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Opal
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Opal

Written by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Narrated by Justine Eyre

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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When Daemon Black set out to prove his feelings for Katy, he wasn't fooling around. Doubting him isn't something Katy will do again and now that they've made it through the rough patches, well, there's a lot of spontaneous combustion going on. But even Daemon can't protect his family from the danger of trying to free those they loved. With help coming from the most unlikely source and Adam's death still lingering with those who loved him, friends will become the deadliest of enemies and the villains will no longer be clear. When each step Katy and Daemon take in discovering the truth puts them in the path of the secret organization responsible for torturing and testing hybrids, the more Katy realizes there is no end to what she's capable of. They won't turn back, even if the outcome will shatter their worlds forever.
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Release dateApr 30, 2013
ISBN9781452681672
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Jennifer L. Armentrout

Jennifer L. Armentrout (also known as J. LYNN) is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Wait for You and the Young Adult Lux and Covenant series, among other books. She writes steamy and fun New Adult and Adult romance under the pen name J. Lynn. She is published with Entangled Teen and Brazen, SHP, Disney/Hyperion, and Harlequin Teen.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love this series its probably best I've read recently
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love this book I love the lux series ?❤️
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    3.5/5 Stars

    I don’t know why it took me so long to read this book. I’ve read the first two in the series in the beginning of the summer and really enjoyed them. But I finally got to this one and it did not disappoint. The majority of this book was the preparation for the showdown and the saving of Beth and Chris. Katy, Daemon, and the other Luxen were all preparing for breaking the others out.

    First off let me just say how much I hate both Will and Blake. I know they are the antagonists and part of the DOD problem. But they are just horrible individuals who ruin everyone’s happiness. And throughout this whole book, I wanted my gut feeling about Blake to be wrong. It bothered me that they had this sort of truce with him about breaking into the DOD facility.

    Daemon and Katy are so perfect with each other. I absolutely love their interactions. I love that Katy is still a strong, independent character. She does not need Daemon to save her. While he is overly protective of her, he still respects her wishes and still lets her make her own decisions about helping them. I really appreciate how they respect and work with each other, it is refreshing to other novels.

    Overall, I really enjoyed this 3rd book and with that ending, I really cannot wait to read Origin. I must know what happens to Katy and how everyone deals with the aftermath of this book.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    I love this book series but hate the person they chose to read it. She sounds just like my grandmother. She can’t make her voice sound like a high school girl. It sounds like she calls Daemon demon every time.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Review coming soon; just wanted to get a "wow" in here right now!

    Update 1/20/13: I am way behind on my reviews, so it doesn't look like I'll be getting a formal one up for Opal. I did want to say, however, that the "wow" definitely applies and I enjoyed this installment a LOT more than Onyx. The ending was absolutely crazy and left me screaming several bad words since book four isn't due until later this year! Exciting, action-packed, twists/turns, betrayals, romance...and Daemon Black. Incredible.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Katy is right "brutal cliffhangers suck". Why couldn't it end with a sweet cheery cliffhanger, uh? Okay fine it's not a HEA novel but I was so hoping for a not so heart-wrenching end.

    Anyways, Opal was not as high-octane as the previous books but it was still a great read. As usual, Armentrout's is such a great storyteller she could probably write about stamp collecting and I would love it. This was more focused on Katy and Daemon's growing relationship and Dawson being back. It's hard to believe that a guy considered a jerk and a bully could be such a sweetheart and a romantic, of course Daemon wouldn't be too happy if that gets out, he does have a reputation to uphold.

    Opal might not have the intensity the other books had for me but I see it as more of a sweet love story. There was definitely some action and drama but it was spread throughout the story. Can't wait for the next one.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Always to remember Daemon Black 5 Stars JLA YOU ROCK, for me to love a series and every book in that series says a lot. I usually loose interest in the second book, and feel that the author should have stopped at book one, but with this series I was excited about every book I read, it took me a week to complete this series, and I did not sleep in that period. Daemon - is my ultimate PNR ya and bb, infuriating. Arrogant (What's not to love) ;-), then you have Katy a perfect heroine, strong and do not let anybody tell her what to do she has some insecurities, but not enough to not enjoy this series. I will Highly recommend this series for lovers of PNR. Will I read it again - FUCK YES!!!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I gave this a generous 2.75 - 3.0 stars. Here is why the 3 stars is generous...

