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Lux

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout has 7 books and is best read in publication order, starting with Obsidian (2011).

Books
7 books
First published
2011
Status
completed
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Start here: Obsidian (2011) — then read straight through in publication order.

Cover of Obsidian, the first book in Lux

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About the Lux series

Lux is Jennifer L. Armentrout's alien-romance series and one of the biggest breakout YA hits of the early 2010s. Katy, a book-blogger who's just moved to small-town West Virginia, falls for her intense, hot-and-cold new neighbor Daemon — who turns out to be an alien Luxen hiding from a government agency that hunts his kind. What starts as enemies-to-lovers sparring escalates into government conspiracies, alien warfare, and one of the genre's most quoted love-hate romances.

Published primarily in 2011-2014, the five core novels are supplemented by two companion novellas — Shadows (a prequel following different characters) and Oblivion (a retelling of Obsidian from Daemon's point of view). The series was a multi-year fixture on bestseller lists and later spawned the Origin spin-off quartet following a new generation of characters.

How to read this series

Read the five core novels in order: Obsidian, Onyx, Opal, Origin, Opposition. Shadows is a prequel novella following different characters and can be read anytime before or after the series. Oblivion retells Obsidian from Daemon's POV and is best read after finishing the main series, once you already know Katy's side of the story. The later Origin spin-off quartet, following a new cast, is not included here and isn't required to enjoy this series.

Frequently asked questions

How many books are in the Lux series?

Five core novels — Obsidian, Onyx, Opal, Origin, and Opposition — plus two companion novellas, Shadows (a prequel) and Oblivion (Obsidian retold from Daemon's POV).

What order should I read the Lux series in?

Obsidian, Onyx, Opal, Origin, Opposition. Shadows can be read anytime; Oblivion is best saved for after the main series since it retells book one from Daemon's perspective.

Is Lux connected to Armentrout's Origin spin-off series?

Yes — a separate four-book spin-off quartet (The Darkest Star and sequels) continues the Lux universe with a new generation of characters, but it isn't required reading to finish this series.

Is Lux finished?

Yes, the core series and its companion novellas are complete.

Is Lux connected to Covenant or Blood and Ash?

No — Lux, Covenant, and Blood and Ash are entirely separate universes with no shared characters.

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