Jennifer L. Armentrout's Obsidian swept me away into a world where aliens walk among us, secrets simmer beneath the surface, and forbidden love ignites like a supernova. Set in the picturesque town of Ketterman, West Virginia, this novel introduces us to Katy Swartz, a book-loving, relatable protagonist who moves to a new neighborhood and discovers that her next-door neighbor is anything but ordinary.

Enter Daemon Black, the infuriatingly attractive, infuriatingly infuriating alien with a penchant for pushing Katy's buttons. Their banter crackles like electricity, and the slow-burning tension between them is as irresistible as a black hole's gravitational pull. But there's more to Daemon than meets the eye, and Katy finds herself drawn into a dangerous intergalactic conflict.

Armentrout's writing is addictive, seamlessly blending humor, heartache, and heart-pounding action. The chemistry between Katy and Daemon is scorching, and their interactions range from witty to heart-melting. The Luxen mythology adds depth to the story, and the pacing keeps you flipping pages faster than a warp-speed spaceship.

As Katy grapples with newfound abilities, alien adversaries, and her growing feelings for Daemon, readers are treated to a rollercoaster of emotions. The stakes rise, the twists multiply, and the romance burns hotter than a star going supernova. By the time I reached the jaw-dropping cliffhanger, I was fully invested in this captivating series.

Obsidian is a celestial collision of romance, suspense, and extraterrestrial intrigue. If you're ready to be abducted by a book that leaves you starry-eyed and craving more, dive into this stellar adventure.

I had so much fun doing the readalong for this one! It’s been a favorite of mine for years and with each reread I find something new to love. I highly recommend giving this series a shot if you love YA romance with tons of tension and especially if you loved Twilight and/or Roswell. Bonus points for Katy being the ultimate book blog girlie! It’s just so good!

This book gave me all the feels of the Roswell TV show. Katy is trying to adjust to her new life in a small town located in West Virginia. It's her senior year and she hated the fact that she had to leave her life in Florida and now needing to start over making friends and getting through her final year of high school.

Katy's life went from ordinary to extraordinary really quick and it all happened after meeting her neighbor Daemon and his sister Dee. Katy and Dee hit it off immediately and became fast friends whereas Katy and Daemon were like oil and water.

Daemon was arrogant, rude, protective and handsome but Katy despite her attraction to him couldn't stomach being in his presence for too long. After Daemon saved Katy from a near death attack things take a turn for the worse.

Katy soon learns the truth about Daemon, his sister Dee and their friends and realize they are not of this world and after her rescue; Daemon's essence has somehow latched on to Katy making her a beacon to all of their enemies. Now Katy must stay close to Daemon as he works hard to keep her safe as well as his friends and family protected.

The more time Katy and Damon spend together the more their attraction grows but Daemon's previous behavior towards Katy has made her unwilling to see what could be between them although Daemon realizes that he treated Katy poorly in his attempt to hide his true nature he now realizes that he wants her in his life and is willing to go the distance to get her.

Hooked from the very beginning. I could not put this book down. I had read this book when it originally was released. This was second time to read and ended up finishing the entire series . Her writing is amazing and keeps you locked into the story.

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️

Re-released strange and engulfing story by our beloved JLA, first book in the Lux series.

I was able to participate in a read-along celebrating the re-release of this gem 💎. I hadn’t stumbled on this series yet so I was absolutely pleased to dive in. Friends, I don’t know if I’ll ever move last my love for an enemies to lovers trope. There is just so much to be said about the tension that is formed in the sassy, snarky, sarcastic volleys! IYKYK 🫶🏼 I eat👏🏻it👏🏻up👏🏻. Ooooh and when the tension finally breaks 🫠.
I digress, this is a bizarre and super engrossing YA story involving aliens and their cool tricks, how they navigate living among humans etc. At least, until one particular book-reading, review writing, bookish blogger FMC moves in next door and stirs up a whole mess of trouble. Oh, and our swoon worthy, broody, beautiful, powerful MMC calls our girl “kitten” 🐈‍⬛!! I’m so excited to continue the rest of this series and see where this chaos leads. Join me won’t you?! 🙃

What to expect:
✨Single POV
✨Mystery
✨Aliens - but hot, not green 😆
✨YA romance
✨Touch her and ☠️
✨Enemies to lovers
✨He gives her a nickname! 😍

Thank you Entangled Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

The Lux Series is what made me become obsessed with the enemies to lovers trope. This book was everything! Whether it was the infuriating, smug, sexiness that was Daemon, or the strong-willed Katy, or the energetic lovable Dee, or the duo that was Ash and Andrew, I LOVED all of the characters in this book. And the story-line? Not only did it have me grinning from ear to ear, but I kept finding myself saying “oh, just one more chapter”, and you know how that usually ends. Hours later and I couldn’t put this book down. JLA created the perfect world that I wanted to get lost in again and again.

