Bookish Escape {#12} : Sirantha Jax Series by Ann Aguirre! – SUNDAY NIGHT!

I have never been a huge sci-fi buff in books. I mean I dig the occasional science fiction movie and TV series, but I have never delved much into the books as much. However when I saw this series and heard it had some romance in it, I decided to give it a shot and LOVED it!

The fifth book, Aftermath, just came out and I even though I am behind on reading this series (haven’t read Killbox yet), I cannot wait to see what is in store for Jax and March. 

Are you looking forward to jumping into grimspace again?  Seeing what kind of trouble Jax is getting into this time?  If so, then join Jackie (from Literary Escapism) and I while we discuss this amazing series at Talk Shoe THIS SUNDAY, September 4th at 9pm EST.

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Aftermath
Endgame (August 2012)

DEAD HEROES GET MONUMENTS. LIVE ONES GET TRIALS.

Sirantha Jax has the right genes—ones that enable her to “jump” faster-than-light ships through grimspace. But it’s also in her genetic makeup to go it alone. It’s a character trait that has gotten her into—and out of—hot water time and time again, but now she’s caused one of the most horrific events in military history…

During the war against murderous, flesh-eating aliens, Sirantha went AWOL and shifted grimspace beacons to keep the enemy from invading humanity’s homeworld. The cost of her actions: the destruction of modern interstellar travel—and the lives of six hundred Conglomerate soldiers.

Accused of dereliction of duty, desertion, mass murder, and high treason, Sirantha is on trial for her life. And only time will tell if she’s one of the Conglomerate’s greatest heroes—or most infamous criminals…

 

Warning: Aftermath was just released, so it will definitely be on everyone’s minds. We’ll try to keep spoilers to a minimum, but anything from the previous novels is totally game.

 

Haven’t read the series yet? What are you waiting for?! Here are the books, in order:

Grimspace

By all accounts, Sirantha Jax should have burned out years ago…

As the carrier of a rare gene, Jax has the ability to jump ships through grimspace—a talent which cuts into her life expectancy, but makes her a highly prized navigator for the Corp. But then the ship she’s navigating crash-lands, and she’s accused of killing everyone on board. It’s hard for Jax to defend herself: she has no memory of the crash.

Now imprisoned and the subject of a ruthless interrogation, Jax is on the verge of madness. Then a mysterious man breaks into her cell, offering her freedom—for a price. March needs Jax to help his small band of rogue fighters break the Corp monopoly on interstellar travel—and establish a new breed of jumper.

Jax is only good at one thing—grimspace—and it will eventually kill her. So she may as well have some fun in the meantime…

 

Wanderlust

Sirantha Jax doesn’t take chances…she jumps at them…

Sirantha Jax is a “Jumper,” a woman who possesses the unique genetic makeup needed to navigate faster than light ships through grimspace. Jax has worked for the Farwan Corporation her entire career. But now the word’s out that the Corp deliberately crashed a passenger ship, and their stranglehold on intergalactic commerce has crumbled—which means that Jax is out of a job.

She’s also broke, due to being declared dead a little prematurely. So when the government asks her to head up a vital diplomatic mission, Jax takes it. Her mandate: journey to the planet Ithiss-Tor and convince them to join the Conglomerate.

But Jax’s payday is light years away. First, she’ll have to contend with Syndicate criminals, a stormy relationship with her pilot, man-eating aliens, and her own grimspace-weakened body. She’ll be lucky just to make it to Ithiss-Tor alive…

 

 

 

Doubleblind

As a “Jumper” who navigates ships through grimspace, Sirantha Jax is used to kicking ass. So why is she suddenly chosen as an ambassador of peace?

 

 

 

 

Killbox

Talk is cheap when lives are in jeopardy

Sirantha Jax is a “Jumper,” a woman who possesses the unique genetic makeup needed to navigate faster than light ships through grimspace. With no tolerance for political diplomacy, she quits her ambassador post so she can get back to saving the universe the way she does best—by mouthing off and kicking butt.

And her tactics are needed more than ever. Flesh-eating aliens are attacking stations on the outskirts of space, and for many people, the Conglomerate’s forces are arriving too late to serve and protect them.

Now, Jax must take matters into her own hands by recruiting a militia to defend the frontiers—out of the worst criminals, mercenaries, and raiders that ever traveled through grimspace…

 

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Top 5 Sundays #46 – Favorite Genres NOT UF or PNR!

Hey There my dear readers! =) Top 5 Sundays time is here! YAY!

Let’s get right to it, shall we?

 

This week’s results:

Favorite Sci-Fi Movies! = 7 (28%)

Favorite Genres NOT UF or PNR! = 13 (52%)

UF Book Recs to Guys! = 5 (20%)

 

The theme for today is:

Favorite Genres NOT UF or PNR!

