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A review by penellaphe
Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout
4.0
I'll be honest: I wasn't sure how to rate this book. I had mixed sentiments at the beginning of the story, but I'm glad it picked up around halfway. It elicited all of the emotions and angst I was hoping for. The action was excellent, though I was frustrated by the absence of thereof in the middle part of the book, and by how the love triangle between Zayne, Layla, and Roth seemed to be taking over the plot. However, it improved a lot towards the conclusion, so I ended up liking everything.
Additionally, I think this is a better Dark Elements installment. The writing was excellent and executed well. There were twists I didn't see ahead. In this book, I was also able to get to know and relate to the characters a lot better, as well as grasp the world they're in a lot effectively. I honestly appreciated it and everything it revealed more than its predecessor.
I thought Layla's character was outstanding in this installment of the Dark Elements. She had more personality/backbone, and stood up for herself. It was amazing to witness her truly fight and defend herself. And, despite the fact that she still has room for improvement yet, I've learned to appreciate her even more, and I admired her growth in this book.
Furthermore, I also appreciated Roth's character development and how it progressed. He always went out of his way for Layla and was willing to protect her at any cost. I just wished that we got to see more of him in this book, since it seemed like the spotlight had been on Zayne. And, speaking of Zayne, I was coming to like him. I'm thrilled that he finally had a chance to woo Layla. He was a great character, but he could be a little too protective/controlling at times. Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to reading more about him in the next installment.
All things considered, what I DID NOT really like about this story and the very reason I gave it a four-star rating was the fact that Layla acted on her feelings for both Zayne and Roth. She led both of them on at the same time, alternately being with one and thinking about the other. Although I believe Roth was a better fit for Layla, I can't deny that I've grown fond of Zayne as well. That's all.
Stone Cold Touch was an excellent read overall. Despite the fact that it had its flaws and rough patches, I had a great time. As a result, I've decided to give this book four stars. Now, if you enjoy reading YA fantasy/paranormal fiction, this is the book for you.
Additionally, I think this is a better Dark Elements installment. The writing was excellent and executed well. There were twists I didn't see ahead. In this book, I was also able to get to know and relate to the characters a lot better, as well as grasp the world they're in a lot effectively. I honestly appreciated it and everything it revealed more than its predecessor.
I thought Layla's character was outstanding in this installment of the Dark Elements. She had more personality/backbone, and stood up for herself. It was amazing to witness her truly fight and defend herself. And, despite the fact that she still has room for improvement yet, I've learned to appreciate her even more, and I admired her growth in this book.
Furthermore, I also appreciated Roth's character development and how it progressed. He always went out of his way for Layla and was willing to protect her at any cost. I just wished that we got to see more of him in this book, since it seemed like the spotlight had been on Zayne. And, speaking of Zayne, I was coming to like him. I'm thrilled that he finally had a chance to woo Layla. He was a great character, but he could be a little too protective/controlling at times. Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to reading more about him in the next installment.
All things considered, what I DID NOT really like about this story and the very reason I gave it a four-star rating was the fact that Layla acted on her feelings for both Zayne and Roth. She led both of them on at the same time, alternately being with one and thinking about the other. Although I believe Roth was a better fit for Layla, I can't deny that I've grown fond of Zayne as well. That's all.
Stone Cold Touch was an excellent read overall. Despite the fact that it had its flaws and rough patches, I had a great time. As a result, I've decided to give this book four stars. Now, if you enjoy reading YA fantasy/paranormal fiction, this is the book for you.