    Spoilers-

    First: You can't read this book with any knowledge of science. Not on any level. If you have one this book will destroy it. You have to suspend the theories and laws of science and just go with it. However, it is hard to ignore large plot holes. For example, Blake had built up a large tolerance to the Onyx because he was constantly exposed to it while in custody. Daemon was also in custody for a year undergoing the same types of torture...yet he had no tolerance...at all...zip....

    Second: Can't do the perfect guy trope. In this book, Daemon loses his edge and becomes a dream guy whose only calling in life is to love and protect Katy. He is Mr. Romantic Perfection. Nah. PASS!!

    Third: Blake has showed you his true colors in the last book. He showed them in this book. He even pulled a creeper move of sneaking into Katy's bedroom while she slept and laid down next to her. I believe he even tried kissing her? That is a bit rapy. Yet...we are still going to trust this guy? Oh wait...ooops...then there is the ending. WOW! DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING AT ALL!!!


    Our Twilight moment: Daemon takes Katy to prom.


    I am probably going to continue with Origin because the books are (usually) fun and quick reads. The first two were better than this one, so it is my hope it gets better from here. **crossing fingers***
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Well color me surprised!
    THAT was one hell of an ending, it took me two whole days to wrap my mind around it and be able to sit down and write a review.

    This book was a whole lot better than the previous two plot-wise; things got even more twisted up, more and more issues were brought up, a lot of new stuff were discovered and it was really great.
    I have even more questions now, than I did when I first started this series. I wanna know what would happen next because whenever something gets fixed, either something else gets screwed up, or a whole new problem appears. And I really like that about this series; it keeps me on my toes and makes me wanna keep reading.

    BUT *stage whisper* I bet y'all were waiting for this but
    I can't for the life of me stand to read one more line about how perfect Daemon is. Which is exactly why I gave this book a lower rating than the previous one.
    Like, alright Katy we get it. Your guys is handsome and powerful and amazing and all the damned good adjectives in the world, you don't need to remind us of that Every. Freaking. Minute.
    I tried to be more patient and understanding and crap, but I got sick and tired of that after the billionth time she went on and on and on about how perfect he is.

    And what the hell is it with him and ordering everyone around because he thinks he's "protecting" them? Dude, let people make their own choices and be there for them if they need you; don't try to control every aspect of their damned life!

    All in all, I think this story is amazing, creative and interesting. And I really wanna know what happens next (I wanna know who would murder that piece of shit called Blake and how bad he'd suffer more specifically) but I need a damned break from Katy and her constant reminding of how perfect Daemon is.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Read the first two years ago. Twilight read alike but aliens instead of vampires. This one ends in cliffhanger.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Katy is right "brutal cliffhangers suck". Why couldn't it end with a sweet cheery cliffhanger, uh? Okay fine it's not a HEA novel but I was so hoping for a not so heart-wrenching end.

    Anyways, Opal was not as high-octane as the previous books but it was still a great read. As usual, Armentrout's is such a great storyteller she could probably write about stamp collecting and I would love it. This was more focused on Katy and Daemon's growing relationship and Dawson being back. It's hard to believe that a guy considered a jerk and a bully could be such a sweetheart and a romantic, of course Daemon wouldn't be too happy if that gets out, he does have a reputation to uphold.

    Opal might not have the intensity the other books had for me but I see it as more of a sweet love story. There was definitely some action and drama but it was spread throughout the story. Can't wait for the next one.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Great series but not for young teens

    While I did like this story and characters a lot, it was not for a young audience. The language and detailed descriptions of the relationships in the book were not appropriate for a young audience.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I really enjoyed this book. Until the ending. I couldn't sleep well. Ugh. How am I supposed to wait to see what happens? Great cliffhanger...terrible for my nerves. "/
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Deamon, the alien with troubles is still a sexy beast. Phew. Now he is Katy's sexy beast. He is the model boyfriend supportive, attentive, glows in the dark and did I mention he's a sexy beast. He call's her Kitten, purr. Their relationship is finally going forward with about a thousand interruptions. (somebody should learn to use a lock) He struggles with his distant brother and his need to get Beth, his girlfriend back from the evil bad. Then to make matter worse, several somebodies that nobody wanted to see again come back to town, and they bring nothing but trouble.
    Katy's faced with her growing issues of troubles. Her BFF is no more, another friend is missing, her mother still loves Will, a turdwad comes back into her life, she is still a virgin and she's finally get's mad and stops being such a wimpy little victim. In the end she still trusted to much. She has not learned the fine art of communication. This girl could have saved herself so much pain if she just spoke up.
    The rest of the characters ? Dee's pissy, Ash is Bitchy, Andrew didn't do much, Matthew didn't either. They faded into the back ground for me in this book. Except for two evil nasty, dirty, rotten, flesh bags of wasted space,that shall remain un-named.

