Series: Elemental Assassin #14.5100 p.
Publisher: Pocket Star
Published: 7/18/16
Source: NetGalley and publisher for review
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The New York Times bestselling Elemental Assassin series continues with a new e-novella--from the point of view of Finnegan Lane, the foster brother of Gin Blanco, and a fan favorite of readers of the series.
The fallout from his disastrous “family reunion” in Bitter Bitehas left Finn feeling hurt, angry, and depressed. He can barely stand to look at himself in the mirror, much less eat any of the delicious barbecue from Gin’s famed Pork Pit restaurant.
But when the funeral for a slain security guard at his bank turns into a showdown with some nasty underworld giants, Finn knows that he must act in order to protect an innocent family.
Finnegan Lane might be the most unwanted man in Ashland these days, but he’s determined to try to make amends for his past mistakes...My thoughts:
Oh if you have been reading these books and are a fan of Finn, you really need to get this novella! The last book was Finn's book as well, but still told in Gin's perspective. This is about the aftermath of what happened in Finn's POV. In this book Finn holds his own and you can see he is capable and deadly in his own right... if you didn't know that before. You also feel for him deeply in this story.
You may not have to read all of them to get to this novella, but I do suggest picking up a few of them first to get the feel for Finn and at least Bitter Bite before diving into this book. The last book is a necessity to know what is going on in this book and all of it is worth it. This is a series I have loved from the beginning and has a great secondary character list. So glad we are getting the perspective of those characters we love. Yes, there are several in this series.
I give this novella 4 1/2 stars. It is the perfect compliment to the series and the last book specifically. If you are a fan of Finn do not hesitate to pick this book up. You will love it.
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Author bio:
Jennifer Estep is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author prowling the streets of her imagination in search of her next fantasy idea.Jennifer writes the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series for Pocket Books. Unwanted, e-novella #14.5 in the series, will be released on July 18. Unraveled, book #15, will be released on Aug. 30.
Jennifer also writes the Mythos Academy young adult urban fantasy series. She is also the author of the Black Blade young adult urban fantasy series and the Bigtime paranormal romance series.
For more information on Jennifer and her books, visit www.jenniferestep.com or follow Jennifer on Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.
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Unfortunately, I don't follow this series, but your review has me curious about Finn and what the heck happened in the reunion. I'm morbidly curious. Lol.
ReplyDeleteOh Finn is such a great character. This is such a good UF series!
DeleteFinn isn't his usual self here. Understandable after Bitter Bite
ReplyDeleteTrue, but the novella really does showcase him well.
DeleteI need to start this series! I feel like a broken record, but it's true! Anyway, I'll hopefully get to these sometime this summer and I can't wait to meet all these characters! :)
ReplyDeleteYou do need to start this series! You will love the secondary characters and not just Gin!
DeleteI've always wanted to read this series but it feels like it would take me forever to catch up lol
ReplyDeleteKaren @For What It's Worth
Na, you would catch up quickly. :)
DeleteI don't read the books anymore, but when I did, he was by far my favorite character, even more than Gin. If I go back to them, I'll remember this as a must read.
ReplyDeleteOh read the Bitter Bite before the novella. You will love that one and then this one!
DeleteI'm so excited Finn gets a novella! I really need to catch up on this series!
ReplyDeleteI know! I loved it. :)
DeleteSO many books!
ReplyDelete...but never enough. LOL
DeleteI've been wanting to read this series!
ReplyDeleteOh I hope you get to them!
DeleteI can't believe there are this many books in the series! WOW! I really need to get back to it. :D
ReplyDeleteYes you do! I can't remember if you met Owen yet...
DeleteI've been meaning to try this author! Glad you enjoyed. :D
ReplyDeleteYou so need to try these. :)
DeleteI enjoyed reading Unwanted and seeing things from Finn's eyes, but thought it could have given us more about what he was thinking and feeling.
ReplyDeleteI always want more, but I was pretty satisfied. :)
DeleteWOW! book 14!!! Love this series! I've fall a bit behind, but I view it like hoarding chocolate :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh you will enjoy catching up! :)
DeleteI really want to read this. I wish it had been made into an audiobook, though I can understand why it was not. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads
Not many novellas are in that form, but Bitter Bite is in audiobook! ;)
DeleteCongrats on the blog tour, looks great, and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Good luck!
DeleteGreat cover! I'd definitely like to read this!
ReplyDeleteI like their version of Finn. :)
DeleteFINN!!!!! I love him so much Melissa! I can't wait to read this novella and get his POV after everything that happened in the last book. I wanted to shake him a bit for not believing Gin, but I love him too much to hold a grudge. This series is the best:)
ReplyDeleteYou haven't read it yet? You so need to Jenny! You will love it!
DeleteSounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteIt was. :)
DeleteI love that this is a New York Times best seller series!
ReplyDeleteMe too. :)
DeleteYa know this series is on my wishlist. I wanted to read Chicagoland Vampires first, but it isn't calling me back maybe I should stop and start this!
ReplyDeleteYes, you should. ;) Although we are a bit opposite. I have yet to delve into the CV series.
DeleteIt sounds like this will be a complicated read unless you have some understanding of the previous events.
ReplyDeleteNot a series that appeals to me but my sister-in-law has a literary crush on Finn.
Not complicated, but it is an extension of Bitter Bite.
DeleteYour SIL has good taste. :D
What?! There's a story with Finn as the main?! YAY!
ReplyDeleteI know! Sweet, right? :)
DeleteGah!I need to continue with this series already. Finn is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteOh you will love it when you get here. :)
DeleteThis book sounds great and I would love to read it. ty
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't read the series already, I do think you'll love it!
DeleteI so have to start this series NOW!!!
ReplyDeleteYou so need to start it! :) So good!
DeleteThat's fun having a little extra from his POV. She's another one I'll have to try out at some point.
ReplyDeleteOh yes you do need to try this series. :) Finn is a favorite character.
DeleteFINN!!! Love this man.
ReplyDeleteI know, right? :)
DeleteI absolutely love this series. I a book or two behind because I haven't been able to listen to the audiobooks, which I love. I adore Finn though!!
ReplyDeleteOh Finn is such a great character. I want to listen to these on audio as well.
Deletesounds like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway.
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