Summary from Goodreads:
"They call me the Spider. I'm the most feared assassin in the South — when I'm not busy at the Pork Pit cooking up the best barbecue in Ashland. As a Stone elemental, I can hear everything from the whispers of the gravel beneath my feet to the vibrations of the soaring Appalachian Mountains above me. My Ice magic also comes in handy for making the occasional knife. But I don't use my powers on the job unless I absolutely have to. Call it professional pride."
My Thoughts:
This was a kick-ass urban fantasy that knocked my socks off!! I loved every single page of this book and instantly wanted more when I was done. Gin, otherwise known as the Spider, is an impressive main character who isn't ashamed of the person she is and doesn't offer any apologies for what she does. She plays by her own set of rules and although she is an assassin, she has a line drawn that she doesn't cross. When Gin's handler (aka her father figure) is killed, Gin is out for blood and won't stop at anything until she finds his killer. This storyline was action packed and fast paced throughout. I literally did not want to set this book down....I just couldn't get enough of the world that this author had created. My only complaint with this book was that I wasn't quite sold on Detective Donovan and the attraction there was between him and Gin. I didn't care for his condescending attitude that he had with Gin at times. But I'll admit that there was a pretty "hot" scene between the two of them so I guess we'll see what goes on in later books.
All in all, this was an amazing beginning to this urban fantasy series. Any book that leaves me wanting more is a must read, and I'm putting this one on my keeper shelf to be reread in the future. A strong, independent heroine and a fast paced plot helped to make this book an impressive read. Highly recommended!!
Bottom Line: A must read for any urban fantasy fan!
Disclosure: I won this one off of a book blog a year or two ago but sadly I can't remember whose blog. My apologies as I would love to leave you with the link to that blog.
This does sound really good!
ReplyDeleteBTW, if I haven't mentioned this to you before your blog has a great design.
Sounds like good urban fantasy. Nice review.
ReplyDeleteHa, that happens to me too, I'll forget where I won a certain book.
Suko- Thanks so much!! I enjoy messing around with my blog design at times but I'll admit that I don't have a lot of experience with it. I'm trying to learn as I go :)
ReplyDeleteNaida- I try to keep track of books that I win and where they came from but this one escapes me. I really wish I knew because I enjoyed this one so much and I would thank that blog again if I could :)
You read the best sounding UF books around. I'm going to pay attention to your year end list(if you post one) and read your favorite for the year!
ReplyDeleteWow, this sounds good!
ReplyDeleteStaci- I posted a year end list last year and really enjoyed doing it so I'll probably do it again :) I hope that you get a chance to read some of these!
ReplyDeleteKailana- It was really good! I'm hooked and can't wait to read book two.
This sounds good, I love urban fantasy..adding this for sure.
ReplyDeleteKimba88- I'm sure you would like this one. I couldn't put it down and I can't wait to read the 2nd book!
ReplyDeleteI loved this book too! I am extremely frustrated at this point with how repetitive the books are, but this first book was amazing!
ReplyDeleteAllison- I'm bummed to hear that you aren't enjoying the rest of the series because I am really looking forward to reading them. Hopefully the series will work out better for you as future books come out!
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