Jennifer Armentrout’s young adult series involves a half demon, half gargoyle teenage girl risking the wrath of her adoptive clan and the trust of a boy she’s loved forever by partnering up with a sexy, dangerous demon who claims he can protect her from dark elements.
Title: White Hot Kiss / Stone Cold Touch / Every Last Breath
Author: Jennifer Armentrout
Publisher: Harlequin Australia
Genre: fantasy, paranormal, young adult, romance
Book One: White Hot Kiss
Synopsis:
Layla just wants to fit in at school and go on a date with Zayne, whom she's crushed on since forever. Trouble is, Zayne treats Layla like a sister--and Layla is a half demon, half gargoyle with abilities no one else possesses. And even though Zayne is a Warden, part of the race of gargoyles tasked with keeping humanity safe, Layla's kiss will kill anything with a soul--including him.
Then she meets Roth--a demon who claims to know her secrets. Though Layla knows she should stay away, it's tough when that whole no-kissing thing isn't an issue. Trusting Roth could ruin her chances with Zayne, but as Layla discovers she's the reason for a violent demon uprising, kissing the enemy suddenly pales in comparison to the looming end of the world.
Book Two: Stone Cold Touch
Synopsis:
Layla Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—no easy task for a seventeen-year-old who’s pretty sure things can’t get worse. Her impossibly gorgeous best friend, Zayne, is forever off-limits thanks to the mysterious powers of her soul-stealing kiss. The Warden clan that has always protected her is suddenly keeping dangerous secrets. And she can barely think about Roth, the wickedly hot demon prince who understood her in ways no one else could.
But sometimes rock bottom is only the beginning. Because suddenly Layla’s powers begin to evolve, and she’s offered a tantalizing taste of what has always been forbidden. Then, when she least expects it, Roth returns, bringing news that could change her world forever. She’s finally getting what she always wanted, but with hell literally breaking loose and the body count adding up, the price may be higher than Layla is willing to pay…
Book Three: Every Last Breath
Synopsis:
Every choice has consequences—but seventeen-year-old Layla faces tougher choices than most. Light or darkness. Wickedly sexy demon prince Roth, or Zayne, the gorgeous, protective Warden she never thought could be hers. Hardest of all, Layla has to decide which side of herself to trust.
Layla has a new problem, too. A Lilin—the deadliest of demons—has been unleashed, wreaking havoc on those around her…including her best friend. To keep Sam from a fate much, much worse than death, Layla must strike a deal with the enemy while saving her city—and her race—from destruction.
Torn between two worlds and two different boys, Layla has no certainties, least of all survival, especially when an old bargain comes back to haunt them all. But sometimes, when secrets are everywhere and the truth seems unknowable, you have to listen to your heart, pick a side—and then fight like hell…
Thoughts
Jennifer L. Armentrout's iconic series is revamped with brand-new covers! Fans of her writing will enjoy this series as it has all her notable appealing elements - paranormal shapeshifter stories of good versus evil with a love triangle. It is the kind of read that needs to fit your mood - cliched, cheesy at times, YA drama, yet good action scenes - just pure escapism packed full of action, romance and steam.
‘There were so many risks, but as my heartbeat skipped, I realized that half demon or not, life was full of risks and I was tired of not living—of not trying.’
Gargoyles, angels, demons, and witches. A cast of stellar characters, solid world building, and steamy romance. What more could you want from a young adult fantasy? I still have issues with the pacing - slow and fast - but it’s an easy read, if somewhat predictable (and repeatable), these books are always just for fun! Not so much the plot but the character interactions are what you come for. At times books can be silly (insert eye rolling and cheese right about now), however, soon you are moved and engaged. Jennifer is a master at making silly into sassy.
‘Love is a strange creature one thinks one has a grasp on and understanding of, only to discover later that it was only the barest taste of the real thing.’
Overall, a solid paranormal series - a must read for YA readers who enjoy stories about angels, demons, gargoyles and supernatural references.If you are a fan of her other series you are sure to love The Dark Elements.
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.
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