--- product_id: 4411781 title: "Venom: An Elemental Assassin Book (Elemental Assassin series 3)" brand: "jennifer estep" price: "€ 19.56" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4411781-venom-an-elemental-assassin-book-elemental-assassin-series-3 store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Venom: An Elemental Assassin Book (Elemental Assassin series 3) **Brand:** jennifer estep **Price:** € 19.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Venom: An Elemental Assassin Book (Elemental Assassin series 3) by jennifer estep - **How much does it cost?** € 19.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4411781-venom-an-elemental-assassin-book-elemental-assassin-series-3) ## Best For - jennifer estep enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jennifer estep brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Venom: An Elemental Assassin Book (Elemental Assassin series 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AFVL11ZOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blanco's Back and Better Than Ever *by T***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 27, 2010* Gin Blanco is, among other things, a retired assassin. What she's quickly coming to realize, however, is while retiring is easy, staying that way is much less so. That realization is quite literally beaten into her by the giant Elliot Slater, right hand thug of family annihilator and Fire elemental Mab Monroe, after Slater and two of his enforcers accost her on her college campus at the behest of Jonah McAllister, Mab's lawyer and left hand sleazebag. McAllister is trying to find out who's responsible for the death of his son, but Gin takes the beating both to protect her identity and to protect those who lied for her a couple of weeks ago when she used a party at Mab's to get close to a target. She ended up killing Jake McAllister before he could rape and murder her, instead.Gin survives the vicious beating only to come face to face with her long lost sister Bria. Overcome by unexpected emotions and unwilling to introduce herself to her sister just yet, Gin retreats to get some perspective and information...and healing. Before she can make any moves in the sister direction, though, two friends turn to Gin and foster brother Finn for the sort of help only a spider can supply. It's the kind of help Gin is happy to offer, actually, as not only does she feel responsible for the situation in which the vampire Roslyn and, by extension, the giant Xavier find themselves, but some sadistic giants just deserve to get dead more than others so it's the mutually beneficial sort of pro bono work that the Spider just loves.Tricky part is making sure her friends and loved ones don't get dead first.In this third foray into the seedy underbelly of a corrupt Ashland, Jennifer Estep is starting to get her groove on with Gin and Company. Venom is a much more streamlined and well-plotted book than its predecessors, and the main and secondary characters are hitting their strides as they develop and expand their rolls in each book.Gin has been the drawing force for my interest in this series since the beginning, and she was in her sarcastic, self deprecating, delightfully deadly element here. In fact, I find she's growing more and more likable while maintaining that killer edge that keeps her firmly off the side of angels but doesn't quite propel her into villain territory, either. The fact that she's an assassin is no secret - though she's 'retired' now (works more than most of the actively employed I've met, but still) - and she has no regrets or tedious crises of conscience to make her a character of pathos and angst (which would really annoy me). She's a strong, capable, wily predator with a wide protective streak for those few people she considers her family, with just enough emotional vulnerability and past tragedy to make her sympathetic. I've become very fond of her through the series.I really enjoyed how the plot of this book developed and appreciated the fast-paced opening sequence. I thought first two books in the series dragged at the beginning, but from the first sentence, Venom drops readers into Gin's head just prior to her savage attack and it's pretty much a non-stop ride from there. The plot did have a couple of rough patches, left several questions unanswered, and offered up one or two unoriginal plot twists (she got the wrong sister...really?), but those few issues were easier to take when surrounded by solid story. There were also a few instances of characters doing stupid things that created unnecessary havoc, making questionable decisions and nonsensical choices that served little purpose but to set up the latter events in the story. That's normally a major peeve of mine but the resolution of the final conflict was satisfying enough to smooth out my feelings.A couple of my biggest issues with the prior books did carry over to this one, though to a slightly lesser degree. Estep's tendency towards repetition in the narrative is one of the biggies. Is it really necessary for Gin to qualify the gin as bitter eight times in a chapter or two? Or remind readers about Gin's relationship with Fletcher every time his name is mentioned? And is there anyone who has read any of the books in the series who doesn't know by now that Fletcher and Finn drank/drink chicory coffee and that when Finn does, it reminds Gin of Fletcher? I keep hoping to see Estep advance beyond that habit for repetition before pounding her readers over the head with it, but so far, no luck.My other significant issues with the first two books in the series, detective Donovan Caine's existence and the excessive exposition (if you read the second book, you didn't need to bother reading the first - it was practically rewritten in a condensed format in  Web of Lies ), were toned down in Venom. There's still room for improvement, as the combination of the excessive exposition and repetitive narrative compounds and amplifies both issues, but it's better than it was. As for Donovan Caine...he left in the last book and while his name comes up a lot, he - thankfully - doesn't. I didn't like him, haven't from the first book, and much prefer the more compatible alternative we spend time with is this book, Owen Grayson. Even though aspects of Owen's character are still a little rough and some a bit too convenient to be entirely plausible, when compared to the sanctimonious prig Caine, I have no complaints.I'm pleased to see the direction this series is taking and the strides Estep has made with it. She long since charmed me with Gin Blanco as a heroine, but she's now also winning me over with a strong and clean plot that supports and complements her characters, along with improving technical mechanics and writing style. Venom is my favorite of the first three books, but I'm looking forward to  Tangled Threads (Elemental Assassin, Book 4)  which is slated for release on April 26, 2011. Long wait, I know, but I'm really starting to think Gin's worth it.Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved It! *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 13, 2011* SummaryIt's hard to be a badass assassin when a giant is beating the crap out of you. Luckily, I never let pride get in the way of my work. My current mission is personal: annihilate Mab Monroe, the Fire elemental who murdered my family. Which means protecting my identity, even if I have to conceal my powerful Stone and Ice magic when I need it most.To the public, I'm Gin Blanco, owner of Ashland's best barbecue joint. To my friends, I'm the Spider, retired assassin. I still do favors on the side. Like ridding a vampire friend of her oversized stalker--Mab's right-hand goon who almost got me dead with his massive fists.At least irresistible Owen Grayson is on my side. The man knows too much about me, but I'll take my chances. Then there's Detective Bria Coolidge, one of Ashland's finest. Until recently, I thought my baby sister was dead. She probably thinks the same about me. Little does she know, I'm a cold-blooded killer . . . who is about to save her life.The GoodI think someone needs to provide the definition of 'retired' to Gin because she doesn't seem to know how to quit. Though you can't really blame her. When her vampire friend, Roslyn, seeks Gin's help, she agrees without hesitation. Yup, an assassin with a heart, aww. Elliot Slater is terrorizing Roslyn and there is no doubt that eventually Roslyn will soon end up beaten, raped, and dead unless Gin slices and dices his butt before he gets the chance. But Gin knows that taking out Slater will be declaring war against Mab and all her lackeys. A very sticky situation.You have to read this book. Again, Estep lavishes us with a first chapter that you will never forget. I never knew a cold could be so deadly. Read the book and you'll find out why that's funny. I swear, it is funny, and not just in my head this time. I don't know how Estep does it but she continues to outdo herself with well thought out action and fighting scenes and amazing character development that makes us love every character.Gin Blanco has easily made it to my top five urban fantasy heroines of all time list. She can kick ass with her finely honed skills, she would do anything for the people who she sees as family, and she knows how to work a knife. Gotta love those qualities. The best part is the flashbacks we have seen in all the books as well as Venom. They really help us get to know the true Gin and let us witness the events that have lead to the person Gin presents herself as. This was simply brilliant on Estep's part. I usually find flashbacks to be boring or dragged out, but Estep knows how to flashback like no other. I actually look forward to them.Guess what? Gin gets some booty. Okay, I know that's not really a surprise--Gin always finds time for play during killing--but guess with who. If you answered Detective Caine, give me your address so I can drive to your house and slap you. That Debbie-Downer is gone and now we have someone who actually likes Gin, even with all her quirks and secrets. Ladies and Gents, let me present, Owen Grayson. He's smart, rich, sexy, protective, and tenacious. He finds Gin intriguing and every secret of hers that gets revealed only endears her to him more. Yup, the perfect man so far. I am so happy Grayson has come into Gin's life. She needed this, and after the last two books where we had to deal with Caine, us as readers needed this, too.Finn Lane is still Finn Lane. Likes his coffee chicory flavored, likes his money in large quantities, and likes his woman any way he can get them. Can't help but love him. And though I never mentioned these two characters before, Jo-Jo and Sophia Deveraux are the two dwarves a part of Gin's family that have really made an impact on me. They are lovable and mysterious. They care for Gin and Finn but they have a past that seems to haunt them. I can't wait for Estep to flush out their stories.The BadAs expected from Estep's books, we get a lot of recaps that can become very dull for us who have read this series from the beginning. I now skip these parts.The same repetitive writing that I have come to ignore for the most part. The book's too good to let such mundane things ruin it.The SnugglyOne good sex scene that I was relieved to finally happen. Yaay, Gin is moving on.OverallVenom was action packed, violent, funny, and overall mesmerizing. Each book has helped us learn more about every character and the world they live in. The series is moving along at a great pace. Venom finally reveals why Mab killed Gin's family. Also, Gin's baby sister Bria is being set up to be a big part of future books. The ending had my mouth dropping in surprise and left me craving more. No way am I missing the next Elemental Assassin book. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it *by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 25, 2023* Venom is the third book in the Elemental Assassin series and I just loved getting to reenter this amazing world. This book was just so easy to get lost in. I completely got lost in the story and I just loved getting to see these characters come together. I just absolutely love this story and I just didn’t want to put it down. I can’t wait to see what’s next from this author. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4411781-venom-an-elemental-assassin-book-elemental-assassin-series-3](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4411781-venom-an-elemental-assassin-book-elemental-assassin-series-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*