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A review by taterbeans
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout
5.0
JENNIFER WHAT THE HELL!!! I have no words!!! Only Gifs!
My complete rambling mess of a review (plus smexy photos to boot) can be found HERE (a side note, I try to make my reviews spoiler free, but that might not always happen. If you haven't read Obsidian (WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU WAIT FOR! And maybe wait to read this review till you read book 1 (psst...I reviewed Obsidian for ya too!!! ;) )
This book is just one action packed chapter after another. Jennifer really took this book to a whole new lever of epicness. Just when you think you can rest, BAMN you are kidnapped into another heart pounding moment of terror. You will be on the edge of your seat the whole time.
If you loved all the snarky, one-liners and hilarious moments from Obsidian, Onyx has twice as much!!!! I don’t know how Jennifer managed to cram so much AMAZINGNESS in 366 pages but she did! There is so much in this book it’s enough to fill about four more books!
Second books often times never live up to our expectations or have so much pressure to be epic, that they falter and are a disappointment. This book is so far from a disappointment and dare I say it’s even better than Obsidian. I tend to always have a problem with a second book in a series because the first book is so amazing and just incredible that it’s hard to have lightning strike twice. Many second books are either fillers and aren’t as amazing as the first or last book (City of Ashes), go in a direction you just didn’t see coming and feel to a cliché (Pandemonium) or its just so, so and totally horrible (Bitterblue). Often times there is so much pressure and your expectations are so high that the second book can never meet your expectations. Well Jennifer sure didn’t do that. I go as far to say that Onyx is a hundred times better than Obsidian. Everything you loved about obsidian is turn up to eleven, yes eeellleven. AND there is still so much to this world and these characters that it’s not just Obsidian, pt. 2 but something phenomenal and amazing all on its own. It will shock you right out of your rocking chair!
The character development in this series is just so incredible. It’s not very often that you fall in love with ever-single character in this book. And even though this book is paranormal and we are talking about aliens here, they are dealing with real issues. And I love seeing that. Yea sure, Daemon and Katy are dealing with a crazy Aurum and sneaky governments, but they have to deal with jealously! God Dee and Adam have to deal with having sex for the first time and all the feelings that come with that! It’s a wonderful experience to be able to watch these characters not only during times when they are in trouble and have to get out of something (which is usually what a normal plot line is about) but we get to see their in-between moments, the moments between the action and all kinds of bat shit crazy twists and turns. Their normal moments. And it really helps you get closer to the characters.
The humor is better, the angst is almost unbearable and oh lordy is the romance and torment turned up. And don’t get me started on the action. I feel like I'm fighting an Aurum myself! When I was finished reading one of the many crazy action scenes, I was sweaty and my heart was pounding out of my chest.
We get to see a lot of different sides to every character and while a lot of other books the character are predictable and perfect at times, our characters show their flaws and vulnerabilities. It really gets you attached to each one. Katy for one breaks all the expectations you have for a main character. As we know from Obsidian, she isn’t one to be pushed over, she isn’t one to get herself in trouble by being totally fucking stupid we need to throw the book across the room, and she isn’t one to let a boy rule her existence. We see her be a kick ass chick, we get to see her discover herself and find out what she wants in life. Does she want Daemon, or the new hottie, the new normal hottie; Uncomplicated. We get to watch her with that struggle. You get to watch her deal with the relentless hatred from the other Luxen. You get to see so much of this character and you really get to feel for them and they really feel like part of your life.
And we get to see a new side to Daemon and I must warn you ladies, it’s going to make you fall in love with him a bit more. It’s going to be impossible to resist him now. The multi-dimensions of these characters are outstanding!
This book is great, I love the action, the angst and hot damn she even threw in some mystery to this whole crazy thing called the Lux series. I loved every minute of this book and I can’t stand the wait till Opal comes out to find out WHAT THE FUCKING FUCKED UP FUCKING SHIT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT!!! Seriously!!!! I don’t know how this can be five fricking books but I know I will lover EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM!!!! There is so much that happens in this book it could have been a series all on its own!
And that is another great thing about Jen, she isn’t just writing a story or telling a tale, she is pleasing the readers, she has the readers in mind. You want more Daemon, BAMN you got it, wrapped up in a fricking pink bow eating a cookie! You want more humor, BAM you got it, fricking alien cooties! You want more romance and sexual tension, BAM you got it, in the fricking library!!!
