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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
FMLLL why didn't anyone tell me this book ends in a cliffy? Jokes on me *hahahahaaacriessss* This book had me on a roller coaster of emotions and feels with Layla. Now all I can do is theorize all the ways JLA can either sink or safely get my ship to sail! #TeamRoth *prayer hands* #FixItJeezus
Even though the foreshadowing is really obvious, I really liked this book. Keeps you entertained and reading.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved the audio on this one. I have read this before and it was okay, but I liked the emotion the narrator put into this and it sucked me in! Layla is a complicated girl, she's part demon and part Warden and doesn't feel like she fits in anywhere. She also likes two guys who are very different and bring out sides to her that she's not ready to handle. I thought this was a lot of fun, seeing the different kinds of demons and Layla develop her abilities. I'm rooting for Layla to choose Roth, because I think he truly accepts her for who she is, unlike Zayn who seems to want to deny the demon part of her. This was well written and decently paced, I'm looking forward to the last book on audio to see what happens!
This was not as fun as the first book. If anything, this book was just too long. The book was so repetitive, and it just dragged for too long in the middle. (If I had to hear Layla describe abs again one more time I was going to scream)
I also didn't like how typical this book felt. I just felt like I read this book before. In particular, I got strong Twilight Saga vibes from this book.
Other than that, this was a decent sequel. Roth is a babe, Zayne is cute (but not as much as Roth), and Layla is pretty cool when she's not being unbearably annoying. And that ending is unfair! Now I am dying to continue the series.
I also didn't like how typical this book felt. I just felt like I read this book before. In particular, I got strong Twilight Saga vibes from this book.
Other than that, this was a decent sequel. Roth is a babe, Zayne is cute (but not as much as Roth), and Layla is pretty cool when she's not being unbearably annoying. And that ending is unfair! Now I am dying to continue the series.
challenging
lighthearted
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
MIXED FEELINGS. MIXED FEELINGS. MIXED FEELINGS.
Brb.
I'm back.
Here it goes;
I started Stone Cold Touch two days ago, on the 4th and finished it today on the 6th. To me, at least, this can't mean anything else other than that I obviously liked it enough to devour it.
Last time, we were left with Roth taking Zayne's place of holding down Paimon, the demon that wanted to free Lilith, bring the Lilin to life, not exactly sure (that scene really got me, it's what really made me love Roth). Layla was "devastated", she went to Roth's apartment, found her necklace fixed, felt a rush of air, thought it could be him and that's were book 1 ends.
This time, we pick up with Layla still being sad and hurt that Roth is gone, but she's all better with Zayne next to her. The feelings that she had for Zayne are still there, even after what happened with and to Roth. Couple of chapters later, what was expected happened and Roth shows up at the compound. He's obviously not welcome by the Wardens, but he lets them know, anyway, that a Lilin has been born and they have to work together. After a lot of dismay, harsh laughter, distrustful looks they strike some sort of deal, Wardens and Demons and the story picks up from there. Not, though, before a distant Roth talks with Layla, telling her what happened meant nothing, she only was something to ease his boredom etc. Hurtful words, said in an ignorant, arrogant, and cocky way meant to hurt or better keep Layla away from him.
All hell broke loose after that, let's see how I felt about everything shall we?
Obviously I was mad at Roth, but you can clearly tell something else is going on, even if Layla doesn't really acknowledge it. She's hurt, really, really hurt, but after only a couple of chapters she's fallen to Zayne's arms and her feelings, that probably never went away, come to the surface yet again.
That's something that really bothered me throughout this whole thing. Layla has feelings for Roth, has feelings for Zayne. It's a constant back and forth, and though I get this is a love triangle and Layla didn't exactly waver that much but stayed for a long time with Zayne it still irked me like there's no tomorrow.
There was no scene where she was like "Okay, hold up. Let's put this down and figure it out. What do I feel for Zayne? What do I feel for Roth? What do I want to do?". Nope, there was nothing like that. Actually the complete opposite, she'd be with Zayne, she'd think of Roth. She'd be with Roth, she'd think of Zayne.
