One kiss could be the lastSeventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal—fit in at school, and go out on a real date with the gorgeous Zayne, whom she’s crushed on since forever. Trouble is, Zayne treats Layla like a sister—and Layla is anything but normal. She’s half demon, half gargoyle, with abilities no one else possesses. And even though Zayne is a Warden, part of the race of gargoyles … of the race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe, Layla’s kiss will kill anything with a soul—including him.
Then she meets Roth—a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know her secrets. Though Layla knows she should stay away, it’s tough when that whole no-kissing thing isn’t an issue. Trusting Roth could ruin her chances with Zayne—and brand her a traitor to the Warden family that raised her. But as Layla discovers she’s the sole reason for a violent demon uprising, kissing the enemy suddenly pales in comparison to the looming end of the world
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout draws readers into the extraordinary, irresistible world of Wardens and demons in the New York Times bestselling first book of The Dark Elements series.
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Despite my love of Armentrout’s other books, I didn’t want to pick this one up. Something about the cover just screams Contemporary NA, which I avoid like the plague. Recently I found out that that was NOT the case, this is actually a YA Paranormal. Once I found that out, I quickly jumped in and was not at all disappointed by the amazing writing …
Title: White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements #1)
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Edition: Paperback
Number of Pages: 388
Genre: Paranormal, Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy
Date read: 1st: 02-2014 2nd: 10-04-2019 – 12-04-2019
Favorite Quote: “I lost myself the moment I found you.”
“Your life isn’t about what you can’t do. It’s …
Cute read…..that ending though????? Damn near took me out lmao.
Looking forward to the rest of the series
“People with the purest souls are capable of the greatest evil. No one is perfect, no matter what they are or what side they fight for.”
Layla is half demon, half gargoyle, or as they are called in this series, Wardens. This means that she’s never really fit in anywhere because the other Wardens don’t completely trust her and her friends have no …
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: White Hot Kiss
: The Dark Elements #1
: Jennifer L. Armentrout
: 5/5
What an amazing “official” start to this series, gargoyles and demons, what’s not to love? The story follows Layla who is not just your ordinary girl, she’s half demon and half gargoyle/warden. She …
This trilogy follows Layla – half demon, half gargoyle – raised among the wardens (gargoyles who hunt demons), Layla always feel like an outsider. Especially the part where she can’t kiss a human or gargoyle without taking their soul, a demon genetic. Until she meets Roth – A sexy cheeky demon who seems to know her, more than she does herself… …
Loved this so much! There’s just something about JLA’s writing that just speaks to me. I loved Layla in this book! I loved meeting her in Storm and Fury and I’m loving getting to know her now that I’ve gone back to the beginning. It also kinda helps that I’ve read Storm and Fury and know how a few things turn out. Like there’s not as much tension. …
White Hot Kiss is the first full-length novel to Jennifer L. Armentrout’s The Dark Elements series. I love how Jennifer L. Armentrout has it with gargoyles versus demons in this series. It’s different from another young adult paranormal I’ve read before, and I couldn’t wait to read this book after reading the prequel. The series follows Layla’s …
White Hot Kiss is the first book in The Dark Elements series and I just loved getting to reenter this world. I was just drawn into this wonderful story and I just couldn’t get enough of it. It was just so easy to get lost in this great story. I just didn’t want it to end. I just lost myself in and I just couldn’t get enough of these interesting …
This was a good book and I can’t wait to start the second. JLA really knows how to drop bombs on the readers that’s for sure. And when she writes what her characters are feeling, I feel it too. Needless to say, my heart is constantly breaking and reviving. This book was no different.
I really felt for Layla. She has literally been raised with no …
I absolutely loved everything about this book. White Hot Kiss is the first book in the Dark Elements series.
Layla is a half Demon half Gargoyle, but she has grown up with the wardens and her best friend Zayne, who is a Warden. But then enters, Roth. Who is a Demon. And things get a little tricky, and hot, after that. White Hot Kiss is a YA …
Armentrout kicks off her Dark Elements series with a great start! I thoroughly enjoyed her fresh take on the demon and angel trope. She introduces us to a world where wardens, some crazy gargoyle-like creatures serve as the world’s protectors, who have actually come out to the world. As with all things that are new, unknown, or different, the …
This is my first try of a Jennifer Armentrout book that isn’t just fiction. I love all paranormal and supernatural so it seemed like a good try of her series that are in that genre. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVED this book. Such an amazing first installment! I loved the world building and character development. It’s rare that I love all the …
What an amazing read that I completely loved. I love the connection with Layla & Zayne but then enters Roth and I’m leaning towards Layla & Roth. This story and the characters are absolutely amazing and will have you glued too your kindle. My heart aches for Layla and this book will give you the feels. I can’t wait too read what will happen next.
I’m going to go a girly squeal of happiness because I absolutely, completely, totally (yes I am being redundant) LOVE Roth. I just do. He’s great. He’s hot. He pops up out of no where, talks Layla into doing crazy things, and he likes her. What’s not to like about the beginning of this series?
Well okay, I do have one peeve. It’s the age of Roth. …
4 1/2 Stars…
This is my review for the entire series. If you love Jennifer Armentrout’s work you will not be disappointed in The Dark Elements series. Jennifer has created an amazing world of gargoyles and demons that just beg to be read. The series is fast paced, intriguing, and romantic. Yes, there is a love triangle and both male leads grip …
I’ve never considered myself a true fan of the YA genre, but I think that may have to change. The few authors I’ve read have delivered some really enjoyable books, and now Jennifer Armentrout will certainly find a place on my bookshelf. I loved ‘White Hot Kiss’ and it didn’t take long to immerse myself in the world of Wardens and Demons. I shall …
We’ll call it 4.5 stars.
Not sure if I’ve read Jennifer Armentrout before, but I’ve heard a ton about her. She’s super popular, so when this was a giveaway prize at a writing retreat I attended earlier this month, I thought I’d give it a try (1) because it sounded interesting (2) I haven’t read a YA in a long time and (3) I was curious to see if …
I’ve been meaning to read one of Armentrout’s books for a long time and I finally got to it. I’m so glad I did. What a great story. It has everything I love in fiction: drama, humor, fantasy, and romance. I am truly sorry for Layla and I have no idea how she is going to decide between the two swoon-worthy men in her life (because it’s not hard …
This is my first book by Jennifer. And it won’t be my last. Actually I have already bought the box set and read this book twice since I wanted to see how the novella fit in. (I’d read White Hot Kiss 1st and then bought the box set.) Thank you for the entertainment! I can’t wait to see what happens next.