Jennifer has created yet another amazing book that will have you on the edge of your seat screaming at the words on the page to not be true!!! You will feel the tingle of every kiss, the gripping fear of every action moment and the utter heartbreak with every plot twist. Your fingers will refuse to let go, your eyelids will betray you and never let you cover your eyes, and you will just have to learn to live without food, sleep or bathroom breaks while you read Onyx. (A little tip? Don’t drink anything caffeinated! Will just make you pee more!)
I can’t find enough words to tell you all how much I love Jennifer and how much I love this world she has created. If you are looking for something different and utterly captivating, the Lux series is it! So find some place comfortable, set the DVR to record your shows, tell your friends and family that you will return later and if they disturb you, you will go all Lux on their ass because this book is going to suck you in and not let you go! Even with the ending you will not be able to tear yourself away. This book is everything you have been wanting and more!
This book and series is utter perfection.
Favorite Quotes
“I think reading is sexy.” Daemon smiled at himself.
My brows inched up my forehead. ”Do you now?”
“Oh, yes, and you know what else I think is sexy?” he leaned forward so his entire face filled the picture and nodded his head toward me. “Bloggers like this. Hot.” Rolling my eyes, I smacked his arm. p. 250
“Cookie?” he offered, holding a cookie full of chocolate chips.
Upset tummy or not, there was no way I could refuse that.
“Sure”
His lips tipped up on side and he leaned toward me, his mouth inches from mine. “Come and get it.” come and get …? Daemon placed half the cookie between those full, totally kissable lips
Oh, holy alien babies everywhere… p. 5
Words were the most powerful too. Simple and so often underestimated. They could heal. They could destroy. And I needed to use my words now. I wrapped my fingers around his wrist, welcoming the jolt that touching him gave me. p. 223
“Kitten,” he said again, voice strained. ”You don’t get to do that and then stop. That’s now it works.” I started at him, my breath stalling in my lungs.“Not when you’re mine.” Daemon backed us up and slid down the wall, pulling me onto his lap so I was straddling him.“And you’re mine.” p. 293
“Because I know.” Daemon appeared in front of me, eyes narrowed. He thumped his hand off his chest, directly above his heart. ”Because I know what I feel in here. And I'm not the type of person to run from anything, no matter how hard it is. Id rather face-plant against a brick wall than live for the rest of my life wondering what could’ve been. And you know what? I don’t think you were the type to run either. Maybe I was wrong.” Stunned, I pulled my hands out and brushed my hair back. p.133
My complete rambling mess of a review (plus smexy photos to boot) can be found HERE (a side note, I try to make my reviews spoiler free, but that might not always happen. If you haven't read Obsidian (WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU WAIT FOR! And maybe wait to read this review till you read book 1 (psst...I reviewed Obsidian for ya too!!! ;) )
This book is just one action packed chapter after another. Jennifer really took this book to a whole new lever of epicness. Just when you think you can rest, BAMN you are kidnapped into another heart pounding moment of terror. You will be on the edge of your seat the whole time.
If you loved all the snarky, one-liners and hilarious moments from Obsidian, Onyx has twice as much!!!! I don’t know how Jennifer managed to cram so much AMAZINGNESS in 366 pages but she did! There is so much in this book it’s enough to fill about four more books!
Second books often times never live up to our expectations or have so much pressure to be epic, that they falter and are a disappointment. This book is so far from a disappointment and dare I say it’s even better than Obsidian. I tend to always have a problem with a second book in a series because the first book is so amazing and just incredible that it’s hard to have lightning strike twice. Many second books are either fillers and aren’t as amazing as the first or last book (City of Ashes), go in a direction you just didn’t see coming and feel to a cliché (Pandemonium) or its just so, so and totally horrible (Bitterblue). Often times there is so much pressure and your expectations are so high that the second book can never meet your expectations. Well Jennifer sure didn’t do that. I go as far to say that Onyx is a hundred times better than Obsidian. Everything you loved about obsidian is turn up to eleven, yes eeellleven. AND there is still so much to this world and these characters that it’s not just Obsidian, pt. 2 but something phenomenal and amazing all on its own. It will shock you right out of your rocking chair!
The character development in this series is just so incredible. It’s not very often that you fall in love with ever-single character in this book. And even though this book is paranormal and we are talking about aliens here, they are dealing with real issues. And I love seeing that. Yea sure, Daemon and Katy are dealing with a crazy Aurum and sneaky governments, but they have to deal with jealously! God Dee and Adam have to deal with having sex for the first time and all the feelings that come with that! It’s a wonderful experience to be able to watch these characters not only during times when they are in trouble and have to get out of something (which is usually what a normal plot line is about) but we get to see their in-between moments, the moments between the action and all kinds of bat shit crazy twists and turns. Their normal moments. And it really helps you get closer to the characters.
