After 5 years, finally a spin-off of my favourite series: the Lux series. And just like that, Jennifer creates another gripping, funny and wonderful story about the Luxen and the Origins. We meet Evie, who goes out in a club, notoriously populated with Luxen. She meest Luc, who she assumes is a Luxen. But Luc turns out to be so much more than a Luxen. And when he reveals his identity, he also reveals some things about Evie's own past. Jennifer takes us back into history about how Luxen were first discovered and who experiments where done on them. If you didn't read the Lux series, I would highly recommend to read them first. But also without them, you can perfectly follow the story, but it will be so more intense if you read them first. The twist and turns in the book (I don't know how she does it time and time again) will keep you on edge and eager for more. Five out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

While I hadn't read any of Armentrout's other titles (see: any titles written in this same world), I found it easy to understand, and found myself a big fan of the humans versus Luxen plot. The plot is perfectly paced, and the character development is there (even for new readers!). There is romance (but not too much, which I enjoyed) and a good twist at the end. Recommended for new Armentrout readers or old!

This book and new series is set in the world of a previous series of the author’s about the Luxen, alien beings who invaded Earth and began a war that killed millions of people.

The war is over, Earth’s population barely won, and peaceful Luxen who just want to live their lives are being monitored and their powers controlled.

When Evie meets Luc, a strikingly handsome young man, at a club her friend enjoys going to (illicitly, as they’re 17 and the club is definitely for 21 and up), she’s sure he’s a Luxen. He has many of the characteristics that set them apart. But he insists he’s not. He turns out to be even more powerful than the aliens — and ridiculously obnoxious. He gives her every reason to hate him. At the same time, she is attracted to him, to his looks, to his charisma, to something about him she just can’t explain.

Meanwhile, people are being killed gruesomely, including two teens at Evie’s school. There’s something going on, and the culprits are not just rogue Luxen who have managed to escape having their powers put in check. Despite all warnings to stay away from Luc, Evie can’t help but keep going back to him, and she is drawn into a great deal of danger.

Having never read any of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s books, including the Lux series, I can say that it doesn’t matter; this book stood well enough on its own. I also can say with a good amount of certainty that most of her other books are probably much like this one: standard fantasy romantic YA with a perfect-looking hero who has supernatural powers, is dangerous, should be avoided, but heroine can’t help falling for him despite the danger … blah blah blah. And Armentrout doesn’t do much more than play out the trope. I don’t mind some of those elements, but I’d prefer having some fantastic writing or a cool, interesting (I don’t hope for truly unique) twist to make it shine and make it worth my time. This is just another book that I’ll have forgotten in a day or two. Meh.

I was a bit apprehensive about this book, because even though Luc was a very interesting character and one of my favorites in the Lux series, it had been a while since I read those books and kind of detached myself from the series, so I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy The Darkest Star as much after all these years.


I had so much fun reading this book, though. It was such a fast paced story (like her other books), and so easy to get into, and since I was in a reading slump by the time I was reading it, I would say it was the perfect read to me back then, because it helped me out.


The characters were very fun, though I have to admit they lacked a bit or originality. They weren't unlike any others that I've read in another YA book, and neither a Jennifer L. Armentrout novel, and though each one had a nice evolution and their interactions were so entertaining to read, I was left with the sensation that I wanted more from them.


It's true that Luc was a very intriguing character, and it was nice to read more about him now that he was way older, and the romance between him and Evie was really good (though there were a few problematic themes at certain points of the relationship), so I'm still interested to know where that romance would go in the sequel and what's going to happen.


The plot itself was pretty much the same as in the Lux series, though we got to see a different part after a few years went by. So overall, even though I had a few issues with the plot itself, I found The Darkest Star to be a very addicting story and I had so much fun reading it, so I think I'll be continuing with the sequel, especially after that ending.

Evie agreed to go to the club with her friend Heidi to meet Heidi's new love interest, a decision Evie instantly regretted but could not take back since Heidi was so excited. Once there, though, Evie knew she should leave, especially since the very attractive, very annoying Luc kept bothering her- and that was before the police raid. It seems that there is dissent brewing in the alien-human relations after the invasion, and somehow Evie has become part of it.

