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Killbox (Sirantha Jax #4)

by Ann Aguirre (Goodreads Author)

4.14 of 5 stars 4.14 · rating details · 1,683 ratings · 211 reviews

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

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Published August 31st 2010 by Ace Science Fiction (first published July 29th 2010)

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Jun 16, 2012 Brandi rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Man oh man, did this book ever annoy the crap out of me.

While I still enjoy the series, this book has my fangirl status on hiatus. Much the same way that March places his love life at every possible turn.

So this story revolves around the growing Morgut threat, and how Jax, March, and everyone else (plus some random new guy who I can't figure out but seems to be all powerful) set out to fight them. The alliance with Ithiss-Tor is a go, and the Conglomerate is trying to make a comeback after bein...more

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Brandi Thanks ladies! I'm just so disappointed with this one. I haven't started the next one yet, but I think I'll be opening that one up tonight. Have been...more
Jun 16, 2012 06:04pm

Brandi I totally forgot to add in my review about how Jax seems to look up to Mair. She makes comments about how amazing she was, and generally just can't be...more
Jun 16, 2012 06:13pm

Oct 18, 2011 MISS VAIN rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Sci-Fi Romance fans

Shelves: ann-aguirre, series-that-i-m-obsessed-with

"I am Ramona Jax," she tells the universe.
"And I do this because this is my world."

Ann Aguirre has fraggin done it again!!!! I'm amazed at this romantic Sci-Fi fantasy world she has created. Killbox is a book about War, Love, Loss, Sacrifice, and being Heroic at the risk of losing everything.

Chancellor Tarn has put March in a position to build Starships offering protection to tier worlds as the Morgut threaten to take over. War has begun. Jax, March, Vel, Dina, Doc, Hit, are now aiding Tar...more

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Jun 21, 2011 Maja rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi, postcard-from-outer-space, cliffhanger-ending, favorites, just-another-book-crush, role-models, reviewed-in-2011

Killbox would have been a beautiful 5-star book, but the cliffhanger-ish ending ruined it a bit for me. Still, I can honestly say that Ann Aguirre hasn't failed me yet. I postponed reading this book for as long as I could, trying to get closer to the release date of Aftermath. Today I needed an author I could trust and and a world I felt comfortable in.

This is one of my favorite series in the world. What I love most about it is the growth of the characters: not just Jax and March, but Dina and H...more

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Sep 24, 2010 Cathy rated it 3 of 5 stars

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The good stuff:

The plot of this book is back on track after the diplomatic detour of the last book. There's action galore; Jax is back in her element aboard ships and in the thick of galactic drama. Also, the Morguts are terrific bad guys. They're not only very scary by design, but also because of Aguirre's skilled writing in confrontation scenes. She makes them into a truly frightening foe, which heightens the drama considerably.

The supporting characters are very well done. Aguirre is fantastic...more

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Nov 03, 2011 Anzu The Great Destroyer rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of the genre, series, author, etc

Shelves: ball-busting-chicks, zomg-i-must-have-him, science-and-space-and-crap, the-fantasy-of-urbans, i-am-stalking-you, reviewed-2011, a-bit-of-mush, i-would-kill-to-own, second-best

*hums to herself*

"This is war
And it’s on tonight
So get up and fight
Get up and fight
You had all your life
To run and hide
Now step up, now step up
Let’s do this"

So here comes war. Everything is dark, no planet is safe anymore, people are dying all over the place and March is hot as hell. You would think this as an awesome book. I know I did *winks* And it was (kinda) at least for some parts.

See the beginning was ok but I wasn’t impressed. A bit too boring for a good Sirantha Jax book. But th...more

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May 07, 2011 Pamela / SpazP rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Originally posted at WickedLilPixie Reviews

One of the reasons that I prefer Urban Fantasy, and now Science Fiction Romance, series to stand-alone novels is because if they are done correctly, you get to experience and enjoy the growth of the heroine throughout the duration of the novels. The Sirantha Jax series is a spectacular example of this! It has become one of my most favorite series to look forward to.

Killbox is the fourth book in the “Jax” series and boy, did this book deliver. We find ou...more Originally posted at WickedLilPixie Reviews

One of the reasons that I prefer Urban Fantasy, and now Science Fiction Romance, series to stand-alone novels is because if they are done correctly, you get to experience and enjoy the growth of the heroine throughout the duration of the novels. The Sirantha Jax series is a spectacular example of this! It has become one of my most favorite series to look forward to.

