This book was received as an ARC from Inkyard Press in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

I was so enticed by this novel from the title alone. From that I knew this book will be packed with adventure. Storm and Fury was a combination of Eragon, Mortal Instruments, and Twilight all in one. I was waiting for a book like this that I would be able to read from beginning to end, patiently awaiting the second installment. I really hope my wish is fulfilled and that this will become a series because I could not put this book down. This plot had drama, action, conflict and an amazing ending that was totally unexpected and a great surprise.

We will consider adding this title to our YFantasy collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

I received this ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest and voluntary review. I was in no way compensated for this review.

I was beyond elated to receive an advance copy of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Storm and Fury! Not only was it a JLA novel, but it was the start to a spinoff series from one of my favorite series from her, The Dark Elements trilogy! In this one we meet a new character, Trinity, who will play a very big role in the events to come. Alongside her is a very familiar face too, one that about half of us were rooting for when it came to Layla’s “big decision” and of course I am referring to Zayne!

While the story is told through Trinity’s point of view, I couldn’t help but want more of Zayne’s perspective when it came to certain scenes! But that’s a minor thing to wish from an already amazing novel! Trinity isn’t your average girl; she’s not like Layla, she’s something entirely different. I won’t go into details as to what she is because I felt like it came on as a surprise when it was revealed, but it was something I was starting to suspect to be perfectly honest! Nothing wrong with that either, because Jennifer only ever gave just the slightest hints and then BAM! We get confirmation!

Trinity has always been protected by her Warden family after her mother passed, waiting for the day when her father would had need of her. Then one day a trio of Wardens come to visit her family/clan and among them is Zayne. They have a problems involving some big bad that is killing demons and Wardens alike. They need reinforcements. It’s not long before horror strikes the compound and Misha, Trinity’s best friend and Protector is kidnapped and she is more determined than ever to find him and bring him back home.

I have to be honest, when it came to The Dark Elements trilogy, I was totally TEAM ROTH! That didn’t mean I didn’t like Zayne though! I did, though there were times I hated the things that he did, but I would’ve liked to see him find happiness at some point! And this is finally his chance at happiness, though Zayne is still a little broken from everything that happened in that first series. You don’t really have to have read that one to enjoy this one. You will miss out on little tiny moments and references, but nothing that would confuse you to the story on the pages here.

Zayne and Trinity…what a complicated love match they are going to be! Trinity is a force to be reckoned with! While she may be half human, she half other too and isn’t a delicate flower to say the least. She happens to have retinitis pigmentosa, which means she’s slowly losing her eyesight. It was a bit refreshing to have a heroine who wasn’t all perfect and powerful. That she has this problem made her very relatable in some ways. While I don’t share her condition, I do have my own health issues but sight isn’t really one of them. I guess it was just that Jennifer gave her heroine a condition that she herself has, just made things seem more realistic in this paranormal-fantasy read. That even your supernatural heroes can have their health issues too.

And let me also just say kudos to Jennifer for the Supernatural references! I have always enjoyed the modern day references she throws into the story, most of which I totally get because I know which fandom she refers to! Lol!

The pacing to this was pretty amazing! It does have somewhat of a slow opening as about half the time is spent at the compound getting things set for the events to come. It might be a tad slow for some, but since I love Jennifer’s books I knew there were uber good things to come! Plus there’s a great deal of flirting and swoony moments between Trinity and Zayne in these early moments there were just adorable!

Jennifer excels at romance, no matter which age range she’s writing for! This is YA, so things are PG compared to her adult books, but it’s still rather intense and hot! I love the slowly developing romance between Trinity and Zayne. He has his issues to work through, as we all (might) know and yet, there’s definitely a spark happening between them!

One last added bonus that I was ecstatic to see were the cameo appearances of Roth and Layla! Even though this isn’t their story, I’m happy to see them again! Roth hasn’t changed a bit! Lol!!

If you’re a fan of good old fashion paranormal reads or gargoyles this is a series you’re going to want to read! Storm and Fury was mesmerizing from start to finish and the ending leaves you just a touch satisfied, yet craving ravenously for more!!