The humor is better, the angst is almost unbearable and oh lordy is the romance and torment turned up. And don’t get me started on the action. I feel like I'm fighting an Aurum myself! When I was finished reading one of the many crazy action scenes, I was sweaty and my heart was pounding out of my chest.
We get to see a lot of different sides to every character and while a lot of other books the character are predictable and perfect at times, our characters show their flaws and vulnerabilities. It really gets you attached to each one. Katy for one breaks all the expectations you have for a main character. As we know from Obsidian, she isn’t one to be pushed over, she isn’t one to get herself in trouble by being totally fucking stupid we need to throw the book across the room, and she isn’t one to let a boy rule her existence. We see her be a kick ass chick, we get to see her discover herself and find out what she wants in life. Does she want Daemon, or the new hottie, the new normal hottie; Uncomplicated. We get to watch her with that struggle. You get to watch her deal with the relentless hatred from the other Luxen. You get to see so much of this character and you really get to feel for them and they really feel like part of your life.
And we get to see a new side to Daemon and I must warn you ladies, it’s going to make you fall in love with him a bit more. It’s going to be impossible to resist him now. The multi-dimensions of these characters are outstanding!
This book is great, I love the action, the angst and hot damn she even threw in some mystery to this whole crazy thing called the Lux series. I loved every minute of this book and I can’t stand the wait till Opal comes out to find out WHAT THE FUCKING FUCKED UP FUCKING SHIT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT!!! Seriously!!!! I don’t know how this can be five fricking books but I know I will lover EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM!!!! There is so much that happens in this book it could have been a series all on its own!
And that is another great thing about Jen, she isn’t just writing a story or telling a tale, she is pleasing the readers, she has the readers in mind. You want more Daemon, BAMN you got it, wrapped up in a fricking pink bow eating a cookie! You want more humor, BAM you got it, fricking alien cooties! You want more romance and sexual tension, BAM you got it, in the fricking library!!!
Jennifer has created yet another amazing book that will have you on the edge of your seat screaming at the words on the page to not be true!!! You will feel the tingle of every kiss, the gripping fear of every action moment and the utter heartbreak with every plot twist. Your fingers will refuse to let go, your eyelids will betray you and never let you cover your eyes, and you will just have to learn to live without food, sleep or bathroom breaks while you read Onyx. (A little tip? Don’t drink anything caffeinated! Will just make you pee more!)
I can’t find enough words to tell you all how much I love Jennifer and how much I love this world she has created. If you are looking for something different and utterly captivating, the Lux series is it! So find some place comfortable, set the DVR to record your shows, tell your friends and family that you will return later and if they disturb you, you will go all Lux on their ass because this book is going to suck you in and not let you go! Even with the ending you will not be able to tear yourself away. This book is everything you have been wanting and more!
This book and series is utter perfection.
Favorite Quotes
“I think reading is sexy.” Daemon smiled at himself.
My brows inched up my forehead. ”Do you now?”
“Oh, yes, and you know what else I think is sexy?” he leaned forward so his entire face filled the picture and nodded his head toward me. “Bloggers like this. Hot.” Rolling my eyes, I smacked his arm. p. 250
“Cookie?” he offered, holding a cookie full of chocolate chips.
Upset tummy or not, there was no way I could refuse that.
“Sure”
His lips tipped up on side and he leaned toward me, his mouth inches from mine. “Come and get it.” come and get …? Daemon placed half the cookie between those full, totally kissable lips
Oh, holy alien babies everywhere… p. 5
Words were the most powerful too. Simple and so often underestimated. They could heal. They could destroy. And I needed to use my words now. I wrapped my fingers around his wrist, welcoming the jolt that touching him gave me. p. 223
“Kitten,” he said again, voice strained. ”You don’t get to do that and then stop. That’s now it works.” I started at him, my breath stalling in my lungs.“Not when you’re mine.” Daemon backed us up and slid down the wall, pulling me onto his lap so I was straddling him.“And you’re mine.” p. 293
“Because I know.” Daemon appeared in front of me, eyes narrowed. He thumped his hand off his chest, directly above his heart. ”Because I know what I feel in here. And I'm not the type of person to run from anything, no matter how hard it is. Id rather face-plant against a brick wall than live for the rest of my life wondering what could’ve been. And you know what? I don’t think you were the type to run either. Maybe I was wrong.” Stunned, I pulled my hands out and brushed my hair back. p.133