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THE DARK ELEMENTS BY JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT

15/6/2015

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One kiss could be the last.

Seventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal. But with a kiss that kills anything with a soul, she's anything but normal. Half demon, half gargoyle, Layla has abilities no one else possesses.

Raised among the Wardens—a race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe—Layla tries to fit in, but that means hiding her own dark side from those she loves the most. Especially Zayne, the swoon-worthy, incredibly gorgeous and completely off-limits Warden she's crushed on since forever.

Then she meets Roth—a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know all her secrets. Layla knows she should stay away, but she's not sure she wants to—especially when that whole no-kissing thing isn't an issue, considering Roth has no soul.

But when Layla discovers she's the reason for the violent demon uprising, trusting Roth could not only ruin her chances with Zayne… it could brand her a traitor to her family. Worse yet, it could become a one-way ticket to the end of the world.

After reading Bitter Sweet Love as the introduction to The Dark Elements, I just knew that White Hot Kiss and Stone Cold Touch would make it onto my favourites shelf. Words cannot express how much I loved this series. The premise was once again unique, but this time it had gargoyles (Wardens) instead of aliens (Luxen and Arum). This is the type of book that you can read in one sitting as the plot is gripping and captivating. Do not start this book at night, as you will continue to read until your eyes drop out of your head. Trust me, they really sting the next morning.

Layla is half-gargoyle (Warden), half-demon. She was taken into a Warden’s family when she was just a little girl, and grew up there ever since. Abbott the leader of the Warden clan is the closest thing to a father figure that Layla has ever known. I really didn’t like his character as I found him much too demanding and strict. I found that he doesn’t treat Layla as his own daughter as he constantly reminds her of what she is, and what she can do with one simple fatal soul-eating kiss.  She is bought up to fear her demon half and to reject it. Helping to hunt down the demons, she tags them with a single touch lighting them up for any Warden to find like a Christmas tree. That is, until they start hunting her down and she finds out that Abbott and some of the other Wardens are hiding dark secrets from her. Untrusting to turn to the ones she called family, she confronts to her newfound friendship with the Demon Prince: Roth.
 
First off, Roth completely owned this book! I fell in love with his character instantly. His sometimes-awkward social behaviours were hilarious and enjoyable to read, as were his snarky comments. After all, Jennifer L. Armentrout had based his character upon Daemon Black from her other series: Lux. He takes no time in showing Layla the other side of things as he tells her the truth. As Roth teaches Layla more and more about herself and her abilities, he slowly changes alongside with her, revealing a different, kinder side of him that is overly protective and unlike that of a demon.

As for Layla’s best friend Zayne, I wasn’t sure how I felt about him. He was just ‘another’ character who was there. But as I continued onto Stone Cold Touch, Zayne’s character became a lot more developed, and couldn’t help falling in love with him. (Especially at the end!) Zayne clearly cares about Layla a lot and is willing to go out of harms way to protect her though he wasn’t always easy to like.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to see what happens in the final novella Every Last Breath and whom Layla will choose.

Are you Team Roth or Team Zayne? I haven’t fully decided whose side I’m on. You could say I’m sitting on the fence being Team Bambi while I decide.

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The Dark Elements by Jennifer L. Armentrout:
White Hot Kiss
Stone Cold Touch
Every Last Breath
57 Comments
Emm Smith
28/2/2015 02:20:45 am

I see what you did there with the song

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Lisa Crow
4/3/2015 09:57:00 am

Clearly I do not as I have not begun the series

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Emma Smith
5/3/2015 02:54:34 am

Hahha.

Emma Smith
5/3/2015 02:55:56 am

I just realised that I spelt my name wrong the fist time. That's embarrassing... 😂😂😂😂

Lisa Crow
6/3/2015 06:55:52 am

hah don't worry. Ive done my fair share

Julia Herondale (Sent through Goodreads)
28/2/2015 02:41:01 am

Spot on review, Jenaire, I loved it! I'm Team Roth, but it was a very difficult decision to make; they're both so great!

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Abooktopia.weebly (Sent through Goodreads) link
28/2/2015 02:45:44 am

Thank you! It really is hard to decide. I'm leaning more towards Roth, but I'll have to wait and see who I'll choose after reading the last novel. I have a feeling Layla might end up with Roth though. =D

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Julia Herondale (Sent through Goodreads)
1/3/2015 07:11:02 am

Yeah, me too! Can't wait for July! :)

BooksofWords&Wonder
19/3/2015 04:09:52 pm

July is like ages away *pouts*

Sandra Cassiograce
21/3/2015 05:10:39 pm

Four months away.....

Ashley
28/2/2015 02:49:00 am

Stupid Vevo has blocked the video from display on this website.

Great review! I'm definitely team Roth and Team Bambi

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Abooktopia.weebly link
28/2/2015 03:43:09 am

Thank you for letting me know. I have fixed the problem so the new video should play.

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Ashley
5/3/2015 02:57:10 am

That's fine

Elisha Hamlet
28/2/2015 05:50:03 am

YAY!!! You've finally finished it or got round to writing it. Paradise City. Enough said. You can't go wrong with being team Bambi. She's just awesome. But seriously Roth... You have to be team Roth.

Okay?

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Abooktopia.weebly link
28/2/2015 03:33:08 pm

Okay.

Sorry I just had to make the reference (The Fault in Our Stars)
I'm definitely leaning more towards Roth but some of me is still on the other side of the fence with Zayne. My feelings about both Zyane and Roth are mixed. Just like how Layla feels about them. I can't choose one without feeling guilty.

