The Dark Elements series by Jennifer L. Armentrout is 4 books of ya paranormal that runs on romantic and dark. Spice ranges from 1/5 to 1/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,344 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Jennifer L. Armentrout intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, romantic Young Adult ya paranormal built around gargoyles, forbidden love, paranormal. 160 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, romantic Young Adult ya paranormal built around demon/warden, love triangle, forbidden. 400 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A angsty, romantic Young Adult ya paranormal built around love triangle, demon, power. 400 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, romantic Young Adult ya paranormal built around final battle, love, sacrifice. 384 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Bitter Sweet Love is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the romantic energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Bitter Sweet Love →Read the Dark Elements series in publication order: 1. Bitter Sweet Love, 2. White Hot Kiss, 3. Stone Cold Touch, 4. Every Last Breath. This is the intended reading order by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
The Dark Elements series has 4 books totaling 1,344 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Dark Elements series is low-heat, averaging 1/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Dark Elements series is a ya paranormal series by Jennifer L. Armentrout with romantic, dark, fast vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Bitter Sweet Love — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Bitter Sweet Love breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.