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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
This was enjoyable, brought me back into my favorite world of the Lux! Might have to reread Daemon and Katy’s story again...and soon!!
Look, I usually really enjoy Jennifer L. Armentrout's books, I really do. But I've realized that I much prefer her YA novels than her New Adult ones. They're not bad, just not AS good as her YAs, you know? But as okay as this book was, it lost all appeal because of one particular scene.
I was appalled. It's just absurdly wrong that Hunter touches Serena while she is ASLEEP and WITHOUT her permission. I don't care that she showed signs of being attracted to him. I don't care that the scene was supposed to be "hot." It's wrong and in no way acceptable.
I really wanted to like this. But NO.
I was appalled. It's just absurdly wrong that Hunter touches Serena while she is ASLEEP and WITHOUT her permission. I don't care that she showed signs of being attracted to him. I don't care that the scene was supposed to be "hot." It's wrong and in no way acceptable.
I really wanted to like this. But NO.
Perfect!
The story I didn't know I needed until I read it. Hunter is everything
The story I didn't know I needed until I read it. Hunter is everything
I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting the luxen world again! I was addicted to this book and finished it in one sitting. I loved hunters character and reading from an Arum perspective. I do wish there was a little bit more action and plot happening alongside the developing relationship with Serena, which is why I gave it four stars - but still would recommend to those who enjoyed the lux series!
WOW solo WOW.
Ame por completo a Hunter *Amo aun mas a Daemon* pero definitivamente adore a Hunter.
Quien lo diría? Me encanta un Arum ♥
5 estrellas ni mas ni menos.
Ame por completo a Hunter *Amo aun mas a Daemon* pero definitivamente adore a Hunter.
Quien lo diría? Me encanta un Arum ♥
5 estrellas ni mas ni menos.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I thought that there was no better way to celebrate the new re-release of Obsidian than to do a Lux series reread. The Lux series is one of my all-time favorite series, and it's been a few years since the last time I've read it, so I'm happy to finally have an excuse to reread the series. I figured this time around, I'd start with Obsession since I believe it takes place before the events of the Lux Series. Obsession is an adult companion novel to the Lux series and details the event that led to Serena and the Arum, Hunter, falling in love. Serena and Hunter are characters that make an appearance in later books in the Lux Series, so I wouldn't necessarily suggest someone new to this series to start with this book but since I've read this series a couple of times now, I decided to start with this one. There is something about reading an older Jennifer L. Armentrout book that is so comforting to me. I have read this one nearly as much as the main books in the series, and yet I was able to easily get swept up into the book while reading. I feel like this book is definitely reminiscent of a lot of Jennifer L. Armentrout books where you have the male leads that kind of gives off this cocktail, better than persona in which he doesn't seemed to care much for anyone else and yet when he meets his love interest, he falls hard for her. Hunter quickly becomes the type that will burn down his world if it means keeping Serena safe. I think their relationship develops pretty fast, but I think it makes sense since they only have one book versus the five books that Katy and Daemon have in the main series. I like that we get to see things from an Arum's point of view with Hunter. It makes it clear that not everything is black and white between the two species and that the Lux aren't all good and the Arum aren't all bad. I definitely had a good time reading this book, and I can't wait to start my reread of Obsidian!
I'm a huge fan of Jennifer L. Armentrout's Lux series—as face it, we all pretty much are, right?—so there was no doubt in my mind that I had to read Obsession. And it being an adult book in the Lux world just made it all the more delicious. Originally I planned on not reading it as soon as I did, what with all the review books I still have to read, but when I saw a lot of people right from the moment Obsession came out, reading it and putting status updates about it I couldn't resist any longer and just started it, ending up with only putting it down for maybe two times at most. I'm sure we can all agree that as soon as you read Obsession it is the hardest thing to stop reading.
First of all, JLA writes awesome adult books. I seriously wished the Lux series were all adult books now. There's no doubt about it, this woman can write anything. She has so much talent! I loved her idea of writing a book about an Arum because the only way we've seen them is in the Lux books and they are, let's say, not exactly nice. JLA warned us how we would see things in a different light, involving the Arum, and she was totally right. Obsession gives us a total different view on them and how everything indeed isn't all black and white; I loved that!
Most of all, I loved Hunter. He even gives Daemon a run for his money. I'm not going to say which of these two hotter than hell aliens is my favorite because I am not at all able to say. One being from a young adult series and one from an adult, they can't be compared at all. I just can't do it!
Obviously people will compare them, and in one way they are a little alike. Both have an big snarky attitude but in my opinion Hunter's attitude is even worse than Daemon's, if you can believe it. The list thing's that I loved about Hunter are endless for sure but the one big thing that I thought was the best was how Hunter was so brutally honest, to himself, Serena or any other person. Never ever did he lie about what he is, wanted or that he knew he was going to get it one way or another. I loved the way he turned from reluctantly babysitten Serena to fiercely protective of her. *Le swoon!*
Serena was a fantastic heroine. JLA knows how to write them well. I loved how she always had the balls to confront Hunter. I admit he is a little scary and dark. Serena also felt the same. She knew he could easily lose control and kill him, which he did a few times, but nevertheless she never backed down. They were very different from one another. She, a human. He, an alien. Worlds apart and yet the attraction between them couldn't be denied. Love, love, love, loved that!
