Origin (Lux #4)

Wow! Just wow! Just when I thought Jen couldn’t be more of an outstanding author, she goes and writes something like Origin and simply blows me away with the sheer awesomeness of it. Is it possible to love every line, no every sentence, no every WORD, that is in this book?! Because I did! SO much happens in this book, it just blows your mind. I’ll say it, it’s definitely *bookishly* life-changing! Origin is a heart-stopping, breathtaking, action-packed bundle of EPIC all rolled into about 400 pages, with a captivating cover, to boot! An unputdownable book at its finest!
Oh, those first few chapters, really got me going. I swear, I usually don’t get all choked up and feeling all “the feels”, but Jen had me feeling the whole rainbow of emotions, back and forth, as I read this book. Jen really makes you feel everything that Katy goes through while stuck in Daedalus. A lot of the questions you’ve had about this organization and the Luxen are answered in this book and you get to see all the sides to this inevitable showdown that will beg the question – What side are you on? Sure, there were parts that I saw coming a mile away, but they were parts that I knew just HAD TO happen to make the story great and I was so happy to see Jen lay it all out there in this installment. There were some minor surprises throughout the book and I have to say, Jen seriously didn’t hold anything back here. Be forewarned, there are a LOT of deaths and dark stuff that happens in this book, but Jen adds her touch of humor and lightness when needed to keep you feeling all the emotions like I did. Although there are some new characters, and a few from the past, that make appearances, for the most part, you get a TON of Daemon and Katy in this book, which I definitely won’t complain about.
Without a doubt, my favorite part of this book was Daemon and Katy’s relationship. Or, more importantly, all of Daemon’s POVs. It’s pretty much why we’re all here, am I right?! Getting to be in his head for more than a moment here and there was absolute bliss! I loved seeing his anguish and pain while he was separated from Katy. I reveled in his joy when they were reunited. I laughed my ass off at his insane jokes and thoughts regarding his surroundings and situations. But more than that, I really loved how their relationship grew and developed in this book. They go through a crapload of crazy in Origin, which truly tests the depths of their love and, with the good and bad parts, I’m so insanely ecstatic with how Jen handled it all. There were just so many touching and heartfelt moments between these two crazy characters, and one scene that really tore at my heart a little, I just loved every minute of them together. Hands down, one of my favorite YA couples ever!
Origin is truly a knock-out, keep you at the edge of your seat, leaves you holding you breath in excitement, and has you cemented to the each and every page kind of book! It is all that, and more! Without a doubt, the best book I’ve read from Jen so far, and easily my favorite in the series to date. I literally ate, slept, and breathed Origin for the short amount of time I read it, because let’s face it, you know damn well I couldn’t put this book down. I did my best to savor every last word in this book, but really, it was just too good not to devour whole. If there’s only ONE book you even consider reading this year, it HAS TO be Origin!

I'm a huge fan of the Lux series so when I was sent an ebook galley I was beyond excited! I even purchased the book in print. I'm that much of a fan!

Readers finally find out what happens to Katy in the jaw-hanging ending to OPAL. Let's just say the rumors of what Daemon's brother Dawson and Beth went through are nothing like the real truth. Horrific revelations abound inside the government agency that you can't help but know the so-called officials aren't telling the truth of why they want Katy and Daemon. These scenes had me on the edge of my seat. Intense, gripping, and yes, even graphic at times, I couldn't stop reading. It's here where the reader finds out what the 'Origins' are and why Daemon and the rest of the Lux were warned not to mix with humans. Also readers are introduced to a new character: Archer, who's not all that he seems.

Yes, it can lead to some really nasty and terrible consequences. **No, I won't tell you more!

Daemon is arrogant but also shows his soft side. I mean who wouldn't love someone who would do anything to go after the girl he loves? And he shows he'll do just about anything, including putting himself in danger, just to save Katy. Plus, he's totally hawt. Like H-A-W-T.

What Katy goes through in the government building would horrify anyone. Still she shows strength that at times would make anyone else run the other way. I think these scenes show Katy growing and also having her chose which side she'll stand on.

There's twists and turns throughout this novel plus some romantic moments between Daemon and Katy that are long in coming.

The climax and battle scene in Vegas are fast-paced and had me gasping. More is yet revealed including a cliffhanger ending that will force Daemon and his family to make a crucial decision: will they stand with humans or Lux.

The only bad thing about this novel? Why do we have to wait for book five? So unfair!!!

This is a total must read series!

Hell hath no fury like a Luxen whose been sent to sleepover camp.

What I Loved: After that mini heart attack I had at the end of OPAL, I was more than ready for ORIGIN. I LOVED Daemon's POV and this is my favorite in the Lux series so far, but MY WORD Jen is slowly killing me with these endings!

From the moment Daemon goes all Luxen on his fellow glow worms to the heart-pumping romance and the chest-clutching end, this sequel is fast paced, action-packed and full.of.feels!

Daemon finds Katy which really shouldn't surprise anyone, I mean, this is DAEMON BLACK we're dealing with but in the process of playing knight in glowing source light, DB also uncovers a few secrets. Secrets that are shocking, heartbreaking and more than a little creepy. (One in particular threatened to give me nightmares.)

Daedalus isn't the only one keeping secrets though, even Daemon has a few up his sleeve. When the truth is revealed and people start dropping faster than E.T. can phone home, Daemon and Katy will be faced with choosing between love and loyalty. And that may be harder than either of them could have ever imagined.

ORIGIN has all of the characters we've come to love and the snooty-booty ones we don't. In addition to the new faces we meet and who I would really hate to see die *coughs* Archer *coughs*, we're also treated to a couple of familiar faces from another fan favorite YA series.