Opal by Jennifer Armentrout – a Review
Opal by Jennifer Armentrout is the third book in her Lux series. Upfront I have to say as much as I enjoyed the first two book, amazingly Opal’s storyline continues to flow smoothly and it’s just as good or better. I love this series. Of course, getting to spend more time with Daemon, Katy, Dee and their friends, is fun and Jennifer Armentrout does it again.
Opal picks up after the end of Onyx, and we get to learn more about Dawson. Daemon, Katy, Dee, and their friends walk on eggshells around Dawson, who is still disturbed a bit, and still anxious to find a way to rescue Beth. This is the theme of Opal, working on finding a way to get through the spells and barriers blocking their attempts at rescue.
This story is non stop action throughout the entire book. Along the way, surprisingly we meet up with some of the villains from Onyx, Blake and Will. But the story focuses on Daemon and Katy, who are so great together, and I love their scenes. Though it is very minimal, Armentrout rises the ante by making their loves scenes more steamy, but also some humor during their attempts to go further. Katy is so much stronger in this book, as she has learned to use her powers.
We also get to see more of Dee, her reactions to both Daemon and Katy, for what she perceives as betrayal, in not telling her more prior to Adam’s death. As the danger increases, especially for Katy, Dee does loosen up. I did love their friendship together, and want that to go back to the way they were.
Dawson is a wonderful element in this story, seeing them begin to work together, and Katy trying to help him come to terms with his anger and guilt. Armentrout has created a wonderful group of characters in this series.
The last third of the book was extremely exciting, and very tense. Danger, betrayal, play such a big part in this book. The ending of the book was awesome, and scary. I have to end this with saying to Jennifer Armentrout…I am not a happy camper after I finished this book, as I did not sleep that night. I so hate cliffhangers, and this one is a heartstopper. Having to wait 6 months for the next book in this series, Orgin, I will have to pass the time by throwing darts at Jennifer. 🙂
Reviewed by Barb
I like the cover for this one Barb. The guy looks really good, and the story sounds okay but you know me and the YA genre, not my thing. 😉
These models…are…Pepe Toth and Sztella Tziotziosz….they are a couple in real life..apparently engaged……
Yes and Jennifer tours just about for each book with Pepe and Sztella.
Wonderful review Barb….I have only read the first storyline….in this series
Great review Barb… sounds like you have a problem with cliffhangers… 😀 very interesting storyline.
Yeah, I do hate cliffhangers. I don’t mind continuations, but not a big cliffhanger. I hated when Moning did it for most of her Fever series. I love Jennifer’s Lux series, but this was a major cliffhanger.
I could have shot George RR Martin for his last book… the way he left things open at the end of that book was almost criminal. He also takes years to follow up… that is just not fair.
Great review Barb!!! I have issues as well with big cliffhangers!!! I got so mad one time, that I swore I would never read another book by that author……. LOL!!! Didn’t work out that way, but still………….. It pissed me off!! 😉
So true, we always go back. That is why I usually like to wait on Nora’s trilogies, though I haven’t had the patience to wait lately.
Great review. and I like the cover
Great review, Barb. I really got a kick out of you throwing darts at the author for the cliffhanger. lol
sounds good barb. i usually do not read ya though, but maybe since there is only a few books, i might give this a try.