Review: Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout

EVERY LAST BREATH
Series: The Dark Elements #3
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Release Date: July 28th 2015

Book Length: 400 pages
Publisher: Harlequin Teen 
Source: eBook, Goodreads 
Review: 5/5 *Full Review Below.

Blurb:
Some loves will last ’til your dying breath

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…

Stone Cold Touch Re-read Review

STONE COLD TOUCH
Series: The Dark Elements (Book Two)
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Release Date: October 21th 2014

Book Length: 446 pages
Publisher: Harlequin Teen 
Source: Physical copy, Goodreads 
Review: 5/5 *Full Review Below.

Blurb:
Every touch has its price

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…

White Hot Kiss Review

WHITE HOT KISS
Series: The Dark Elements #1
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal
Release Date: February 25th 2014

Book Length: 392 pages
Publisher: Harlequin Teen 
Source: Physical copy, Goodreads 
Review: 5/5 *Full Review Below.

Blurb:
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.

The Dark Elements Re-read: WHITE HOT KISS

YES, it's finally time to start The Dark Elements series, you better have your copy ready!

If you don't know yet, this reread is being done in anticipation of the release of the Every Last Breath, the final book to Jennifer L. Armentrout's The Dark Elements series, on July 28th. With that, Erika from Books, Stars, Writing & Everything Inbetween and I have decided to host this re-read, and we will be doing fun discussions, Q&As, reviews, and a lot of fangirling for the duration of the next two weeks.

So we'll be starting with Book One White Hot Kiss, prepare for a lot of swooning ;) this one is my favourite!! Pretty sure you will see a slight pattern in the amount of fangirling occurring due to ROTH <3 argh, enjoy ladies!

       

Blurb:

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.

What are you waiting for? Grab a copy of White Hot Kiss and join our re-read! Don't forget to check back next week for me and Erika's discussions, Q&A, and other fun stuff! Full schedule can be found here :)

So please join us, read at your own pace but be sure to let us now what you think, even if it is a little rant about the writing, characters, loves and hates. Happy Reading! <3

Opposition - Jennifer L. Armentrout Review

OPPOSITION
Series: Lux #5
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance
Release Date: August 5th 2014

Book Length: 352 pages
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Source: Physical copy, Goodreads 
Review: 4/5 *Full Review Below.

Blurb:
Katy knows the world changed the night the Luxen came.

She can't believe Daemon welcomed his race or stood by as his kind threatened to obliterate every last human and hybrid on Earth. But the lines between good and bad have blurred, and love has become an emotion that could destroy her—could destroy them all.

Daemon will do anything to save those he loves, even if it means betrayal.

They must team with an unlikely enemy if there is any chance of surviving the invasion. But when it quickly becomes impossible to tell friend from foe, and the world is crumbling around them, they may lose everything— even what they cherish most—to ensure the survival of their friends…and mankind.

War has come to Earth. And no matter the outcome, the future will never be the same for those left standing. 

THE DARK ELEMENTS RE-READ!

Hey Guys!

So you may or may not know that Every Last Breath is out July 28th, this is the third and final book in The Dark Elements series and to celebrate, me and my fabulous friend Erika from Book, Stars, Writing and Everything In Between are hosting our own re-read!

This is our first co-blogging event and we're super excited to be starting it with one of our favourite series. We'll be doing ratings, reviews, Q&A's, and because it's Jennifer Armentrout a whole lot of fangirling. Seriously me & Erika have not shut up about these books and one character in particular ROTH, so it's loooong overdue that we reread these.

Starting with White Hot Kiss and if anyone is thinking what it is...

Yes you better get the book shop and get it in time for the 14th, you will not be disappointed! 

This series has it all; Gargoyles, Demons, Fantasy, Paranormal, Love, Betrayal, Banter and of course HOT GUYS.. I mean your number 1 book boyfriend is in this series I swear <3 It's dark, addictive and with cliffhangers that will leave you wanting more! It has the best elements of all of JLA's work such as the Lux and Covenant series all rolled in one.

Some good news is that everyone will be reading Every Last Breath at the same time, no ARC's were given out so no spoilers yay!! Also these books do feature a love triangle but it's really one I don't mind because in my eyes there's a clear winner ROTH but also JLA allowed US the readers to select who Layla should be with.. How exciting is that? This is literally the reader's choice and it better be who I want haha!

So whether you're an old or new reader JOIN US!

We would love to hear your thoughts, FEELS, favourite moments, predictions, loves and hates.

If your joining, be sure to tell us and spread the word! We can be reached @ our blogs, Goodreads: Cody & Erika or Twitter 

@CodyLeighDuffy #TheDarkElements

Hopefully 'see' you on the 14th!

Happy Reading

x

Jennifer L. Armentrout Book Swag GIVEAWAY *International*

Seriously who wouldn't want to win this giveaway?! Here's what you can win:

Swag
The Power notebook
Signed books by JLA! *Lux argh*
The One is signed by Kiera Cass!