    GASP !-Last page thought * What, no way, really ? Holy black cave of horrors, stupid trusting idiots, twisted back stabbing turdwad, Why didn't you run faster...omg.* Ms. Arementrout, I hate/love you. You evil twisted cliffhanger writing goddess. It was a thrilling adventure, some beautiful moments finally happened, and then my heart was tossed out onto the highway !
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Okay, so after a little work Ive read Opal. Maybe its just the 16 hour daily shifts, the need to move YET again three weeks after just moving and dying from a god awful virus, but I just wasn't feeling it this time.

    Katy and Daemon are helping Dawson get Beth back. The must break into DOD's headquarters to get Beth. Begin tale.

    Katy and Daemon bored me. I think perhaps the series is done for me because all their endearing moments just kind of didn't do it for me. I think I should have read the last look just to re-hype myself on the Katy and Daemon train. I just wasn't feeling it.

    The action scenes were short. We need more action like the initial days of Lux. And more focus on the LUX species and less on Katy and Daemon's rather yawn worthy sex life (Really, she kills Will and then sleeps with Daemon, worst reason ever).

    Hating on book pirates randomly made me roll my eyes.


    It was nice to see all the old characters again, and the cliffhanger ending will of course bring me back for one more book. I don't think I can do much more though unless there is a major upheaval somewhere in the storyline. Cant wait to see how Daemon saves Katy - but also curious how Jennifer will write about that since we have never done Daemon's side of things. Either way, for a series losing its steam so quickly I can see this being salvageable with a little more "Luxianism" and a little less romanticism. Sure this is YA Paranormal Romance - and maybe I'm getting bored of the genre, but I want more details on the Lux race!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    What a great book...except for that jaw dropping, tear jerking, truly awful cliffhanger! Seriously, if you don't like cliffhangers don't read this until you have the next book in your hands. Otherwise read away because Deamon is totally swoon worthy!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I was truly disappointed in all the juvenile behaviour, teen drama, exceedingly poor attempts at humor and unexciting events. The ending made up for some of that, though. Way to leave a reader on a cliffhanger like that! Alright, this may have been a little too harsh; it is, after all, a YA book, therefore juvenile behaviour and teen drama are expected. There were definitely some things that were likable, and even lovable. Kat & Daemon's relationship, for example. If in the previous book I did not feel any real chemistry between them, than this book completely made up for that. I like how their relationship was constantly growing and evolving. Plus, Daemon saying that three-letter-word to Kat at the end was incredibly touching. And words I'll come back for you made my heart skip a beat.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Dawson is back but he isn't the same. Dee is devastated over Adam's death. Dee and Katy's friendship is broken. Katy and Daemon are finally together but with enemies old and new coming at them from all sides will they or their friends and family ever be the same again.Poor Daemon and Dee to get their brother back but only a shell of his old self must be devastating. Plus Dee dealing with Adam's death. Just when they are happy together and he gets killed by that SOB Blake. Poor Katy.She can't tell her mom about Will. Which I didn't see coming as one of the bad guys. It was a big shock to me last book. I loved Dawson and missed the old Dee. Dawson's love for Beth is beautiful. Both brothers love with everything they have.Daemon and Katy's relationship seems to be maturing and it's great seeing them together. They go though real relationship struggles like jealousy issues and overprotective issues along with all the alien issues. Katy and Daemon's sexual chemistry is still off the charts hot. If you weren't in love with Daemon after the first two books you will be while reading this book. I love his character more and more. That scene after Prom was magical and romantic.Watching Katy process not being the same girl after all she went though was understandable and very real. You meet an another hybrid named Luc and I wonder what future role he is going to play. This book grabbed me from the start and I had so much trouble putting it down. HOLY COWS that Cliffhanger ending. Thank God I waited for all the books to come out before I started this series.Rating: 5 out of 5Content Rating: PG-13 but recommend for older YA readersKeeper: YES!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I have a hard time clearly defining my feeling for this series. It's very up and down. I liked this installment of the Lux series but I didn't love it. It was very easy to put down and even occasionally pick up another book that I'm in the middle of reading in favor of Opal. Despite this novel having a cliffhanger ending, I don't feel that compelled to pick up Origin...yet. I'll definitely finish the series and read Shadows too, but I think I'll finish the other two books I'm reading right now first.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    THIS BOOK IS AMAAAAAZING!!! I NEED THE NEXT BOOK
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Oh Daemon… swoon picturing the romantic things you would do to me.. I mean for me.

