Poison

Elemental Assassin #0.1

by Jennifer Estep

This short story takes place when Gin is a teenager and is told from the point of view of Finnegan Lane, Gin’s foster brother.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal, Short Stories, Novella, Magic, Vampires

6 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Jennifer Estep is a New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author who prowls the streets of her imagination in search of her next fantasy idea.

Jennifer is the author of the Elemental Assassin, Section 47, Galactic Bonds, Crown of Shards, Gargoyle Queen, and other fantasy series. She has written more than 40 books, along with numerous novellas and stories.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hanging out with friends and family, doing yoga, and reading fantasy and romance books. She also watches way too much TV and loves all things related to superheroes.

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Reviews

[Jessica ❁ ➳ Silverbow ➳ ❁ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Knowing what we know of Finn, it's no surprise that his initial reaction to his father's adoption of Gin was less than enthusiastic. It's equally unsurprising that he came around. B/c FINN.

In this short, told from his POV, we get a firsthand account of those early days, including Gin's seamless transition into assassin-in-training.

ALSO:

I got to my feet, grabbed my leather jacket off the stool next to me, and put it on. It was the second jacket that I’d bought in as many weeks. Gin had given my first one away to some homeless kid, just plucked it off the coat rack in the restaurant like it was hers instead of mine.

REMEMBER THAT.

You can read it for free on Estep's website: http://www.jenniferestep.com/short-st...

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her voice was soft, just like everything else about her. Soft brown hair, soft gray eyes, soft, small body. Even her clothes were soft and big and baggy and utterly forgettable. She never raised her voice, she never interrupted a conversation, she never did anything the least bit dangerous or naughty or risky. It was as if she was determined to draw as little attention to herself as possible and blend into the background no matter what.
She annoyed the hell out of me.

What a wonderful short story told from Finn’s POV on how things were between him and Gin after his father took her in. Obviously being a teenager, and used to it being just him and his father, Finn did not like Gin at all. He also hated the fact that his father was going to train Gin to be an assassin just like him when he has always refused to do so with Finn.

It was very enlightening to witness how things were between these two before they became family and best friends. And seeing how kick-ass Gin was at thirteen …. Wow! I love her even more now.

A definite must-read for all fans of this series.

[Netanella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short story told from Finn's perspective, several weeks after Gin has been taken in by his dad. Naturally, teenaged Finn is jealous and lashes out, until Gin rescues him from a bad situation. Nicely done glimpse into their early lives.

[Maria Dimitrova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fin's POV! And a little glimpse of Gin's life just after Fletcher kind of adopted her. Fin being a typical teenager and jealous as hell of the new addition to the family was expected. I would have thought badly of JE's writing style if she had portrayed a happy and content with the situation Finnegan Lane. But he came around pretty fast and I just had the pleasure of reading about the start of one great friendship and the first shared kill of Gin and Finn.

[Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do love Finn, even teenage Finn.

[Steven · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent little short story from Finn's POV regarding his feelings about Gin joining the family!

[Dany · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short story about Gin and Finn as teens, and their early life together. From the POV of Finn, what make it's really cool, if you ask me, because he didn't like Gin at the beginning.

[Connie N. · Rating 4 out of 5]

#0.1 in the Elemental Assassin series

Just a very brief short story about Gin's first introduction into Fletcher Lane's life, as seen through Finn's jealous and resentful eyes. He's mad at his father picking Gin to train as an assassin when he feels he should have been the one. But his mind is changed after Gin helps him out. Even though I've read several of the books in this series now, it was fun to go back and fill in a bit of the pre-story and get to know the characters just a little more.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short but entertaining read that introduces the early relationship between Gin and Finnegan; we get to witness a less than confident Gin take on the young and arrogant Finn trying to win his acceptance as he keeps her at arms length; events unfold cementing their relationship for the future... 4 Stars:)

[Veronika · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish this was longer. I loved Finn in the first book so it was lovely to read these few pages in his POV! He is such a charmer!

[Alison (Lady Coffin) S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little story from Finns point of view about when he and Gin were kids.
Good background, worthy of a few minutes

[Lo9man88 · Rating 4 out of 5]

reread

[Carol***BeautyandtheBeastlyBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I LOVE Finn!!!

[Skye · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always enjoy short stories from a different perspective. And this fit that bill perfectly. I have read this while I’m only halfway through Spider’s Bite, but it already helps to understand the relationship between Gin and Finn so much better.

Although it is written with Finn’s jealousy reeking off the pages, it is also very easy to see how their sibling relationship so quickly developed. Gin has the hero-worship need for acceptance from her big brother, and Finn has the jealousy that so many older siblings initially get around their younger counterparts.

This was a really fun and insightful look into the world of Gin and why there is such a bond between herself and Finn, and it just makes me want to finish Spider’s Bite all the more quickly.

[Sapphyria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poison is the introduction of Gin Blanco through the eyes of Fin. The addition of Gin to Fletcher's family isn't viewed favorably by Finn, who happens to be Fletcher's son. The green-eyed monster has definitely invaded Finn's heart. When an unexpected turn-of-events threatens Finn's life, however, young Gin is there to save the day.

A super short story but a nice little bit of backstory. An enjoyable addition to the Elemental Assassin series.

[Nancy Brady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Told through the perspective of Finn, it is a story of Gin's early days being trained as an assassin and Finn's poisonous jealousy of her. When push comes to shove, Gin steps up and saves the day and Finn from some bad choices (and vampires). Not only that, Gin creates her famous triple chocolate milkshake for the first time.

[The Neighbor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute short story that starts the series off with a bit of sibling rivalry. It's free on Ms Estep's web page at http://www.jenniferestep.com/short-st.... It's only about 6 pages, but it's good to see what made Gin & Fletcher so close.

It's worth the Five Minutes it takes to read it.

[Ashley (Red-Haired Ash Reads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Series: Elemental Assassin #0.1
Rating: 3 stars - I liked it

This was a very short story with Gin and Finn as children. Finn is struggling to cope with Gin being in their lives and her being trained as an assassin instead of him. I liked that we see the change in his view and that he finally starts seeing her as a sister.

[Syed Raziuddin · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting premise to character building although not a lot has been revealed. Still a decent plot for a caricature. I thoroughly enjoyed a third person perspective on the main character that it seems to assume.

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute little story of Finn and Gin growing up together. Gin shows she has a heart and is loyal to the people she loves and will do anything for them even kill. Finn shows how selfish and entitled he is but also how vulnerable and how much he loves and wishes for his fathers love and approval.

[Tammy Kesteloot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short story (too short :( - )... added some nice elements to the background of Gin, Finn and Fletcher. I liked it!

[Rossana Peña Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es así como se forman las familias, que no son de sangre. Vas y asesinas a una banda de vampiros por tu hermano mayor. Una ternura total.

[Nique · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love stories from other characters POV

[Fyre.Katz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes cute short story!

[Paige · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little side story of Gin & Finn.

[Elizabeth R.O'Hanlon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good hearing from Finn's point

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good. Loved that the author wrote a prequel.

[Lorrie (Clockworkbookworm) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Angeloflight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re-read

[Mina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apparently nothing brings people more together than murder😂