Obsidian (Lux #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout - Restarting May 1st 2021

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Ch. 18-22 (view spoiler)[God Daemon is such a butthead lol but I can't help but love him. He's in so much denial about liking Katy it's not even funny. I also love how Dee is instigating herself in their relationship. Even picking out his favorite color for Katy to wear lol. I love her. Hoping nothing bad happens with her date, he seems to aggressive and sure of himself for me. Not to mention personally I probably would have slugged him when I found out he was driving me anywhere while drinking. But why would I worry when I just know Daemon will be there to save the day! (hide spoiler)]

- Heather sorry I'm flying through this so fast. I'm at work today and I can't stop lol. Daemon obsessed over here ;)

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Chapter 26 (view spoiler)[He did not just kiss the crap out of her and just leave like that. uggggh This man I swear lol. But at least the trace is gone I guess. But come on she saved his life, a puny human, she really should get more recognition for this lol. (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Finished (view spoiler)[Ughh that damn ending..... rude lol. Just stopping in the middle of their tense conversation. This book was still great years later and I’m once again hooked on daemon. Don’t remember too much about her having powers and being connected to him but man I am eager to find out. (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Ch. 1-9 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I'm listening as well. This is my first time reading but had I seen it in a physical book I would have gone with Damon not Demon.. so odd! Also, not sure I love the narrator haha. But I am really liking this! Her trying to help the guy in the dark lot was straight stupid but I also toooootally get her struggles with saying no. (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Ch. 10-17 [spoilers removed]"

I'm through ch 17 as well now.
(view spoiler)[ Ash can f*ck off lol. But I do also adore Dee so much!

100% with ya on the whole government issue ahahha (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Opening chapter. I groaned at the rather obvious intense physical focus...but I’m sure there’ll be plenty of time for our new neighbours to hate each other for a bit.

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Karen wrote: "Opening chapter. I groaned at the rather obvious intense physical focus...but I’m sure there’ll be plenty of time for our new neighbours to hate each other for a bit."

Just you wait, you’re going to equal parts love and hate him lol

[Karen]

Up to ch4. Crystal, right now I’m. Not getting any hints I’ll love Daemon. He does seem to have a soft spot for his sister, but he is so up himself. I get she’s not finding it easy to make friends, but that wouldn’t make me try too hard to pursue a friendship with Dee.

[Karen]

Up to ch9. Random moments. Swimming and a hike...lots of freaky weather...and nobody seems suspicious. I’d get so fed up with someone calling me ‘curious’ and I wish we got a little more detail about her blog if it’s that important to her.

[Karen]

Up to ch13. Excruciating cafe scene...but more fun than I’d expected. Need to check comments on pc tomorrow, but I see what you meant Crystal about racing through it.

[HeatherH]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Ch. 18-22 [spoilers removed]

- Heather sorry I'm flying through this so fast. I'm at work today and I can't stop lol. Daemon obsessed over here ;)"

(view spoiler)[ Dee's desire to make Katy more likable by her brother and force them into situations alone together is hilarious! Also her date was an ass. (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Chapter 26 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Right?!?! I was like, no he did not just get her worked up and then leave her half naked and alone >.< lol (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ So I figured at some point she was going to develop powers or something.. Curious to see how that story line plays out. Also, I love their banter and this whole "I love a challenge" thing they got going on! I have book two on hold and should have it in the next few days if you're up to continuing! (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

Karen wrote: "Up to ch13. Excruciating cafe scene...but more fun than I’d expected. Need to check comments on pc tomorrow, but I see what you meant Crystal about racing through it."

It is so easy to read! I ended up quite enjoying this one!

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

HeatherH wrote: "❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

Absolutely. Let me know when you get it and we’ll start it then 😬 Glad you enjoyed it

[Karen]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Ch. 1-9 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ That attack was daft - she was suspicious but still went to help. Question is, how is he connected to Daemon? (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Up to ch25. You’d think they’d know to avoid prom. It’s also annoying that this just seems to be engineered for Daemon and Kat to end up alone.

[Karen]

Finished. Don’t know quite what to make of it. The story felt like a rehash of a lot of others, with not much to redeem it for me. Full review on home page.

[Maddie]

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[Maddie]

Chapter 1 (view spoiler)[Okay what a dick (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[WHY WOULD THEY PUT A BROKEN PACK OF EGGS BACK ON THE SHELF??? (hide spoiler)]

I totally didn't make this thread just to make that Chapter 2 comment...

[Maddie]

I'm not sure what it is, but I'm getting bored of this book, maybe knowing that it's a long dense tropey series... It's weird how I anticipate reading a book more than I do actually reading it

[Maddie]

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[Why do boys always have to ruin a moment with a timed sentence they don't mean for other people's benefit...
And why couldn't she have kept her eyes open.
And why does Kitten work as a nickname for Katy? Why can't he just call her by her name (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 9 (view spoiler)[Oh look of course some creepy-ass has asked for help at the library right when Dee said not to go alone (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[Why is she offended they haven't said anything about a dead brother? It doesn't directly relate to them as people, they've known each other a week, and she hasn't mentioned her dad! (hide spoiler)]

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

I'm starting this one now.