    On to how I feel about this beloved book. I was excited the day Opal came out, but I did not jump to buy it because I knew that I would read it in a matter of hours, and once I was done I would not be satisfied again for a very long while. I put it off as long as I had it in me, which was not long at all.

    I was not disappointed from the first page to the last. You know that it was going to be the cliffhanger of a lifetime towards the end because Armentrout pretty much tells us while Katy is thinking. Although I am now wishing I savored instead of devoured this book I am altogether happy..ish

    I like how it starts off pretty much where the last one lets off and you get glimpses of past senses you may have forgotten about in the earlier books. Katy is more feisty than before and has more confidence in herself, we feel Dee’s pain and wish ASh would just go away or play nice all the time. Blake, well we just want him to go away but he is always there and creepier then ever. Daemon has a sweet romantic side that we just can’t get enough of and when him and Katy are together is just lights the room up. No bun intended. While we get to see new sides of characters we love we also get to meet new folks we can’t wait to learn more about, like a 15 year old who acts like he is 30.

    At times I wished there was a little more action going on, but then I would turn the page there it would be waiting to surprise me. Speaking of surprises if you like them, this book is filled with them. I only gave the book four stars because as much as I love this series and all the characters I just felt that there should of been more to some of parts of the story or they could of been left out all together. or maybe I am just being spiteful because when I read the ending all I wanted to do was scream till I sounded like Katy while she was in her Onyx cage.


    If you have not read this series yet, you are missing out and I recommend you start now.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The ending was heartbreaking. Going to read the next installment ASAP.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was indeed a good read, worth the late nights i stayed up reading it. The ending was so heartbreaking i almost shed some tears. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Oh my! *fans herself* Such a cliffhanger. Gosh! It's mean. Seriously mean!!!

    I so did not expect to love Opal more than Obsidian and Onyx. But I did. And it had nothing to do with the hot scenes, though I won't lie, I liked them too.

    But let me say that the way the story develops is breath-taking. We get to see all sorts of different qualities and sides of all the characters. Where Daemon was mostly a jerk in the previous books, here he's grown into an overprotective boyfriend. He's also understanding, loving, romantic and adorable. I believe it's safe to say I want one of him for myself ;)

    Then Katy goes a long way from being defenseless to being a kick butt heroine. I loved how well she was developed. I only didn't like how she hid things from Daemon... very important things I might add. And of course she hid things from her mom.

    Dawson was slowly returning to himself, not that we know what he was like before, but still.

    I hated how Dee had to be all alone without Alex. *Sigh*

    I just don't know why everyone just goes ahead and trusts the wrong guy time and time again. Seriously, it gets old. I mean, how stupid do you have to be to put your faith in the one person whom YOU KNOW you CAN'T trust? Is it really that difficult to be suspicious? So many things could have been avoided...

    Anyway, the cliffhanger is a killer. I want more. And when I say more, I mean MORE!!!! You get my meaning. ;)

  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    2.5 star reviewDue to copy and paste, formatting has been lost.You remember how I said that I was devouring this series? I was. I was really enjoying it, averaging a book a day - until I got to this one. For whatever reason, I just read this one so much slower - and I didn't like this one as much as the others in the series.Now that Daemon has Katy, obviously the angst is gone - and that's a nice thing. I kind of thought that we would see more of them as a couple in this one - and while that did happen, the moments were just too few and far between for my taste.And don't get me started on the introduction of a new character - Dawson was... interesting, I guess. I wanted to like him, I really did. But I feel like as a character, Dawson didn't really get the development that I hope for in all characters. As in all of these books, development of Daemon won out in the end. That's where my problems truly start - I think that the other characters should get better personalities too! I WANT MORE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.And in other news, DAWSON IS CREEPY. I want to like the boy, because he's related to Daemon... but I just find him creepy. I don't even know why I do, but... he is. So many things happen that make me sort of doubt the boy, but I guess I'll have to keep reading to find out... and I'm not so sure that I want to do that anymore.I feel like the longer this series goes on, the less unique the plot becomes. It just seems like it's dragging butt now, so I can't imagine what it'll be like with a few more books! The ending wasn't even surprising at this point.All in all, Opal disappointed me. It wasn't as good as the first two books in the series, and I don't really know if I'll continue reading it now.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    I expected so much from this book because I loved the first two. However it felt rushed, details didn't add up, and it seemed like she was avoiding the difficult scenes.
    All in all; I was very very disappointed...
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    **3.5**