Obsession is both in Serena's and Hunter's point of view. I love dual points of view + I almost always like the guys take on things. So great! I loved both, especially Hunter's. His narrative was so amusing to read at times. Another thing I loved is how you don't have to have read the Lux series, although that makes this book all the more interesting, what with learning so much more about both Luxen and Arum.
There were a lot of other characters introduced to us. I really liked Hunter's friend Dex. If you think Hunter might be a special case that makes him not like other Arum, think again, Dex was just as special, settling down with a human. Also he was freaking hilarious. And I wonder, will he ever get his car back? So once again everything isn't black and white. I don't believe that all Arum are evil now. Just like not all Luxen are good. It's a gray zone.
Also *grins*, we saw some characters we actually know from the Lux series. I'm don't want to put spoilers out here and say who but one of them was a certain green-eyed Luxen we all know and love. Needless to say I was fangirling like crazy.
As I'm always used to with a book by JLA, the writing so good and it flowed really well. Before I knew it the book was done and over in two days (even though I swore I was going to take my sweet time). I was really sad when I finished it. I need more Hunter and Serena. I hope JLA is going to write more about them in the future? Pretty pretty pretty please?!
The overall story I loved, too. I never knew what to expect, who was going to show up, in what mess Serena was going to get herself in next or what unexpected thing Hunter was going to do. It never got boring and that's one of the most important things in a story for me, personally.
I also must say I loved the romance. Incredible attraction + the romance was so hot! Another thing JLA writes disgustingly well. There were a lot of panty-dropping hot scenes. If possible, I've become an even bigger fan of Jennifer than I already was.
Jennifer L. Armentrout did it once again! Is there anything she can't write? I think not! Obsession was perfection dipped into awesome sauce. I fell in love with Hunter from the moment I met him. I couldn't get enoug of him or the story. Him and Serena have absolutely become one of my favorite romantic couples of all time and I hope with all my heart to read more of them sometime. If you have read the Lux books this is a must-read and even if you haven't read it this is still an amazing book to read. 5 stars more than enough deserved!
First of all, JLA writes awesome adult books. I seriously wished the Lux series were all adult books now. There's no doubt about it, this woman can write anything. She has so much talent! I loved her idea of writing a book about an Arum because the only way we've seen them is in the Lux books and they are, let's say, not exactly nice. JLA warned us how we would see things in a different light, involving the Arum, and she was totally right. Obsession gives us a total different view on them and how everything indeed isn't all black and white; I loved that!
Most of all, I loved Hunter. He even gives Daemon a run for his money. I'm not going to say which of these two hotter than hell aliens is my favorite because I am not at all able to say. One being from a young adult series and one from an adult, they can't be compared at all. I just can't do it!
Obviously people will compare them, and in one way they are a little alike. Both have an big snarky attitude but in my opinion Hunter's attitude is even worse than Daemon's, if you can believe it. The list thing's that I loved about Hunter are endless for sure but the one big thing that I thought was the best was how Hunter was so brutally honest, to himself, Serena or any other person. Never ever did he lie about what he is, wanted or that he knew he was going to get it one way or another. I loved the way he turned from reluctantly babysitten Serena to fiercely protective of her. *Le swoon!*
Serena was a fantastic heroine. JLA knows how to write them well. I loved how she always had the balls to confront Hunter. I admit he is a little scary and dark. Serena also felt the same. She knew he could easily lose control and kill him, which he did a few times, but nevertheless she never backed down. They were very different from one another. She, a human. He, an alien. Worlds apart and yet the attraction between them couldn't be denied. Love, love, love, loved that!
Obsession is both in Serena's and Hunter's point of view. I love dual points of view + I almost always like the guys take on things. So great! I loved both, especially Hunter's. His narrative was so amusing to read at times. Another thing I loved is how you don't have to have read the Lux series, although that makes this book all the more interesting, what with learning so much more about both Luxen and Arum.
There were a lot of other characters introduced to us. I really liked Hunter's friend Dex. If you think Hunter might be a special case that makes him not like other Arum, think again, Dex was just as special, settling down with a human. Also he was freaking hilarious. And I wonder, will he ever get his car back? So once again everything isn't black and white. I don't believe that all Arum are evil now. Just like not all Luxen are good. It's a gray zone.
Also *grins*, we saw some characters we actually know from the Lux series. I'm don't want to put spoilers out here and say who but one of them was a certain green-eyed Luxen we all know and love. Needless to say I was fangirling like crazy.
As I'm always used to with a book by JLA, the writing so good and it flowed really well. Before I knew it the book was done and over in two days (even though I swore I was going to take my sweet time). I was really sad when I finished it. I need more Hunter and Serena. I hope JLA is going to write more about them in the future? Pretty pretty pretty please?!
The overall story I loved, too. I never knew what to expect, who was going to show up, in what mess Serena was going to get herself in next or what unexpected thing Hunter was going to do. It never got boring and that's one of the most important things in a story for me, personally.
I also must say I loved the romance. Incredible attraction + the romance was so hot! Another thing JLA writes disgustingly well. There were a lot of panty-dropping hot scenes. If possible, I've become an even bigger fan of Jennifer than I already was.
Jennifer L. Armentrout did it once again! Is there anything she can't write? I think not! Obsession was perfection dipped into awesome sauce. I fell in love with Hunter from the moment I met him. I couldn't get enoug of him or the story. Him and Serena have absolutely become one of my favorite romantic couples of all time and I hope with all my heart to read more of them sometime. If you have read the Lux books this is a must-read and even if you haven't read it this is still an amazing book to read. 5 stars more than enough deserved!