Killbox is the fourth book in the “Jax” series and boy, did this book deliver. We find our heroine Sirantha “Jax” through with her gig as an ambassador for the Conglomerate Ithiss Torr, and she’s ready to get back to her roots: jumping in grimspace and overall kicking ass. But along with her new position of power, March has been made a new commander of the Conglomerate Armada. He and Jax must now recruit pirate ships and whomever else they can get to fight on the side of the Conglomerate against the horrifying flesh-eating Morgut. The war has begun between the two forces, and the Conglomerate are desperately outnumbered.

I have to say that while I love Jax and March together as the heroine/hero, my favorite character in the series is actually a secondary character, Vel. What I found most compelling in the last book, and even more so in Killbox, is the connection that Jax and Vel have. He is so heroic and loyal and noble… he and Jax have such an intense relationship that you wonder if Vel is not giving March a run for his money in the romantic relationship area. What is crazy for my sick little mind to wrap around, and I know I’m not alone in this, is that Vel is a Bug. Yes, he is a Bug who wears a human facade to make others more comfortable. Ms. Aguirre drops several hints that even Jax herself is confused by their deep connection; it is undeniable. This is science fiction romance at its best, people!

In this fourth book we see a much more mature and selfless Jax. The first three books in the series have focused more on her point of vies, but with this book even though it is still from her POV she really gets a good grasp on her place in the future of the Conglomerate. To have started out as such a frustratingly selfish character in the first book, Grimspace, she has become a truly selfless character. She places herself right smack in front of danger to save those she has become loyal to and doesn’t ever second guess her actions. As with the previous books, this story is dark. War is going on, and the outlook through the book is grim. I sat on the edge of my seat biting my nails through the entire book, no exaggeration. Death and emotional loss are very real components of this war for the universe.

I will warn readers ahead of time that this book ends in a major cliffhanger. One that will make you crazy. It is no surprise, then, that I am chomping at the bit for fifth installment, Aftermath, not out until September, 2011. A year from now! I’m dying! If you have not started this series, get on it. This series cannot be read out of order, so be sure to start with Grimspace (previously reviewed in September).

Grimspace
Wanderlust
Doubleblind
Killbox
Aftermath – 9.2011
Endgame – 9.2012(less)

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Aug 05, 2011 Ainslie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: scifi

Okay, this fourth entry in the Sirantha Jax series (of six) was a difficult one for me to rate. In some respects it only deserves three stars (or less), and in others, it's a five. I had to come down in the middle as a cmpromise, or I'd be here for days making lists of pros and cons to figure out what the rating should really be.

On the cons side, several things are over the top. The thing that loomed largest of these for me was the purported brilliance of several of the supporting characters. Wh...more Okay, this fourth entry in the Sirantha Jax series (of six) was a difficult one for me to rate. In some respects it only deserves three stars (or less), and in others, it's a five. I had to come down in the middle as a cmpromise, or I'd be here for days making lists of pros and cons to figure out what the rating should really be.

On the cons side, several things are over the top. The thing that loomed largest of these for me was the purported brilliance of several of the supporting characters. While there was some of this in the previous books, it really took the lead in this one, and I feel the book suffered greatly as a result. Nobody but Dina can do the job in galaxies, nobody is as great a scientist as Saul (except for the newcomer--who is equally brilliant), and so on. That is a lazy way of doing things to my way of thinking, and it means instant solutions to all problems with a snap of the fingers. Kind of like the CSI (TV series) instant solutions, whereas in real life, it takes years and sometimes decades to do it. It's just too convenient, and I found myself rolling my eyes quite a few times over it.

The second con for me, is the contrived parting of the lead couple--yet again. I really wish the author hadn't done it this way, because having established the romantic pairing in the very first book, the series wasn't going to collapse with the couple being together as it does when the series is built on the romantic tension of 'the chase'. I felt that there were plenty of other things which could have been used instead to keep the interest alive, as there is in any relationship.

The third annoyance was the utter perfection of the leading couple. Jax has become downright saintly--boringly so, and I found myself wishing more than once that she would have a fit of the tantrums instead of being so nauseatingly understanding, self-effacing, and dutiful. March practised self-abnegation to the point where I wanted to bitch-slap him (along with Jax), and the tortured hero aspect was milked for all it was worth. I have the fervent hope that both Jax and March will grow some warts in the next two books, thereby rendering themselves infinitely more attractive to me.