"Emery had come to her, and she was eyeing Heidi like I eyed tacos on most days.
That was what I wanted at some point in my life, for someone to look at me like I looked at tacos."

The hardest part of writing this review was narrowing down the quotes I wanted to share. This book was 100% quotable, so many moments that were silly, sweet, ridiculous, heart-wrenching, shocking... I had no idea how to pick my favorite lines when the entire book was my favorite line.

“We’re still disagreeing on what kidnapping involves, I see.”
“You tried to kidnap me, Luc.”
“Hmm,” he murmured. “That means I like you.”
I arched a brow. “Okay. That’s messed up on about a thousand different levels.”
“Probably. I don’t people well."
"Gee, really," I replied dryly.

I thought I loved Daemon and Katy, but I think Luc and Evie have stolen my alien loving heart. I always loved seeing Luc show up in the Lux series with his cheesy shirts and sarcasm, with an underlying strength and attitude beyond the his years. I always had questions about him, but was afraid I would never know- until I discovered that The Darkest Star was coming out. I think this was the book I was most excited for this year. And now that I read it, I want to read it for the first time again- but I will have to settle for just rereading it (like a million times until I can get more...please let there me more!).

The book was equal parts humor, heart-wrenching truths, scary intense danger, and soul shattering romance. And yes, while I focus heavily on the potential romance (because of reasons!), there was a lot of mystery and battles here too, enough to make the blood-thirsty happy and keep them on their toes!

“What do you need help with, Evie? Tell me. The world is your oyster and I’m your pearl.”
My frown increased. “That doesn’t make any sense.”
"Makes perfect sense.”
“I just want you to know that I rolled my eyes so hard, they rolled down the back of my throat.”

Ps Daemon and Archer show up here, but only briefly (unfortunately), so I would love to see more of the whole gang back together again. I feel blasphemous saying this, but I think Darkest Star is now my favorite book in the Lux world, it was just that good- and I love Luc and all the underdogs he has collected over the years. I really really hope there is more to come, and soon because waiting the last seven months to get my hands on this was so tough! I am such a big JLA fan that I will gladly buy/read all the books she wants to write, regardless of genre or age range, she is my instabuy. In case you could not tell, this was a fantastic book that I 100% recommend- after reading all the books in the LUX series first.
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I haven’t read the Lux series yet. I have all the books and read the one from Daemon’s point of view. I didn’t have to read the lux series to be able to read this one. I’m hoping to get to the lux series soon since I have all the books.
I loved this book and what we learn from Luc. He’s is arrogant and funny. I must say I got a kick out of Grayson. He’s too funny how he sits back and just watched certain things happen.
I love how Luc calls Evie peaches and he’s not the only one that refers to her by that. There are things we learn about Luc and those like him.
I love all of the books I’ve read so far by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I highly recommend this new series.

OH MY GOSH, FOLKS. This book! I stayed up until 3am to finish this book (on a worknight!), it had me THAT hooked.

“Our stares connected, and the effect was instantaneous. Everything around us faded, and there was just us, and this … this sensation of falling. I couldn’t look away as the feeling surfaced, rushing to the top.”

I was totally new to Jennifer L. Armentrout when I received this book to review, so I promptly jumped into listening to her Lux series on audio so I could prepare myself for this read. For those that don’t know, that series is a sort of prequel to this new series. Do you need to read them first? No. But reading them will give you a much better understanding of the world in The Darkest Star, particularly things that have happened in the past – plus it will introduce you to Daemon Black and there is no going wrong with that.

The Darkest Star was full of angst, secrets and action. It was so swoony and I absolutely could not put it down. It follows much of the same path as Obsidian – in that, girl meets beautiful, broody boy with a secret, and stuff happens. BUT this was so much more than that too. I really mean it! There are some really explosive secrets in this that I did not see coming in the least bit. I cannot say much there because it will absolutely spoil it, but you’ll likely feel the foreshadowing and have an inkling about what is coming before it hits you.

