Publisher: Pocket Books Urban Fantasy
Series: Elemental Assassin, Bk 11
ISBN: 9781476771502
Length: 389 pages
Obtained: Library copy
Why this book?:
I love this series. I was about to read the most recent book when I realized I hadn't read this one.
Comments:
As usual with the Elemental Assassin books, I enjoyed Poison Promise. Though I don't know that "enjoy" is the right word as I'm caught up with tension waiting to see how Gin will work things out for most of the story. There are so many factors that I do enjoy however.
1) It is an assassin story, and I have a thing for thief and assassin stories.
2) The characters are great.
a) Gin, who is conflicted, but I can't help but like. Her loyalty to her friends and family is fabulous. Her resilience is something to behold.
b) Owen, who is like a rock for her now. I think I may be half in love with him myself.
c) Finn who is so funny and another constant for Gin.
d) Etc. (and there are several others)
3) Despite the tension, there is always humor in these books. As I read I'll find myself grinning at some line or other. Unfortunately, when I repeat it aloud the line usually doesn't sound as funny, so the humor obviously has a lot to do with context.
4) The hook. I don't know that this is a good thing when I have to wait for the next book, but for books like this one, where I have the next one ready to go, it is very good. I'm not a fan of cliffhangers, per se. But the individual story has been resolved. You have that satisfaction. It's the overall arc that keeps things moving from one book to the next.
Needless to say I am eager to begin book 12 in the series, Black Widow.
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