This book came out in 2014 and I can't believe I didn't read it sooner! This book by Jennifer L Armentrout is a fantasy romance novel that I immediately added to my favourites list.
This is a fantasy novel that follows Layla, a half demon half warden 17 yr old. Wardens are gargoyles but don't let that word put you off, wardens have a human form and its usually a pretty good one *wink wink*. Wardens kill demons and protect humans from them (slight Shadowhunter resemblance there). Layla was adopted and now lives with a warden family despite being half demon which makes her life somewhat difficult. For starters she has a major crush on her older adopted brother Zayne but is not a suitable match given her half demon side. She helps the wardens by marking demons so that they are easily found and killed however Layla also has the power to suck out souls, something which happens when she kisses a person. Enter hot demon Roth who coincidentally doesn't have a soul given his demon nature. Layla's world suddenly stops being so black and white and although she knows she should stay away from Roth, his charm and claims to know her secrets just keep pulling her in.
This book has so many twists, turns and revelations that will leave your jaw dropped and not to mention some very very swoon-worthy guys, what more could you want!? I wasn't expecting to be so sucked into this book but I read within 24 hours and my fingers are itching to get into the next book in the series.
I 100% recommend this book, it is my new obsession, 5 stars from me!
Have you read it, what did you think?
I read The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey last year and I really really enjoyed it, I don't read a hell of a lot of alien based YA so it was a refreshing and interesting change for me.
If you are are also a fan of all things YA or alien then you likely are aware that The 5th Wave movie adaptation is soon to hit the big screen on the 22nd January, at least that's when it is released in the UK. It is because of this that I wanted to discuss a few thoughts and expectations for this adaptation.
ADAPTATION that is a word I think we strongly need to remember throughout this film, we all know book to movie adaptations are going to change things because you simply can't put everything into a 2 hour visual. Especially with this book I think many things will play out differently simply because of things that happen in the book that I just can;t picture on a movie screen, for example, the pulsating light bomb thingys. Yeah im sure there will be numerous explosions but some things from the book might just look silly on screen.
I also think that in true YA fashion they will play on the love triangle slightly more than the books have thus far, by bringing in more Ben and Cassie interaction because in the book they really don't have that much interaction until the last few chapters. TRUST me if that is the case I will be more than happy because I personally ship what I believe will ultimately be the wrong ship of Bassie. I also thin the actor playing Ben (Nick Robinson) is great and I really loved his performance in Jurassic World so again I think the more we get to see of him will be a good thing.
Another thing I am expecting, after having seen the trailers for the film, is a lot more of the actual invasion and previous 4 waves. Most of what is in the trailer are things that, in the book, took place prior to where Cassie picks up the story and is mostly reflected on in her own personal recollection of events. Personally I am excited about this because the effects look so friggin cool in the trailer and the other waves are actually something I really wish we got more of in the book.
Obviously everything I have written is purely my personal opinion and speculation and I could easily be very wrong about these things. However regardless of anything am super excited for this film, I love the casting and the trailers look awesome. YA fiction is one of my favourite things so I am sure I am going to love this movie.
What are your hopes or hesitations about the movie adaptation?
This is a fantasy novel that follows Layla, a half demon half warden 17 yr old. Wardens are gargoyles but don't let that word put you off, wardens have a human form and its usually a pretty good one *wink wink*. Wardens kill demons and protect humans from them (slight Shadowhunter resemblance there). Layla was adopted and now lives with a warden family despite being half demon which makes her life somewhat difficult. For starters she has a major crush on her older adopted brother Zayne but is not a suitable match given her half demon side. She helps the wardens by marking demons so that they are easily found and killed however Layla also has the power to suck out souls, something which happens when she kisses a person. Enter hot demon Roth who coincidentally doesn't have a soul given his demon nature. Layla's world suddenly stops being so black and white and although she knows she should stay away from Roth, his charm and claims to know her secrets just keep pulling her in. 
