Every review will have spoilers!!!!!!
5 Stars
Being connected to Daemon Black sucks…
Thanks to his alien mojo, Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarro connection. So I’ve sworn him off, even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But we’ve got bigger problems.
Something worse than the Arum has come to town…
The Department of Defense are here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we're linked, I’m a goner. So is he. And there's this new boy in school who’s got a secret of his own. He knows what’s happened to me and he can help, but to do so, I have to lie to Daemon and stay away from him. Like that's possible. Against all common sense, I'm falling for Daemon. Hard.
But then everything changes…
I’ve seen someone who shouldn’t be alive. And I have to tell Daemon, even though I know he’s never going to stop searching until he gets the truth. What happened to his brother? Who betrayed him? And what does the DOD want from them—from me?
No one is who they seem. And not everyone will survive the lies…
Jennifer Armentrout has done it again! I must say Onyx was a big hit! I might even say I loved it more than Obsidian!
First off, I know some people don't care to read novellas and that's understandable, but I really suggest you read Shadows before going onto Onyx. Actually, I will say it's vital that you read Shadows before Onyx. If you don't some things just might not make sense to you.
The character development in this book is awesome. Katy was strong and heroic in Obsidian, but she is that and so much more in Onyx. We get to see a different side of Daemon. Yes he's still a sarcastic jerk but we get to see a softer and deeper side to him. It made me fall even more in love with his character.
In Onyx Katy starts realizing she has gained power, Luxen power. Her and Daemon don't really understand why until the "new kid", Blake, arrives into town. He finally lets out his secret, he's also a human that has been healed by a Luxen. And humans that are healed by Luxen are mutated. Some survive and some don't. But being a mutated human puts Katy, and all her friends, in big danger.
But the biggest and most unthinkable happens! Katy sees Bethany with the DOD! Which means Dawson may be alive!!
Katy and Daemon unlock many secrets in this book, and find some big surprises!
The end had me crying with sadness and joy.
Someone who they all loved and thought was gone forever, is back. And someone else they love dear, will be gone forever.
5 Stars
Starting over sucks.
When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring.... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.
And then he opened his mouth.
Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something…unexpected happens.
The hot alien living next door marks me.
You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.
If I don't kill him first, that is.
O.M.G!!! I must say, I think this will be my new favorite series!!!!! In Obsidian you meet Katy who moves to a small town with her mother. She is a book-a-holic and has her own book review blog, just like me! Her mother keeps bugging her about meeting people so she decides to ask the kids next door where the nearest store is. Guess who answers the door?! That's right, Daemon Black! He is handsome, too handsome, with bright out of this world green eyes and the perfect body. The only problem, he's a jerk! His twin sister Dee becomes fast friends with Katy, but Daemon doesn't like it. He tries everything to keep Katy away from his sister. Throughout this book you see Daemon being hot and cold with Katy. But deep down you can tell he has a huge thing for her. Katy of course is a strong girl but some how always ends up in trouble. Trouble that leads to Daemon constantly saving her life. Which eventually leads into him having to let his secret become revealed. Him and Dee(along with most of the whole town) are aliens! No human is supposed to know, ones that find out usually end up disappearing. Every time Dee or Daemon use their powers around a human it leaves a trace on the human, a trace only the Luxen(Daemon's species) and Arum(Luxen's enemies) can see. Of course Katy gets a trace a few times. Which leads Arum to finding her. In the end Katy saves Dee and Daemon from a Arum(which is very surprising to the Luxen), sacrificing her own life. Daemon ends up using his healing power to bring her back from the brink of death, which leads to them having a unbreakable bond. He finally admits his feelings to her but she thinks its only because of the bond, so she turns him down. Stupid! The book ends with him still trying to convince her they should be together.
If you get the book from amazon.com they have a few chapters in the back of the book in Daemon's POV. Great!!!!! Also a sneak peak into Onyx(Book 2).
Please make sure you read Shadows, the prequel. You can find it on your kindle. It explains a LOT and can help you understand Daemon's personality a lot more.
ENJOY! I know I did!!!!!
5 Stars
The last thing Dawson Black expected was Bethany Williams. As a Luxen, an alien life form on Earth, human girls are…well, fun. But since the Luxen have to keep their true identities a secret, falling for one would be insane. Dangerous. Tempting. Undeniable.
Bethany can’t deny the immediate connection between her and Dawson. And even though boys aren’t a complication she wants, she can’t stay away from him. Still, whenever they lock eyes, she’s drawn in. Captivated. Lured. Loved.
Dawson is keeping a secret that will change her existence…and put her life in jeopardy. But even he can’t stop risking everything for one human girl. Or from a fate that is as unavoidable as love itself.
This was a great prequel to Obsidian. If you haven't read Obsidian yet please read this first! If you've already read Obsidian, then read this ASAP! It'll explain a lot!
I absolutely love Jennifer's way of writing. I was very happy that this story was told in different POV's. This story gives you a whole new understanding of why Daemon has such a hate for humans.
Dawson's character just makes your heart melt!
I was so glad to see the instant attraction between Dawson and Bethany, and yet they took their time with falling in love. Dawson would give up everything he knew for Bethany. I was really glad to see how Bethany wasn't scared or creeped out about Dawson and his family being aliens. Instead she found them beautiful!
The ending absolutely had me crying. I couldn't believe it ended that way but I had a suspicion it would.
I am so happy I found this series!! I would high recommend it to everyone! It's not the usual vampire or werewolf stories, it's all new. I was captivated from the beginning. Heck, the I was captivated just by the cover! ;)