Overall Rating 5/5 stars


Storm and Fury releases June 11, 2019

The Dark Elements series was my introduction to Jennifer L. Armentrout's writing and I was thrilled to receive and arc from netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Storm and Fury is set in the same world as The Dark Elements series and brings back one of my favorite characters so my expectations were high from the start. Trinity is living in a warden complex and hiding a secret from many of the people around her. As Demon attacks start to increase, Trinity meets Zayne, another guardian. Their connection is immediate and Trinity isn't sure what it means. When her sworn protector is compromised, Trinity chooses to search for him with Zayne's help. This story takes the reader back into a world that Armentrout carefully created before, revisits old friends and gives fan the story they were hoping for as far as Zayne goes. Full of demons, dangers, romance, passion. loss, love and a cameo by another fan favorite, Armentrout does a beautiful job grabbing the reader and sucking them immediately into this world. Trinity is a strong character and she is well written. The author shares a beautiful acknowledgement in her notes at the end that explains why she made some of the decisions she made about Trinity's character. Armentrout brings light to this rare genetic disorder, retinitis pigmentosa, makes this story even more meaningful to her fans. Well written, amazing book and I can't wait to see where this series takes us! Thank you so much netgalley for an arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

I received a free copy of this ARC from Harlequin TEEN (US & Canada) through Netgalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

OH MY GOSH!!! I loved this book so much!!! It's fun, fast paced and hooooottttt!!!! It's so hard for me to review a book when I enjoyed it this much, because all I want to do is sream!!! Ok, ok.
I've only read one other series by J.L. Armentrout, the Lux series and I did enjoy it but this was so much better! I heard that this book is set in the same universe as her other series and you need to read it to understand this one. But I honestly don't think so. I haven't read that other series (I'm forgetting the name) and had no problems understanding the world and everything in this one.
I loved all the characters, they felt like real people and not just characters. Trinity is so funny and sarcastic and also a badass who fights demons. Like wow, can I be her friend?
Misha is a very complex character and I really enjoyed getting to know him.
Zayne. Oh Zayne. He is so awesome! No other comments necessary.
There were also a lot of side characters and each got their own spotlight. I hope to see more of them in the next book.
I loved the world in this book. Such an epic mix of all the creatures. If you love paranormal, you'd definitely enjoy this one.
The only complaint I have about this book is the ending. It was a bit too convenient and unrealistic. (I mean, I know, it's a fantasy world full of gargoyles, what realistic ending am I talking about?) I don't want to spoil anything, so I'm just going to say that I didn't like the way a certain character acted in the end.
One thing that I loved and almost jumped up and clapped is when one character (I'm trying not to spoil anything) gives an actual verbal consent to a certain question, if you know what I mean (wiggles her eyebrows). It's just so nice to see this in books.
Overall, I absolutely loved it! I definitely recommend this book if you enjoy paranormal romance.
Also forgot to mention that the main character has a disability and she is still a total badass!! And there were also LGBTQ+ characters and I love it so much!!!

I enjoyed this book. It gave me a chance to reexperience a world that I enjoyed in The Dark Elements series. It mostly involved new characters but there were a few familiar characters.
The female protagonist is strong and capable despite her disability. There was just enough romance to be interesting without overshadowing the rest of the story. There was plenty of action, and several nail biting moments. There is a lot of suspense to this story. The author does a great job of keeping the reader guessing until the right moment. It did feel like it was drug out just a bit too long at some points and was sometimes predictable, but overall it was an enjoyable read.
I recommend this book and I also recommend that you read the acknowledgements once you finish the book. Reading the acknowledgements gave me a new appreciation for the main character and others like her.

Title: Storm and Fury
Author: Jennifer L Armentrout
Format: Protected PDF
Tissue warning: not for me
Narrative: First person, following Trinity
My reviewer rating: 4.5 of 5
Published: 2019-06-11
Preorder through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D8VJNKH/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_.VzwCb7ZQJJRZ

Thank you times 1000, Netgalley and Inkyard Press, for my digital copy of Storm and Fury in exchange for my honest-to-goodness review of this novel by Jennifer L Armentrout.

No spoilers.

First of all, I am a follower of Jennifer, and I have read two of her series: The Lux Novels and the Dark Elements. It'd been a long while since I had read the Dark Elements, so Storm and Fury was familiar, but not so much that I felt is was repeating itself. Trinity's world is much different than following Layla. And for those who were a fan of Zayne, you will not be disappointed.

I could've read this in one setting had it not been so lengthy. THANK YOU, sweet baby novelists, that the story does go on and on, because it is going to be very difficult to wait until the next book in line.

Jennifer has done a great job continuing to write what she's comfortable with, and even adding in something she is not so comfortable with—a disability that hits close to home for her.

I highly recommend everyone adding this to their Want To Read, Wishlist, etc.

