Reviewed by Angie on
Gin is now head of the Ashland Underworld, but it's not really a title that she wants. There have been a few attacks on her life by other crime bosses, but that's not anything new. The real problem is having to listen to others talk and whine about their illegal businesses and territory rights. Gin does not care! And in Spider's Trap, her first meeting goes very, very wrong when a fake waiter plants a bomb. But oddly enough, Gin wasn't the target, but we all know how she feels responsible for others, so she's vowed to track down this bomber and take them out.
I was a bit nervous about what direction this series would take now that Gin has taken care of her lifelong revenge, but Spider's Trap was another exciting edition! Even though she's now the big boss, Gin still takes on assassination jobs to help those around her. But the metal elemental she's up against isn't just strong. He's clever as heck, and knows how to use his magic in interesting ways to keep Gin on her toes. Their battles are a bit long winded, and many, since Gin seems to be evenly matched. We all know Gin will pull through with some lucky strike, but her opponent does have some good tricks up his sleeves.
Spider's Trap also seems to set up a new overarching plot. Maybe? Someone directed this elemental to Ashland, and at the end Gin finally finds out who it is. This could get very, very interesting, since this person has connections in the city. I can't imagine what they're end game is, but I'm excited to find out!
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 28 May, 2015: Finished reading
- 28 May, 2015: Reviewed