It's all so pretty and I really really want it muhaha ;)

This giveaway is International and ends on July 13th.

To enter click here: Giveaway

Also on this page is Chapter 1 of Every Last Breath *fangirls* seriously the excitement is just too much. Erika click this link ASAP, Roth <33

For fellow fans of TDE why not join us in a reread before Every Last Breath, details to come soon.

REVIEW: Origin - Jennifer L. Armentrout

ORIGIN
Series: Lux #4
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance
Release Date: August 27th 2013

Book Length: 364 pages
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Source: Physical copy, Goodreads 
Review: 5/5 *Full Review Below.

Blurb:
Daemon will do anything to get Katy back.

After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he’s facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure.

All Katy can do is survive.

Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don’t seem entirely crazy, but the group’s goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?

Together, they can face anything. 

But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies come crumbling down, which side will Daemon and Katy be standing on? 

And will they even be together?

REVIEW: Opal - Jennifer L. Armentrout

OPAL
Series: Lux #3
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance
Release Date: December 12th 2012

Book Length: 382 pages
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Source: Physical copy, Goodreads 
Review: 4/5 *Full Review Below.

Blurb:
After everything, I’m no longer the same Katy. I’m different... And I’m not sure what that will mean in the end. When each step we take in discovering the truth puts us in the path of the secret organization responsible for torturing and testing hybrids, the more I realize there is no end to what I’m capable of. The death of someone close still lingers, help comes from the most unlikely source, and friends will become the deadliest of enemies, but we won’t turn back. Even if the outcome will shatter our worlds forever.

Together we’re stronger... and they know it.

Onyx Review

ONYX
Series: Lux #2
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance
Release Date: August 14th 2012

Book Length: 366 pages
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Source: Physical copy, Goodreads 
Review: 5/5 *Full Review Below.

Blurb:
Being connected to Daemon Black sucks…

Thanks to his alien mojo, Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarro connection. So I’ve sworn him off, even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But we’ve got bigger problems.

Something worse than the Arum has come to town…

The Department of Defense are here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we're linked, I’m a goner. So is he. And there's this new boy in school who’s got a secret of his own. He knows what’s happened to me and he can help, but to do so, I have to lie to Daemon and stay away from him. Like that's possible. Against all common sense, I'm falling for Daemon. Hard.

But then everything changes…

I’ve seen someone who shouldn’t be alive. And I have to tell Daemon, even though I know he’s never going to stop searching until he gets the truth. What happened to his brother? Who betrayed him? And what does the DOD want from them—from me?

No one is who they seem. And not everyone will survive the lies…

Obsidian Review

OBSIDIAN
Series: Lux #1
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance
Release Date: May 8th 2012

Book Length: 335 pages
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Source: Physical copy, Goodreads 
Review: 5/5 *Full Review Below.

Blurb:
Starting over sucks.

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring… until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.

And then he opened his mouth.

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something… unexpected happens. 

The hot alien living next door marks me.

You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I’m getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades. 

If I don’t kill him first, that is.

The Power (Titan #2) Cover Reveal

Oh Sethie?! How I need to back in my life... like yesterday.

I am so excited to see where JLA takes this series and of course it's NA so I get to enjoy all the hotness that is Seth!

This sexy little series has become a NA fave of mine and now I shall sit back wait for the blurb.. Add this to your Goodreads Shelves here: The Power, My Return review.

The Return Review

THE RETURN
Series: Titan (Book One)
Genre: New Adult, Fantasy
Release Date: February 26th 2015

Book Length: 347 pages
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Source: Physical copy, Goodreads 
Review: 4/5 *Full Review Below.

Blurb:
The Fates are cackling their bony asses off…

It’s been a year since Seth made the deal with the gods that pledged his life to them. And so far, the jobs they’ve given him have been violent and bloody–which is kind of all right with him. But now Apollo has something else in mind for Seth. He’s got to play protector while keeping his hands and fingers off, and for someone who really has a problem with restraint, this new assignment might be the most challenging yet.

Josie has no idea what this crazy hot guy’s deal might be, but it’s a good bet that his arrival means the new life she started after leaving home is about to be thrown into an Olympian-sized blender turned up to puree. Either Josie is going insane or a nightmare straight out of ancient myth is gunning for her.

But it might be the unlikely attraction simmering between her and the golden-eyed, secret-keeping Seth that may prove to be the most dangerous thing of all.

Because history has once again been flipped to repeat.

Book 1 in the new adult paranormal TITAN series, spin-off to the best selling COVENANT series.

Stone Cold Touch Review

STONE COLD TOUCH
Series: The Dark Elements (Book Two)
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Release Date: October 21th 2014

Book Length: 446 pages
Publisher: Harlequin Teen 
Source: Physical copy, Goodreads 
Review: 5/5 *Full Review Below.

Blurb:
Every touch has its price

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…