This book follows Evie Dasher (*cough*), a high school student who encounters Luc one evening at a club. To Evie, it is clear that Luc is one of the Luxen, due to his unnatural beauty and the energy that seems to radiate off him. Except Luc insists that he is not Luxen. After a startling first encounter, Evie knows Luc is bad news but as fate (or just Luc) would have it they keep crossing paths. With every meeting, Evie begins to suspect that perhaps Luc knows more about her than he lets on – something about him is strangely familiar, though she has no recollection of ever meeting him before.

“We were all dark stars, but Luc … he was the darkest.”

Luc, oh Luc. Yes, this is the same Luc we meet in the later Luxen series books. I have a terrible weakness for characters like him and he really drove this story for me. I could not get enough of his character and just drank in everything he did and every single secret he held. And those secrets drilled a hole straight into my heart. How I feel for everything he has been through and the torment his actions have caused him over the years. I want him to finally be happy!

Finally, I just LOVED Evie and Luc in this. *fans self* Their chemistry was through the roof and dare I say it, I think I love them more than even Katy and Daemon. Speaking of – we DO get a glimpse of Lux series characters Daemon and Archer, plus mention of characters such as Katy, Dee and Paris. It was great to see them again!

This was a fantastic continuation of the Luxen universe and I am DYING to get my hands on the next book. After reading these books, I am so ready to dive headfirst into everything Jennifer L. Armentrout has written. I can understand why she has such a huge following!

I was so excited to dive back into the Lux world with The Darkest Star. Luc was an intriguing character, and I couldn't wait to learn more about him. He and his fabulous t-shirt collection lived up to expectations. As predicted he was ridiculously cocky, but it was clear that his heart was in the right place. It didn't hurt that his attractiveness that he was so powerful. I absolutely loved his friend Kent, and I look forward to seeing more of him in subsequent books.

Evie was great. I appreciated that she was a good friend and also that she didn't hesitate to stand up for others. Her internal dialogue cracked me up on numerous occasions. The plot was fast-paced and fun. I was fascinated by the world they lived in and how it was different from that of the Lux series. While I tried to savor this story, I must admit I failed miserably and pretty much read it all in one sitting. The Darkest Star was a fantastic start to this series. Now comes the difficult part where I have to wait for more Luc and Evie. Sigh.

This book immediately gave me Animorphs vibes. You see, Luxen are aliens and this book is set in the aftermath of an altercation between humans and Luxen. While there are no parasitic slugs, it gave me the secretive post-alien warfare feel of the Animorphs that I loved as a kid, but with romance which is even better (nothing against Cassie and Jake).

I highly suggest you try this book even if SciFi isn't necessarily your thing. It isn't a far out atmosphere so it's very accessible for those who don't enjoy space like environments!

I loved this story! It was interesting and fast-paced, with a believable romantic arc. There were plot twists and intrigue to keep you chasing the words down the page to the end.

I found out later that this was a spin-off novel from the Jennifer Armentrout's Lux series, but it reads well as a stand-alone. But I would be remiss if I didn't admit that I want to go right out and gobble up the Lux series now, too. I also really hope that these characters appear in subsequent novels!

I think the relationship between Evie and Luc is my perfect blend of intriguing bad-boy with a heart of gold, and spunky heroine who doesn't let him walk all over her. Evie's relationships with her friends and mother also felt very authentic and well thought-out.

This was a book that started off fairly strong, but ended even better. It went from 4 stars, to 4.5, straight to a 5 star book that I must own. Thank you, NetGalley, for allowing me to read this!

So I can finally talk about this book and let me just say that if you were looking for more information about Luc and to fall madly in love with him, you get both accounts but this book is definitely not the end, I have a feeling it is only the beginning.

Luc is just like the other heroes in JLA’s books. He’s an asshole that you just cant help but love and adore even when you are wanting to smack him across the pages. I couldn’t tell if he was easy to love or easy to hate, maybe a little of both.

