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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
The writing of this book significantly improved as it progressed. This was kind of not a good book but I enjoyed it overall? You just have to overlook the 2000s YA tropes/pitfalls and part of the writing. But I am already reading the second one so do with this review what you will.
This was decent story wise. I enjoyed Roths quips and watching them work together. Layla was naive so that was a little annoying.
It was fun to figure out how the magic and hierarchy worked in this book.
I do think Zayne got off quite easy. He was a very bland character and didn’t do much for Layla yet she had no issues with him.
It was fun to figure out how the magic and hierarchy worked in this book.
I do think Zayne got off quite easy. He was a very bland character and didn’t do much for Layla yet she had no issues with him.
3,5 étoiles J’avais lu la nouvelle qui est sortie un peu avant et j’avais bien aimé. J’étais donc curieuse et confiante quant à ce premier tome qui continue à nous présenter l’univers des Gardiens.
Layla l’héroïne est à moitié Gargouille et à moitié démone. Recueillie par le père de Zayne depuis qu’elle est bébé, elle a été élevée par les Gardiens et dans leurs traditions.
Layla est secrètement très amoureuse de son frère "d’adoption", mais elle sait qu’entre eux il ne pourra jamais rien se passer…
Dans ce début Layla va apprendre des secrets et vivre des situations qui vont briser toutes ses croyances, celles que lui a inculquées sa famille d'accueil.
Dans l’ensemble, le roman est très teenager avec des thématiques qui parleront aux adolescentes ou bien aux jeunes adultes : le premier amour, la recherche identitaire, etc.
Layla est aussi gonflante qu’attachante, c’est elle qui porte le récit parce que les autres personnages, je les ai trouvé plutôt insipides ou clichés.
Roth, le démon qui va lui faire ouvrir les yeux sur sa condition et sur tout un tas d'autres choses, se présente comme un amoureux potentiel. Il est grand beau, fort, brun et mystérieux. Mais il y a également le fameux Zayne, grand beau, blond et... pas vraiment mystérieux (^^).
Franchement, les deux garçons ne m’ont pour le moment pas fait grande impression. Ce qui me dérange, c’est que j’ai le sentiment que tout tourne autour d’une relation possible ou pas entre les deux et ça me dérange.
Je dirais d’ailleurs que du coup, l’univers ou bien même l’intrigue se focalise plus sur ça que sur le reste. A ce propos, concernant l’intrigue pour moi elle est assez simpliste et déjà vue un million de fois. Je m’attendais à un style différent avec une mise en avant des Gargouilles et de leur hustoire, enfin quelque chose de plus fouillée et d'inédit…
Si ça se laisse lire avec plaisir, après tout, il y a quand même le style de Jennifer L. Armentrout que j’adore, je suis restée sur ma faim et j’espère que la suite sera plus intéressante.
Pour moi, c’est une romance ado sur fond de paranormal… Dans le même genre, je lui préfère Covenant et Lux.
Layla l’héroïne est à moitié Gargouille et à moitié démone. Recueillie par le père de Zayne depuis qu’elle est bébé, elle a été élevée par les Gardiens et dans leurs traditions.
Layla est secrètement très amoureuse de son frère "d’adoption", mais elle sait qu’entre eux il ne pourra jamais rien se passer…
Dans ce début Layla va apprendre des secrets et vivre des situations qui vont briser toutes ses croyances, celles que lui a inculquées sa famille d'accueil.
Dans l’ensemble, le roman est très teenager avec des thématiques qui parleront aux adolescentes ou bien aux jeunes adultes : le premier amour, la recherche identitaire, etc.
Layla est aussi gonflante qu’attachante, c’est elle qui porte le récit parce que les autres personnages, je les ai trouvé plutôt insipides ou clichés.
Roth, le démon qui va lui faire ouvrir les yeux sur sa condition et sur tout un tas d'autres choses, se présente comme un amoureux potentiel. Il est grand beau, fort, brun et mystérieux. Mais il y a également le fameux Zayne, grand beau, blond et... pas vraiment mystérieux (^^).
Franchement, les deux garçons ne m’ont pour le moment pas fait grande impression. Ce qui me dérange, c’est que j’ai le sentiment que tout tourne autour d’une relation possible ou pas entre les deux et ça me dérange.
Je dirais d’ailleurs que du coup, l’univers ou bien même l’intrigue se focalise plus sur ça que sur le reste. A ce propos, concernant l’intrigue pour moi elle est assez simpliste et déjà vue un million de fois. Je m’attendais à un style différent avec une mise en avant des Gargouilles et de leur hustoire, enfin quelque chose de plus fouillée et d'inédit…
Si ça se laisse lire avec plaisir, après tout, il y a quand même le style de Jennifer L. Armentrout que j’adore, je suis restée sur ma faim et j’espère que la suite sera plus intéressante.