I know what you're thinking, it's a love triangle, this is how they work? Book one focuses on guy #1, book two focuses on guy #2, but it still was really tiring at times.
When it comes to which guy I prefer, I instinctively will say Roth, but he ain't all good. Especially with the scene where he took Layla to the club. Like seriously what was he expecting from that? Still, though, I feel like he's straightforward with Layla, for the most part. That's a definitely a hypocritical sentence, don't think I can save it. Also, I don't know how to put it into words, but I feel as if he's walking beside Layla and not carrying her like Zayne. Roth is always there for save her and he's proven it many times. ( he saved her from Abbot's hand. The scene when he brought her home really resonated with me. His breakdown really showed his true face and feelings. Some people would even say his vulnerable side, and I thought about saying that too, but I feel like his love for Layla doesn't make him vulnerable or powerless, more like the opposite of that.)
Zayne isn't all bad either. He's sweet, he's caring, he's understanding, but for some reason I can't feel the connection, which I know it exists. He has lied a lot (and I'm not sure, was he present when Abbot threatened Roth with Layla's life? If that's the case, my opinion of him will drop very low), but his blind trust to Layla is quite something.
Both love interests have their flaws and even though I'm leaning, well more like clinging on Roth, I still feel like the third book will be extremely intense. The choice Layla has to make is kinds giving me anxiety.
Alright, I've talked about the guys. Let's talk about the girls.
I was immensely surprised with Danika. She was actually nice, and we had a nice bonding and girl empowering scene with her and Layla.
Stacey was wonderful, funny and a great friend. It's actually something that I really appreciated.
Ah, and now Layla. I was okay with her. We had our ups and downs especially with her indecisiveness and angst, but the moment that really, royally pissed me off was towards the end, when after repeatedly saying she could be the one infecting everyone and while she repeatedly said she wanted to keep her friends safe, she wanted to visit Stacey to check on her. Seriously? I thought that was the most immature and childish decision, and what made me see that she went through no character development.
As for other secondary characters there's no doubt that I hated Abbot and was really surprised and thankful for Dez and Nicolai.
Another thing I want to mention is how I wish the plot was less predictable. Especially with the Lilin issue, as I guessedfrom the moment Sam seemed the tiniest bit different, that it was him who was the Lilin .
Because I feel like I'm boring every single soul on this planet, I'll summarise.
This wasn't bad. For the enjoyment, fangirling and face thrust to a pillow moments I'd give it 5 stars. Like I've said before it's an extremely addicting series.
It's not that my personal issues with it clouded my judgement, it's more like I couldn't forget my problems with it.
To me this isn't a plot driven book, neither a character one. The problem with the Lilin wasn't what had me reading with no break in sight. To me this a romance/who is she gonna pick driven book and I'm not ashamed to admit. I'm sure it could change with the next book, and I'd have no problem with that.
This wasn't my most thoughtful "review", but that's what we're all getting. Will be reading the next one immediately.
Maybe till that review, I'll pull my seeming snobbery outta my ass and give it the stars that attribute to how much fun I had reading it.
P'SI wish someone would explain to me what Bambi did. I thought she was the one that was stopping Layla from taking Zayne's soul, but then she was the reason why she could be affecting the people around her?"
Brb.
I'm back.
Here it goes;
I started Stone Cold Touch two days ago, on the 4th and finished it today on the 6th. To me, at least, this can't mean anything else other than that I obviously liked it enough to devour it.
Last time, we were left with Roth taking Zayne's place of holding down Paimon, the demon that wanted to free Lilith, bring the Lilin to life, not exactly sure (that scene really got me, it's what really made me love Roth). Layla was "devastated", she went to Roth's apartment, found her necklace fixed, felt a rush of air, thought it could be him and that's were book 1 ends.
