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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
I had previously read the Lux series books, and this was one I had been highly anticipating due to that. It gave me a new insight to the "other side" of the story so to speak. And the perspective was almost shocking.
I have enjoyed most of Armentrout's books, immensely. This one was no different. Though the story/plot line was much like others by her and I was left wishing it could have just a little something more.
The sex scenes were steamy but, at times lacked that something that draws you in leaving you wanting it to last forever.
It is good as a stand alone just to become attached to Hunter and Serena and entangled in their star crossed love affair that begins in the midst of tragedy and trauma, and evolves into one for the ages. But, is a good companion book to the Lix series as well, so long as you are 18+ ;)
I have enjoyed most of Armentrout's books, immensely. This one was no different. Though the story/plot line was much like others by her and I was left wishing it could have just a little something more.
The sex scenes were steamy but, at times lacked that something that draws you in leaving you wanting it to last forever.
It is good as a stand alone just to become attached to Hunter and Serena and entangled in their star crossed love affair that begins in the midst of tragedy and trauma, and evolves into one for the ages. But, is a good companion book to the Lix series as well, so long as you are 18+ ;)
Obsession is set in Jennifer Armentrout’s Lux world, the same place where Katy and Daemon live. But instead of Luxen, this book features the other side of the alien population. Arum.
Serena is a human who doesn’t know anything about the aliens living all around her. That is until her best friend Mel sees a Luxen take his true form. Mel tells Serena all about what she saw and heard, and of course Serena, who is a school guidance counselor, thinks Mel needs to get her head checked out. That is until Mel is killed for the information she discovered, and Serena sees it all happen. Now Serena is being targeted for her knowledge. This is where Hunter comes into the picture. He is an Arum working for the DOD (Department of Defense), who is reluctantly tasked with keeping Serena safe. Of course, sparks fly – more than just the Luxen kind - and the two fall for each other. As usual, Armentrout is excellent at writing alpha males and the women who challenge them, building tension and creating chemistry between her characters. Serena and Hunter are a great pair.
Obsession is an ADULT Paranormal Romance, which means more language, steam and violence. It can be read separately from the Lux series. However, chronologically it takes place after the events in Opal (during Origin), and I really enjoyed it as a compliment to Katy and Daemon’s books. We even glimpse a few overlapping characters, although they are not major players in this story.
I absolutely love when an author is able to present another viewpoint that changes my perspective and makes me rethink the good guys vs. the bad guys. Following an Arum – the enemies of the Luxen – gave me a different and broader look at this world. Obsession also provides more insight into what is happening in the government and larger Luxen communities, all information that I imagine will come into play later in the Lux series. Obsession definitely made me anxious to get back to Katy and Daemon!
Although I’m not certain whether Obsession was published as a standalone, Hunter has 2 identical brothers (yes, hot triplets!) who are currently single, and I wouldn’t mind following them around for a while. Also, though this is a complete story, a lot of big things are happening in this world, which have yet to be solved. I cannot wait to see where Armentrout goes next.
Love triangle factor: None
Cliffhanger scale: Low
Serena is a human who doesn’t know anything about the aliens living all around her. That is until her best friend Mel sees a Luxen take his true form. Mel tells Serena all about what she saw and heard, and of course Serena, who is a school guidance counselor, thinks Mel needs to get her head checked out. That is until Mel is killed for the information she discovered, and Serena sees it all happen. Now Serena is being targeted for her knowledge. This is where Hunter comes into the picture. He is an Arum working for the DOD (Department of Defense), who is reluctantly tasked with keeping Serena safe. Of course, sparks fly – more than just the Luxen kind - and the two fall for each other. As usual, Armentrout is excellent at writing alpha males and the women who challenge them, building tension and creating chemistry between her characters. Serena and Hunter are a great pair.
Obsession is an ADULT Paranormal Romance, which means more language, steam and violence. It can be read separately from the Lux series. However, chronologically it takes place after the events in Opal (during Origin), and I really enjoyed it as a compliment to Katy and Daemon’s books. We even glimpse a few overlapping characters, although they are not major players in this story.
I absolutely love when an author is able to present another viewpoint that changes my perspective and makes me rethink the good guys vs. the bad guys. Following an Arum – the enemies of the Luxen – gave me a different and broader look at this world. Obsession also provides more insight into what is happening in the government and larger Luxen communities, all information that I imagine will come into play later in the Lux series. Obsession definitely made me anxious to get back to Katy and Daemon!
