Review: Everything has changed yet nothing really has
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 4, 2013
Oh wow. This book gives the Lux world a whole new look. I really hope that this book continues on in its own series and that the revelations made here carry over into the Lux books. I can't say a whole lot about it without being spoilery, but know that the whole human/Luxen/Arum dynamic gets a total makeover in this book, but at the same time, it doesn't detract from the world building done in the Lux books. Obsession adds another much more complex layer on top of what is already established.Both Obsession and the Lux books can be read independently, but at the same time they add to each other and provide a more complete picture of the world.That being said, if you are planning on reading both the Lux books and Obsession, I would recommend starting with the Lux books, reading through Opal, and then reading Obsession. Daemon makes a cameo in this book that is going to be a major spoiler if you know what you are looking for.I thought that Obsession was a great read. Even though it was definitely an adult book and not YA, it still maintained the same feel as the Lux books. It was a bit darker than the Lux books, which is understandable since it is for an older audience, but at the same time it still felt the same.Hunter is like Daemon all grown up. Arrogant, controlling, and pretty much exactly what I think he would have turned into if he hadn't met Katy. In other words, he is too attractive and intriguing for his own good.At first, I thought Serena was going to be a total pushover and let Hunter and whoever else walk all over her, but I was wrong. She's scrappy. She stood up for herself even when she really couldn't do anything. Plus, she has a strong sense of right and wrong which is a good balance to Hunter who will definitely need that grounding.I'll admit that I was shocked by some of the things that happened in this book, and I am hoping that the story lines began here will be continued whether it be in a continuation of the adult series or it gets tied back into the Lux books, this really needs continuation. I am assuming it will be since you can't drop bombs like what were in Obsession and just let them fizzle out. I will be looking forward to what comes next, so I see where this is going.5/5 stars