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I read these books out of order, but Shadows gives us a little insight as to why Daemon is such a jerk in Obsidian. Dawson, Daemon, and Dee are triplets, as well as aliens. I wasn't really sold on the alien idea, but Armentrout pulls it off nicely. They are Luxen from the planet Luxen. When their home was destroyed they were forced to find a new one. Earth was the closest thing resembling their home, and has since been inhabited by their kind. Their home was destroyed by the Arum, their enemy and opposite. They are dark, shadows compared to the Luxen's light. If the Arum are able to kill a Luxen, they can take their powers as their own. Dawson knows immediately after meeting Beth that their is something different about her. They are each drawn to one another, and Dawson is willing to risk the problems that being with a human can cause. Beth has no idea why, or how she knows but she has a connection with Dawson she can't ignore.

***Spoilers***
Being with a human in anything but a casual fling is not allowed. There are too many risks, too many ways for their kind to be exposed. Dawson is willing to risk being an outcast to be with Beth. When the inevitable happens and he exposes himself, he is floored by how accepting she is. Of course she is stunned that her boyfriend is an alien, but realizes that he is still the same person.. er alien. While hiking one day, Beth falls off one of the rocks and doesn't make it. Dawson is so distraught, and instinctually heals her. He has no idea how he knew to do it, or what it means for either of them. From that point on they have a connection, but aren't ever able to share their secret. A few days later they are surrounded by the Arum, and neither one of them come out alive.

carriesouthard's review against another edition

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3.0

I read this novella before the books because it said .5 to the series. I was lost until about 3/4 of the way through. I was very captivated by the ending though so am anxious to start the rest of the series.

merilizabeth's review against another edition

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3.0

I did want to know how Dawson and Bethany got together and what happened in the woods and all the thing up to the point they got lost in the DOD. Now I have the information and some insight in their relationships and who Bethany is in the further books, but somewhat my heart was not into this story as it was in all the others. Maybe just because I started with Deamon and Katy and they grew closer to me than the long lost brother we know nothing about. Still a good enough read and not gonna be considered a waste of time for me.

bsanchezz's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

sarixx's review

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

tguccione's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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ritmanbooks's review against another edition

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4.0

No esperaba disfrutar tanto este libro.

Pensaba que mi momento con la saga Lux había pasado, pero estaba equivocada. Me ha encantado volver al universo Luxen y conocer la historia de Dawson.

Ha sido como volver a casa.

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