Although I’m not certain whether Obsession was published as a standalone, Hunter has 2 identical brothers (yes, hot triplets!) who are currently single, and I wouldn’t mind following them around for a while. Also, though this is a complete story, a lot of big things are happening in this world, which have yet to be solved. I cannot wait to see where Armentrout goes next.
Love triangle factor: None
Cliffhanger scale: Low
As soon as I saw that Jennifer L Armentrout was doing a spin off to the Lux series I obviously had to buy it and I'm glad I did as I very much enjoyed it.
I'm not too sure with the cover as I do like it but I'm just not overly keen. I love the way Hunters eyes stand out just like they do in the book. I can definitely imagine the models are Hunter and Serena. I do love the colours used as it looks very understated.
As soon as I started this book I was hooked which I am a little surprised as I didn't think that the Arum would be easily liked with reading about them in the Lux series but that's what I did. I loved that there was loads of action from the get go and I never knew what was going to happen next very much on the edge of your seat kind of stuff happening. The romance side of the story I loved as the banter between Hunter and Serena was hilarious and the more the story went along the more the sparks went off. I also loved that we got a glimpse of Daemon in this book which definitely got me excited for Origin. The ending was good as again it got me needing to read Origin but it also made me want this book to be a series too.
I loved the new characters introduced to this world. Serena was a great female character she reminded me of a older version of Katy as she wouldn't take the way Hunter first treated her. I really did think it was going to be hard to like Hunter but after reading the book I fell in love with him and his humour! There was times when he was acting a bit of a jerk but he soon pulled himself around. For most of this book it was mainly these two characters but occasionally a couple of other characters would appear which for most part where a great addition to the book but some of them not so good. Some of the bad guys in this book you wouldn't believe but it just goes to show that there is always two sides to a story.
Overall I loved everything about this book with great chemistry and quite a bit of humour thrown in for good measure.
I'm not too sure with the cover as I do like it but I'm just not overly keen. I love the way Hunters eyes stand out just like they do in the book. I can definitely imagine the models are Hunter and Serena. I do love the colours used as it looks very understated.
As soon as I started this book I was hooked which I am a little surprised as I didn't think that the Arum would be easily liked with reading about them in the Lux series but that's what I did. I loved that there was loads of action from the get go and I never knew what was going to happen next very much on the edge of your seat kind of stuff happening. The romance side of the story I loved as the banter between Hunter and Serena was hilarious and the more the story went along the more the sparks went off. I also loved that we got a glimpse of Daemon in this book which definitely got me excited for Origin. The ending was good as again it got me needing to read Origin but it also made me want this book to be a series too.
I loved the new characters introduced to this world. Serena was a great female character she reminded me of a older version of Katy as she wouldn't take the way Hunter first treated her. I really did think it was going to be hard to like Hunter but after reading the book I fell in love with him and his humour! There was times when he was acting a bit of a jerk but he soon pulled himself around. For most of this book it was mainly these two characters but occasionally a couple of other characters would appear which for most part where a great addition to the book but some of them not so good. Some of the bad guys in this book you wouldn't believe but it just goes to show that there is always two sides to a story.
Overall I loved everything about this book with great chemistry and quite a bit of humour thrown in for good measure.
This was a very different romance than I am used to getting from JLA. I'm happy to say that by the end I enjoyed it, but this was...different. If you are into more of a taboo, rough, dominating, overly-exaggerated alpha male then this is the book for you. For me, it definitely toed the line with what I would be cool with. Is Hunter a new book boyfriend for me? No way, but did I enjoy the book overall? Yes.
I enjoyed this book, it was adult in some places but it gave an intriguing and different view on the lux trilogy. The characters, well they were awesome, Hunter is hot, as hell and Serena was sassy and they both kick ass. It gave a really good insight into the arum and was just great fun. It is not for young children though.
Not enough build up plus they were falling in lust more than anything. Wasn’t invested in the characters or the plot and can’t believe I’m saying this but the sex scenes were just way too much and also bland. And don’t get me started on that fight scene in the end.
I needed a Lux fix before Origin is released on Tuesday. I CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER!
