Review: Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Onyx (Lux #2)

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout 
Pages:416
Publisher: Entangled Publishing 
Release Date: August 14th 2012
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Source: Own

Being connected to Daemon Black sucks…

Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarre connection. I’ve sworn him off even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But against all common sense, I’m falling for him. Hard.

Our relationship issues aren’t out biggest problem…

The Department of Defense is here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we’re linked, I’m a goner. So is he. And when a new boy shows up a school with a secret of his own, things get complicated fast. I need to choose between my own instincts and Daemon’s.

But then everything changes…

I’ve seen someone who shouldn’t be alive. Daemon’s never going to stop searching until 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.

My Take:

HavIng a connection to someone is one thing add in the fact that he is an alien from another planet and you have Daemon Black waiting for you. Katy has it bad or good, either way you put it her life just got complicated. She is connected to Daemon and has no idea if the connection influences her feelings towards him or not. Of course Daemon doesn't help because he is the biggest distraction on the planet, and Katy needs some time.

In comes another distraction, Blake who is new and nice even, but Damon doesn't approve of the time he is spending with her. But Katy doesn't see any danger in spending some time with Blake. Of course what Katy doesn't see is that Blake has a secret and he knows she has one also. Add in the fact that Katy has powers which are similar to Daemon is tough. What is a girl to do but try and find out the how and why of it all, Katy just has to realize she puts not only herself in danger but also those around her.

In Onyx, you got the sense of her side of the connection that both Daemon and Katy try so hard to hide. Even Dee sees that Katy is spending a lot of time with Daemon which could be good or bad. Blake was a little sketchy to me, the moment he stepped in and didn't question anything strange happening around Katy, that was a warning sign. Of course if Daemon was here he would back me up completely and say the same thing. I fell in deep with Daemon because everything he would say had me off my seat. I also saw Katy's reasons to hide her feelings and to see if they where their, and even though she fought till the end she also saw how much Daemon cared about her and he is willing to do anything for her. If I whore her shows for a minute I don't think I would be able to stop myself. Sorry Katy just saying.:) 

5/5 stars- Loved this so much got my sister to love the series as well

Review: Shadows by Jeniffer L. Armentrout

Shadows (Lux #0.5)

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout 
Pages:179
Publisher: Entangled Publishing 
Release Date: December  6th 2011
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Source: Own

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.

My Take:
When the government has a handle on what, where, when, and how you do things its tough to even consider love into that equation. Especially when your in their sights because of where you come from, and its not from Kansas thats for sure. For Dawson, life is supposed to be like this school, protect your family and find someone just like you. But when a new girl transfers in and sits near Dawson, its kinda hard to think straight. For Bethany, moving into a new town was hard and making new friends was even harder, so being new isn't always a good thing. Unless of course their is a hot guy looking at you the way you dream about being looked at. Falling in love wasn't ever suppose to be so hard but because of their differences and of course his family on his case, falling for someone of is human never felt so easy for Dawson. Being with Bethany is like as easy as breathing of course its until she knows what he is she might not feel the same.

Finding out your boyfriend isn't from around is just another obstacle that Bethany has to think about, of course with danger at every corner its even harder to have one simple date. With weird glares from others like him Bethany also has to very cautious about the government and of course enemies even greater than the feds. Yup life just keeps on truckin' right, love isn't always easy and in order for them to be together they need to go through all obstacles.

I really enjoyed this just like I did with the first one, Dawson is so much more easy to actually swoon over I mean Daemon is HOT but his brother is more soulful and he appreciates what he has and lives in the now, I guess reading from Dawson point of view made me also realize how is brother can be so hostile and because of any threat. I loved the fact though that even though Daemon didn't like them together he knew she made his brother happy and he left them, I so swooned after that. Yup with these two brothers its hard to choose its like TVD all over again don't know which on I want more all I know is that this was so epically written I am so looking forward to the next one 2012 coudln't have been a better year to bring us these amazing men.

5/5 Stars