I have had the pleasure of reviewing several books from Jennifer Estep in the past year; The Spider and Poison Promise. One of the things that strikes me is that this author can keep coming up with story ideas that involve some of the same characters from past stories, yet they can stand alone too.
Next up in her Elemental Assassin series is a new release that I was able to review and share with you today.
Black Widow (Elemental Assassin) by Jennifer Estep
Series: Elemental Assassin (Book 12)
Publisher: Pocket Books
Snyopsis: Lethal, sexy, and always ready to protect her friends, Gin Blanco (a.k.a. the Spider) takes on the mysterious M.M. Monroe in book twelve of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series.
There’s nothing worse than a cruel, cunning enemy with time to kill—and my murder to plan. With wicked Fire elemental Mab Monroe long gone, you’d think I could finally catch a break. But someone’s always trying to take me down, either as Gin Blanco or my assassin alter-ago. Now along comes the Spider’s new arch-nemesis, the mysteriously named M. M. Monroe, who is gleefully working overtime to trap me in a sticky web of deceit.
The thing is, I’m not the only target. I can see through the tangled threads enough to know that every bit of bad luck my friends have been having lately is no accident—and that each unfortunate “coincidence” is just one more arrow drawing ever closer to hitting the real bull’s-eye. Though new to Ashland, this M. M. Monroe is no stranger to irony, trying to get me, an assassin, framed for murder. Yet, as my enemy’s master plan is slowly revealed, I have a sinking feeling that it will take more than my powerful Ice and Stone magic to stop my whole life from going up in flames.
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My Thoughts: Even though this book is number eleven or twelve in the Elemental Assassin series, there is no slowing down for this story line. Sometimes when an author has a long running series, it can feel really stretched and forced. Not so with any of the books I have read by Jennifer Estep in this series and now that there is a new chapter in the life of Gin Blanco, you will be glad too.
Like the other books I have read, I can easily pick up one of these books and know what is going on in the series. I really like that about this author. She has a talent to include as much back information on her characters and what has happened in past books to keep you engrossed in the story.
This book is fast paced and the story moves quickly. Loaded with plenty of action and twists and turns, I found myself trying to read faster so I could find out what was coming next. I love the authors easy going writing style and her talent for keeping you intrigued and waiting for the next installment.
If you enjoy urban fantasy genre books, then this is one series you need to check out!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
I am not familiar with this series, book twelve? I would have to start from book one. I can’t stand starting a series mid way through. Thank you for sharing this review. The story does sound interesting, definitely something I might read.
I love this whole series . so I am sure that Jennifer Estep’s newest book would thrill me too. If it isn;t in my library I shall add it to my Xmas List.
Saw this one one on the FB page. It is a great read – has a lot of good reviews on retailers too!
Might grab it for a Christmas gift to SO.
Oh I would love this. It reminds me of how much I miss the Nikita TV series. Maggie Q on her Stalker series just isn’t the same IMO–not enough action for me. I can’t read that title without thinking Black Widow baby (that Black Widow Iggy Azalea song, lol).