Katy’s father passed away, and her mom was in desperate need of a fresh start. So they moved from Florida, to a small little town in West Virginia. And in need of getting directions to the local supermarket and a place to buy plants, Katy had one of the most memorable meet cutes. That had no part of cute in it lol. Daemon was sexy, shirtless and beyond exasperating. He seemed to know how to push Katy’s buttons without a second thought. From there I was glued to the pages. I loved following Katy on her journey to discovering that Daemon and his lovable sister, Dee were aliens. And how being friends with aliens can most definitely turn your life upside down and scrambling just to stay alive!

Katy is by far one of my favorite heroines. She never backed down from a challenge, didn’t take any of the garbage Daemon was constantly throwing at her, she tried her hardest to be fearless, while also being the best friend ever! She was an admirable girl that anyone would be lucky to call their friend. But my favorite thing about her? Her sassiness! She was one of the few people who took a stand against Daemon, and put him in his place. Her comebacks were hilarious, yet at the same time I couldn’t help but have my heart break each time Daemon was cold to her. What did she ever do wrong? Why couldn’t she be friends with his sister Dee? And why does he radiate so much pain when he lets his guard down for two seconds?

Daemon was the ultimate book boyfriend! He made aliens sexy, and I never thought that was possible. Daemon had the weight of the world on his shoulders. He alone felt responsible for past horrific events, taking care of his sister, and sending Katy running away as far as humanly possible. Yet, Daemon’s feelings towards Katy were a conundrum, that at times felt like whiplash. You never knew if you were going to get the cold Daemon, or the one that had you begging for more. Daemon will lull you into his web, and even if you want to hurt him, it’s impossible. His heart shines through in moments that will have you clamoring for more. Plus he was the embodiment of infuriating sexiness. And heaven help me, but I fell so hard for him.

The characters were addicting and impossible to get out of my head! The chemistry between Katy and Daemon was through the roof hot. I found myself smiling so much at their passionate banter! And the story progressed at a perfect pace that always kept me intrigued and begging for more. Obsidian was an enchanting story that effortlessly captured my heart. And a decade later, this is still one of my top favorite series ever!

I was provided an ARC of this title for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’m not typically an alien kind of gal, but I really enjoyed this. I participated in the Entangled Insiders read-along for the title, and it really enhanced the experience.

This had a boatload of tropes I love, except with extraterrestrials in place of fae, and I found that I vibe with it.

Thanks so much to the author, NetGalley & Entangled for my copy!

As a Jennifer Armentrout fan, I was shocked that this book had eluded my radar until now. Diving into it, I was immediately drawn to the dynamic character development and the intense chemistry between Katy and Daemon. Their interactions are a delightful blend of tension and humor, making for an engaging read.

Katy's spunky, resilient nature makes her a relatable and admirable protagonist, able to stand her ground against any challenge—be it alien or human. Daemon's character is skillfully constructed, evolving from an arrogant, stand-offish neighbor to a complex, multi-dimensional yet unlikely hero.

Jennifer Armentrout has crafted a compelling narrative that blends romance, science fiction, and action seamlessly. "Obsidian" is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone looking for an exhilarating escape into a world where the extraordinary becomes reality.

A new stunning cover for the re-release of Jennifer L. Armentrout's YA Lux Series took me back to Daemon Black and 2012.

Hot aliens, Star-Crossed Lovers (Forbidden Love), Teen Angst - all of the stuff you know you want to read about again ;)

Read the series, thank me later!

Jennifer Armentrout’s ‘Obsidian’ is a captivating and thrilling ride from start to finish. The book introduces us to a world filled with intriguing characters and a plot that keeps you hooked. The protagonist, Katy, is relatable and her interactions with the enigmatic Daemon are both entertaining and intense. Armentrout’s writing style is engaging, making it easy to get lost in the story. The blend of romance, suspense, and science fiction elements creates a unique narrative that stands out in the YA genre. ‘Obsidian’ is a must-read for anyone seeking a riveting story with well-developed characters and a plot that keeps you guessing. A truly stellar read!

Obsidian I couldn’t help but draw comparisons to twilight which is NOT a bad thing being as I was a twihard growing up. But I think that’s one of the best parallels to explain the book, but instead of vampires it’s aliens and not creepy slimey aliens, hot neighbor next door alien with some really cool abilities with light and electricity! The will they, won’t they between Katy and Daemon was both frustrating and enticing… their back and forth/hot and cold relationship is what really makes you want to push forward to get to that point where you’re screaming JUST KISS ALREADY!!! Immediately jumped into the next book because HAD to know what happens next!

