October 21, 2018

Review: Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Opposition (Lux #5)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Publication Date: August 5, 2014
Pages: 533
Format: Paperback/Own

Katy knows the world changed the night the Luxen came.

She can't believe Daemon welcomed his race or stood by as his kind threatened to obliterate every last human and hybrid on Earth. But the lines between good and bad have blurred, and love has become an emotion that could destroy her—could destroy them all.

Daemon will do anything to save those he loves, even if it means betrayal.

They must team with an unlikely enemy if there is any chance of surviving the invasion. But when it quickly becomes impossible to tell friend from foe, and the world is crumbling around them, they may lose everything— even what they cherish most—to ensure the survival of their friends…and mankind.

War has come to Earth. And no matter the outcome, the future will never be the same for those left standing..

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October 14, 2018

Review: Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Origin (Lux #4)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Publication Date: August 27, 2013
Pages: 364
Format: Kindle/Own

Daemon will do anything to get Katy back.

After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he’s facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure.

All Katy can do is survive.

Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don’t seem entirely crazy, but the group’s goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?

Together, they can face anything.

But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies come crumbling down, which side will Daemon and Katy be standing on?

And will they even be together?

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July 24, 2013

Waiting On Wednesday [#96]

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

Origin (Lux #4) 
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Expected Publication: August 27, 2013

Daemon will do anything to get Katy back.

After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he’s facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure.

All Katy can do is survive.

Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don’t seem entirely crazy, but the group’s goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?

Together, they can face anything.

But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies come crumbling down, which side will Daemon and Katy be standing on?

And will they even be together?

I am so so so freaking excited for Origin!!!! I was so freaking sad at the end of Opal and with the blurb above I am absolutely dying to get my hands on this!!!!!!! 

What are you waiting on this week?

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July 01, 2013

Cover Reveal: Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout

ORIGIN official Blurb:

Daemon will do anything to get Katy back.

After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he’s facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure.

All Katy can do is survive. 

Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don’t seem entirely crazy, but the group’s goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?

Together, they can face anything. 

But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies come crumbling down, which side will Daemon and Katy be standing on? And will they even be together?

Expected Publication: August 27, 2013

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer Armentrout lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell, Loki.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen.

She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

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January 11, 2013

Review: Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Opal (Lux #3)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Publication Date: December 11, 2012
Pages: 452
Source: Kindle Book

No one is like Daemon Black.

When he set out to prove his feelings for me, he wasn’t fooling around. Doubting him isn’t something I’ll do again, and now that we’ve made it through the rough patches, well... There’s a lot of spontaneous combustion going on.

But even he can’t protect his family from the danger of trying to free those they love.

After everything, I’m no longer the same Katy. I’m different... And I’m not sure what that will mean in the end. When each step we take in discovering the truth puts us in the path of the secret organization responsible for torturing and testing hybrids, the more I realize there is no end to what I’m capable of. The death of someone close still lingers, help comes from the most unlikely source, and friends will become the deadliest of enemies, but we won’t turn back. Even if the outcome will shatter our worlds forever.

Together we’re stronger... and they know it.

Review: This is definitely the best book in the series so far! I loved it so much! That lovely synopsis up there wasn't lying. So I wanna start with the stuff from the synopsis. It was true about the unlikely source for help. Now, I'm not gonna mention the names of the people related to these things (don't wanna spoil it). But wow!!! I definitely didn't see that alliance happening with all that had happened! And then the friends becoming enemies... That wasn't a lie either. And I was so sad about that... Why did she have to be the one who got turned against them???? Me no likey that. :( Anyways, I also found it really funny how Blake shows back up in this book. And Daemon doesn't lay off the calling him by the wrong name. So far my faves are Biff and Barf! Those two in particular just made me laugh so much when Daemon called Blake those!!! So from the title, I knew the stone Opal was somehow going to be involved in the story in either hurting or helping the Luxen. We find out specifically that it can help them... Except for the fact that its in very short supply and the DOD's secret organization happens to have a bunch to enhance their hybrids (why the bad guys get all the good stuff?) UGH!!! 

