Review: Heart of Venom – Jennifer Estep

Item: Heart of Venom
Rating: 3
Author: Shannon

Posted April 19, 2015 by Shannon in Reviews / 0 Comments

Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep
Series: Elemental Assassin #9
Genres: Urban, Urban Fantasy Romance
Published by Pocket Books Publication Date: 27 August 2013
Pages: 384
Also in this series: The Spider
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The hotly anticipated ninth novel in the hugely popular Elemental Assassin series finds Gin Blanco on a dangerous mission to rescue a friend. When a terror from the past threatens Gin’s friend and body-disposer, Sophia, Gin will stop at nothing to protect her, even if it means walking straight into a killer’s trap. Meanwhile, the rocky romance between Gin and Owen reaches a turning point—can they reunite and rekindle their love? Or will the things Gin has been forced to do in her line of work as the deadly assassin the Spider keep them apart forever? Assuming, that is, she survives long enough to find out…

Elizabeth’s Thoughts

It’s been a while since I visited the series and from what I remember of it, the books were very exciting! Gin is one of the strongest kick-ass heroines in the urban fantasy realm. I admire her strength and I loved the storylines.

Having missed the previous books before HEART OF VENOM, it took me a while to get into the story. There was lots of action but I just really wasn’t into it. Whether it was because I haven’t read the last few books or because of the tone of the story, I’m not sure but it was a chore trying to get through the book.

What I really didn’t like was this Owen guy. His relationship with Gin is very complicated and I’d rather Gin give him the heave ho and go along her way.

I think Jennifer Estep is a very talented writer, but the series just isn’t for me. I would definitely recommend this book be read in series order.

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I am a lover of alpha males with dirty mouths, strong heroines putting alpha males in their place, and the Chicago Blackhawks. I'm a proud hockey mom who can often be found at the hockey rink cheering on my favorite forward, with my kindle close by.