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Description
"Onyx" is the second book in the Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. The story follows Katy Swartz, who continues trying to avoid her classmate Daemon Black despite their alien connection, while the Department of Defense arrives in town and a new student threatens to expose their secret. Katy must protect both herself and Daemon from the government forces while dealing with an enemy more dangerous than the Arum. The novel is rated for upper grade readers due to its content of profanity, sexual situations, and graphic violence.
Quick Summary
The electric chemistry between Katy and Daemon sparks off the page in this addictive sequel, pulling readers into a world where alien Lux beings hide in plain sight and danger lurks around every corner. Teens will race through the pages as government agents close in, secrets unravel, and the sizzling tension between the stubborn protagonist and her infuriatingly gorgeous alien neighbor reaches breaking point. If your teen loved the enemies-to-lovers tension and supernatural mystery of Twilight or Hush Hush, this book delivers even more heat, humor, and heart pounding action. Perfect for readers 14 and up in grades 9-12 who want a paranormal romance that does not hold back.