Book Review- Obsidian, by Jennifer L. Armentrout

 

Book Review- Obsidian, by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Spoilers alert!

Synopsis:

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.

 

Book Review:
     
        I got this book for my birthday and was a little hesitant to read it, I must admit. However, the minute I cracked the spine, I was sucked in.
       This isn't your typical boy-next-door-story, thank goodness. I despise those. No, this is about the ultra-sexy alien next door.
        I LOVE LOVE LOVE the main character, Katy, probably because, with her love of books and fiery temper, she's so much like me. When the afore-mentioned sexy alien, Daemon, opens the door shirtless and proves to be completely infuriating, she cusses him out and flips him off. I was literally like, OH YEAH!!!
        Finally, a heroine who doesn't swoon before the love interest. Thank God.
        The sexy alien's extremely good-looking sister, Dee, is perky and hilarious, and provides some comic relief. She, unlike her brother, immediately befriends Katy, much to Daemon's irritation. Actually, irritation isn't a good word- he is completely livid. During some of their arguments, Daemon and Dee say some things like, "Why can't I have this one?" and "You know what happened last time- we can't be around them."
        Them meaning humans.
         Which sent the message that they are something more than human.
         Hmmm.
         Strange events keep throwing Katy and Daemon together, which leads to romance and danger, making this a perfectly paced, exhilarating book.
         The author perfectly describes Katy and Daemon's love-hate relationship, and with witty comments and paranormal mojo, this is a must-read.
         Five out of five stars.