and ....... oh, he has green eyes. So what?! He was arrogant, douchey, and unapologetic about it even as the book came to an end. I think I'm just over those kind of characters. At the very least, I need some substance behind all that attitude and I just didn't get that.

Second, the plot was kind of slow and the ending wasn't that exciting (ok, it was pretty good until Daemon opened his mouth,lol). There wasn't really a lot going on until about the halfway point. Once things got going and secrets were revealed, the story got very interesting. I don’t want to say too much, but I like the author’s take on the supernatural beings we meet here. It was refreshing and interesting. I think that’s what I enjoyed most about the book. I liked the ending in terms of the things that Katy was experiencing after what she'd just been through, but the actual ending as a whole wasn't really exciting as a cliffhanger. Last, but not least, the chemistry between Katy and Daemon wasn’t consistent for me. There were times where they were really cute and I could feel the heat (lol, just don’t comment on the corniness) and then there were times when the romance was kind of flat.

Despite my complaints, I enjoyed Obsidian. It didn‘t live up to my expectations but the plot and writing were still solid enough to hold my interest. I think the story has a lot of potential so I’m excited to read the next book.
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Feb 11, 2012 Krissy P (Kris) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I really loved this book. It's a fun book that made me think of Katy Perry's Hot & Cold and ET songs. Katy Schwartz and Daemon Black are so Hot and Cold, Yes then No, In then Out, Up then Down, they will make your head spin. I loved the chemistry between the two main characters and the total denial of the obvious lust that they have for each other. I was ready to self-combust from all the sexual tension between the two of them.

Katy Schwartz moves to East Bubblefuck, West Virginia with her mother ...more

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Jun 10, 2013 Stephanie rated it liked it

Shelves: unpopular-opinion

Sci-fi isn't my thing, but I am always open to reading books outside of my comfort zone. I figured I would pick Obsidian (book one in the Lux series) up after I saw how highly recommended it was on many discussion boards here on Goodreads.

It was just ok. Not super good. Not terrible. Something was missing for me in the plot. This could be attributed to the fact that it is part of a series, and there is more to come in the story.

It's your classic, new girl in town meets supernatural bad boy. Th ...more

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