Reviews

I've been desperate to read this trilogy for a while, here's how it went!

Plot: 

This book is about a girl called Layla who is half-demon, half-gargoyle. She has been raised by gargoyles and has been hopelessly in love with Zayne - a gargoyle who treats her like a sister. Even if he was in love with her they couldn't be together; because of her demon side she could possibly suck out his soul. While on a mission she meets The typically attractive bad-boy demon, this one she can be with since he has no soul. But would be branded as a traitor if the gargoyles found out. To top it off, she is the sole reason for a violent demon rising that will cause the end of the world.

Things I loved (Spoilers):

• I loved Roth's tattoo snake and the name - Bambi! 
• When Layla realises that not all demons are pure evil and deserve to be killed.
• Roth's description Hell: "What's it like down there?" "Hot"
• When Roth purposely goes to the cafe because they don't serve Wardens (gargoyles)
• The Demonic Kittens!
• Armentrout's supernatural references is why I love her writing. "See the wonky-doodle banishing spell on the opposite page that was no doubt stolen from an episode of Supernatural."
• The Zayne versus Roth battle. (Team Roth all the way)
• When at the end Bambi became apart of Layla. Bambi is my favourite character form this story if I'm being honest.

Things I didn't like:

• I hated Elijah and his evil spawn. Petr deserved to get his soul taken out, no matter if he was her sibling or not.
• The Alphas are serious assholes, I feel like it's actually the demons that are the good ones compared to them.
• I hated Layla's treatment of Danika, I get she's in love with Zayne, but that has absolutely nothing to do with her.

Talking points for Stone Cold Touch:

• Demons vs Gargoyles. Who are the bad guys in this story What is The Alpha's role in all this?
• Roth is definitely gone for ever, but how did he escape?
• Who is Layla going to end up with?
• Is the demon uprising going to continue without Naberius? or did he escape too?

Thank you for reading this week's post!

Cruel Beauty Book Discussion:

Plot:

This book is basically about a girl called Nyx who since birth has been betrothed to the Gentle Lord (the prince of demons) after her father made a bargain with him. Since she was nine she has been taught and trained to kill upon he marriage to him. However, when they meet she begins to fall in love with him.

Non-Spoiler Review:

This book is a beauty and the beast retelling with a twist of  Greek mythology which I absolutely loved. I really enjoyed the story and the relationship between The Gentle Lord and Nyx, however I didn't really like any of the minor characters and there was no sub plots for them. I also didn't really like the climax of the novel as I felt it was a bit rushed. Nonetheless I still really enjoyed the book and I recommend you guys read it, especially if you like Greek mythology. 

Overall Rating: 4*

Talking Points (Spoilers):

• I first thought this was apart of a series so I was confused when the story seemed to have a proper ending  and not left on a cliffhanger. I quite liked that it was a stand-alone.
• I detested her family, that's what I disliked about this book- the minor characters. Although, I was intrigued by The Kindly Ones.
• Aunt Telomache was horrid. It must have been so awkward to have to listen to her bang on about the 'wifely duties' especially since she knew her father was having an  affair with her.
• Her father was the worst! He couldn't give a monkeys that he was throwing her daughter to probable death. All because of his stupid bargain. He constantly blames The Gentle Lord for the bargain, when it was his own fault for making a deal with a demon for God's sake
• Astaria was not a horrible perso but i still disliked her, she was incredibly annoying and I understood why Nyx resented her. She was crying on her sister's wedding day as if it was her being sacrificed. And when Nyx returned home she was suddenly this blodd thirsty human who was despereate for Nyx to kill Ignifex. Then, she called her own sister a 'demon's whore'  because she fell in love with him.
• I also disliked Shade. And yes, I guessed that he was a part of Ignifex- whom I loved, but i found his character a lot more sinister that Ignifex himself. I think i disliked Shade mainly for the fact that he was getting in the way of Ignifex and Nyx being together. then, when he shoved Nyx into the fire and Ignifex had to jail him while he bragged about how many of his wives he had killed. Suffice to say, I hated every character that wasn't Ignifex or Nyx.
• Nyx was a really interesting character, I really like s that she wasn't wholly good. She made smart decisions except when she listened to her sister and tried to kill Ignifex.
• Ignifex was my favourite character. I knew I was going to love him before I read the book, while reading I enjoyed his cocky demeanor and his vulnerable side when he was with Nyx. I loved how he always slept on her lap. My favourite quote from him was: "I hate him because he's a fool and a coward and he always tries to steal my wives."

Mainly I liked how the story wrapped up, but I was still confused as to what happend. All I casn gather is  taht when Nyx tried to kill Inifex, it backfires and in the process Ignifex traps himself in the Pandora's box with all the Children of Typhoon.  Nyx forgot about him, life started over again, but she still had some flashbacks off her previous life. She somehow remembers Ignifex and rushes to save him from the Kindly Ones. I think her sacrifice for him was so kind they granted them freedom. 

I hope you enjoyed this discussion on Cruel Beauty and I'd love to hear you thoughts on the book. My next post will be on Tuesday. I'm starting a weekly series called: Book Porn Tuesday. This is where I show you all a book with a pretty cover and I discuss how I liked the book.