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Spider's Bite
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January 31, 2017
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What Members Thought

Netanella
First line: My name is Gin, and I kill people.

Thank you, Ms. Estep, for writing this book. First one in, and I'm feeling very committed.

After a major reading slump that lasted almost half a year, I needed this book (and this series) like I need manna from heaven, a cold drink on a hot day, the extra oily cabana boys down in Key West. A long urban fantasy series with some serious characters, plot you can sink your teeth into, and rich world-building that leaves you wanting to explore more.

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Samantha
Mar 04, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 2011, happy-i-read
Gin Blanco is an assassin. She's a good assassin and takes after her trade-name, the Spider. Before retiring she decides to take the 'one last gig' and ends up in a heap of trouble.
I'm really glad I started this series. Gin is the kind of UF-ballsy heroine that I like to read. She does her job and tries to stay one step ahead of her ugly past, which doesn't seem to want to let her go. I admired that for the most part she keeps things real and honest, even if it's uncomfortable. She keeps her ow
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Christal
Spider's Bite was a really enjoyable story. Jennifer Estep has crafted a fascinating world filled with elemental power and I can't wait to learn more about it.

Gin Blanco was pretty badass. She talked tough, but had the skills to back it up. I loved seeing her in action. I hope we learn more about her family and what happened to her in future books. Mainly I just want to know why they were targeted.

Finn was a great partner for Gin. He was funny and snarky and just played so well off her. I also r
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Mandy Beyers
3.5 stars - not sure if I will continue this series or not. Good if you like an anti-hero, though
Melissa-The Book Addict
Dec 04, 2010 rated it really liked it
D
Apr 14, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Lee
Jun 18, 2011 rated it really liked it
June
Sep 20, 2011 marked it as to-read
Genevieve
Sep 28, 2011 rated it really liked it
Kris
Oct 05, 2011 rated it liked it
Lori
Jan 15, 2012 marked it as to-read
Shelves: paranormal
Megan
Jan 17, 2012 rated it really liked it
Gisela
Feb 08, 2012 marked it as to-read
Tiffany
May 02, 2012 rated it really liked it
Kelly (Maybedog)
Jul 08, 2012 marked it as not-interested
Lisa Nance
Aug 12, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Marie
Dec 30, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Katherine Tomlinson
Dec 26, 2013 marked it as to-read
Kimberly
Jan 26, 2014 marked it as to-read
Jesslyn
Mar 29, 2014 rated it did not like it
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May 25, 2014 rated it liked it
Shelley
Aug 19, 2014 marked it as to-read
Shelves: audible-own
Lindsay
Mar 28, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Tom Ann
Feb 16, 2015 rated it did not like it
Delfina
Jul 20, 2015 marked it as to-read
SandyC
Sep 24, 2015 marked it as to-read