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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I was on twitter when I found out about a Book Boyfriend quiz. Apparently my Book Boyfriend type is Roth, someone from this series. So I decided on reading this series, starting with the one that (sadly) didn't have any Roth in it, but is the first book in the series.
Wow, I am so glad I found out about this series. I haven't yet found a book like this one. We have gargoyles! Seriously, Gargoyles! You know those statues found on buildings? Well they are 100% real in this one and they can morph back to humans.
Add to that demon hunting (demons are free and run around causing mayhem and death) and a wonderful world that I love. There were so many details on the whole Gargoyle world and how demons got to be around the world.
I didn't like everything from the Gargoyle world. For instance the whole female have to mate and not get out much thing. I am not a feminist, but I like my girls to have equal chances and I don't see them getting that here. The males can go have fun with demon hunting and the women have to care for the children and make sure the Gargoyle race doesn't go extinct.
Jasmine or Jas, was a great character. At times she wasn't really the smartest, but I blame that on the whole Females are not allowed to go out and thus have no idea of how the world really works.
I can imagine why she was so hesitant about Dez. He left her (and her clan) for 3 years, just right after a certain decision. She has never heard from him in all those 3 years and suddenly he is back to claim her. I would also make demands, have a little fun with it and try to think about things. Of course, you soon notice that she still loves him and that while she is still angry at him leaving like this, she wants him and is happy he came back.
Dez was, what word would describe Dez. Hot? Dangerous? Delicious? Bad? Swoon? I think there is not one word for Dez. Dez was incredible. Sure, I disliked him for being such a dick and leaving Jas alone, but around the end we find out why he did it. In the mean time I saw how he was around Jas, how he protected her and how he loved her. He was a sweet and wonderful character and perfect for Jas.
We also got various other characters. Zayne, Layla and various others that are Gargoyles. They are all great characters and even though the book is short, everyone gets a bit of attention.
The story itself was great, I loved the road trip and all the romance. And I really, really want to read the rest of the series. Soon!
I would really recommend this short little book to everyone.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Wow, I am so glad I found out about this series. I haven't yet found a book like this one. We have gargoyles! Seriously, Gargoyles! You know those statues found on buildings? Well they are 100% real in this one and they can morph back to humans.
Add to that demon hunting (demons are free and run around causing mayhem and death) and a wonderful world that I love. There were so many details on the whole Gargoyle world and how demons got to be around the world.
I didn't like everything from the Gargoyle world. For instance the whole female have to mate and not get out much thing. I am not a feminist, but I like my girls to have equal chances and I don't see them getting that here. The males can go have fun with demon hunting and the women have to care for the children and make sure the Gargoyle race doesn't go extinct.
Jasmine or Jas, was a great character. At times she wasn't really the smartest, but I blame that on the whole Females are not allowed to go out and thus have no idea of how the world really works.
I can imagine why she was so hesitant about Dez. He left her (and her clan) for 3 years, just right after a certain decision. She has never heard from him in all those 3 years and suddenly he is back to claim her. I would also make demands, have a little fun with it and try to think about things. Of course, you soon notice that she still loves him and that while she is still angry at him leaving like this, she wants him and is happy he came back.
Dez was, what word would describe Dez. Hot? Dangerous? Delicious? Bad? Swoon? I think there is not one word for Dez. Dez was incredible. Sure, I disliked him for being such a dick and leaving Jas alone, but around the end we find out why he did it. In the mean time I saw how he was around Jas, how he protected her and how he loved her. He was a sweet and wonderful character and perfect for Jas.
We also got various other characters. Zayne, Layla and various others that are Gargoyles. They are all great characters and even though the book is short, everyone gets a bit of attention.
The story itself was great, I loved the road trip and all the romance. And I really, really want to read the rest of the series. Soon!
I would really recommend this short little book to everyone.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
magencorrie's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars!
My Thoughts:
What a way to start a new series! Of course Jennifer knows how to start one that’ll grab you by the toes and won’t let you go. For me, she just has a way of writing that lures me in and enchants me. Mostly anything by this author, I love, so when starting Bitter Sweet, I knew I was going into another great book. I didn’t really have any expectations, other than probably, hopefully, be blown away. And, well, Jennifer didn’t let me down!
First and foremost, Gargoyles! I, in all of my reading expeditions, have never encountered reading about these beings. So I really didn’t know how she was going to make these so called monstrous creatures, sexy and awesome. Jennifer did pull that off quite well. With her compelling writing, she wove a very interesting concept featuring gargoyles and a quite distinctive world around them.
