Bitter Bite - Elemental Assassin, Bk 14 Author:Jennifer Estep Which is stronger: blood ties or a battle-tested friendship? That’s the question Gin Blanco asks when a friend's long-lost relative strolls into town. The suspicious reunion is a surprise for everyone -- and a big problem for Gin. — It's not easy being queen bee of an underworld abuzz with crooks and killers. Wielding my potent Ice ... more »and Stone elemental magic will only get me so far -- my real secret is my tight-knit makeshift family, a motley crew of cops and criminals, dwarves and playboys. My foster brother Finnegan Lane is my right-hand man, but when his suddenly not-dead relative comes back into the picture, I’m the one on the outside looking in.
It's funny how life works: one minute your best friend is rock-steady, and the next he's doe-eyed and buying into this whole loving-relative routine to the point of ignoring you. I'd like to be happy for Finn, I really would. But all of my instincts are telling me that beneath the syrupy sweet demeanor and old-fashioned charm, this sudden interloper is planning something. The whole shtick leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.
This person might have avoided the grave once, but I’ll put anyone who hurts Finn in the ground -- for good.« less
Lynn D. reviewed Bitter Bite (Elemental Assassin, Bk 14) on
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This is an enjoyable read, and even though it's part of a series you can read a-lone with no problem! There's family, mystery, magic, fun a bit of humor and a happy ending! All I need to end with a smile on my face!