There is not a lot of action in this book, a lot of high school BS but there was love, kindness, and secret revelations. We still have question marks around Luc but we get more information about him than we have in the past and I cannot wait until we get more from Luc and Peaches.

If you love JLAs style of writing, witty personality, and sarcastic characters, you will LOVE this as much as I did!!!

A Great beginning to a great series!

First Thoughts:

I literally devoured this book in a matter of a day or so. I literally couldn't put this book down (that's how good it was). If you loved Jennifer's Lux series you're going to love her Origin series just as much! The characters are just not feisty and yummy but they're really mysterious and devour-able. The Lux are at it again and you won't want to miss what else they have up their sleeves!

Summary:

Evie's life is turned on its end the night she meets Luc in the one place she's not supposed to be; a club where Luxen mingle with humans. There she meets Luc who is not only mysterious but comes to her aid when the club is raided.

Soon the two's lives become intertwined. No matter how hard Evie fights it, it only seems to bring Luc closer. As the days start to add up, Evie's life gets more and more uncontrollable. She learns things about her past and Luc and soon she has nothing to control anymore. Will Evie recover from what she's learned in time to face the real problem? The problem that no one saw coming?

Plot:

Jennifer did a great job on keeping the reader entertained the entire book; not once was I bored. I was itching to turn each page faster; wanting to absorb Evie's world. This book took place after the war between the humans and the Luxen. We learn even more about the Luxen and the characters past and present. I will admit, I wasn't this absorbed in the Luxen series as I was with this one. You don't have to read the Lux series to start this series! You can start with this book, it pretty much tells you all you need to know to get this book. You can always go back and read the Lux series later. Also, this book had so much going on, new and old characters introduced, elements new and old but it still drew me in. It was heart breaking at times and laughable at others. But this book really dealt with mental strength for Evie. She was put through some terrible things and yet had to decide whether to come out stronger or let it devour her. The ending left me wanting more and there will definitely be more in this series and I can't wait to devour them too! I want to know what happens next! Lots of twists and also some predictable parts too but it didn't seem to bother me. I still enjoyed reading it.

Romance:

Okay, the tension between Luc and Evie was sexual and high! Though almost the entire time Evie was fighting it! So it was frustrating at times to see the two interact but also realastic. I mean realistically speaking you're not going to thrust yourself at a mysterious stranger; someone you just met! He could be a serial killer for all you know! If you're smart, you'll take things slow and that's how the romance in this book played out.

Characters:

Loved, loved, loved Evie and Luc together. The two of them together were a hoot! I literally laughed at them since the beginning. They clashed yet were inseparable at the same time. Without one the other just didn't make sense. Luc has got to be one of my favorite characters of the year so far! He had the perfect attitude and personality. Jennifer did a great job creating him; allowing him in this world at the right moments to make the book more exciting and memorable. Some of Evie's friends like Zoe were good characters too. And Heidi. They were both great supporting characters! They were perfectly introduced into the story at the right moment to help give Evie a supporting hand. Luc's fellows were just as great as he was. I cannot emphasize how much the characters made this book so enjoyable and fun to read!

Transformation of the Character:

Evie definitely did a lot of transforming in this book; she literally had to. Not only did her life depend on it but so did others. I don't want to go into too much detail on this; I do not want to spoil this book for you...at all. But she did transform and I imagine she will blossom even more as this series progresses.

Description:

I liked that Jennifer described the scenery in a way that it kinda foreshadowed what was to come. She was poetic at times and hilarious at others. By hilarious I mean she described the scene in a way that put the reader at ease but also strung her up by her toes at the same time. It left the reader both frustrated but happy at the same time. The description was brilliant. The way the luxen were described gave the reader a idea on how to identify them later on. Also if you hadn't read the Lux series this was a huge help.