This time, we pick up with Layla still being sad and hurt that Roth is gone, but she's all better with Zayne next to her. The feelings that she had for Zayne are still there, even after what happened with and to Roth. Couple of chapters later, what was expected happened and Roth shows up at the compound. He's obviously not welcome by the Wardens, but he lets them know, anyway, that a Lilin has been born and they have to work together. After a lot of dismay, harsh laughter, distrustful looks they strike some sort of deal, Wardens and Demons and the story picks up from there. Not, though, before a distant Roth talks with Layla, telling her what happened meant nothing, she only was something to ease his boredom etc. Hurtful words, said in an ignorant, arrogant, and cocky way meant to hurt or better keep Layla away from him.
All hell broke loose after that, let's see how I felt about everything shall we?
Obviously I was mad at Roth, but you can clearly tell something else is going on, even if Layla doesn't really acknowledge it. She's hurt, really, really hurt, but after only a couple of chapters she's fallen to Zayne's arms and her feelings, that probably never went away, come to the surface yet again.
That's something that really bothered me throughout this whole thing. Layla has feelings for Roth, has feelings for Zayne. It's a constant back and forth, and though I get this is a love triangle and Layla didn't exactly waver that much but stayed for a long time with Zayne it still irked me like there's no tomorrow.
There was no scene where she was like "Okay, hold up. Let's put this down and figure it out. What do I feel for Zayne? What do I feel for Roth? What do I want to do?". Nope, there was nothing like that. Actually the complete opposite, she'd be with Zayne, she'd think of Roth. She'd be with Roth, she'd think of Zayne.
I know what you're thinking, it's a love triangle, this is how they work? Book one focuses on guy #1, book two focuses on guy #2, but it still was really tiring at times.
When it comes to which guy I prefer, I instinctively will say Roth, but he ain't all good. Especially with the scene where he took Layla to the club. Like seriously what was he expecting from that? Still, though, I feel like he's straightforward with Layla, for the most part. That's a definitely a hypocritical sentence, don't think I can save it. Also, I don't know how to put it into words, but I feel as if he's walking beside Layla and not carrying her like Zayne. Roth is always there for save her and he's proven it many times. (
Zayne isn't all bad either. He's sweet, he's caring, he's understanding, but for some reason I can't feel the connection, which I know it exists. He has lied a lot (and I'm not sure, was he present when Abbot threatened Roth with Layla's life? If that's the case, my opinion of him will drop very low), but his blind trust to Layla is quite something.
Both love interests have their flaws and even though I'm leaning, well more like clinging on Roth, I still feel like the third book will be extremely intense. The choice Layla has to make is kinds giving me anxiety.
Alright, I've talked about the guys. Let's talk about the girls.
I was immensely surprised with Danika. She was actually nice, and we had a nice bonding and girl empowering scene with her and Layla.
Stacey was wonderful, funny and a great friend. It's actually something that I really appreciated.
Ah, and now Layla. I was okay with her. We had our ups and downs especially with her indecisiveness and angst, but the moment that really, royally pissed me off was towards the end, when after repeatedly saying she could be the one infecting everyone and while she repeatedly said she wanted to keep her friends safe, she wanted to visit Stacey to check on her. Seriously? I thought that was the most immature and childish decision, and what made me see that she went through no character development.
As for other secondary characters there's no doubt that I hated Abbot and was really surprised and thankful for Dez and Nicolai.
Another thing I want to mention is how I wish the plot was less predictable. Especially with the Lilin issue, as I guessed
Because I feel like I'm boring every single soul on this planet, I'll summarise.
This wasn't bad. For the enjoyment, fangirling and face thrust to a pillow moments I'd give it 5 stars. Like I've said before it's an extremely addicting series.
It's not that my personal issues with it clouded my judgement, it's more like I couldn't forget my problems with it.
To me this isn't a plot driven book, neither a character one. The problem with the Lilin wasn't what had me reading with no break in sight. To me this a romance/who is she gonna pick driven book and I'm not ashamed to admit. I'm sure it could change with the next book, and I'd have no problem with that.
This wasn't my most thoughtful "review", but that's what we're all getting. Will be reading the next one immediately.
Maybe till that review, I'll pull my seeming snobbery outta my ass and give it the stars that attribute to how much fun I had reading it.
P'S