tartbarbie's review against another edition
5.0
Bethany is the new girl in school who quickly catches the attention from one of the most attractive guys she’s ever seen. Little does Bethany know that she’s stepped into a world unlike any she could have imagined. Dawson is drawn right away to Bethany and even shocked to learn that she can tell the difference between him and his twin which most people can’t. The pair is instantly attracted to each other which is a surprise for both of them.
For Dawson Bethany is trouble she can ruin everything that they've worked so hard for. Dawson isn't human neither is his brother or sister. They are all aliens from a galaxy far away that has been given permission by the DOD to be here. The DOD doesn't want the Luxen dating humans but it’s not been enforced so as Dawson and Bethany’s relationship progresses things start happening that could put everyone at risk. Soon Bethany knows their deep dark secret after Dawson is forced to save her life but they are in two deep. When the Arum the enemy of the Luxen show up in town Dawson will be forced to choose between love and his family.
Without thinking I read Obsidian first. I wish I had read the prequel it would have given a better insight into why Daemon is so anti human. A fast paced adventure will with romance and aliens. Shadows is a short novella so it was easy to finish in less than an hour. Like Obsidian I found the concept unique I love the idea of the Luxen it’s a unique idea for an alien race. The characters are engaging you can’t help cheering them on as they overcome every hurdle. The relationship between Bethany and Dawson is sweet the way they risk everything for love. Well I don’t want to reveal too much but I can tell you it’s worth reading. I have a feeling this won’t be the last of Dawson or Bethany but I could be wrong. Reading Shadows just adds to my desire to read the next book in the Lux series Onyx.
For Dawson Bethany is trouble she can ruin everything that they've worked so hard for. Dawson isn't human neither is his brother or sister. They are all aliens from a galaxy far away that has been given permission by the DOD to be here. The DOD doesn't want the Luxen dating humans but it’s not been enforced so as Dawson and Bethany’s relationship progresses things start happening that could put everyone at risk. Soon Bethany knows their deep dark secret after Dawson is forced to save her life but they are in two deep. When the Arum the enemy of the Luxen show up in town Dawson will be forced to choose between love and his family.
Without thinking I read Obsidian first. I wish I had read the prequel it would have given a better insight into why Daemon is so anti human. A fast paced adventure will with romance and aliens. Shadows is a short novella so it was easy to finish in less than an hour. Like Obsidian I found the concept unique I love the idea of the Luxen it’s a unique idea for an alien race. The characters are engaging you can’t help cheering them on as they overcome every hurdle. The relationship between Bethany and Dawson is sweet the way they risk everything for love. Well I don’t want to reveal too much but I can tell you it’s worth reading. I have a feeling this won’t be the last of Dawson or Bethany but I could be wrong. Reading Shadows just adds to my desire to read the next book in the Lux series Onyx.
bibblanmadde's review against another edition
5.0
Omläsning 2020
Börjar min omläsning av Lux serien och jag är mer än redo att förälska mig i Daemon igen.
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Gullig bok om Dawson och Beth innan allt hände med dom. Väldigt kul att få se en annorlunda sida av Dawson. Jag är van med att läsa om lite suriga Dawson så det var riktigt kul att få se hans romantiska och gulliga sida. Vill helst inte ge en novell/förbok en full fempoängare men jag älskade verkligen den här boken. Behöver ha del fyra i serien typ NU!
Börjar min omläsning av Lux serien och jag är mer än redo att förälska mig i Daemon igen.
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Gullig bok om Dawson och Beth innan allt hände med dom. Väldigt kul att få se en annorlunda sida av Dawson. Jag är van med att läsa om lite suriga Dawson så det var riktigt kul att få se hans romantiska och gulliga sida. Vill helst inte ge en novell/förbok en full fempoängare men jag älskade verkligen den här boken. Behöver ha del fyra i serien typ NU!
urbancat's review against another edition
3.0
I’m not going to write A lot about this because the plot really doesn’t relate to the main series. Because when this came out you already knew what happened to Dawson and Bethany but I mean it’s always a good read. It just wasn’t it for me. If you like side stories about side characters than this is probably more geared towards you.
heyceyann's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
laurasl's review against another edition
4.0
Io gli alieni luminosi li adoro, quindi non potevo farmi scappare il prequel dedicato a Dawson e Bethany.
E' un libro in linea con gli altri che ho letto della stessa serie, quindi storia scorrevole e appassionante, personaggi interessanti e sopratutto, nessuna voglia di prendersi sul serio. La Armentrout riesce a non cadere (almeno in questi primi libri) nell'errore fatto dalla Mayer con Twilight e mantiene un tono più leggero, esagerando certi passaggi rendendoli divertenti invece che esageratamente drammatici.
Non vedo l'ora di completare questa saga :)
E' un libro in linea con gli altri che ho letto della stessa serie, quindi storia scorrevole e appassionante, personaggi interessanti e sopratutto, nessuna voglia di prendersi sul serio. La Armentrout riesce a non cadere (almeno in questi primi libri) nell'errore fatto dalla Mayer con Twilight e mantiene un tono più leggero, esagerando certi passaggi rendendoli divertenti invece che esageratamente drammatici.
Non vedo l'ora di completare questa saga :)
canadianbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely love this novella. It is very well written and got me hooked from the very beginning. I can't wait to get my hands on the books in this series.
I highly recommnend
I highly recommnend
clarax2006's review against another edition
4.0
Das Buch ist zwischendurch etwas langweilig. Dennoch ist das Ende einfach super!
shewhocooksandbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
kendallthefire's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, quick and easy read of the love Dawson had for Bethany and how Daemon became soo opposed to humans. It was a little different from the first book because instead of staying with one person's POV it switched from a few people's but I didn't particularly mind that.