 

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This week’s theme is Favorite Genres NOT UF or PNR!

I am an avid Paranormal devourer reader, YA, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance and anything that might fit in that category, but even a lover like me needs a break once in a while and here are some of the genres I usually turn to =)

*in no particular order

Literary {S&M/Ms} Erotica

LOVE Kitty Thomas books and from her rec I ended up reading “As She’s Told” and Loved it as well!

Definitely not a genre for everyone.

 

Gay Romance

I am a huge Josh Lanyon fan and I’ll read anything he puts put, but his more humorous side is awesome and led me to L.B. Gregg, Score!

 

Contemporary Romance

For the longest time I turned my nose to contemporary romance, but I finally gave in and I am so glad I did!

The funny incarnations by MJD, Victoria Dahl and Alice Clayton are amongst the best!

 

Space Opera

Spaceships, Alien and Adventures Oh My!

 

Fantasy

Not to dis the Urban kind, but pure Fantasy will always have a part of my heart!

 

Special Mentions:

Steampunk 

Dystopian

 

 

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Author Interview & International “Shady Lady” Giveaway w/ Ann Aguirre

 

 

Hey guys! I am so happy to have here today the author of one my favorite series ever! She was the reason I started liking Sci-fy and if you haven’t read Ann Aguirre’s Sirantha Jax series, you totally should!

Hope you enjoy it and check out the giveaway at the end!

 

- When did you first start writing?

I was eight.

- In which genres do you write, including your other pen-names?

Urban fantasy, romantic science fiction, romance, and YA.

- Do you have a favorite? Which one?

I love the one I'm with.

- Why did you decide to write in 3 different names?

Ava Gray is for my solo romances. Ellen Connor is the pseudonym I share with Carrie Lofty. My non-romance work goes under my real name, Ann Aguirre.

- Were there any Books, Movies or Writers that have inspired you?

Yes, too many to list. Books, movies, and music are my passion. I often have soundtracks when I write.

 

Favorites:

- Favorite Movie?

Jumpin' Jack Flash. I've watched it a hundred times.

- Favorite TV Show?

Fringe.

- Favorite Book?

Too many to list.

- Favorite Author?

See above.

- Favorite Genre that is NOT your own?

Right now, it's YA, but I read according to my mood.

- Favorite one of your Books?

I love them all.

- Who is your favorite of your own characters? Why?

See above.

- Which was the hardest to write? Why?

Zeke from Skin Heat. He refused to admit he was a romance hero.

- What would you be if not a writer?

Sad. Because I'm a writer.

- If you Could be any Character in the world, Who would you be?

Rose Tyler, because she gets to live happily ever after with the Doctor. Well, kind of.

 

Quickies!

- Coffee or Tea? Depends on what kind.

- Up or Down? Down.

- Virtual or Real? Real

- Day or Night? Night

- Sooner or Later? Sooner

- Reading or Writing? Writing.

 

- What is your favorite part of the writing process?

Revisions.

- What is your least favorite part?

Copyedits

- Each of your series in your own words?

http://www.annaguirre.com

- What is coming up next for you?

Here's a link to my releases in 2011.

- What are you working on right now?

I'm writing DAYBREAK with Carrie Lofty.

- Do you have any advice or tip to those like me that want to become a published Author someday?

If you can quit, do it. Find a new hobby. If you can't quit because the voices in your head will drive you crazy, then don't ever give up.

- Anything you would like to say to your fans out there?

Thanks for reading.

- Thanks so much for being here!

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Bookish News–“Enclave” by Ann Aguirre {Book Trailer}

 

Hey guys! I don’t know fi you guys know this, but Im a huge Ann Aguirre fan and when I heard about her new YA novel I was psyched!

Check out the trailer for Enclave:

More about 'Enclave':

Ann Aguirre, author of the Corine Solomon Series & the Sirantha Jax Series, releases her first -ever Young Adult dystopian novel, 'Enclave':

 

 

 

"New York City has been decimated by war and plague, and most of civilization has migrated to underground enclaves, where life expectancy is no more than the early 20's. When Deuce turns 15, she takes on her role as a Huntress, and is paired with Fade, a teenage Hunter who lived Topside as a young boy. When she and Fade discover that the neighboring enclave has been decimated by the tunnel monsters—or Freaks—who seem to be growing more organized, the elders refuse to listen to warnings. And when Deuce and Fade are exiled from the enclave, the girl born in darkness must survive in daylight, in the ruins of a city whose population has dwindled to a few dangerous gangs. As the two are guided by Fade’s long-ago memories, they face dangers, and feelings, unlike any they’ve ever known."

Find out more about 'Enclave' here, including the first two chapters, the book cover and an interview with the author!

http://www.annaguirre.com/books/ya-novels/enclave/

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