Origin

The Darkest Star (Origin #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

In the Origin series, the secrets of the universe don’t lie in the stars—they’re hidden in the blood of those who were never meant to exist.

Spun from the addictive world of the Lux series, this next chapter isn’t just a continuation—it’s an evolution. The Origin novels dive into the dangerous lives of genetically altered beings created in the shadows of government labs, exploring a world where science, power, and emotion collide in explosive ways. But beneath the action-packed surface, this series pulses with questions about identity, autonomy, and what it means to love when everything about you has been engineered.

Told with Jennifer L. Armentrout’s signature blend of tension, romance, and razor-sharp dialogue, the story centers on characters who are as dangerous as they are vulnerable. These aren't heroes molded by fate—they’re survivors shaped by betrayal, rebellion, and the fragile hope of a different future.

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Origin consists of three primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Main series Lux


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Speculative Fiction Books

(Origin #0.5 / 4)
2020 | science fiction, short stories, young adult
(Origin #1 / 4)
2018 | science fiction, young adult
(Origin #2 / 4)
2019 | science fiction, young adult
(Origin #3 / 4)
2020 | science fiction, young adult
(Origin #4 / 4)
2026 | science fiction, young adult | Release date TBA

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