The Arum, or namely Hunter, is a good guy in this spin off of the Lux series and I liked it. It was especially all sexual tension and steam with very little plot but it did build some of the Lux world.
The Arum, or namely Hunter, is a good guy in this spin off of the Lux series and I liked it. It was especially all sexual tension and steam with very little plot but it did build some of the Lux world.
So, is there anything that Jennifer L. Armentrout (J. Lynn) writes that I won't like? I don't think so. So of course this is no exception. Of course, going into it I thought for sure I would be unhappy. After all, I don't like the Arum. I don't want to like the Arum. They are the bad guys. The ones after Daemon and Kat. The ones making their lives a mess. Right?
Blurb from Goodreads:
He’s arrogant, domineering, and... To. Die. For.
Hunter is a ruthless killer. And the Department of Defense has him firmly in their grasp, which usually doesn’t chafe too badly because he gets to kill bad guys. Most of the time he enjoys his job. That is, until he’s saddled with something he’s never had to do before: protect a human from his mortal enemy.
Serena Cross didn’t believe her best friend when she claimed to have seen the son of a powerful senator turn into something... unnatural. Who would? But then she witnesses her friend’s murder at the hands of what can only be an alien, thrusting her into a world that will kill to protect their secret.
Hunter stirs Serena’s temper and her lust despite their differences. Soon he’s doing the unthinkable—breaking the rules he’s lived by, going against the government to keep Serena safe. But are the aliens and the government the biggest threats to Serena’s life… or is it Hunter?
So what to say about a JLA cover. This one is amazing. Sexy man, sexy woman...you know it's gonna be hot. And believe me, the cover pays off. I do have some qualms with the fact that they are portrayed as the same size. The book distinctly tells us that Serena is quite a bit shorter than Hunter, so it's odd that they stand even on the cover.
Is there a male main character that Jennifer writes that I don't like? Nope there's not. Hunter is no exception. He's so totally full of himself you want to smack him across his face. His arrogance flows right off the page and hits you full on. And yet, you watch him change during this book. Sure, the arrogance remains, but his flippant ways with humans also changes. He becomes more tolerant of them. And yet, I'm not sure that is the correct word, he tolerates humans but he certainly changes during the course of the novel and becomes more human himself. He's a bad boy, but his heart is good and he doesn't realize it until he meets Serena.
Serena, well, she's a spunky and full of energy. She knows who she is. She also knows that Hunter is an arrogant jerk who was sent to protect her. And, while she's annoyed by his arrogance, she still feels a pull towards him that she can't explain. But she knows it's wrong, because he's an alien, and who would be stupid enough to fall for one, right?
Their chemistry is totally undeniable during this book. You feel it pulsing off the page. It's hot and raw and full of tension.
And who can resist Jennifer's writing style? It's there as it is in all her books. Snarky remarks, funny moments, action through and through. Her writing is totally engrossing. She has not written a book that I have wanted to put down yet! Her style is unique and seeps off the page and right into your head. She's able to create characters that are realistic and true, and totally believable.
And the plot line is such a twist from the Lux you know. It moves you in behind the scenes of the bad guy and makes you love them, makes you want them to win! And you see a side of the Luxen that you thought you would never see, making you wonder exactly how this will affect what happens in Origin. And, while Jennifer says you don't need to read this in order for the series to be complete and you can read this as a stand alone if you don't know the Lux series, I love that I was able to make connections having read the series already. And I love that I will be able to see some of what is touched upon in this book in Origin. I think having been acquainted with this world, it gave me a better understanding of what was going on.
This book is a bit dark and quite seductive. What I loved most is that while there were many steamy moments, there was still a back story that was import and played out through the entire book. Lovers of JLA will not be disappointed!
5/5 Stars
Blurb from Goodreads:
He’s arrogant, domineering, and... To. Die. For.
Hunter is a ruthless killer. And the Department of Defense has him firmly in their grasp, which usually doesn’t chafe too badly because he gets to kill bad guys. Most of the time he enjoys his job. That is, until he’s saddled with something he’s never had to do before: protect a human from his mortal enemy.
Serena Cross didn’t believe her best friend when she claimed to have seen the son of a powerful senator turn into something... unnatural. Who would? But then she witnesses her friend’s murder at the hands of what can only be an alien, thrusting her into a world that will kill to protect their secret.
