Hopeless

I'll admit that I read this book because Colleen Hoover is the author. I love her. Not only does she write excellent, all consuming books, but she's also funny (via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). Hopeless did not disappoint me. 

Sky is a high school senior and is about to attend her first day of public school. She has been home schooled by her technology banning, adoptive mother, Karen. After her first day of school she has an awkward run in with Dean Holder at the grocery store and is left feeling confused and emotional. Not only does he have a reputation, but she feels a connection with him from the beginning. Together they deal with serious issues (rape, suicide, adoption) and realize that there may be more to their connection than they originally believed. 

I truly enjoyed this book. It dealt with very heavy issues, but also had the romantic aspect that Hoover does so well. It was a quick and easy read. There were a few things in the book that I had not seen coming, at least not right from the start. I think the only thing that bothered me was that it seemed as though Holder and Sky were touching one another constantly- cool it guys! With that being said, I cannot wait to read Losing Hope and see what the future holds for Sky and Holder.

Origin

Origin is the fourth novel in the Lux series. Jennifer L. Armentrout definitely did not disappoint her fans. Origin picks up where Opal left off. Katy has been captured by Daedalus. Daemon is heart broken and does everything in his power to get back to her. 

"I'll burn the world down to save her."

Katy has to go through painful tests, meidcal treatments, and confinement while under Daedalus conrol. Ultimately, Dameon gives himself up to Daedalus and the couple devise an escape plan. Little do they know that they're escape will not only afffect their lives, but will change the world forever. 

I will admit that I am a huge Lux fan! I love Katy and Daemon, and I was thrilled that this book focused so much on their relationship. You see a much softer (although still bad ass) side of Daemon, as he opens up more and shares his feelings with Katy. I was glad to see that the Daedalus captivity, while life changing, seemed to bring them even closer together. I was worried that Katy might become damaged and unstable, like Bethany. 

I thought the premise of the "origins," offspring of Luxen and hybrids, was brilliant. I saw it coming, but I think it was a great plot twist. Thankfully, Luc and Archer are likeable origin characters. The origin children under the Daedalus control were down right creepy. I'm hoping that origin babies can grow up fairly "normal" without any Daedalus interference (for Bethany and Dawson's sake).

The ending.... ugh! It was a big cliff hanger and leaves you wanting to have Opposition in your hands   right now. More Luxen are coming to Earth. Will Daemon, Dawson, and Dee abandon their families and friends and join their species? Will there be a war? So many questions... Come on Opposition!