Dawson! I was really happy with the progress he was making in this book! He went from being totally isolated from his family to really making an attempt to pull them closer again. And I was also happy that Katy had a huge part in it. She made the attempt to do things that Dawson liked whenever she was around him to try and make him feel more comfortable and to adjust better to being out of captivity. She was also there for him to talk to when he needed someone even if it was only short conversations. I was very happy that Dawson went back to school. Granted, it was hard for him with all the whispers around about him but he dealt with it. Dawson is a really strong guy. I also loved that no matter what he would stop at nothing to get Beth back! He loves her so much and it showed with just how hard he fought with everyone to try and form a plan to get her back. Dawson is a good guy!

Dee... I was not much of a fan of Dee in this book. She was treating Katy so bad. She blamed Katy for Adams death and wouldn't give her a break. She wouldn't even let Katy talk to her. I was getting so annoyed with her. Adam meant something to everyone, granted she was his girlfriend and was close to him but she wasn't the only one hurting from his death. I was happier with Dee at the end of the book though after she started making attempts to reconcile her friendship with Katy. 

Daemon and Katy!!! Hehehehehehe. I think everyone that's read this already knows what I'm gonna say first... They did it!!! They finally did it!!! Yay for them!!! We all know we were waiting to read about this moment!!!!! I love love love Daemon and Katy together!!! :D They had some smallish fights but they worked everything out. It would have been impossible for them not to with how strong their feelings are for each other! And I really loved how Katy stepped up in this book! Daemon too, boyfriend wise. Daemon... He was so determined to keep Katy safe. He tried time after time to convince her to not go on any missions to attempt to get Beth back and I loved that. It showed just how much he cared for her and wanted to protect her. So sweet. But I also loved Katy for standing up to him and shooting him down every time. Lol. She stood her ground with him. Wherever he goes she goes. Even if its on a rescue mission. Why should only he have to risk his life when we know Katy is a huge part of everything too? It only seemed right that since Katy was getting better with her powers that she be a part of things too. I did feel bad for Katy though throughout the book. She was either trying to be killed, IN HER OWN HOUSE! Or someone was outside her house spying on her. She could not catch a break at her own house. It was sad. And the ending.... NOOOOOOOO!!!!! Katy..... just..... no........ WHY???????? And we have to wait for Origin to find out about what happens next?????? Man.... Not cool!!! Can we have the next book now pretty please?!?!?!

5 Stars!

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November 21, 2012

Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout Book Trailer Reveal!

No one is like Daemon Black.

When he set out to prove his feelings for me, he wasn’t fooling around. Doubting him isn’t something I’ll do again, and now that we’ve made it through the rough patches, well... There’s a lot of spontaneous combustion going on.

But even he can’t protect his family from the danger of trying to free those they love.

After everything, I’m no longer the same Katy. I’m different... And I’m not sure what that will mean in the end. When each step we take in discovering the truth puts us in the path of the secret organization responsible for torturing and testing hybrids, the more I realize there is no end to what I’m capable of. The death of someone close still lingers, help comes from the most unlikely source, and friends will become the deadliest of enemies, but we won’t turn back. Even if the outcome will shatter our worlds forever.

Together we’re stronger... and they know it.

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USA TODAY Bestselling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout, lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing, she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell, Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She also writes adult romance under the name J. Lynn.

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September 26, 2012

Review: Shadows by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Shadows (Lux #0.5)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Entangled
Publication Date: February 21, 2012
Pages: 179
Source: Kindle Book/Own

The last thing Dawson Black expected was Bethany Williams. As a Luxen, an alien life form on Earth, human girls are…well, fun. But since the Luxen have to keep their true identities a secret, falling for one would be insane.

Dangerous. Tempting. Undeniable.

