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PRAISE FOR THE SIRANTHA JAX NOVELS
KILLBOX
Fraught with action, farewells, and sorrow... Fans of this series wont be able to put Killbox down... Ms. Aguirre has left the reader hanging with a finish that guarantees the reader will be on pins and needles waiting for the next installment.
Fresh Fiction
A fabulous book... Fans of the big SF flicks out there, from Serenity to Star Wars , will find everything they love about those stories in this one. Princesses, spaceship battles, monsters, lasers, and aliens, Killbox has it all and is poised to thrust this series into a strong, tight spin to its (I hope) victorious end.
BookLove
Rife with huge, tender emotions, rough anguish that makes me cry, and... snatches of joy that make all of that anguish worthwhile... This is the kind of story that makes the emotional roller coaster of reading so appealing.
Lurv a la Mode
Oh wow! I literally inhaled this book, and I could not put it down... an epic space opera with lots of space battles and action that does not stop until the last few pages... I highly, highly recommend the series as its one of the best, if not the best sci-fi romantic series that combines action and plot... five out of five stars!
The Book Pushers
Ann Aguirre blows me away in each book, and Killbox may be her best yet.
Smexy Books
That Ive become emotionally invested in these characters is a good thing; its indicative of Ann Aguirres stellar ability to create nuanced, painfully real, and vital individuals.
Tempting Persephone
Aguirre had tears running down my face... another fantastic story by Ann Aguirre, and if you havent started the Sirantha Jax series yet, you really need to.
Literary Escapism
DOUBLEBLIND
The world-building was not only tight but excellent. Ms. Aguirre weaves some amazing cultural, environmental, and physical details into the Ithtorian world that I found fascinating, and it is what made this book stand out for me.
Impressions of a Reader
One of my favorite aspects of this series is Jax. I love her as a heroine, and this book really allows Jax to shine... If you are a fan of this series, you know the ending will have you flipping through the calendar to see when it is time for the next in the series. This book puts things into motion, [and] I cannot wait to see where they go from here. Rating: five stars.
Smexy Books
What marks this series as excellent is the complexity of character... Plus, theres the fact that Ann Aguirre tells a good story, plain and simple... Doubleblind was a fantastic installment in the series, and, while being immensely satisfying, it still left me wanting more in the best possible way.
Tempting Persephone
Aguirres rich and descriptive world and characters are as solid as ever in Doubleblind , so established fans will definitely want to continue with their story.
BookLove
Sirantha Jax is already a character we cant help but loveindependent, brash, funny, and brave. But in this book, she is also forced to look at herself... That she comes out on the other side better for the examination speaks both to her character and to Aguirres immense skills as a writer... I can say I eagerly look forward to more. This is spacefaring science fiction romance at its best.
Spacefreighters Lounge
Doubleblind is not just the latest chronicle of Sirantha Jax; it is without a doubt the greatest as well. High stakes, crackling tension, and a tangled web of political intrigue would have been amazing enough, but the entire book is built on strong characters and stronger relationships between them, which is proof that you really can have it all. If you read Ann Aguirre, that is.
Moira Rogers: Where Things Go Bump & Grind in the Night
WANDERLUST
Fast-paced and thrilling, Wanderlust is pure adrenaline. Sirantha Jax is an unforgettable character, and I cant wait to find out what happens to her next. The world Ann Aguirre has created is a roller-coaster ride to remember.
Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of
Dark Predator
The details of communication, travel, politics, and power in a greedy, lively universe have been devised to the last degree but are presented effortlessly. Aguirre has the mastery and vision which come from critical expertise: She is unmistakably a true science fiction fan, writing in the genre she loves.
The Independent (London)
A thoroughly enjoyable blend of science fiction, romance, and action, with a little something for everyone, and a great deal of fun. Its down and dirty, unafraid to show some attitude.
SF Site
GRIMSPACE
A terrific first novel full of page-turning action, delightful characters, and a wry twist of humor. Romance may be in the air. Bullets, ugly beasties, and really nasty bad guys definitely are.
Mike Shepherd, national bestselling author of
the Kris Longknife series
An irresistible blend of action and attitude. Sirantha Jax doesnt just leap off the pageshe storms out, kicking, cursing, and mouthing off. No wonder her pilot falls in love with her; readers will, too.
Sharon Shinn, national bestselling author of
Troubled Waters
A tightly written, edge-of-your-seat read.
Linnea Sinclair, RITA Awardwinning author of
Rebels and Lovers
Also by Ann Aguirre
Sirantha Jax Series
GRIMSPACE
WANDERLUST
DOUBLEBLIND
KILLBOX
AFTERMATH
Corine Solomon Series
BLUE DIABLO
HELL FIRE
SHADY LADY
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