I also do this with Will Herondale and Jem Carstairs from The Infernal Devices. I just can't choose out of the two just like Tessa can't either. It's impossible!

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Elisha Hamlet
5/3/2015 02:59:51 am

I get how you feel. Choosing out of Will and Jem just made you guilty. I chose Will in the end. I find that more people loves Will's character, and some are none too-happy about the Jessa ship, but I think Tessa and Jem should have ended up together just as much as Will and Tessa deserved to be together. I'm just really happy that she ended up with both of them.

Angelina Lee
28/2/2015 06:59:12 am

I love your website! I bookmark it =D

Nice review btw

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Abooktopia.weebly link
5/3/2015 03:02:11 am

Awww thank you so much! I'm glad you love it just as much as I have in creating it!

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Angelina Lee
6/3/2015 06:57:56 am

Your welcome ;)

Ana
28/2/2015 08:03:13 am

Roth all the way!

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Emily Brown
20/3/2015 07:06:54 am

Roth is my previous baby

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Victoria
28/2/2015 03:16:59 pm

I don't get what's up with the song... Is it cause I haven't the series yet?

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Emma Smith
6/3/2015 07:00:17 am

One of the characters (Roth) tends to whistle the tune to Paradise City.

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Victoria
15/3/2015 01:17:47 pm

Oh okay Thanks :)

Jessica
1/3/2015 02:00:40 am

I still need to read this series. Like really need to read it. Now

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Sophie Orton
1/3/2015 09:17:31 am

I always have trouble choose who. Just like with Will and Jem. I'm leaning more towards Will but I feel so guilty cause you know, Jem 😍

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Megan
1/3/2015 09:52:04 am

It took me a while to like Paradise City. Now I can't stop listening to it. I am definitely #TeamRoth and #TeamBambi not so much Zayne. He lost his chance.

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a.renee2003 (Sent through Instagram)
1/3/2015 01:54:46 pm

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Abooktopia.weebly link
1/3/2015 01:55:25 pm

Thanks! I'll check it 😊

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Abooktopia.weebly (Sent through Instagram) link
1/3/2015 01:56:35 pm

That's awesome you've published your own books! I read them if I ever happen to come across a copy 😄

a.renee2003 (Sent through Instagram)
1/3/2015 01:57:31 pm

Thank you so much!! I'm republishing a few- like my free short stories. I have one more that's posting later this week, then back to my novels! Thanks for checking me out!👍

DarkHunter101
2/3/2015 02:34:36 am

Great review! I'll check it out. I love the sound of Gargoyles

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Abooktopia.weebly
5/3/2015 03:01:13 am

Thanks!

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Chanda
3/3/2015 06:33:19 am

Roth looks great on the cover, but in the other photo of Team Roth.... not so great

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Rachael
6/3/2015 07:06:07 am

That is true. Zayne doesn't look good either way....

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Chanda
14/3/2015 06:31:02 am

Hahahah so true though. But in the book he's great looking ;)

Vicky
3/3/2015 02:19:51 pm

Roth 😍

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Cleo
5/3/2015 02:53:21 pm

Another great review! Ill be sure to check this out sometime

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Cordelia
6/3/2015 03:49:17 pm

ooh... choosing is always a hard choice at times but there is always someone you lean more towards.

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Ella Whitby
7/3/2015 07:34:38 am

Paradise City is such a great song. Anyone who has good taste in music is a winner!!

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Gabbi Wooten
9/3/2015 12:04:58 pm

Team Roth! 😍

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Melissa
10/3/2015 11:09:39 am

tbh the male cover models do not appear attractive.

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Sarah
13/3/2015 03:57:13 am

I agree. But I guess when you started to read the novel, you picture how you want the characters to look like.

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Teagan Hall
24/3/2015 12:13:08 pm

I love matching songs to book characters especially if it's an official thing

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Bianca
26/3/2015 03:29:19 pm

Roth!

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Courtney Parks
28/3/2015 12:08:40 pm

I just didn't like this book at all. Sorry but I just didn't. It was just wayy too cliche for my taste.

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Sophie Orton
31/3/2015 12:25:25 pm

That's a shame. I haven't read it yet but I'm quite nervous about starting it

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Leah Lechess
1/4/2015 02:32:02 pm

NO offence but the cover is kind of a mood killer.

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Nolly Kerkswartech
26/4/2015 04:51:42 am

how so!? There were new cover releases though I don't like them.

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Valerie Winehouse
2/4/2015 07:37:42 am

Hmmmm.... Zayne or Roth? or Roth or Zayne?

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Elisa Tuck
20/4/2015 04:18:47 am

Does anyone know who she's going to end up with? I remember JLA did the voting but I can't remember whether or not it showed the reulsts

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Nolly Kerkswartech
26/4/2015 04:52:00 am

No one knows by JLA

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Nolly Kerkswartech
26/4/2015 04:52:20 am

*But

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Lilian Archletch
27/4/2015 01:58:41 pm

Shame on the the cover. It just screams romance. They should have put on gargoyles. That would have attracted a lot more readers in my experienced opinion.

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Delilah
1/5/2015 03:37:06 pm

The romance just completely over took the entire plot. It was a big no no for me.

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Jacky
2/5/2015 03:40:00 am

Thought I should let you know that the blurb in blue isn't in the center.

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Kelly Stephenson
12/5/2015 11:03:10 am

Nice touch with the song :D

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