The Dark Elements

Jennifer L. Armentrout

Seventeen-year-old Layla is no ordinary teenager; she's a half-demon, half-gargoyle with a deadly secret: her kiss can kill anything with a soul. Raised by the Wardens, gargoyles dedicated to protecting humanity from demons, Layla struggles to conceal her own dark nature from her adopted family and her forbidden crush, Zayne. Her carefully constructed world shatters with the arrival of Roth, a captivating demon who claims to know her deepest secrets and offers a dangerous allure, especially since he lacks a soul. As Layla uncovers a connection between herself and a violent demon uprising, she must choose between the safety of her Wardens and the forbidden knowledge offered by Roth, a choice that could determine the fate of the world.

Jennifer L. Armentrout

Seventeen-year-old Layla Shaw grapples with a life irrevocably altered by her unique, soul-stealing kiss, a power that makes her best friend, Zayne, tragically unattainable. As the protective Warden clan she relies on harbors dangerous secrets, Layla finds herself drawn to Roth, a captivating demon prince who offers a rare understanding. When her own powers begin to manifest in unexpected ways, Layla is presented with forbidden possibilities, only for Roth to return with earth-shattering news. With the stakes escalating and a rising body count, Layla must confront the true cost of her desires as hell itself threatens to break loose.