I've been loving the Elemental Assassin series, a.k.a. the Gin Blanco series, by Jennifer Estep. I've listened to all of the books so far on audio and Lauren Fortgang's voice is ridiculously good for this series and for Gin's character. Here are my Really Short Reviews of the three most recent that I've listened to! Have you started this series yet???
(Elemental Assassin #5)
Author: Jennifer Estep
Narrator: Lauren Fortgang
Narrator: Lauren Fortgang
Release: Spetember 27, 2011
Really Short Review:
In Spider's Revenge the main plot, rather than a side plot, is finally to go after and take out the infamous Mab Monroe. Readers waiting for this match up to finally take place will greatly enjoy this one. Estep was smart to finally give us this head to head showdown instead of continuing to tease us along for several more books. I loved all the interactions with evil Mab and seeing Gin's power continue to grow. I also loved the excess of bounty hunters after Gin and the gang throughout the book. It made the danger that much worse since so many people seemed out to get Gin. There was one bounty hunter team in particular that I loved and I hope we see them in future books.
In Spider's Revenge the main plot, rather than a side plot, is finally to go after and take out the infamous Mab Monroe. Readers waiting for this match up to finally take place will greatly enjoy this one. Estep was smart to finally give us this head to head showdown instead of continuing to tease us along for several more books. I loved all the interactions with evil Mab and seeing Gin's power continue to grow. I also loved the excess of bounty hunters after Gin and the gang throughout the book. It made the danger that much worse since so many people seemed out to get Gin. There was one bounty hunter team in particular that I loved and I hope we see them in future books.
1/2
4.5 stars
(Elemental Assassin #6)
Author: Jennifer Estep
Narrator: Lauren Fortgang
Release: February 28, 2012
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Really Short Review:
I liked the change of locale for By A Thread. Even though I don't necessarily think it is the strongest in the series, it was a refreshing change of pace after the events in Spider's Revenge. Gin and her sister, Bria, attempt to drive back to the beach town Bria grew up in but alas, peace and rest is just not meant to be. In true Gin fashion, she gets involved in an ugly plot with a nasty bad guy. The biggest shocker here is the reappearance of Donovan Caine. I thought I'd be annoyed at some obnoxious love triangle being created, but actually his role in this book was interesting and I liked seeing him again and giving Gin some things to think about and the possibility of some closure. I'd like to see the Gin Blanco crew travel to new locations every once in a while in this series.
4 stars
(Elemental Assassin #7)
Author: Jennifer Estep
Narrator: Lauren Fortgang
Release: August 21, 2012
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Really Short Review:
Well this was an emotional, game changing book. I kind of feel like I need a drink after this one. A new kind of nemesis emerges in Widow's Web, someone who Gin has to not only fight physically but who attacks her mentally and emotionally - Owen's ex love. Man, is she a trip. Salina is a master manipulator, but even so I was continually aghast at Owen's stupidity throughout the book. As much as I hated seeing Gin and Owen go through so many bumps and hurdles, I think we all knew something had to be coming to create problems for their otherwise happy relationship. And Salina causes those problems, big time. On top of that, she's also a powerful Elemental and is making tons of trouble around town for Gin to try and clean up. I hate pausing after this one to listen to a few other audios, and I cannot wait to pick up with the next book to see where everything goes next.
4 stars
I had the same reaction after Widow's Web. Salina is horrid! I can't wait to see what you say about the rest of the series. I'm so ready for the next installment, and I LOVE Lauren Fortgang. She does an amazing job with Gin's voice.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to listen to more too! I try to listen to two or three and then take a break for several weeks before starting the next one. I'm trying to savor the series before I catch up!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the few series I haven;t behind on. I read each of these as so as they are released. Thankfully there are usually two books a year so it makes it easier to not forget what's going on.
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