Though this was a novella, in all honest, it did not feel as such. Jennifer brilliantly introduces us to the new world she has vividly conjured. And she quite quickly starts building her world, her characters, and her intriguing plot right from the start. I did wish it was a bit longer, but then again, it is a novella. I found that Bitter Sweet Love played out nicely, had a great pace, and a wonderful introduction to the world of gargoyles.
The characters really took me away. I have always adored Jennifer’s heroines, the fighting bad-ass ones, or the more laid back ones. So Jasmine was really no exception. Though Jasmine is a bit different from Jen’s other ladies, she really is quite a force. I really enjoyed this girl’s strength, and her love for her kind. And even though Jasmine doesn't really go around fighting evil, I found her personality to be one I truly enjoyed.
Then there is Dez. Need I say more? Well, he is just another sexy male created by Jen. And he proves that gargoyles can be oh, so sexy! Dez was that perfect blend of bad-ass male, with subtle kindness. I adored the way he swooped into the book. Like Jasmine, he has this strength that I just love finding in characters. I loved his love for Jasmine and his kind. Plus, he’s sexy.
I also really enjoyed getting to see the other characters that will be featuring in White Hot Kiss. This novella is a great setup for the future books. It introduces this new world wonderfully, and really brings into focus just how amazingly awesome it’s going to be. I know I cannot wait for more, and I really hope there will be some more Dez and Jasmine in White Hot Kiss.
I highly recommend this one to JLA fans. Bitter Sweet Love is a great set up for another remarkable series by Jennifer. I loved getting lost into this new world filled with fierce gargoyles and wicked demons.
My Thoughts:
What a way to start a new series! Of course Jennifer knows how to start one that’ll grab you by the toes and won’t let you go. For me, she just has a way of writing that lures me in and enchants me. Mostly anything by this author, I love, so when starting Bitter Sweet, I knew I was going into another great book. I didn’t really have any expectations, other than probably, hopefully, be blown away. And, well, Jennifer didn’t let me down!
First and foremost, Gargoyles! I, in all of my reading expeditions, have never encountered reading about these beings. So I really didn’t know how she was going to make these so called monstrous creatures, sexy and awesome. Jennifer did pull that off quite well. With her compelling writing, she wove a very interesting concept featuring gargoyles and a quite distinctive world around them.
Though this was a novella, in all honest, it did not feel as such. Jennifer brilliantly introduces us to the new world she has vividly conjured. And she quite quickly starts building her world, her characters, and her intriguing plot right from the start. I did wish it was a bit longer, but then again, it is a novella. I found that Bitter Sweet Love played out nicely, had a great pace, and a wonderful introduction to the world of gargoyles.
The characters really took me away. I have always adored Jennifer’s heroines, the fighting bad-ass ones, or the more laid back ones. So Jasmine was really no exception. Though Jasmine is a bit different from Jen’s other ladies, she really is quite a force. I really enjoyed this girl’s strength, and her love for her kind. And even though Jasmine doesn't really go around fighting evil, I found her personality to be one I truly enjoyed.
Then there is Dez. Need I say more? Well, he is just another sexy male created by Jen. And he proves that gargoyles can be oh, so sexy! Dez was that perfect blend of bad-ass male, with subtle kindness. I adored the way he swooped into the book. Like Jasmine, he has this strength that I just love finding in characters. I loved his love for Jasmine and his kind. Plus, he’s sexy.
I also really enjoyed getting to see the other characters that will be featuring in White Hot Kiss. This novella is a great setup for the future books. It introduces this new world wonderfully, and really brings into focus just how amazingly awesome it’s going to be. I know I cannot wait for more, and I really hope there will be some more Dez and Jasmine in White Hot Kiss.
I highly recommend this one to JLA fans. Bitter Sweet Love is a great set up for another remarkable series by Jennifer. I loved getting lost into this new world filled with fierce gargoyles and wicked demons.
3bobbielee's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
maritzah's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
I like it. The relationship the have is sweet. I wanted to know more about Dez and I'm glad I read this book to find out and Jas surprise me in a very good way.
I like it. The relationship the have is sweet. I wanted to know more about Dez and I'm glad I read this book to find out and Jas surprise me in a very good way.
kiomfy's review against another edition
dopo aver sopportato l'insopportabile, mi sono dovuta fermare a pagina 71 alla frase "sapeva di cioccolato e virilità [...]". il motivo è autoesplicativo.
amebco's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
caitybell's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this novella! A great expansion on the Dark Elements Trilogy, with some fun cameos too! Des and Jas are just plain adorable!
dlc0009's review
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5