Obsidian (Lux - Book One): The unputdownable first book in the beloved LUX series from bestselling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout! Paperback – 12 March 2015

Okay.Wow! This series has definitely become my go to guilty pleasure. We are back on the lockdown arena & the experience seems to be never ending. So, when I say this book acted a perfect escape from it all, I mean it.Lux series is a great concoction of all the plots, characters we grew up watching, reading, served in a hot ceramic cup of tea.JLA is a genius. The way she writes the story arcs is addicting. Go for it. Give it a try. If you like it, well.... I’m glad :)

I liked the book. Not very addicting, but good

I absolutely loved this book..It has this familiar a**hole hero who is purposely cruel to the nerdy heroine in the beginning due to reasons beyond imagination (you know like aliens) concept but it's so much more than that..See unlike some books where the jerk hero and doormat heroine concept eventually gets on my nerves, this book was stunningly refreshing..beacuse Katy was anything but a doormat and she gave as good as she got..The banter between them was hilarious half the time and filled with high sexual tension the other half..Even though I had moments when the urge to punch Daemon in the face was strong but he won me over in the end and on the whole it was a totally enjoyable and entertaining experience..I'd definitely recommend this series!!

Obsidian is definitely one of those books that I enjoyed far more the second time around than I did when I first read it. Not that I DIDN’T enjoy it the first time… I just connected with it more, and rated it higher, this time. Obsidian was my first alien book way back when I read it, and now that I think about it, I haven’t read another alien book since! With her trademark humor, kickass heroine and super sexy men, Jennifer set the bar high and no other alien book has caught my interest.I freaking love the dynamic between Katy and Daemon. Their banter was fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them grow from neighbors who had no desire to be around each other to friends… and finally more. Sure it was a bumpy road with lots of secrets and twists and turns, but I was hopelessly hooked, even the second time around. I remembered the big parts of the story, but I was a little fuzzy on the small details so it was like discovering the story for the first time. With a strong female lead, swoony book boyfriend, tension, secrets, mystery and action, Obsidian had a little something for everyone.

I find it funny when a drop-dead gorgeous male protagonist of any book claims that he has never really been in love with anyone till he meets the female protagonist. The female protagonist walks into his life one fine day, catches his eye by doing almost nothing, changes him and makes him fall in love so badly that he is willing to risk his life for her. Such things seldom…. Nah! Never happen in real life. But then, this is fiction and this why readers enjoy fiction so much. So, all is fair in a fictional world.I bought Obsidian following the rave reviews online. Every girl who enjoyed reading fantasy and romance novels highly praised this book. So, I thought this is the book I ought to have no matter what. I immediately placed an order to get my copy imported and below is what I felt after reading the book.Katy Swartz and her mother (A nurse by profession) relocate from Florida to West Virginia in the hope of moving on in life following the untimely death of her father. In the new town, Katy’s mother forces her to make new friends and encourages her to talk to their new neighbours. Katy visits her new neighbours only to find an extremely well-built and attractive young boy, Daemon opens the door. She feels nervous around him but his arrogance ticks her off having them at loggerheads each time they meet. Daemons’ twin sister Dee is fond of Katy and they become good friends much to Daemon apparent dislike. As she hangs out with Dee she notices weird happenings around her. Soon she comes to know that Dee and her brother Daemon are not humans but aliens belonging to a planet named Lux that is 10 billion light-years away from the Earth.Why are these aliens here? Are they a threat to humans? Do Katy and Daemon fall in love with each other? Are aliens capable of falling in love? You can read the book to know the answers to these questions. Points I Liked About ObsidianStory: The whole aliens secretly trying to survive on earth has me intrigued. I may not have enjoyed the romance aspect of the book but I am curious to know what happens to the Daemon and his alien clan. I want to know what happens to the other characters in the book. I want to know if aliens and humans can cohabit. The writer has managed to create quite a buzz around her books as the plot revolving around aliens seems interesting.Katy: The protagonist is very witty. She feels intimidated by Daemon at first especially by his rude and condescending behaviour but then she starts giving it back and in the most kick-ass way. It’s not that she is a very strong girl but she isn’t weak either, at least she tries not to be the damsel in distress. It’s just that the enemies she is dealing with are way too stronger than her.Points I Did Not Like About ObsidianClichéd Romance: I personally enjoy reading love-hate relationships the most. This book had that but sadly everything about this book was so clichéd that I did not find Katy and Daemon’s (supposed) chemistry interesting. There was nothing new in their romance. It is nothing you haven’t read or watched before. The sequence for such books is always the same.Uber hot guy, Check.Guy treats the girl like shit. Check.Guy secretly likes the girl. Check.The girl is chased by multiple boys, boy feeling jealous. Check.The girl is in trouble boy saves her EVERY time. Check.The guy has a dark secret. Check.Girl accepts guy despite the dark secret. Check.This serves as an outline for romance novels following similar plots. The name Daemon reminded me of Damon Salvatore from the Vampire Diaries and I was expecting some real hardcore romance but what I got was a seen-hundreds-of-times before the story.I tried hard to like Daemon but he was so predictable.   From the beginning of the book, I knew that he is keeping Katy away from himself only to protect her when in reality he actually likes her.  Writing: I do not like to judge anybody’s writing but I was surprised to see grammar errors in a best-selling novel like this. I found the writing to be slightly sloppy. Had the writing not been this mediocre I would have enjoyed the book a little more.The general plot of the book is not unique but the writer manages to infuse some degree of suspense and thrill in the book, which makes me want to read the series. Despite being highly predictable, the book is not boring. It did not live up to my expectations but I do not regret reading the book because it had my attention throughout. Obsidian isn’t bad for a light read but don’t expect anything great. I think I can overlook the shortcomings and read the next book in the Lux series. Originally posted on Amazon.in.

Good Read

If you're into adult fiction then this book is for you.I just finished reading all four of it and i love it. Its a little cliche and obvious but the characters are strong and you soon begin to love them. Go for it,you'll love it too.

An amazing read which will keep u on the edge of your seat!! A must read!!! And Daemon Black is definitely a bonus❤❤

I can't get enough of this book. Of all the books in the series, this one is my favorite! I can read it over and over again .

I read the books in German first but the englisch Version is also very good! I love these Series!!!!!!!

Amazing book! Loved this one!Im 35 and enjoyed reading this young adult book.

Great story and great book. An intense alien and love story. Very well written, innovative and remarkable. Definitely Kay and Deamon made me dreaming- need to read the second book.

El primer libro de una de mis sagas favoritas, el mundo de Katy Schwartz está por cambiar y la verdad es que es encatador. Amo todo de este libro y nunca me cansaré de leerlo. Aunque al principio puedas odiar a Daemon, te das cuenta de sus razones (que no son tan buenas ahre) y pasa a ser uno de los personajes más amados de Jennifer