Poison Promise

Elemental Assassin, Book 11

By: Jennifer Estep

Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang

In book eleven of her New York Times best-selling Elemental Assassin series, author Jennifer Estep continues "one of the best urban fantasy series going on the market" (Fresh Fiction).

Gin Blanco is hard-nosed, sexy, and lethal. Nicknamed "The Spider," she's a stone elemental assassin who brings her unique mix of magic and tact to every assignment, no matter the target.

There's a new drug on the streets of Ashland, and its name "Burn" sums up the potent effect it has on its users. When one of her restaurant employees is threatened by dealers of the drug, Gin steps in to set things straight…

©2014 Jennifer Estep (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Always entertaining

Any additional comments?

Gin and the crew are back and adding members again. Pretty soon all of Southtown will be part of Gin's family. This is a hilarious and entertaining series. If you like female bad asses who have a very practical moral code and comfort food, you will like this series. I hope we see a Spider Cookbook someday. I also find it hilarious how often Gin thinks people have read her mind. If anyone assumed that much non-verbal communication in real life, s/he would be constantly frustrated by misunderstandings and criminally inefficient communication.

A twist at the end

Most of this book is like all of the books in the series. However; the ending is actually a beginning of the time when Gin has to go after her most powerful new enemy. I'm ready to find out what is next in the series.

Gin deals with a vampire drug dealer

It’s only been a year since this series began with Spider’s Bite and Gin is about to celebrate her 31st birthday. This book kicks off a new wave of enemies for Gin. She has to deal with another of Ashland’s crime lords, the drug dealer Beauregard Benson, who is bringing a new drug to the streets.

This was an action packed and dangerous mission for Gin. She has to deal with a mad scientist who is also a different kind of vampire. Beauregard ended up being a real challenge for Gin but I loved how she took him down because it really showed the world how dangerous she could be. Also I love that she uses an Aston Martin at one point as a battering ram because that is sad for such a beautiful car but also a hell of a way to take someone out.

We also have a step back with Gin and Bria’s relationship in this one. Bria is determined to deal with things through the law but refuses to listen to anyone else’s opinions about it. This causes some real tension with her relationship with Gin and with Xavier. She also almost gets herself and others killed in her fight for vengeance. There is some resolution at the end of this book between them but I really hope she gets over this because her self-righteousness is starting to get annoying.

This book was just nonstop action and I loved every minute of it. Eleven books in and I am still surprised by this wonderful world that Estep has created. Also I love that Gin seems to be expanding her circle of friends, especially now that she has gone public. I am really looking forward to seeing who they all work together to bring down their enemies.

So far the best in this series

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I've followed this series since it started. Some of the books were kind of weak, and I didn't enjoy. Out of the 11, I returned two because the story line annoyed me, and I thought Gin was made to look stupid. This one was really good. Had many twists and turns and showed Gin's growth as a person and maybe it makes her weaker because she cares so much about those close to her, but it makes her stronger because of the bond she feels. I really think this was the best in the series so far.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Gin of course. The way she interacts with her friends and relations, her growth and strength from learning to care and go the extra mile for the sake of being true to her feelings, and for what is right. (However she's still not afraid to kick some butt to show that she's still has it)

Which scene was your favorite?

There were several, but the best was at the end when she meets the daughter of her nemesis M. Monroe.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to how Jennifer Estep will continue this story with this new group of villains, who are all related to Gin's past. They seem to be stronger and more powerful than the old ones, and I'm afraid that some of the people Gin knows will be eliminated in the next few installments. It was promised in this one and the only way to continue the story would be to make it happen. Who will be eliminated, or tortured by Gin's enemies? We'll have to wait and see.

A laundry list of bad guys

Gin can really find herself in a pickle at times. Her Pro Bono work is liable to get her killed someday. When she inadvertantly helps one of her employees from the Pork Pit, she ends up as a lab rat.... literally! In the end, Gin does what she does best and whips the bad guys into submission (I mean death!). Long term she has a new assistant. Things are about to get ugly in Ashland.

Great series

The elemental assassin books are Amazing! Really is a must listen series! You will love it

Great read

Series is awesome, series is full of suspense and action packed. Love the series keep writing

Spider in the House

There's a new drug being pushed called "Burn" and it's taking hold of the people of Ashland. When Gin happens upon a drug deal gone bad that involves one of her employees, the Spider steps in.

This is one of my favorite UF series! Gin is a total bad ass! She's a bit of a reluctant assassin because she doesn't take just any job. However, if a person threatens her friends, family, or an innocent~ she takes care of business.

The other thing that I really enjoy about this series, is that she doesn't have to be the lone Hero. Everyone in her inner circle has a role in the success of The Spider. She might be the one who ultimately dispatches the villains but she's never quite alone in it. And her inner circle keeps growing! I really liked the new "addition" becoming her personal assistant, lol. The Spider is becoming the top Powerhouse in Ashland, whether she likes it or not.

We also get a nice little introduction to the next villain. The one we've been waiting on. We knew she was coming but it's more of a package deal. I'm definitely eager to see how that turns out.

Bria, Bria, Bria. She seriously made me angry with her stupidity and treatment of Gin. I wanted to punch her in the throat. Gin might forgive her but I haven't yet.

I wanted this book 3 books ago

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Sure, the spider books are really easy to read and has an interesting lead

What did you like best about this story?

finding out who the new bad girl was

What about Lauren Fortgang’s performance did you like?

Lauren brings life to the book that I cant help but feel would be missing if I was to read the books

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes, sadly I don't have the time

Back to the great story lines after Book 10

skip book 10, it's s waste - book 11 brings us back to the great storylines and characters