An excellent urban fantasy.
I haven't read any Estep for over five years. I enjoyed her first books and was one of her
early reviewers although I am sure she has no recollection of that.
She has become quite successful and exceeded any need to directly
address small time bloggers such as myself.
I was privileged enough to be offered this book at no charge for an
honest review.
Superficially this is just another action adventure in the
urban fantasy genre. There is plenty of action and adventure but the underlying
loyalty and honor are what make Jennifer Estep’s books stand out. Her
characters aren’t two dimensional. She provides depth and background. The
emotions and character of the cast are what made this book appeal to me. This story involves her adopted sibling, Finn
and his reunion with his mother.
Gin Blanco is darker than ever. She expresses glee over the demise of a
foe. She was a bit over the top in her
enthusiasm for mayhem for my taste. Too
much revel for pain and too little regret for consequences. But it
is fantasy so....
The story loses a bit as there is no back filling for how
the Spider ended Mab and ends up the head of the underworld element in
Ashland. Otherwise a good story, packed
with action, magic and familial experiences.
I highly recommend this book!
Web Site: http://www.jenniferestep.com/
This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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