Bethany can’t deny the immediate connection between her and Dawson. And even though boys aren’t a complication she wants, she can’t stay away from him. Still, whenever they lock eyes, she’s drawn in.

Captivated. Lured. Loved.

Dawson is keeping a secret that will change her existence...and put her life in jeopardy. But even he can’t stop risking everything for one human girl. Or from a fate that is as unavoidable as love itself.

Review: I loved Dawson!!! I seriously loved Dawsons story! It is fantastic! I definitely like Dawson more than Daemon. He is TEN times nicer than his brothers been. He was so sweet and protective over Bethany! I loved the connection him and Bethany had even before he saved her and formed what we later know as that special connection like what Katy and Daemon have. I loved how Dawson stood up for what he wanted and didn't back down from it for anyone, even his brother. He wanted Beth and he refused to give her up over worries about the DOD! He is just amazing! And Beth! She's pretty cool too! She didn't flip out about the whole Alien thing! She accepted Dawson for who he was! 

After reading Shadows though I do completely understand why Daemon is the way his is in Obsidian! It definitely made things clearer for me. 

4 1/2 Stars!

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September 20, 2012

Cover Reveal: Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout

 

No one is like Daemon Black.

When he set out to prove his feelings for me, he wasn’t fooling around. Doubting him isn’t something I’ll do again, and now that we’ve made it through the rough patches, well... There’s a lot of spontaneous combustion going on.

But even he can’t protect his family from the danger of trying to free those they love.

After everything, I’m no longer the same Katy. I’m different... And I’m not sure what that will mean in the end. When each step we take in discovering the truth puts us in the path of the secret organization responsible for torturing and testing hybrids, the more I realize there is no end to what I’m capable of. The death of someone close still lingers, help comes from the most unlikely source, and friends will become the deadliest of enemies, but we won’t turn back. Even if the outcome will shatter our worlds forever.

Together we’re stronger... and they know it. 

  

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Follow this link to an ~~~ EPIC CONTEST ~~~ Announcement. You will want to bookmark this page! 

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USA TODAY Bestselling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout, lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing, she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell, Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She also writes adult romance under the name J. Lynn.

Find Jennifer on: Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads | Website | Blog

I am so excited that I got to take part in this cover reveal! I am dying for Opal to come out!!! Now the cover! I love love love it!! Especially the color!!! It looks fantastic!!!! :)

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August 15, 2012

Review: Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Onyx (Lux #2)

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Publication Date: August 14, 2012
Pages: 366
Source: Kindle Book/Own

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…

**Review has SPOILERS! So definitely don't read if you haven't read Obsidian or Onyx yet!**

Review: HOLY HOT ALIEN BABIES!!!!! This book was seriously fanfreakingtastic!!!! I loved this book for so many reasons!!! Lets start off with the most obvious! DAEMON!!!!! EEEPPP! Ok, lets get this out of the way first. He like seriously got even hotter in this book! Ok, now that that's out of the way... I loved Daemon so much in this book! He seriously matured a lot towards Katy in this book! He wasn't trying to play the hot and cold game with her much, he was seriously trying to prove his feelings for her. And he went over the top at times just to prove it and it was so dang sweet! Smoothies, cookies, flowers... I'd love to be getting all of those from Daemon! Just saying!!! He also showed how much he really cared about her with trying to protect her all the time and just how much he was actually there for her. I understand why Katy was hesitant to believe he really had feelings for her, but in all honesty, you could really tell it wasn't just because of their connection. You could see he really did have feelings for her. I was getting annoyed with Katy a little because she was being to blind at points to notice that and that she had real feelings back and that it wasn't again because of the connection. I must say though, I am very happy with the outcome of them realizing they want to be together no matter what the cost and that they have real feelings for each other! It took almost the entire book but finally even Katy admitted it!!!!!! 