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Maddie wrote: "Chapter 1 [spoilers removed]

Chapter 2 [spoilers removed]

I totally didn't make this thread just to make that Chapter 2 comment..."

Chapter 2
(view spoiler)[YES! Who would normally do that?! So far, I'm rolling my eyes, a lot... (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

yeah im rolling my eyes a lot as well, but I have heard that we have to make it through the first one, and that the writing gets so much better as well! I'm excited.

I'm on chapter 13, 40%, hoping to get to 70% tonight

[Maddie]

Chapter 21 (view spoiler)[That spaghetti scene was great, but I hate the helpless female, even if it is relatable and realistic. (hide spoiler)]

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Maddie wrote: "Chapter 8 [Spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[The Kitten-thing is something I'm wondering, too. Why does he need to give her a nickname at all? (hide spoiler)]

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[I'm pretty sure the bear didn't get scared by thunder and lightning :D Dee and Daemon are obviously having secrets, but they are pretty bad at hiding them. I'm wondering what will happen at the library, since Dee seemed so adamant that she'll go with Katy. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 22 (view spoiler)[How can she be unsure if Dee put fake eyelashes on her...

And it's so clear Simon's going to try something. Why are people so stereotypical in this book. And the way they made it seem like broad big-shoulder muscles isn't sexy, it's my jam! Why can't a farm guy also be intelligent.. (hide spoiler)]

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Chapter 13 (view spoiler)[Daemon is so weird! They are so bad at keeping it a secret.

I didn't like the book at all in the beginning but I think it's getting better now. (hide spoiler)]

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Maddie wrote: "yeah im rolling my eyes a lot as well, but I have heard that we have to make it through the first one, and that the writing gets so much better as well! I'm excited.

I'm on chapter 13, 40%, hoping..."

Me, too. I didn't like it in the beginning but it's getting better and better the more I progress.

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Chapter 21 (view spoiler)[Katy is so clueless at so many things. I was shaking my head the whole time when Daemon tells her about him being an alien. I mean, it's only normal not to believe him right away, I guess. But she was just so... unimaginative is the right word. I wonder if something will happen at homecoming with Simon and if Daemon will have to help her again, they are really playing out the helpless female trope. (hide spoiler)]

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Chapter 26 (view spoiler)[He's leaving her like this? Half-naked in her bed? I'd feel so mad and humiliated. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Ta wrote: "Chapter 21 [spoilers removed]"

Of course something'd happen. There's never just any random conversations in books, they always mean something.

Damn you're speeding! I'll hopefully finish tomorrow

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

The End (view spoiler)[Did this just ended when they were having a conversation? oO I don't know what to make of this, but it wasn't all that bad. Actually I'm excited to find out more about them being conected now. (hide spoiler)]

I'm looking forward to reading the next books with you as well. :)

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Maddie wrote: "Ta wrote: "Chapter 21 [spoilers removed]"

Of course something'd happen. There's never just any random conversations in books, they always mean something.

Damn you're speeding! I'll hopefully fini..."

yeah :D feels like I was in a reading slump for a few month and now I want to read so much more to catch up on all the books :D

[Maddie]

Nice :D Once I finish Obsidian tonight we can plan another!

[Maddie]

Ta wrote: "Chapter 26 [spoilers removed]"

And it's the whole (view spoiler)[not doing this coz I like it, just because it helps with the trace (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Ta wrote: "The End [spoilers removed]

I'm looking forward to reading the next books with you as well. :)"

Yeah I want to see how it plays out as well! Maybe could start the next one in like 5 days?

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Maddie wrote: "Ta wrote: "The End [spoilers removed]

I'm looking forward to reading the next books with you as well. :)"

Yeah I want to see how it plays out as well! Maybe could start the next one in like 5 days?"

Sounds good to me!

[Maddie]

Yay! Could you make/reset the thread and post it here please? :)

[Ta || bookishbluehead]

Sure. :)

Here's the link: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Maddie]

Thanks!

[Ashley W]

Chapter 2
(view spoiler)[ This guy is a dick. I am so glad she tells him instead of just telling him get away with it 'because he's hot' (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 5
(view spoiler)[ I don't think it was all that nice of his sister to make him take her. Neither wanted to go. This doesn't prove anything if she makes him do it. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Maddie wrote: "Chapter 8 Why do boys always have to ruin a moment with a timed sentence they don't mean for other people's benefit...
And why couldn't she have kept her eyes open.
And why does Kitten work as a n..."

(view spoiler)[ I really can't stand the Kitty nickname. It just annoys me. Like he is being condescending for the sake of it. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Almost to the halfway mark and meh
(view spoiler)[ This is reading like every other YA paranormal book, only alien and not vampires/werewolves. He has rescue her. He warns her to stay away. He's gorgeous and she is just plain old Jane. Then the big reveal. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Ta wrote: "Chapter 13 Daemon is so weird! They are so bad at keeping it a secret.

I didn't like the book at all in the beginning but I think it's getting better now."

I agree. It gets better as it goes along. (view spoiler)[ I like that she still stands up to him. I really didn't want her to become a pushover as she develops her crush. (hide spoiler)]