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Obsidian

Book 8 in the series:New Species

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Obsidian is the 8th book in the New Species series by Laurann Dohner, focusing on New Species 880, now known as Obsidian, who was rescued from a lab where he was being held with his mate who was killed. Dr. Allison Baker, the new doctor, becomes obsessed with him and kidnaps him in an attempt to wake him up. The story revolves around the relationship that develops between Allison and Obsidian, portraying themes of dominance, guilt, vulnerability, and the challenges faced by the New Species in adjusting to their newfound freedom and identity.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, featuring a strong female lead and a complex male protagonist, as well as intriguing supporting roles.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is straightforward and emotional, making it easy for readers to engage with the story.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot emphasizes themes of risk and personal growth, focusing on a strong female lead who navigates complex relationships and societal challenges.

Setting:

The setting reflects the struggles of the New Species as they adjust to freedom after a history of oppression.

Pacing:

The pacing fluctuates, with a slow build-up in romance contrasted by quick resolutions to conflicts, occasionally feeling rushed.

Notes:

The story centers on a character named Obsidian, a New Species who has just awakened from a coma after a traumatic past.
Dr. Allison Baker has become obsessed with helping Obsidian recover and believes he needs another female's scent to regain the will to live.
After Obsidian's mate was killed in front of him, he experienced extreme rage and sadness, leading to his coma.
Alli risks her career by kidnapping Obsidian to save him, which creates tension with the New Species Organization.
Obsidian is different from other New Species because he is more feral and has not interacted with others before his awakening.
The book explores themes of self-discovery, control, and the struggle between freedom and captivity in the New Species community.
There are conflicts in the story stemming from Obsidian's aggressive nature and possessiveness over Alli, which leads to external and internal tensions.
The relationship between Alli and Obsidian is characterized by strong communication and assertiveness from both characters, unlike many typical romance tropes.
The author Laurann Dohner is known for writing engaging love scenes with substance behind the relationships.
Many readers appreciate the series for its unique world-building and character dynamics, despite some repetitive elements in the long-running series.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of kidnapping, emotional trauma, and violence associated with the characters' backgrounds.

Has Romance?

Yes, there is a significant presence of romance in the book, as the main characters, Alli and Obsidian, develop a deep emotional and physical connection.

From The Publisher:

Dr. Allison Baker is obsessed with saving the comatose New Species male. She has tried everything and there's only one option left. Alli will break every rule and put her life in danger by tempting 880 to wake, using only her feminine scent and touch. She just has to kidnap him and crawl into bed with him to make it work. 880 wakes in a different world with a small female who's been sleeping beside him, caressing him and wrapping her sweet body around his, teasing his senses. He lies silent and still, listening and evaluating each arousing touch, fighting his body's reaction. Hatred flares when he discovers she's human, but Mercile stole everything from him so he decides it's fair to take her in return. But things quickly change and he wants her at his side and in his bed. 880 has chosen a new name-Obsidian-the personification of dark and dangerous. He'll fight them all to keep Alli. No one will stand in his way.

2012
316 pages

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