Style:

This was written in first person and in one point of view. I liked that Jennifer kept to just writing in Evie's point of view because it drew out the answers. It allowed the reader to guess and ponder what it could mean. Evie was ignorant for a lot of the book so it allowed that to happen. Being written in first person allowed the reader to get inside Evie's mind and see exactly how she was going to react to some of the situations. Jennifer's writing was just as eloquent and fun to read as ever. I've been attracted to her writing ever since I picked up her first book. She has a way with words for sure. Her writing draws the reader in....

Quote of the Book:

" "I don't want to talk to you anymore."

"Good...I can think of a lot more interesting things to do in a tiny, dark space that would pass the time."

My muscles locked up. "You try something and you will regret it." "

Last Thoughts:

There's so much to like about this book, the humor parts, the serious parts and best of all the Luc parts. Definitely hands down one of my favorite books by Jennifer. I seriously encourage you to go and pre-order this now. If you liked her Lux series you're going to LOVE her Origins series too! Totally recommend this to sci-fi and Lux readers! Also, if you loved Jennifer's writing in another book, you'll going to love her writing in here! She was utterly brilliant!

I haven't read the Lux books but I sure will be now! I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to see what happens nect (this was a prequel).

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GUYS DID YOU HEAR!!!!!!!!! LUX IS CONTINUING!!!!!!!
Oh right of course you know.... that's why you are reading this review!
Well first order of business. Have you read The Lux Series? YOU MUST READ THESE BEFORE READING THE DARKEST STAR. I COMMAND YOU!
No jokes. Anyway. YOU NEED THIS BOOK IN YOUR LIFE. You need a Luc like ASAP.
THEN READ THE LUX BOOKS! You know you want to meet Katy, Daemon (DEAR LORDT YES), Luc and Evie in The Darkest Star.

Here's some Pepe (aka cover model for Daemon and yes he is this attractive in person) to tide you over until you read this book. I don't want to spoil anything, but Luc is just as dreamy and hot as Daemon. Thank you JLA for the wonderful book boyfriends you make!!!

I give 5 out of 5 stars for The Darkest Star!

SALT LAKE CITY — Best-selling author Jennifer Armentrout was skeptical when her editor suggested she write a book about aliens in high school.

"I laughed and said, 'No, that is the stupidest thing I ever heard,'" she said. "But then I started thinking about it and I was like, 'You know what, it's not something you see a lot of.'"

So Armentrout wrote "Obsidian," the first book in her "Lux" series, and said she honestly didn't expect anyone to read it. But Entangled Publishing, the small press Armentrout was with at the time, published her young adult science fiction novel at the perfect time — toward the end of the "Twilight" paranormal craze and the beginning of the dystopian hype.

"It just took off," Armentrout said. "It was one of those things you just couldn't imagine. Especially with a small press, it's so much harder to get your book in front of people. … So it was crazy how it just really picked up online through word of mouth and a lot of support from bloggers."

Armentrout already had a No. 1 New York Times best-selling new adult book, "Wait For You," which she self-published under the pseudonym J. Lynn before HarperCollins picked it up. But the "Lux" series, she said, sold double that book through international markets.

"It's kind of like the little book that could," Armentrout said.

Now, she's going back to the "Lux" world in a spinoff series called "Origin," beginning with "The Darkest Star" (Tor, 368 pages, ages 13 and up). A few years after the Luxen alien invasion has ended, the world is recovering and figuring out how to integrate the peaceful Luxens among them.

Then one night, 17-year-old Evie meets an attractive guy named Luc at a club. A character "Lux" readers will recognize from the original series, Luc is more than what he seems, and as Evie discovers more about him and his world, secrets from her past start to unfold. Before long, everything she thought she knew about her life is turned on its head.

"The Darkest Star" is full of twists, many that fans of the "Lux" series should be excited for.

"I think fans should definitely be looking forward to an expansion of what they've known in the 'Lux' series," Armentrout said. "Expect anything."

Though the original series is still with Entangled Publishing, MacMillan started distributing the books toward end of the series, and Armentrout decided to publish the "Origin" series with Tor, a branch of MacMillan.

"When I decided that I wanted to go back and revisit the series, I really wanted to make sure that it would be a book that teens could easily get their hands on," she said. "For that, you really have to have a good in with librarians and indie booksellers, and the publishers like Tor — they're pros at it."