Pour moi, c’est une romance ado sur fond de paranormal… Dans le même genre, je lui préfère Covenant et Lux.
Okay, I dig it so far. Layla isn't bad for a teenager, and I'm a sucker for a black haired demon.
Roth, Roth, Roth .... What a dreamy man *cough* .. demon.
This is the first in a three-book series and draws you into the world of the Gargoyles and Demons world. It is fast paced with several different near-death experiences faced by the female lead whilst also incorporating the beginning of a love triangle.
Choose your side carefully .. I'm team Roth all the way. I've read this series before, several times in fact, and it is one which I wish I could read over again for the first time.
This is the first in a three-book series and draws you into the world of the Gargoyles and Demons world. It is fast paced with several different near-death experiences faced by the female lead whilst also incorporating the beginning of a love triangle.
Choose your side carefully .. I'm team Roth all the way. I've read this series before, several times in fact, and it is one which I wish I could read over again for the first time.
Another perfect novel by Jennifer, & another exciting world to get lost in. I had put off reading this book & starting this series, & now that I’ve read this, I honestly have no idea why. I’ve found that anything she writes, I’m going to love. Jennifer knows just how to create a world, characters & storyline that keeps me hooked & gladly falling in love with. She knows how to get me invested in not only the characters themselves, but what happens to them. Specifically the main characters, but also the other minor stars of the books.
I absolutely love Layla as our leading lady. She is everything you would expect from a teenage girl who struggles to understand herself. I love how she grows throughout this book to being more accepting of her true self. She’s still going to have struggles, but I think she’s grown enough to be able to handle them better now. But of course like all other teenage girls problems, the issue of which guy to choose comes into play. There’s Zayne, her best friend since they were young & Roth, the mysterious bad boy demon, who she clearly has a connection with. As much as I love Zayne & think he’s a fantastic character, I am definitely Team Roth. Perhaps there just wasn’t as much relationship building with Zayne since they were already close, but there’s just more chemistry between Layla & Roth. I love that even given the fact that he’s a demon, it’s clear that Roth would go against everything he’s known for Layla. This is another one of those triangles that I love to hate because I know who I want her to end up with but I also really adore the other guy as well. I can’t wait to see how their relationships progress with all the other things that are bound to happen.
I absolutely fell in love with the world that she’s created in this series. I think it’s a unique take on the characters we’ve met before time & time again. I can’t wait to see what else happens in Stone Cole Touch & Every Last Breath. Jennifer continues to amaze me & further solidify why she’s one of my favorite authors.
I absolutely love Layla as our leading lady. She is everything you would expect from a teenage girl who struggles to understand herself. I love how she grows throughout this book to being more accepting of her true self. She’s still going to have struggles, but I think she’s grown enough to be able to handle them better now. But of course like all other teenage girls problems, the issue of which guy to choose comes into play. There’s Zayne, her best friend since they were young & Roth, the mysterious bad boy demon, who she clearly has a connection with. As much as I love Zayne & think he’s a fantastic character, I am definitely Team Roth. Perhaps there just wasn’t as much relationship building with Zayne since they were already close, but there’s just more chemistry between Layla & Roth. I love that even given the fact that he’s a demon, it’s clear that Roth would go against everything he’s known for Layla. This is another one of those triangles that I love to hate because I know who I want her to end up with but I also really adore the other guy as well. I can’t wait to see how their relationships progress with all the other things that are bound to happen.
I absolutely fell in love with the world that she’s created in this series. I think it’s a unique take on the characters we’ve met before time & time again. I can’t wait to see what else happens in Stone Cole Touch & Every Last Breath. Jennifer continues to amaze me & further solidify why she’s one of my favorite authors.
This is about another couple from whom we met in the novella "Bitter Sweet Love". While I didn't get the same gitty feeling fom the first couple, this is still a decent YA Paranormal read and had a few twists that I didn't see coming. Of course Saskia did a amazing job. #LibraryLoveChallenge
This book was chosen as the first book for Snacks + Stories, the teen book club at the library. After spending a weekend reading it, I must say that I am confused on how to rate this book. If I am judging the book for what it is (a simple paranormal romance book for teens), then it's fine. The book's biggest error lies in the setting. There is very little world building, which makes the setting feel thin. There were many points throughout the book where I was trying to imagine the events and all I could do was bring up the faces of the characters against the white background. There are other paranormal romance novels (albeit not for teens) that create a tangible and wonderful world--namely, Nalini Singh's Guild Hunters series or Psy-Changeling series. My other observation is that this book is steamy (not that I mind). But it is written for teens, so the constant references to sex was a little off-putting, but not crude in any way.
I never really liked Zayne!! Although he was nice he was so entitled and thought he was entitled to her too once she could finally touch him. Over all great series, Loved the plot and romance and will be reading it again very soon as I first read this in high school which was a while ago.