Obsidian is the first book in the Lux series. It follows Katy as she moves to West by God Virginia. She moves next door to twins around her age, Daemon & Dee. She immediately befriends Dee, the girl, but receives nothing but hostility from the insanely hot brother, Daemon. Daemon spends a lot of time trying to push Katy away and stop her from being friends with Dee, but the closer he pushes her away, the closer they get. Eventually, the truth comes out about why he's trying to push her away, and his plans backfire in the worst (or maybe best) way possible. The Black twins have secrets, and Katy is brought into their world whether anyone wants it or not.
The banter, chemistry & will they, won't they between Katy & Daemon is fantastic. Katy is a book nerd, and as a book lover, I appreciate her love for books and references. Dee & Katy's friendship is just what they both need, and the dynamic between the three of them is great. It's a different fantasy/paranormal story and is unique and refreshing.

I've read this book multiple times over the last 10 years or so, and I enjoy it like it's new each time. The Lux series is one of my favorites and is a comfort read when I need a book I know I will love. This go-round, I read Obsidian as a tandem read with Oblivion, which has Obsidian told from Daemon's point of view. I recommend this only if you've already read Obsidian before, not for a first-time read. I've read both books previously, by themselves, and enjoyed the chapter-to-chapter re-reading from each point of view.

Star Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐
Heat Rating: 1/5 🌶️

Obsidian is book one in the Lux series. In celebration of the re-release of this book, I participated in a readalong. This is my first read by Jennifer L. Armentrout (affectionately known as JLA), and this won't be my last. I enjoyed this story so much. This is my first time reading an alien or paranormal romance, and I loved every second of it. This story pulled me in from the start, and I was completely invested in Katy and Daemon's journey. I loved the tension, angst, witty banter, and their chemistry. I could not put this book down. I am excited to have been introduced to this author and can't wait to read the rest of this series.

Thanks to Jennifer L. Armentrout, Entangled Publishing, and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

This book is simply amazing.

There are a number of distinct similarities to Twilight but it was better written. with more likeable characters and more chemistry (and I say that as someone who quite liked Twilight).

There is something addictive about the way this is written and I just couldn't put it down - once I started there was no stopping me and I finished this in one sitting.

Let's start with the characters - Katie is so relatable - especially to a book lover so what's not to love? Daemon is the brooding hot guy and exactly how I like my male main characters to be written. The chemistry between them is tense and so hot - the building up between them is well written and despite Daemon not always treating her well, I couldn't help but root for them. Katie's no pushover and I loved it when she would give Daemon as good as he gave.

My only issue was that despite me knowing he wasn't one, I couldn't help picturing Daemon as a vampire throughout this book.

The plot is action packed, there's great chemistry and characters and it's a well written book - what more could you want?

I wasn't sure what to expect from Obsidian. I did not read the synopsis before starting the book, but know that I have loved everything I've read from this publisher. This book is actually a rerelease and is the first in a series of five (plus small novellas). If you choose to start this book, you might as well block out a few weeks of reading because you won't be able to stop at the first book. Each book ends on a bit of a cliffhanger that will have you reaching for the next book in the series. I am now on book four and completely off on my scheduled book reading!

New to me author, entertaining book. Kind of like "I am Number 4" meets "Twilight". Very slow at times and I wish the pacing was a little faster. Not sure I will continue with the other books in the series.

This was my FIRST paranormal romance. I normally gravitate towards fantasy, so this was a huge change of pace from my regular reading material.

Spoiler alert: I loved it. Daemon is the book boyfriend we all deserve. I related a lot to Katy a lot because I was very similar to her as a teenager. This was a very quick and refreshing read. I can’t wait for the cover refresh of the rest of the series!!

Thank you to Brittany and Entangled Publishing for allowing me an ARC of this story.

I absolutely adored this book and was thrilled to dive into the rest of the series. Jennifer Armentrout has once again delivered an incredible story, filled with enemies turned lovers, captivating aliens, and a constant sense of suspense. If you're unsure about giving this book a chance, be warned that it will hook you in and leave you craving the entire series. Personally, it helped me overcome my reading slump and I couldn't be happier.

I finished this series and can’t believe I waited so long to read it. It was perfection.

Thank you NetGalley for the free arc.

I am now a fan of this series!

The story is captivating with a blend of romance, action, and humor. The characters are well-developed and relatable. I loved Katy, Daemon and Dee. Katy is such a relatable character and it really made the story much more enjoyable. Her dynamic with Daemon was intense and highly entertaining. I also just loved Dee. Such a big, happy personality from the moment Katy first met her. The world-building is intriguing, that had a thrilling plot that kept me hooked the entire time!

It is a highly entertaining book that is a must-read for fans of paranormal romance. I can't wait to get started with the rest of the series!




Thank you Entangled Publishing for a copy of this book!

I thought this book was an interesting take on aliens, something different than I've read before. I enjoyed that Katy was a book blogger and liked her and Dee's friendship. I won't get too into the book otherwise it will give stuff away, but this was a fun, quick read and I plan on reading the second book.

Thank you Netgalley and Entqngled Publishing for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.