Armentrout enjoys that the young adult genre crosses age barriers so fluidly that even adults in their 40s and 50s read her young adult books, but what she likes most is finding teenage readers.

When handing out advanced copies of "The Darkest Star" at BookExpo America earlier this year, Armentrout interacted with a lot of young people in their early 20s who had read her "Lux" books in high school and were excited for the new series.

"I just can't even describe how it is to realize someone grew up reading your stuff," she said. "And they're still reading it."

There weren't a lot of young adult books around when Armentrout was growing up, she said, and she wishes she would've had more. So, it means a lot to her to provide those books for young people now.

At the moment, Armentrout is contracted for three books in the "Origin" series, and the second book is scheduled to release October 2019.

I never read the original books but since this was a prequel I figured that was fine. I thought this was a very interesting and well-written story and can’t wait to continue with the series. Such a unique and imaginative world.

With her latest novel The Darkest Star, Jennifer Armentrout pays another visit to the Luxens, the alien beings who are featured in her popular Lux series. When I first requested The Darkest Star, I actually had no idea that it was a spinoff of an existing series. I was just looking for a sci-fi read and thought the synopsis for this book sounded cool. Once I realized it followed another series, I was a little worried that I would be completely lost. Thankfully, however, Armentrout does a very nice job of providing enough background on the Luxens that I was able to jump right in and follow the story without issue.

When The Darkest Star opens, we learn that the story is set four years after a Luxen invasion has left many dead and many of the Earth’s cities in ruins. Not all of the Luxen were involved in the invasion, however, so some of them are now living right alongside the humans. That’s not to say that relations between the humans and Luxens are great though. While the two groups leave each other alone for the most part, there are definitely some humans who would rather have absolutely nothing to do with the Luxens. Armentrout creates a palpable tension in the air in most of the scenes featuring humans and Luxens because they ultimately don’t trust each other.

That mistrust is evident as soon as we meet the main character, 17 year old Evie Dasher, who is accompanying her best friend to a club which happens to be a known hangout for Luxens. Evie goes because she promised her friend, but she is definitely uneasy about it. Evie’s night then takes an unexpected turn when she meets and finds herself unexpectedly attracted to a gorgeous Luxen named Luc. Something seems familiar about him, but Evie has no idea why since she’s never met him before. She’s about to get to know him a lot better though…

One of the things I really liked about The Darkest Star is that it really starts off with a bang. Armentrout hooked me immediately by not only having her main character wander into this Luxen club, but she then adds to the tension and the danger by having law enforcement raid the club, which of course sends everyone in a frenzy trying to get away.

At the same time she’s hooking me with such an exciting opening, Armentrout also introduces me to Evie and Luc, two characters that I immediately liked and wanted to get to know better. Evie is a great protagonist. It was easy to feel sympathetic toward her right away because we learn that her father was killed in the invasion and her mother is always working so Evie is on her own more often than not. I also liked watching her feelings about the Luxens evolve as she gets to know Luc and some of his Luxen friends better.

Speaking of Luc, he’s the one who really steals the show. Like all Luxens, he’s unnaturally hot. Luc is also an arrogant smart ass. He really gets under Evie’s skin from the moment they meet and most of the time she can’t decide if she wants to punch him or kiss him. He’s endearing in a really obnoxious way. I often found myself laughing out loud at some of the words that would come out of his mouth. He’s also immediately super protective of Evie, so that gives him some bonus points to offset the obnoxiousness.

The Luxens are fascinating too. As I mentioned earlier, they are ridiculously hot. Unless they are trying to disguise themselves, they always stand out as the hottest, most flawless people in the room. They also have an interesting array of powers, including being able to open locked doors, melt guns, and read minds, to name a few. I also found myself sympathetic to the Luxens because of how they are viewed by so many humans. Even though this is science fiction, there are many parallels between how the Luxens are treated and how immigrants are sometimes treated.

