Every Last Breath

Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout is the final book in her The Dark Elements series.

Some loves will last 'til your dying breath.

Every choice has consequences- but seventeen-yeear-old Layla Faces tougher choices than most.  Light or darkness.  Wickedly sexy demon prince, or Zayne, the gorgeous, protective Warden she never thought could be hers.  Hardest of all, Layla has to decide which side of herself to trust.

Layla has a new problem, too.  A Lilin- the deadliest of demons- has been unleashed, wreaking havoc on those around her... including her best friend.  To keep Sam from a fate much, much worse than death, Layla must strike a deal with the enemy while saving her city- and her race- from destruction.

Torn between two worlds and two different boys, Layla has not certainties, least of all survival, especially when an old bargain comes back to haunt them all.  But sometimes, when secrets are everywhere and the truth seems unknowable, you have to listen to your heart, pick a side- and then fight like hell...

The Breakdown:
1. Anyone who has ever read this blog knows I have a deep love of all things JLA writes, and this book is no exception.  I loved how she brought Layla's story to an end, and the revelations she brought in this book, at times, blew my mind.  I, also, appreciate that she did not draw out Layla's choice between Roth and Zayne.  It was made very close to the beginning of the book, but you will have to read it yourself to find out who she chose.

2. I have loved Layla's character from the beginning, plus she has a pretty awesome name. I was so glad that she comes to terms with who she is and where she came from in this book. She really grows into herself in this book, and is so much stronger for it.

3.  I think that my favorite part of this book was Layla's trip to Hell and her meeting Grim.  With him, JLA reveals so much about Layla's origins and what she is exactly.  Plus, it was with Grim that Lilith finally makes an appearance, and boy is she a piece of work.

4. JLA wrapped up things beautifully in this book.  Although, I did have a few moments of wondering if Layla would be able to get her happily ever after, but in the end it worked out perfectly.  Plus, I always love the Supernatural references in JLA's books.

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