Pros. There was a lot of emotional depth in this book (other than the angst between Jax and March), the very best of which was the relationship between Vel and Jax. I'm not too clear on where this relationship is going, but it was poignant and beautiful. Aguirre handled that one with a deft touch. Also of interest was Saul's relationship with Rose. It's difficult to talk about this without giving away spoilers, so I will just say it provided some much needed contrast in certain areas.

Plenty of action. The engagements with the enemy were well done, I felt, and I particularly enjoyed the "contact" slight though it was. I hope Aguirre takes it further in the two remaining books, because it adds to the reading experience when the enemy has more than one dimension.

Despite the contrivances and other annoyances mentioned above, this book still managed to keep me invested and turning the pages. I still *enjoyed* it, which speaks volumes to me about the skill of the writer, even if I didn't agree with some of her mechanisms. I finished Killbox eager to read the next book and discover what happens at the end of the series--so much so, that I immediately checked on the release dates. (less)

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Oct 05, 2010 Lolly's rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: science-fiction, pick-of-the-litter, part-of-a-series

Why, oh, why can't we give books 10 stars? If it were at all possible, I would. I would give this book one hundred stars. I finished this today and already I'm in withdrawal. I didn't want to stop. I tried, I tried very hard, to read Killbox as slowly as possible, to savor the story. But like any attempts of mine to savor a rich piece of chocolate, to let it melt on my tongue and slowly infuse my senses with its deliciousness, I failed miserably. From the first page, I got so caught up in the st...more Why, oh, why can't we give books 10 stars? If it were at all possible, I would. I would give this book one hundred stars. I finished this today and already I'm in withdrawal. I didn't want to stop. I tried, I tried very hard, to read Killbox as slowly as possible, to savor the story. But like any attempts of mine to savor a rich piece of chocolate, to let it melt on my tongue and slowly infuse my senses with its deliciousness, I failed miserably. From the first page, I got so caught up in the story, I couldn't not turn the pages as fast as my eyes devoured the words.

There's no way I can coherently describe the story to non-readers of this series. I'm nowhere near eloquent enough. I am in complete awe of Ms. Aguirre. She has created a series so rich, so lifelike, so real, even though the story is set in space and features aliens and concepts so totally science-fiction in nature. Despite that fact, or perhaps because of it, her characters live and breathe. None of them are perfect; each one has fears and hopes and character faults. In other words, they are three dimensional, just as real human beings are. And the relationships between them are real, not picture-perfect ideals, but messy, hard, fractious, delightful, fulfilling, full of mistakes and missed opportunities and moments of wonder. This alone would make the books wonderful reads, but the storytelling, the weaving of these characters' actions into wonderfully exciting, terrifying, exhilarating, emotional stories, make Ann Aguirre's novels top-rate, in my opinion. Plus, she made me cry. I can't tell you how many years it's been since I've cried while reading a book; too many to count. But she did it, and I'm not a weepy person. That's the mark of how involved Aguirre makes you become with these people--Sirantha Jax, March, Dina, Hit, Vel--that when they feel pain and loss, you feel it, too, and cry because of it. Though I know it is impossible, for my part I hope Sirantha Jax continues her adventures through many, many more books in the years to come; unlike chocolate, I can savor them as much and as many times as I like without getting fat.(less)

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Sep 01, 2010 Katyana rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ass-kicking-women, sci-fi, kleenex-required, series, favorites

God. God. I just finished, and... I don't even know where to begin. How do I rate this book?

This book left me smoking pissed. Part of me wants to give it a bad rating because of that, just out of spite. But when I think about it, this visceral emotional reaction I am having, it is a reaction to the story. To a well-told story. How can I give that a low rating?

There are a lot of decisions that frustrated me in this book. I honestly found it hard to read, because parts of it were pretty upsetting....more

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Nov 21, 2012 Negine rated it 3 of 5 stars

I was so excited to jump back into this sci-fi world, a world that always reminds me of the TV series FARSCAPE by the way, with Sirantha Jax (a combination of Moya, Pilot and Aeryn) leading the way. Sadly my excitement quickly turned to irritation as I kept getting farther into the book. I just didn't feel connected to Jax as in the previous three novels, perhaps it's because it has been too long since I read DOUBLEBLIND, the last book. And I need to feel that connection in a series that is writ...more

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May 11, 2013 Candace rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, series-author-completed, sci-fi-romance

This is my favorite book in the series yet.

