Reading Order Guide
Lux Reading Order
Complete Order
All 5 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Lux series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Obsidian
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.
Onyx
A steamy, intense Young Adult ya paranormal built around aliens, danger, forbidden love. 366 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Opal
A tense, romantic Young Adult ya paranormal built around captive, aliens, betrayal. 382 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Origin
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.
Opposition
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.
Series Stats
At a Glance
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FAQ
Lux Series Questions
Read the Lux series in publication order: 1. Obsidian, 2. Onyx, 3. Opal, 4. Origin, 5. Opposition. This is the intended reading order by Jennifer L.
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 is moderately warm, averaging 2.4/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
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.
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