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redhead_haze's review against another edition
4.0
"Love would always be enough, no matter what."
This short novela was more of a romance than fantasy, but after reading the White Hot Kiss trilogy I wanted to try this one out too. I know it says 0.5, so I was supposed to read it first, but it really wasn't a problem for me. This one was from Jasmine's POV and it's the story of how she and Dez became mates. It takes place 4 years before the events in White Hot Kiss and it sets the tone nicely, as we get to meet Zayne, Layla and Roth.
“So...” Zayne drew the word out, clearing his throat. “How’s Danika?”
The change of subject caught me off guard. “She’s doing well. She wanted me to tell you she said hi.”
Dez snorted. No doubt he was remembering Danika’s real request, which involved a picture and Zayne naked.
It was nice overall and it had some funny moments, but it bugged me that Jasmine and Layla were written kind of the same and they even had some similar lines (but then, again, I noticed that because I have been through the trilogy as well).
My first kiss...and it was everything I’d imagined it to be, with the exception of there being an audience for it. But it was hard to acknowledge them or their cheering and whistles.
Another thing I couldn’t help but notice in what I've read from JLA is this unkissed maden type she chooses for her female MC ( Jasmine, Layla, Poppy from From Blood and Ash). It doesn’t bother me, but it's kind of becoming a pattern...
All in all, it's a nice romantic fantasy and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is a fan of this sort of books. It's also a really good start for those who want to get a taste of the world from White Hot Kiss.
This short novela was more of a romance than fantasy, but after reading the White Hot Kiss trilogy I wanted to try this one out too. I know it says 0.5, so I was supposed to read it first, but it really wasn't a problem for me. This one was from Jasmine's POV and it's the story of how she and Dez became mates. It takes place 4 years before the events in White Hot Kiss and it sets the tone nicely, as we get to meet Zayne, Layla and Roth.
“So...” Zayne drew the word out, clearing his throat. “How’s Danika?”
The change of subject caught me off guard. “She’s doing well. She wanted me to tell you she said hi.”
Dez snorted. No doubt he was remembering Danika’s real request, which involved a picture and Zayne naked.
It was nice overall and it had some funny moments, but it bugged me that Jasmine and Layla were written kind of the same and they even had some similar lines (but then, again, I noticed that because I have been through the trilogy as well).
My first kiss...and it was everything I’d imagined it to be, with the exception of there being an audience for it. But it was hard to acknowledge them or their cheering and whistles.
Another thing I couldn’t help but notice in what I've read from JLA is this unkissed maden type she chooses for her female MC ( Jasmine, Layla, Poppy from From Blood and Ash). It doesn’t bother me, but it's kind of becoming a pattern...
All in all, it's a nice romantic fantasy and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is a fan of this sort of books. It's also a really good start for those who want to get a taste of the world from White Hot Kiss.
sara_2103's review against another edition
4.0
In un mondo minacciato dai demoni, esistono i gargoyle, creature in grado di sconfiggerli.
Jasmine è una gargoyle promessa per l’accoppiamento a Dez.
Quando finalmente il padre di lei accetta l’accoppiamento e lo annuncia al clan, Dez scompare il giorno dopo nel nulla senza lasciare nessunissima spiegazione.
Jas ha il cuore spezzato: il suo migliore amico e l’amore della sua vita se ne è semplicemente andato.
Dez ritorna dopo tre anni come se niente fosse successo per reclamare l’accoppiamento ma Jas non ci sta, si sente tradita e allora per non soffrire pone delle condizioni. Dez avrà 7 giorni per riconquistare il cuore e la fiducia di Jas e convincerla che sono fatti l’uno per l’altra.
Una breve novellina su una seconda opportunità.
Dez se ne è andato per scovare e uccidere il demone che ha ucciso i suoi genitori, plot sgamabile ma bello.
La piccola particina su Layla mi ha spezzato il cuore, una tredicenne non dovrebbe ricevere così tanto odio solo perché è diversa.
Non vedo l’ora di leggere la trilogia che riguarda la sua storia
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️,5
Jasmine è una gargoyle promessa per l’accoppiamento a Dez.
Quando finalmente il padre di lei accetta l’accoppiamento e lo annuncia al clan, Dez scompare il giorno dopo nel nulla senza lasciare nessunissima spiegazione.
Jas ha il cuore spezzato: il suo migliore amico e l’amore della sua vita se ne è semplicemente andato.
Dez ritorna dopo tre anni come se niente fosse successo per reclamare l’accoppiamento ma Jas non ci sta, si sente tradita e allora per non soffrire pone delle condizioni. Dez avrà 7 giorni per riconquistare il cuore e la fiducia di Jas e convincerla che sono fatti l’uno per l’altra.
Una breve novellina su una seconda opportunità.
Dez se ne è andato per scovare e uccidere il demone che ha ucciso i suoi genitori, plot sgamabile ma bello.
La piccola particina su Layla mi ha spezzato il cuore, una tredicenne non dovrebbe ricevere così tanto odio solo perché è diversa.
Non vedo l’ora di leggere la trilogia che riguarda la sua storia
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️,5
empireofstroms's review against another edition
3.0
Op zich wel een leuk boek. Ben zelf niet zo van de engelen enzo, maar wel de moeite waard om deel 1 te lezen!
c4nd1e's review against another edition
3.0
Bitter Sweet Love kind of bored me. I think that the concept is interesting, but the characters didn't leap off the page for me and there wasn't much plot. Maybe I'd be more interested in the next book.
Update: I'm really glad that I read this book before I started White Hot Kiss. Bitter Sweet Love gave so much background for this series.
Update: I'm really glad that I read this book before I started White Hot Kiss. Bitter Sweet Love gave so much background for this series.
neverstopreading's review against another edition
4.0
“Perché in quel momento, mentre le sue labbra si muovevano sulle mie e lui mi stringeva a sé, io mi sentivo come quando volavo sulle montagne di casa mia, durante i preziosi secondi in cui scendevo in picchiata e non provavo nulla, se non la sensazione esaltante di non poter pensare né respirare. Tra le braccia di Dez avevo trovato quello che avevo cercato ogni notte nel cielo.
Ero libera.
Ero a casa.”
Ero libera.
Ero a casa.”
clairesneverland's review against another edition
4.0
Oh Dez, 3 years and you just expect her to take your proposal.
It was really great finally reading this. Getting that extra look at Dez and Jasmine after meeting them in The Dark Elements series. And the ending. Roth has been watching Layla for SOOO long. True OTP right there.
It was really great finally reading this. Getting that extra look at Dez and Jasmine after meeting them in The Dark Elements series. And the ending. Roth has been watching Layla for SOOO long. True OTP right there.
alicia1566's review against another edition
4.0
I love all of JLA's books and this one is no exception. There isn't much conflict given its a novella but it's quite enjoyable anyway. I think this series is YA so if you're looking for a smuttier read you should head over to from blood and ash or another of her new adult books. This one is tame and sweet.