Shelf Addiction
  • Home
  • The Podcast
  • Blog
  • Monthly Read-Alongs
  • About Shelf Addiction
    • Media Kit
    • Advertising
    • Privacy Policy
  • Support Us
  • Shop
  • Tee Public Merch Store
  • Book Club Guide
  • Giveaways
Sign up for the FREE Shelf Addiction Newsletter!

Review: Widow’s Web (Elemental Assassin #7), by Jennifer Estep

5/16/2014

0 Comments

 
Picture
Publisher: Pocket
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Source: Library Borrow
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Review Date: May 16, 2014
Rating: 4 bookmarks 

Synopsis: I used to murder people for money, but these days it’s more of a survival technique.

Once an assassin, always an assassin. So much for being plain old Gin Blanco. With every lowlife in Ashland gunning for me, I don’t need another problem, but a new one has come to town. 

Salina might seem like a sweet Southern belle, but she’s really a dangerous enemy whose water elemental magic can go head-to-head with my own Ice and Stone power. Salina also has an intimate history with my lover, Owen Grayson, and now that she’s back in town, she thinks he’s hers for the taking. 

Salina’s playing a mysterious game that involves a shady local casino owner with a surprising connection to Owen. But they call me the Spider for a reason. I’m going to untangle her deadly scheme, even if it leaves my love affair hanging by a thread.


Widow's Web was so good that I read it in two sittings. It's been a while since I read an Elemental Assassin book and I don't know why I waited so long!

I really enjoyed the fact that this is the second book in the series after the death of Mab Monroe, who was Gin's arch nemesis for a very long time.  Clearly we're getting further and further away from the Spider getting revenge and more back into the focus of her skill set being used to help others who need help in a freelance capacity.

The center of this story is Owen and his past. His past has walked back into his present and starts causing all sorts of havoc. Her name is Salina Dubois, a powerful water elemental. This B, yes I said it, This B is crazy! She grew up around Owen, his little sister and Phillip Kincaid.  Salina did some horrible things when they were younger and she was run out of town. But she's back with a vengeance. She's got her eyes set on both her enemies and Owen, but for different reasons.

In the last book, Donovan Caine was a threat to Gin and Owen's relationship, but not on the level that Salina is. Dealing with Donovan was a walk in the park compared to this disaster.  I was always team Owen, but his behavior in this book saddens me.  Is Owen turning into the self righteous Donovan?   I really hope not. Sadly, I'm not sure if we'll ever get back to Gin and Owen as they were. Maybe Gin will move on, we'll see.

Widow's Web is a roller-coaster of emotions.  I felt horrible for Eva and what she had to endure as a child. As you know, I was more than annoyed with Owen.  Yet, on the other hand I was happy to see that Gin and Bria's relationship has grown in a positive way.  I was equally pleased that Bria and Finn are more or less officially together. With all the downers going on in this book, thanks goodness there were some bright spots.

One thing is for sure, this installment seems to be the next turning point in the series. I can see the story going in different direction. I wonder if we'll get another super villain to focus on for the next story arc or if each book will continue to have its own villain, or both. 

Fans of Jennifer Estep will enjoy Widow's Web.  Estep's writing is spot on, and again, she has refrained from lengthy blocks of rehashing old story lines, which is always much appreciated. As always, there's a good dose of Gin kicking ass and taking names and of course loads of drama.  If you're new to this series but you enjoy a strong heroine, or in Gin's case, anti-heroine, I recommend it. I've already started book 8, Deadly Sting, so stay tuned for the review!

Happy Reading,
~Tamara

Get the Kindle version here:

0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Gain access to exclusive content!
    Picture
    Click for Shelf Addiction merch!
    Follow on Bloglovin

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Get ONE month FREE!

    ​Rating Scale: 

    Picture
    Wonderful! Loved it! Add it to your shelf!
    Picture
    ​Very good read! It's bookshelf worthy.
    Picture
    ​I liked it. Borrow it from the library or a friend.
    Picture
    I got through it...barely! If you must read it, borrow it.
    Picture
    Don't waste your time.

    Picture

    Currently Reading

    Somebody I Used to Know
    Hidden Bodies

    Follow on Bloglovin

    Read the Printed Word!
    Picture

    DISCLAIMER 
    All affiliate links used on this site are links which I will receive a small commission if you purchase using them. A percent of all monies earned goes to help pay for this website and giveaways hosted by me .
    Click here to read the 
    Privacy Policy for Shelf Addiction


    Categories

    All
    1 Bookmark
    2 Bookmarks
    3 Bookmarks
    4 Bookmarks
    5 Bookmarks
    Aa Fiction
    Armchair Bea
    Audiobook
    Author Features
    Autobiography
    Biography
    Blog Tours
    Book Conventions
    Book Haul Tuesday
    Bookish Bargains
    Bookish News
    Bookish Pod Chat
    Book To Movie Adaptations
    Book To TV Adaptations
    BookTube Weekly
    Buddy Reads
    Chick Lit
    Christian Fiction
    Contemporary Fiction
    Contemporary Romance
    Cover Reveal
    Dystopian
    Erotica
    Fantasy
    Fantasy Series
    Feature & Follow Friday
    General Fiction
    Giveaways
    Guest Posts
    Historical Fiction
    Horror
    Inspirational
    Literacy Events
    Memoir
    Movie Reviews
    Mystery
    Narrator Interviews
    New Adult
    Non Fiction
    Paranormal
    Paranormal Romance
    Pop Culture Sunday
    Read Along
    Read A Thon
    Romance
    Romantic Suspense
    RTU
    Sa-book-club
    Saturday Book Chat
    Science Fiction
    Seasonal Reading
    Shelf Byte
    Short Stories
    Steampunk
    Summer Of Indie
    Suspense
    TBR Jar
    The Book Exchange
    The Recap!
    Thriller
    Throwback Thursday
    TPCP
    Tv Show Reviews
    Urban Fantasy
    Why I Love Wednesdays
    Womens Fiction
    Ya Dystopian
    Ya Fantasy
    Ya Fiction
    Ya Historical Fantasy
    Ya Historical Fiction
    Ya Mystery
    Ya Paranormal
    Ya Retelling
    Ya Romance
    Ya Science Fiction
    Ya Steampunk
    Ya Thriller
    Ya Urban Fantasy

    Reviews Published

    Sponsor Love

    Picture
    Advertise on 
    ​Shelf Addiction!

    Picture
    Picture
    We can't do this without you!! Support this podcast! Use the referral links, leave a review on your platform of choice, donate a coffee or checkout the merch store. Even show your support on Patreon!

    Podcast Book Chats, Bookish Topics, Book Reviews, Audiobook Reviews, Author and Narrator Interviews, Online Book Club

© 2012-2023 shelfaddiction.com. All rights reserved.