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OBSESSION BY JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT

28/2/2015

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This is a stand alone novel that is an adult spin-off of the Lux series. You do not need to read a Lux book to read Obsession and vice versa.

He’s arrogant, domineering, and... To. Die. For.

Hunter is a ruthless killer. And the Department of Defense has him firmly in their grasp, which usually doesn’t chafe too badly because he gets to kill bad guys. Most of the time he enjoys his job. That is, until he’s saddled with something he’s never had to do before: protect a human from his mortal enemy.

Serena Cross didn’t believe her best friend when she claimed to have seen the son of a powerful senator turn into something... unnatural. Who would? But then she witnesses her friend’s murder at the hands of what can only be an alien, thrusting her into a world that will kill to protect their secret.

Hunter stirs Serena’s temper and her lust despite their differences. Soon he’s doing the unthinkable—breaking the rules he’s lived by, going against the government to keep Serena safe. But are the aliens and the government the biggest threats to Serena’s life… or is it Hunter

I am seriously conflicted now. I don't even know whether I should be #TeamLuxen or #TeamArum anymore.  Before reading Obsession, I believed that everything was black and white; light and dark; Luxen and Arum. But clearly it's not always the case as there will always be the good and bad within each race. Whilst reading this book I learned more and more about the Arum and their nature.
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As I made my way through the novel, I discovered that not all  Arum where necessarily evil, such as Hunter's brother Lore and his sister.  Though there were some good  Arum's, there were still plenty of Arum's s whom were cold, cruel and selfish, and enjoyed inflicting pain upon humans and Luxen alike.

Serena's best friend Mel claims that the senators sons are aliens when she sees them turn into 'light bulbs' as she overhears them argue about Daedalus and Project Eagle. She's scared that they will come after her for the secret she's discovered, and confides in Serena. As Serena sees the truth unfold as her friend is murdered by one of those alien 'light bulbs', she no longer believes that her friend is crazy. Luckily for Serena, the DOD believe that she may have gotten some useful  information from her friend before she was brutally murdered by a Luxen. And who better to protect her from a Luxen than an Arum? And this Arum happened to be Hunter; a cocky and demanding asshole.

Serena carried herself well and was strong willed and didn't lose hope even when she thought it was the end for her. What I really loved about her character was the fact that she didn't let Hunter intimidate her, and even at the beginning she didn't cower in fear in his presence. She always believed there was goodness inside of him, and boy was she right!
It was such an enjoyable experience watching Serena and Hunter fall in love with one-another and it was pretty cool that Hunter could read auras as it gave me a sense of how Serena felt when I wasn't reading her point-of-view.
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Hunter never understood the meaning of personally boundaries and patience didn't even make it in his vocabulary. Hunter had to have one of the dirtiest minds on the planet, and always seemed to have internal thoughts related to sex, which made him all together an interesting character. After all he was turned on by a sandwich (One which Serena had so kindly made him). I ached for him to overcome his true nature and to bring out the human side of himself as he fought his demon's not to consume the girl he was falling in love with.

I'm glad that this extra novel was added into the Lux Series as it broadened my understanding on the Arum's nature.
Afterall, not all Luxens are rainbows and sunshine, as some can be just as cruel and unforgiving as the worst of Arums.

***This book is intended for readers 18 and up as it contains explicit sexual contents and a lot of STEAM***

Obsession by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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HUSH, HUSH BY BECCA FITZPATRICK

15/2/2015

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A SACRED OATH
A FALLEN ANGEL
A FORBIDDEN LOVE


Romance was not part of Nora Grey's plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how hard her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Patch draws Nora to him against her better judgment.

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is and seems to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.

For she is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost Nora her life.

I was given the first two copies of the Hush, Hush saga from a friend who unfortunately did not enjoy reading the series. The plot was intriguing, though I found the first half of the novel slow; but that just showed that Becca Fitzpatrick took the time to think and carefully plan down the details and backgrounds of her characters and their history. It paid off, as I loved the history and explanations that explained the reasoning to the plot.

The characters weren’t perfect, which gave a reminder that no one is actually perfect in reality and everyone has their faults and makes mistakes. I that found that Nora’s character had difficulties in making decisions in her life, and got easily jealous when another girl called Dabria was in the picture of her relationship with Patch. Though I found Nora’s jealously of Dabria incredibly annoying and pointless, it is true that people let unnecessary emotions get in the way of making the right decisions. As the book series progress, Nora’s character matures and develops. As for Patch, he had the tall, dark, mysterious and bad-boy personality thing going on for him that you either loved or hated.

I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoyed Fallen by Lauren Kate, Unearthly by Cynthia Hand, The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, or if you simply enjoy reading YA novels about Angels or Nephilim. 
Book Review by Nora Grey
If you like badass angel books, then you’ll love Becca Fitzpatrick’s amazing romance series Hush, Hush…. - But you’ll love Patch Cipriano even more.

When I first started reading Hush, Hush, I hated it, so I decided to read something else. One day I came across Cynthia Hand’s fantastic series Unearthly, so I started reading that. After I finished the Unearthly series, I fell in love with angel books. So then I decided to continue reading Hush, Hush. As soon as I finished the first book to the series, I couldn’t get enough of Patch and Nora’s love. I just had to barge into the next book. When Patch was spending quality time with Nora’s archenemy Marcie, I cried the most I had ever cried in my life while reading. I was punching everything I could get my hands on except for the book (I would never hurt a book)…

When Becca Fitzpatrick finally revealed the truth, I went Happy for days. My favourite book was the last book – Finale.

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
BOOK 1: Hush, Hush
BOOK 2: Cresendo
BOOK 3: Silence
BOOK 4: Finale
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