Thank you to Harlequin TEEN (US & Canada). for the arc of this book.
This is the first book I have read by this author, and it won’t be the last!
I was hooked from the very first page to the last one, and the twist I never in a million years saw it coming!
I will be picking up the second in this series, as well as the Lux series by this author.

This had a bit of a rocky start but I have to say it managed to grow on me.

“Storm and Fury” takes on new mythology as gargoyles, yes you read that right, are known as Warden’s who protect the human race from demons and sometimes they take in strays who happen to be half human and half angel which is the perfect mix for a weapon that can destroy any creature, good or evil. As Trinity tries to keep her identity hidden a new clan comes to town bringing with it a greater demon hellbent on feasting on an angel and earning the key to heaven.

So this was a bit clunky for me in the beginning where I had to stop and double check that this wasn’t book 2 in a series because it starts as though we’ve been in this world longer than a minute and doesn’t catch us up until a couple chapters in and even then it’s a bit muddy. My biggest issue and I fully admit it will probably only be me and a handful of others who share in this eye roll are the super obvious shout outs to Supernatural from the clear references to some of the character names and this is coming from a fan of the show so prepare yourself for that.

I feel like Armentrout has a favorite trope when it comes to the two leads and if you’ve read anything by her you’re going to see that dynamic repeated here which gets kind of repetitive but it is what it is. I guess for me what sold it was some of their more quiet moments where they have real discussions about things and don’t let them simmer for a few chapters to build the angst which was refreshing and our lead has a very real, and in my experience rare for fiction, attribute where she’s diagnosed with an illness that is very human and not something magic or in this case angel blood can fix so I’m curious to see how that’s handled moving forward especially since it’s something the author also shares.

If your a fan of JLA’s other books you’re probably going to jump headfirst into this and love it too and if this is a first it’s a good enough start that gives you some new and interesting ya creatures to get behind as well as a little bit more adult type scenes that’s a nice surprise for a crowd that might be on the higher end of the age spectrum for this genre and I’m interested in seeing where it may lead!

**special thanks to the publishers and netgalley for providing an arc in exchange for a fair and honest review!**

First off, the page count for the ARC is way off. This bad-boy has 535 pages, not 300-whatever Goodreads has listed.

Second, I. LOVED. THAT.

It was so much fun to be back in this world with these characters—old AND new! I had the chance to read a very early version (only a few chapters), and while I enjoyed that one, THIS version knocked my socks off!

For real. It’s been a hot minute since a story has pulled me in and kept me reading until the early hours of the morning.

Storm and Fury has all of the elements fans have come to expect and love from a JLA book: a strong female MC, snarkalicious LI, witty banter, and a heaping dose of swoon. (Trinity+Zayne4eva)

I don’t want to say too much and risk spoiling anything, but what makes this story special is Trinity’s personal battle. We talk a lot about the importance of representation in literature, and it DOES matter, but too often we still judge things: people and stories, by what can only be seen or easily identified. For that reason, I hope readers will take the time to read the Author’s Note.

Fans of The Dark Elements series will not be disappointed! Speaking of, this is a spinoff and can be read without having read TDE, but I would encourage anyone new to the series or JLA (do those people actually exist? 😜) to read The Dark Elements before starting this one. You won’t regret it, I promise.

A snow day plus a new Armentrout? YASSSS!

I count on Armentrout. She consistently delivers witty, strong heroines and urban fantasy world-building that feels so right to me. I recommend her books often, especially to readers who just want to dip into a fantasy plot quickly without decoding complicated magical/world systems. You can truly open her fantasy books and just enjoy--my brain welcomes it.

Storm & Fury is part of the Dark Elements universe and while you needn't have read the other three books, knowing the past characters gave me squeals of delight when they popped into the story.

Trinity is a non-stop, action-y kind of girl and events in the book happen quickly. Her secrets, while not hard to decipher before the huge reveal, are interesting and add character depth. This book beautifully sets up the rest of the series and does not, thankfully, end on a cliffhanger. However, if I had the second book in my greedy, cozy, snow-day hands, I would have devoured it as well.

Just as a side note: JLA is so brave to pen a character with retinitis pigmentosa, a disorder the author struggles with herself. The portions of the book that deal with Trinity's failing eyesight are emotional and realistic. Take time to read her author’s note on the subject.

Thanks for the new series and a happy snow day, JLA. And thank to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy

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I started reading this book without any background information and Connor believe how fast i fell into it!