#jennifer estep

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2023 Books. ⋙ Only Bad Options by Jennifer Estep

“Once again, I was in a situation where I had only bad options. Sometimes I thought that was the sad story of my life. No good, easy, simple choices, only those that ranged from bad to worse to catastrophic.”

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Currently Reading 💛

Widow's Web & Cast In Courtlight

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REVIEW

SPIDER AND FROST by Jennifer Estep at The Reading Cafe:

'a quick read, fast paced short story: captivating and engaging'

http://www.thereadingcafe.com/spider-and-frost-elemental-assassin-by-jennifer-estep-dual-review/

[wearethekat]

May Book Reviews: Only Bad Options by Jennifer Estep

Picked this one up on recommendation by Ilona Andrews as a particularly fun space opera. When lab tech Vesper Quill discovers a deliberate flaw in the newest design of spaceships, she inadvertently sets off a manhunt-- and puts herself on a collision path with the dangerous Kyrion Caldaren, the emperor's own assassin.

This is a fun read, if a bit silly (psy powers strike again). I would say it's a level or two pulpier than Winter's Orbit, for reference. Estep also writes a surprisingly nuanced take on mandatory psychic bonds-- in her worldbuilding, it's not "fate", it's two people's psychic powers involuntarily latching on to work together, essentially. It's not inherently romantic and it doesn't mean that the two people are well matched personality-wise, although it does force a level of emotional closeness. Still not my favorite trope, but acceptable. The inevitable romance was played very slow-burn, with no real resolution in the book, which I like.

However. after reading through around two hundred pages about Mr. Kyrion Caldaren. yeah yeah, he wears all black, he stabs people with his glowing laser sword. he killed his father and serves the evil space empire as a personal attack dog. his psychic space powers bond with protagonist woman, his long floppy dark hair, striking eyes, and slightly large nose-- WAITAMINUTE. to make matters worse he's literally Kyrion CaldaREN. if a resemblance to a certain star wars man is a problem for you, rest assured that he's just doing a little situational cosplay, more or less. Once you mess up the setting and context that much, you have a functionally completely different guy.

If these tropes sound like fun, you'd probably enjoy it, if they make you wince, better to steer clear. Light, pulpy fun.

[the-final-sentence]

The pure, hopeful light made me smile as I left my dorm room and headed home to Grandma Frost for the holidays.

Jennifer Estep, from Kiss of Frost

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October 2024

[yurelia]

[Rezension] Jennifer Estep: »Das dunkle Herz der Magie«

https://yurelias-buecherecke.blogspot.com/2024/04/rezension-jennifer-estep-das-dunkle.html

Eine würdige Fortsetzung, die genauso spannend ist wie der Vorgänger und Lust auf den nächsten Band macht. Pageturner!

[dkehoe]

This Chick Read: Only Good Enemies (Galactic Bonds #2) by Jennifer Estep

When we last saw Vesper Quill, she had been kidnapped, thrown into a war, found herself bonded to one of the world’s famous military warriors, raised to a Lady in society, and taken over the tech company she used to work for… I know, this is a lot for a first book! Book 2 jumps right in where book 1 left off. Vesper is the head of Quill Corp, making all things tech work smoothly. Yes, she’s still…

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Review: Conquer the Kingdom

Synopsis: Magic reigns, plots abound, and a new love might not conquer all, in this must-read finale to the epic Gargoyle Queen trilogy by international bestselling author Jennifer Estep. Time is running out for crown princess Gemma Ripley. Despite being a cunning spy and a powerful mind magier, Gemma hasn’t been able to track down the most dangerous enemy her kingdom of Andvari has ever seen.…

[whatsheread]

Jennifer Estep does it again

Jennifer Estep writes such satisfying trilogies. The finale of The Gargoyle Queen series, Conquer the Kingdom, is just one more example of that. It is that magical combination of action, suspense, and romance that she blends so well for all her stories, especially for this conclusion of Gemma Ripley’s story. As in the previous two novels, one of my favorite elements of Conquer the Kingdom is…

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ebook deal ONLY $1.99

WIDOW'S WEB (Elemental Assassin) by Jennifer Estep

US: https://amzn.to/41hf6aT

CA: https://bit.ly/4hSZFLP

The seventh book in the hugely popular Elemental Assassin series by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Estep—Gin Blanco is back and ready for action.

I used to murder people for money, but lately it’s become more of a survival technique.

Once an assassin, always an assassin. So much for being plain old Gin Blanco. With every lowlife in Ashland gunning for me, I don’t need another problem, but a new one has come to town anyway. Salina might seem like a sweet Southern belle, but she’s really a dangerous enemy whose water elemental magic can go head-to-head with my own Ice and Stone power. Salina also has an intimate history with my lover, Owen Grayson, and now that she’s back, she thinks he’s hers for the taking. Salina’s playing a mysterious game that involves a shady local casino owner with a surprising connection to Owen. But they call me the Spider for a reason. I’m going to untangle her deadly scheme, even if it leaves my love affair hanging by a thread.

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Only Bad Options by Jennifer Estep - 9/18

Takes a little bit to really get going but once it does it’s a fun ride! Lots of tension and intrigue - very entertaining! Some of the dual POVs were a little repetitive but otherwise added to the story. 4/5

✨2023 Book Thread✨

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“There are so many wonderful new science fiction and fantasy books to read in March 2023. The science fiction and fantasy novels and novellas have not come to play this month.

They say March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. The month is in-between the roar of winter and the bleat of spring. I cannot help but place these new releases in the same category. This exciting mix of new science fiction and fantasy novels will help you finish off the worst of the winter.

First and foremost: excellent cover designs all around. The colors, fonts, and overall designs are chef’s kiss, no-notes level brilliant. Let me tell you, I greatly appreciate the latest developments in cover design. I love the string of bright colors and richly painted images. You really cannot ask for more.“