Ok. This guy Blake. I thought his showing up and knowing about what Katy was and knowing how to help her was a little to convenient. So I was completely on Daemons side about not trusting him. Then after we get farther into the book and learn more about Blake, it came to find out Daemon (and me) were right about not being able to trust the guy! And then Will (the guy dating Katy's mom). I liked him at first, but after certain things happened, I started getting suspicious of him. I thought he definitely had something to do with the DOD and watching Katy & Daemon, but I just couldn't place my hand on what exactly it was he was doing with them. But seriously, what a tool for using her mom like that. Katy herself! I honestly had no idea what her connection was to Daemon until they brought up the whole mutated thing. Then it clicked and everything made sense! And OMG! What happened to Dee and Adam at the end!!! AHHH! I was seriously upset reading a few things in Onyx because it was like ripping your heart out! Man, and then this whole thing we learn about how both Bethany & Dawson both are still alive thanks to the connection this as well! Gosh, just so much happened and changed in this book! It was amazing!!! I seriously cannot wait for Opal!!! Can it hurry up and come out already???

And just a nice little teaser from Onyx:

"My brain clicked off as my fingers dug through his sweater, and...and oh, God, his kisses were deep, scorching my lips as his hands tightened on my waist, pulling me against him."

5 Stars!

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June 24, 2012

Review: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Obsidian (Lux #1)

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Publication Date (Of Re-Release): May 8, 2012
Pages: 335
Source: Kindle Book/Loaned From Friend

Starting over sucks.

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring…. until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.

And then he opened his mouth.

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something…unexpected happens.

The hot alien living next door marks me.

You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I’m getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.

If I don’t kill him first, that is.

Review: OH MY GOD! Where do I even start with this book??? I am seriously in love with this book! Like no joke, this has seriously just became my favorite book! A book hasn't got me this hot & bothered, overly excited and just all around super fan girlish in a while! I couldn't put this book down! And OH MY GOD! Daemon! I'm not the only one who gets hot and bothered when he says "Kitten" right? I seriously couldn't control myself when he would say it! I seriously tried so hard to be mad at him when he was acting like a jerk but I couldn't despite my best efforts! Every time he said "Kitten" or just anything relatively nice my heart just melted!!! And all those times he was shirtless. Man, I had the most fun ever reading this book just because of those images in my head of him! All of you know exactly what I mean, you cant help but love picturing him! I like seriously could not get enough of Daemon!!! OK, I'll stop fangirling now. Lol.

Fantastic alien book! I haven't read any alien books (or at least I don't think I have yet) but if you have Daemon (there I go again, lol) or anyone remotely like him in them I will read it! I loved Daemon's devotion to keeping his sister safe, and then keeping Katy safe as well (even though that proved to be difficult at times). He might have been a jerk (even though that didn't faze me one bit) but when it came down to it he tried his hardest to protect those people he cared about (even if he didn't exactly show it). I also really loved Dee! Despite Daemon being the overprotective brother to her she held her own when she had to. She refused to let him ruin her friendship with Katy in the beginning and she also was an amazing friend to Katy! Katy! Hahahaha. I seriously love this girl! She wold not let Daemon get to her, or control her! She was stubborn and dead-set on what she wanted to do! And even though it wasn't the best or smartest thing to do sometimes, you still have to admire her for what she did and her strong will to not give into what Daemon wanted. She was also pretty brave and selfless too! Especially with what she did for Daemon and tried doing for Dee to protect them! OMG! This thing between them at the end (which you guys know is actually a few things)! Gahhh!!!! I like seriously need Onyx like right now to know what happens between them next! And I absolutely loved the powers the Luxen have!!! I mean seriously, Daemon's and Dee's powers are freaking amazing! Who wouldn't want to have those??? And just because, I seriously love how Katy is a book blogger! I know all of us in our community love that what we do is actually written into a character in a book! I mean how awesome sauce is that???

Just because I have to, I have to post one of my fave Daemon "Kitten" quotes!:

"In your dreams, Kitten." He smirked. "Oh wait, I'm already starring in those, aren't I?" 

5 Stars!

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