Yes, there are some things that bugged the hell out me. Like how, for example, everyone Jax knows happens to be the most brilliant person in their field, and the only person in the universe who could figure out "X." March is the bestest pilot ever, but wait Hit is also the bestest pilot ever; Saul is the master of medicine, Evie is the master of science, Vel is the master of electronics, Dina is the master of engineering (oh, and also, guns!), and so on...more

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Feb 14, 2013 Sherie Davis rated it 3 of 5 stars

Spoilers! I liked this one less than the previous installments. It's just, it didn't have the same dynamic, and honestly at this point I don't really like March that much anymore. I mean the whole them not being together thing because he's the armada commander seems like he's just trying to torture himself and as a reader after all the issues in the previous books it feels false. Being professional and not having your decision making compromised by emotions is of course important in a leader, b...more

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Nov 20, 2012 Natalie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: aliens, favorites, urban-fantasy

It is very hard for me to start one of these books....but once I do, I'm sucked in completely and can't stop till the last sentence. This book was no different from the rest in the series, and the cliffhanger ending left me wanting to crack open the next one.

Jax is one tough woman to contend with. Unfortunately, she rarely ever gets a happy ending in any situation.....and I'm starting to believe her when she says she doesn't think she is meant to have one. This installment started off great wit...more

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Aug 31, 2012 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 4 stars. Too much relationship angst, otherwise it would've been a perfect 5.

90-100 pages in. Wtf? Since when was it okay to eavesdrop on your bf's private convos? I'm disgusted by her actions. Pro alien rights and all that jazz but she doesn't think much about privacy, one of the most basic human rights?

And if March is such a great guy, why did he treat Loras like shit in the first book? Make up your mind.. Did Mair turn the psychopath into a flawless, selfless hero or did she just give him a c...more

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Aug 27, 2012 Abby rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

KEY-WORDS: Aliens, Action, Romance, Violence, Some Sexual Content.

IN-SHORT: A great fast paced read with tons of surprises and twists.

Ginny's The Book Reading Pug Review:

Killbox is the forth book in Ann Aguirre Sirantha Jax series and if you thought this series couldn't get anymore shocking you would be wrong. This book is just as fast paced as the previous three with great character growth and explosive twists that will leave the audience shocked.

In this installment we are taken to war with J...more

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Oct 06, 2010 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010, fantasy, sci-fi

Having just come off a mentally (and physically) grueling assignment as an ambassador for the Conglomerate to Ithiss Tor, Sirantha Jax would like nothing more than to rocket herself back into grimspace with March by her side. But with the alarming rise in recent Morgut attacks - a highly advanced, yet nasty group who leave no survivors - the Conglomerate is scrambling for a way to protect ships and remote outposts from utter decimation. As all-out war explodes, Jax and March must gather (and tra...more Having just come off a mentally (and physically) grueling assignment as an ambassador for the Conglomerate to Ithiss Tor, Sirantha Jax would like nothing more than to rocket herself back into grimspace with March by her side. But with the alarming rise in recent Morgut attacks - a highly advanced, yet nasty group who leave no survivors - the Conglomerate is scrambling for a way to protect ships and remote outposts from utter decimation. As all-out war explodes, Jax and March must gather (and train) a rag-tag militia while Jax continues to test her body's limits as a jumper in hopes of gaining any advantage over the terrifying force of the Morgut.

I have no idea how Ann Aguirre keeps doing it. Really. The woman must be a mind-reader like my favorite dark hero March to be able to manipulate my emotions this effortlessly, because honestly, there wasn't a chapter where I wasn't afraid for, mad at, or elated for any one of her amazing characters. Nothing comes easy or without a struggle this time around (but really, when has it ever for Jax?) and Jax is especially feeling the strain of having to separate indefinitely from those who she has come to rely so heavily upon.

War is always a time for goodbyes and loss yet in no way could Killbox be described as a purely emotional book without any action. Whereas Doubleblind focused more on Jax learning how to control her impulses and learning to fight with words, Killbox returns once again to her trademark let's get this done fighting style. But she's also a more mature Sirantha Jax who weighs the outcome of her actions and decides to go to bat even when she isn't sure of the outcome. Time and again, we see a Jax who rationally evaluates a dangerous situation, makes the hard choice (which usually involves putting herself at risk), and then rushes forward with guns blazing. I'd say the woman is a machine to continue putting herself in danger like that, but truly she's not. Jax has so much heart that it makes her choices that much more admirable and extremely heart-breaking once you understand her reasoning for such crazy actions.

