5 books. 1,997 pages. Intense energy from start to finish. The Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the kind of ya paranormal commitment that rewards you for every page. Whether you're starting fresh or picking back up, this is your roadmap.
Publication order — the way Jennifer L. Armentrout intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A steamy, fun Young Adult ya paranormal built around aliens, enemies to lovers, neighbors. 335 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, intense Young Adult ya paranormal built around aliens, danger, forbidden love. 366 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A tense, romantic Young Adult ya paranormal built around captive, aliens, betrayal. 382 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A intense, dark Young Adult ya paranormal built around government lab, aliens, war. 392 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, intense Young Adult ya paranormal built around alien invasion, war, resolution. 522 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →Here is how the heat changes book by book.
Obsidian is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the intense energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Obsidian →Read the Lux series in publication order: 1. Obsidian, 2. Onyx, 3. Opal, 4. Origin, and 1 more. This is the intended reading order by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
The Lux series has 5 books totaling 1,997 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Lux series has moderate heat, averaging 2.4/5 spice. Some books are spicier than others — the range is 2/5 to 3/5.
The Lux series is a ya paranormal series by Jennifer L. Armentrout with intense, romantic, steamy vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Obsidian — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Obsidian breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.