Onyx
📘 About This Book
Book Two of the bestselling Lux series 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 is 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... Read the entire bestselling series! #1: Obsidian (from Katy's point of view) #2: Onyx (from Katy's point of view) #3: Opal (from Katy's point of view) #4: Origin #5: Opposition Oblivion (Books 1-3 from Daemon's point of view) CAN BE READ FIRST OR AFTER KATY'S POV! Prequel: Shadows (Dawson's story)
📖 Summary
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the second installment in the bestselling Lux series, picking up the high stakes, supernatural romance, and intense sci-fi action established in the first book. At the center of the story is the complicated and potentially dangerous relationship between Katy and Daemon Black. Because of an extraordinary and bizarre connection forged between them, Katy finds herself tethered to Daemon in ways she never wanted or anticipated. Daemon, possessing powerful alien mojo, is entirely determined to prove to Katy that his intense feelings for her are completely genuine and run far deeper than any forced tether. In response, Katy has officially sworn him off, desperately trying to maintain some semblance of normal teenage life even as Daemon runs hot and cold, keeping her perpetually off-balance and fighting her own growing attraction. However, romantic tension and high school drama quickly take a back seat to much larger, deadlier threats. New terrors have descended upon their town, and this time, the danger is far worse than the Arum. The Department of Defense has arrived, bringing with them a terrifying level of surveillance, suspicion, and military might. If the Department ever discovers what Daemon is truly capable of, or if they find out about the clandestine link binding Katy and both of them together, they will both be finished. The threat of capture, experimentation, or worse hangs heavily over every single interaction. Adding further chaos to Katy's life is the arrival of a mysterious new boy at school. This newcomer harbors a heavy secret of his own, and he possesses knowledge about what has happened to Katy. He claims he can actually help her navigate the terrifying reality she has been thrust into, but there is a steep price for his assistance. To receive his help, Katy must lie directly to Daemon and actively stay away from him. Given their fierce connection and the lingering magnetic pull between them, following this advice proves to be nearly impossible. Despite all common sense, logic, and self-preservation instincts, Katy finds herself falling for Daemon hard. Just as she begins to surrender to these feelings and accept the reality of their bond, everything shifts dramatically. The narrative reaches a pivotal turning point when Katy sees someone who supposedly should not be there, threatening to unravel everything they thought they knew and plunging them into an even deeper web of secrets, betrayal, and alien intrigue.
🎯 Key Lessons
⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Engaging blend of romance and science fiction
High stakes with the introduction of the Department of Defense
Complex romantic tension between the main characters
Fast-paced plot full of surprising twists
⚠️ Cons
Characters sometimes ignore common sense for the sake of drama
Heavy reliance on secrets driving the conflict
✍️ About the Author
Jennifer L. Armentrout (b. 1980) is an American author known for bestselling young adult and new adult paranormal romance series, including 'Lux' and 'From Blood and Ash'.
View all books →❓ FAQ
Who wrote Onyx? +
Jennifer L. Armentrout wrote the book.
What position is Onyx in the Lux series? +
Onyx is book two of the bestselling Lux series.
What major new threat appears in this book? +
The Department of Defense has arrived in town, posing a massive threat to Daemon and Katy.
How does the new boy at school complicate things? +
He knows what happened to Katy and can help her, but only if she lies to Daemon and stays away from him.
How many pages are in Onyx? +
The book contains 424 pages.