Last but not least, I liked that this is one of those books that has a little something for everyone. It’s a great action-packed sci-fi story, but it’s also got a great mix of romance and family drama. Throw in a few dead bodies, another species of aliens, a heavy dose of danger, and you’ve got yourself one heck of an entertaining story!

The only real issue I had while reading was that I did wish I knew a little more about the Luxens and their powers. That’s totally on me though for not having read the earlier series first. Even without that information, I still thought it was a great start to a new series.

Whether you’re already a fan of the Luxens or you’re new to this world, The Darkest Star has a lot to offer. It has left me not only wanting the next book in this new series, but also eager to backtrack and read the earlier series to fill my need for more information on the Luxens. If you’re looking for a great sci-fi read, check out The Darkest Star.

Thank you Netgalley and Tor Teen for sending a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

Now, I requested this book without realizing that it was a sort of spin-off. So when I realized I had a mini freak out. But as I started reading it the story really was clear for me even though I hadn’t read The Lux series (which I will be reading soon).

The book had me entertained from the very first page. The author explained what happened in the previous books in a very simple way and that really helped me understand the world a lot better. Luc was very strange especially in the beginning of the book. I did grow to love him though. Evie was a very relatable protagonist. The story was very driven in my opinion. I really loved the world building and the plot twist towards the end.

Jennifer L. Armentrout pulled me into this world immediately. Her other books have officially made it to my to-read list. I’m looking forward to reading the previous books and the next one. If you’re looking for a fun and quick read then this is definitely one you should consider.

It’s been a while since I’ve read a Jennifer Armentrout book and, at this very moment I’m chastising myself over it. I hadn’t forgotten her wonderful characters or her intriguing storylines from my past reads and wondered if this story would capture my attention as they had. I’m happy to report that this book had it all. It was like coming home. I so enjoyed being back in the Lux world and spending time with characters I knew while meeting new ones and I absolutely loved the intrigue of it all. As with all her stories, this book has smart humor, sweet romance, and a juicy plot to sink your teeth into.

As Evie stumbles across a world she didn’t know existed, at least not in the way she had been told, she finds out about herself and her family. And, in amongst the drama of having her world turned upside down is a sexy guy she can’t help but be intrigued by. Oh…and boy was I intrigued too! Luc is sexy, sly, mysterious, and oh so arrogant. But, gosh, my heart beat just a little bit faster each time I read his name. Deep down, I knew that he’s have a sweet side and I patiently waited for it to be revealed. And, when it was, an audible sigh escaped me. Luc’s desire to keep Evie safe, yet his need to have her understand what’s going on wars within him. And, it’s this constant internal battle that makes him unpredictable in the best possible way. I loved their banter and their chemistry. The romance is swoon worthy and I enjoyed every bit of it.

Of course, there is a story alongside that of Evie and Luc, and it’s certainly an interesting one. Aliens live among humans as we saw in the Lux series previously. But now it’s in a seemingly peaceful way. However, as we all know, things are most dangerous when all appears to be running smoothly. The underbelly of the Lux world has lots of intrigue for us to explore and lots of secrets to uncover. And, lucky for us, this book is just the tip of the iceberg. I can’t wait see what happens next. I hope Ms. Armentrout is writing furiously because even though it’s only been days since I finished this story, I’m ready to jump right back in.

I was lucky enough to recieve an Arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book was amazing and so worth the wait!!! If you get the chance to read this book...DO IT!!! Also, make sure you read the Lux Series before because this book is a spin off to the series and will just help everything make more sense. I absolutely loved Evie and how she reacts to Luc and what he actually is and how things she thought she knew were untrue. I really liked that Evie was a realistic character who had flaws. Luc's shirts were the best and you just fell in love with him as you read the book. Daemon is still one of my favorite book boyfriends, but Luc definitely was trying to give him a run for his money. There were twists in this book that if it's been awhile since you read the Lux series you might not catch right away and so they may surprise you. I enjoyed catching up with some of the other characters from the Lux series that made an appearance. I really can't wait to read the sequel.