Hunter stirs Serena’s temper and her lust despite their differences. Soon he’s doing the unthinkable—breaking the rules he’s lived by, going against the government to keep Serena safe. But are the aliens and the government the biggest threats to Serena’s life… or is it Hunter?
So what to say about a JLA cover. This one is amazing. Sexy man, sexy woman...you know it's gonna be hot. And believe me, the cover pays off. I do have some qualms with the fact that they are portrayed as the same size. The book distinctly tells us that Serena is quite a bit shorter than Hunter, so it's odd that they stand even on the cover.
Is there a male main character that Jennifer writes that I don't like? Nope there's not. Hunter is no exception. He's so totally full of himself you want to smack him across his face. His arrogance flows right off the page and hits you full on. And yet, you watch him change during this book. Sure, the arrogance remains, but his flippant ways with humans also changes. He becomes more tolerant of them. And yet, I'm not sure that is the correct word, he tolerates humans but he certainly changes during the course of the novel and becomes more human himself. He's a bad boy, but his heart is good and he doesn't realize it until he meets Serena.
Serena, well, she's a spunky and full of energy. She knows who she is. She also knows that Hunter is an arrogant jerk who was sent to protect her. And, while she's annoyed by his arrogance, she still feels a pull towards him that she can't explain. But she knows it's wrong, because he's an alien, and who would be stupid enough to fall for one, right?
Their chemistry is totally undeniable during this book. You feel it pulsing off the page. It's hot and raw and full of tension.
And who can resist Jennifer's writing style? It's there as it is in all her books. Snarky remarks, funny moments, action through and through. Her writing is totally engrossing. She has not written a book that I have wanted to put down yet! Her style is unique and seeps off the page and right into your head. She's able to create characters that are realistic and true, and totally believable.
And the plot line is such a twist from the Lux you know. It moves you in behind the scenes of the bad guy and makes you love them, makes you want them to win! And you see a side of the Luxen that you thought you would never see, making you wonder exactly how this will affect what happens in Origin. And, while Jennifer says you don't need to read this in order for the series to be complete and you can read this as a stand alone if you don't know the Lux series, I love that I was able to make connections having read the series already. And I love that I will be able to see some of what is touched upon in this book in Origin. I think having been acquainted with this world, it gave me a better understanding of what was going on.
This book is a bit dark and quite seductive. What I loved most is that while there were many steamy moments, there was still a back story that was import and played out through the entire book. Lovers of JLA will not be disappointed!
5/5 Stars
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Come vi avevo detto nella recensione di Opposition, non appena ho letto di Hunter, Serena e Lore sono diventata decisamente curiosa perciò mi sono subito buttata sulla Obsession per leggere la loro storia.
Obsession come già preannuncia Goodreads è una novella digitale ambientata nello stesso mondo di Daemon e Kat ma senza legami con la storia principale ed è una novella adult.
Già dalle prime pagine si nota che è rivolto a un pubblico più maturo e il registro è decisamente diverso.
Devo dire che mi è piaciuta molto nonostante tutto. Mi ha permesso di vedere il mondo di questi alieni anche da un'altra prospettiva oltre che quella dei Lux e mi ha permesso di rendermi conto che è proprio vero che non esistono strisce definite tra buoni o cattivi ... molti sono nella fascia grigia.
Sicuramente in questa fascia grigia vive Hunter. Il killer di Luxen per il governo, l'Arum con una fama tutto tranne che positiva.
L'alieno i cui corpo manda in defibrillazione tutte le forme femminili, e non, di questo pianeta.
Potrei dire che Hunter è il tipico bad boy ... alieno. E' arrogante, testardo e sarcastico.
Tutto ciò che si può volere da un cattivo ragazzo.
Come in ogni storia romantica che si rispetti però il cattivo ragazzo incontra la ragazza buona o almeno normale.
Serena è bassa, bionda con gli occhi castani/ verdi e un caratterino niente male. Ha appena assistito alla morte della sua migliore amica e a una trasformazione aliena e quello che le manca è soltanto un Arum incaricato di proteggerla.
Tra i due nascono inevitabilmente grandi litigi ma insieme ad essi anche un'enorme tensione sessuale che non può che prendere il controllo.
