Review: Another Jennifer L. Armentrout Gem!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 16, 2014
This was absolutely fantastic! Gargoyles! WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT!! The gargoyle aspect is definitely unique and a refreshing change from the usual paranormal world of angels, vampires, aliens and werewolves. It makes for a very promising and compelling story arc. I'm definitely looking forward to whatever else Jennifer L. Armentrout has to present with her gargoyles in this series.First and foremost, what captivated me the most in this story - and as much as I enjoyed Dez and Jas - I still can't get over Zayne or Roth or Layla. Their introductions are perfectly executed. Roth is a badass to the bone! We only get a glimpse of his character in this novella, but it is more than enough to be completely invested in his character. Zayne is a protector. The interactions between him and Layla bring out the same affection we experienced between Aiden and Alex in Half-Blood, yet at the same time, JLA manages to create a couple that can hold their own and are anything but the same as her previous characters. There is so much going on with Layla and the questions surrounding her powers, and her past is an intriguing mystery you instantly want to know more about. These characters pulled me in hard and fast, and now I want more! :DMy only reservation comes from the ending. It is abruptly cut off with no transition, and the steady flow the story had going on in the beginning didn't quite live up to its expectations. On a brighter note, Jas and Dez's characters more than made up for that tiny flaw. I loved that they were both friends since childhood, and I definitely loved their romance. There are some very steamy moments in this one! I just wish the ending wasn't so obvious even for a novella.Overall, Bitter Sweet Love is a great start to this new series by the wonderful Jennifer L. Armentrout and a necessary sneak peek before going into the first book. It sets up the perfect world building, and characterization for White Hot Kiss. A very enjoyable read! I am uber-excited to start White Hot Kiss now!