    The third book in this series may be my favorite of them so far. In this one Katy and Daemon are finally officially together and we get to see the sweet side of Daemon Black. And boy, what a sweet side it is. Even though he has yet to tell Katy that he loves her, it is obvious in everything he does for her. He is still arrogant and conceited, but its now tempered with an unbelievable sweetness with Katy. He is thoughtful, overwhelmingly protective, considerate, even affectionate. This was a Daemon I could get on board with! I loved seeing how their relationship had finally gotten to this place. There were still insecurities between them, but they had come a long way and finally were able to enjoy being together.

    Spoiler alert

    Anyway, this book picks up right where the second one left off, with the return of Dawson, who immediately wants to rescue Bethany from DOD. With the added return of Blake, who blackmails them for help rescuing Chris, the plot of this book focuses on their rescue mission.

    As the synopsis of Origin will already tell you, at the end of the book Katy is captured by DOD during the rescue mission. This definitely is the biggest cliffhanger yet of the series and, for yet another cliffhanger, I had to knock off another half a star. If it hadn't ended on such an upsetting note, it would have been a full four.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    This novel was more romance-centric than the previous two. I feel that a romance like this can only carry a series so far and there has to be more story beyond that in order to keep my interest. The story on the Lux / Arum did not progress very far, and took a backseat to Daemon and Katy. I wanted more on the aliens! It will probably please a lot of Daemon / Katy fans, and teenagers, but it's just not really my cup of tea.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Oh my god!!! Are you kidding me with that ending?! Why do authors insist on torturing me with cliffhangers?! I've loved this series, but now I have yet another book to wait for in August. Really not cool. Otherwise, this has been and excellent series. Read all three in as many days. Can't wait for Origin.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    For reals? December 2012? Now, that's awesome. Just few more months. Please don't let the RD be moved. >_<

    12.04.12 (in my time) UPDATE: Dammit! They released it early!!! Weeee! :) LMAO. I'm gonna read it next after Wallbanger! :)

    JUST. WHAT. THE. HELL. WHY DID I EVER READ THIS SERIES?! I blame you, Katy! >:(

    I don't even know what to say! As soon as I read that last line, I plugged in my laptop and while it was booting up, I was busy pacing around my bedroom. I was so frustrated that I need to exhaust myself or something. I then reached for my phone and opened my email to compose one for Katy. I ranted to her as much as I was ranting right now.

    First of all it started off a bit sad. With Dawson being not Dawson... You get the point? Well anyway, I still laugh, smirk, and love jerk Daemon but as many pointed out, he is not that much of a douche in Opal. He is so wise that it is surprising. I mean, he got lots of answers for Katy's questions and not the sarcastic answers or smart-ass one. But answers that have really real meaning.

    Second, we all know what happened to Adam at Onyx... So there's a strain in Dee and Katy's relationship. I was really sad about that and I kept thinking they would never be together again. They would never mend their broken friendship... Sorry is not enough...

    And I really hate Buff, I mean Biff, I mean Blake now. >:( How could he... They should've fried him on book two. They shouldn't let him go. Just kill that damn guy! >:(

    Then then.. then... I can't tell you without spoiling it! I don't know how. :( Just... It was so frustrating to end like that. Ugh. I don't know how will I say it anymore.

    AND BTW, that SEX scene? I didn't even notice they were doing it. Just when they already finished. The make-out scenes from the first book was much hotter than the sex scene. How in the world that that happen, I don't know but that's what I felt about it.

    I am so done with ranting. I need to cool off.

    BTW, It's a total CLIFFHANGER ENDING THAT I JUST WANT TO SLAP THEM IN THE FACE. LOL. But yes, I did get teary eyed cause of what Daemon said before it ends!