E quando prende il controllo ... beh .... lascia un po' senza respiro.
Oltre alla questione romantica e passionale della storia, è anche interessante la piega che prende la trama.
Per chi, come me, ha già letto la serie di Lux molte scoperte che arrivano a fare Serena e Hunter sono chiare ma è comunque affascinante vedere come i Lux stessero lavorando a ciò che accade in Opposition.
Ho apprezzato anche leggere di più sulla natura degli Arum e su come interagiscono tra loro e con il mondo esterno. ( E dato che sono davvero una romanticona senza speranza ho adorato come Hunter si faccia delle domande su cosa prova per Serena e come cerchi di negare tutto fino alla fine. )
Leggendo questo libro sono venuta a conoscenza con una Armentrout con uno stile molto diverso da com'ero abituata ma non posso dire che mi sia dispiaciuto ... affatto.
E infine, il pezzo che ho adorato sul serio e che speravo con tutta me stessa ci fosse è stata quella in cui Daemon e Hunter si incontrano per la prima volta.
E' stato veramente stupendo vedere il mio alieno preferito un'altra volta, anche se solo per poco.
4 stelle! Se siete fan del genere e vi piace la storia dei Lux leggete questa novella. Merita.
Come vi avevo detto nella recensione di Opposition, non appena ho letto di Hunter, Serena e Lore sono diventata decisamente curiosa perciò mi sono subito buttata sulla Obsession per leggere la loro storia.
Obsession come già preannuncia Goodreads è una novella digitale ambientata nello stesso mondo di Daemon e Kat ma senza legami con la storia principale ed è una novella adult.
Già dalle prime pagine si nota che è rivolto a un pubblico più maturo e il registro è decisamente diverso.
Devo dire che mi è piaciuta molto nonostante tutto. Mi ha permesso di vedere il mondo di questi alieni anche da un'altra prospettiva oltre che quella dei Lux e mi ha permesso di rendermi conto che è proprio vero che non esistono strisce definite tra buoni o cattivi ... molti sono nella fascia grigia.
Sicuramente in questa fascia grigia vive Hunter. Il killer di Luxen per il governo, l'Arum con una fama tutto tranne che positiva.
L'alieno i cui corpo manda in defibrillazione tutte le forme femminili, e non, di questo pianeta.
Potrei dire che Hunter è il tipico bad boy ... alieno. E' arrogante, testardo e sarcastico.
Tutto ciò che si può volere da un cattivo ragazzo.
Come in ogni storia romantica che si rispetti però il cattivo ragazzo incontra la ragazza buona o almeno normale.
Serena è bassa, bionda con gli occhi castani/ verdi e un caratterino niente male. Ha appena assistito alla morte della sua migliore amica e a una trasformazione aliena e quello che le manca è soltanto un Arum incaricato di proteggerla.
Tra i due nascono inevitabilmente grandi litigi ma insieme ad essi anche un'enorme tensione sessuale che non può che prendere il controllo.
E quando prende il controllo ... beh .... lascia un po' senza respiro.
Oltre alla questione romantica e passionale della storia, è anche interessante la piega che prende la trama.
Per chi, come me, ha già letto la serie di Lux molte scoperte che arrivano a fare Serena e Hunter sono chiare ma è comunque affascinante vedere come i Lux stessero lavorando a ciò che accade in Opposition.
Ho apprezzato anche leggere di più sulla natura degli Arum e su come interagiscono tra loro e con il mondo esterno. ( E dato che sono davvero una romanticona senza speranza ho adorato come Hunter si faccia delle domande su cosa prova per Serena e come cerchi di negare tutto fino alla fine. )
Leggendo questo libro sono venuta a conoscenza con una Armentrout con uno stile molto diverso da com'ero abituata ma non posso dire che mi sia dispiaciuto ... affatto.
E infine, il pezzo che ho adorato sul serio e che speravo con tutta me stessa ci fosse è stata quella in cui Daemon e Hunter si incontrano per la prima volta.
E' stato veramente stupendo vedere il mio alieno preferito un'altra volta, anche se solo per poco.
4 stelle! Se siete fan del genere e vi piace la storia dei Lux leggete questa novella. Merita.
Bastante sexy, me gusto mucho, ha evolucionado mucho la saga, no esperaba nada de esto, pero me sorprendió bastante