SFF

Bitter Bite

Pocket. (Elemental Assassins, Bk. 14). Feb. 2016. 400p. ISBN 9781501111273. pap. $7.99; ebk. ISBN 9781501111280. FANTASY
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In her 14th adventure (after Spider's Trap), Gin Blanco is still adjusting to her new status as queen of the underworld. With mobsters and supernatural dealers attempting to put her in the ground, Gin has always relied on her chosen family—related and not—to get her through the hardest times. Her foster brother, Finnegan Lane, has had her back until his mother, long presumed dead, arrives in town to reestablish ties. Gin's intuition tells her that Finn's new family is up to no good. Finn will not hear any of it, and between robberies, death threats, and secrets from the (literal) grave, Gin will fight for her life and her family relationships once again. With her assassin's instincts and a few good friends, Gin is determined to discover the truth about Finn's mother, which will lead to some revelations about her own.
VERDICT Estep's street-smart characters, lively narrative, and ever-evolving stories keep this series alive and kicking. If readers are still coming off a Netflix Jessica Jones high, Gin Blanco will make a good follow-up.
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