Review: Onyx

Title: Onyx
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Series: Lux #2
Published: August 14th 2012
Rating: 5

Being connected to Daemon Black sucks…

Thanks to his alien mojo, Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarro connection. So I’ve sworn him off, even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But we’ve got bigger problems.

Something worse than the Arum has come to town…

The Department of Defense are here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we're linked, I’m a goner. So is he. And there's this new boy in school who’s got a secret of his own. He knows what’s happened to me and he can help, but to do so, I have to lie to Daemon and stay away from him. Like that's possible. Against all common sense, I'm falling for Daemon. Hard.

But then everything changes…

I've seen someone who shouldn't be alive. And I have to tell Daemon, even though I know he’s never going to stop searching until he gets the truth. What happened to his brother? Who betrayed him? And what does the DOD want from them—from me?

No one is who they seem. And not everyone will survive the lies…

Onyx was a fantastic sequel, it had all the elements of Obsidian had plus more! It really blew me away how HOT Onyx was, if you thought Obsidian was toe curling then you haven't seen anything yet compared to this beautifully crafted sequel! I have this sneaking suspicion that Jennifer L. Armentrout has a deadly goal. A goal that is to make each book even sexier than the last-  it's seriously like she's teasing us- I don't even know if I'll be prepared for Opal.

In Onyx we see Daemon putting his heart out on the line, time and time again trying to convince Katy that what he feels for her is genuine and not some freaky byproduct of this mysterious connection they have, which Katy is deluding herself into believing is the reason why Daemon now has feelings for her. While dealing with her complicated relationship with Daemon Katy frighteningly discovers that she has abilities, powers much like the Luxen and very unstable. Katy isn't an alien but she's not fully human either anymore... the big question is what is she now? 

Katy  is desperately seeking something normal in this otherworldly reality she's stumbled into and finds this in Blake Saunders. Blake's the new guy to school. He's also the guy who likes to surf and blog about it, wears old vintage t-shirt that Katy cannot seem to stop loving and has a killer California smile that makes all the girls sigh. *Loudspeaker* Incoming competition for Daemon Black here; Team Blake to aisle four and Team Daemon please make your way to the register.  I know I know a love triangle? I'm sadly to say yes. However it's not your traditional one and I wouldn't worry too much over it. Daemon is adamant that Blake is no good and cannot be trusted, but Blake's just your average human right? How much trouble can he really cause? A WHOLE TONNE OF MOTHER MONKEY CHAOS.  Blake is a huge pain in the ass for Daemon and holds secrets that could potentially be the death of them all. Is Blake good or bad? That is the million dollar question that I won't be answering *evil laughs*

Furthermore the DOD are out to play and are investigating the area which the Arum was killed, we learn startling information about them and their true motives are revealed that'll make your jaw drop. Everything that Daemon and his family have known is turned upside down and put though the spinner. These shocking truths will change everything. Also highlighting information about Dawson - Daemon and Dee's dead brother- has come to light and this twist is a big game changer that leaves all the characters wondering what really happened to Dawson and his girlfriend Beth.

Throughout all of this mess Katy stays  strong and is always stepping up to the plate to protect Daemon and his family, no matter the cost, even if that means putting herself at risk and going against Daemon's wishes. I really felt that Katy really grew into herself, becoming more confident and leaving that old shy Katy in the past. Also we finally get to see a softer side to Daemon in contrast  to his brash behavior in public. It was heart warming to see him open himself up to Katy and letting her see that vulnerable side to him. I have to say my favourite moment between these two was when Daemon helped Katy film her "What's In My Mailbox" for her blog. I found it insanely adorable and made me wishing I could live next door to a hot alien that'll help me with my blog *sighs* only in my dreams.

I can guarantee that you'll love Onyx and won't disappoint in any areas! You can be certain to see some more pen prodding and invitations to work off some more *trace residue* I look forward to reading Opal as the ending of Onyx was littered was gasping moments and heart-wrenching outcomes.

-Taylor X