And as for the ending? Yeah, my tender emotions were pretty much already fried from the rest of the book, so it was nothing short of cruel to be left with such a crazy cliff-hanger ending! I honestly have no idea where Ann Aguirre is going to take Jax next but you better believe I don't want to miss a second of it. (less)

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Mar 23, 2013 Lindsay Mead rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2013, honorable-mention

This is what I expected from the last two books. Lots of action and tough action heroine. It's almost like books 2 & 3 were mistakes that were never meant to be released. This book was great. I couldn't put it down. I loved Jax for once. And my heart was seriously pounding at the end. On a more personal note: (view spoiler)...more

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Sep 13, 2012 Sophie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, sci-fi, epic, action-packed

This was pretty amazing. Like legit sci-fi epic.

I don't know if the next sci-fi I read will be able to live up to this...

Anyways, as always I love Vel. One of the best characters (and the few) I have ever come across that wasn't the male lead yet I am utterly enthrall with. As for March the male lead, he certainly does not lack at all (it's just the Vel for me is too awesome (and he's not even humanoid, but damn it I would totally still want him on my team, Bug and all!)). March actually is a...more

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Sep 02, 2012 Angela rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: science-fiction, romance, challenge-2012, on-kindle

4.5 Stars. My favorite one yet. I'll get to the loss of a 1/2 star at the end.

The writing was superb, with little repetition that plagued the previous books in this series, nearly poetic in many places.

Jax has become the heroine that I've been yearning for. She's strong and independent, and still beautifully connected to those she loves and cares about.

In the end this series is all about the relationships for me, all the connections between the characters, and the depth of emotions that it pulls...more

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Sep 04, 2011 Roxanne rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 5-stars

I’m Sirantha Jax, and I have had enough.

OMG! The ending...is so painful. This is the best in the series so far and most definitely the most emotional, I cried a few times throughout the book and some very hard decisions are made.

This book focuses on the recruitment side of war, March is offered the role of Commander, which has it pros and cons. It's a huge responsibility but there's no one else for the position, we get to see old characters from earlier books and everyone's relationships are p...more

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Sep 27, 2012 Liv rated it 4 of 5 stars

The roller coaster ride of Sirantha Jax’s story continued in Killbox. And what a ride it was!!! I couldn’t put the book down until I finished it.

My review below assumes the reader has some understanding of the Grimspace world and its characters, so I don’t have to explain myself at every turn.

If you haven’t yet read the Sirantha Jax series, I’d highly recommend that you start at the beginning. The story really would not be the same, or whole, if you were to start in the middle.... like here.

My...more

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Aug 30, 2010 Has rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I have been eagerly awaiting for the next installment in the Grimspace series, and it was well worth the wait! The book starts off shortly after the last book, Doubleblind, with Jax resigning her role as ambassador to the Conglomerate after her stint on Ithiss Tor. But this does not mean the end of her troubles – far from it. War is building up in the galaxy with growing attacks by raiders and pirates on border worlds, and far worse, the Morgut who are increasing their attacks. Jax and her crew...more I have been eagerly awaiting for the next installment in the Grimspace series, and it was well worth the wait! The book starts off shortly after the last book, Doubleblind, with Jax resigning her role as ambassador to the Conglomerate after her stint on Ithiss Tor. But this does not mean the end of her troubles – far from it. War is building up in the galaxy with growing attacks by raiders and pirates on border worlds, and far worse, the Morgut who are increasing their attacks. Jax and her crew embark on training an Armada to combat the growing threat – even if they have to recruit raiders/pirates themselves.
Oh wow! I literally inhaled this book and I could not put it down. It really felt like the tension and pace of the series has really stepped up a notch, and it’s definitely heading towards a big confrontation. Jax has grown so much – although this was illustrated in the previous two books. Killbox really shows how far she has changed and instead of just reacting and defending herself to those who threaten her, Jax has become more proactive and is on the offense and she does it in style.
In many ways this feels like a transitional book for the next arc of the series, but that is not to say it’s a filler, far from it. So many important things happened in Killbox that I feel the need to do a reread because it was so fast paced. While the galaxy is heading towards a major war, Jax has to face her own personal problems. The crew she comes to love as her family are also involved in the Armada, and have to face being separated from each other due to their different responsibilities and duties.
In Killbox you can see how far Jax has come to love and support her friends who have become her family, and there is some wonderful and emotional scenes where they all have to cope with separation, and their fear about the encroaching war with the Morgut. I especially love the scenes Jax shares with Vel, the alien bounty hunter, and Dina, the crew’s mechanic that really heightens personal bonds she shares with them, but without crossing into sentimentalism.
However, the real heartache comes with March’s self imposed estrangement. And because he took command of training and heading the newly established Armada, he placed their relationship on a hiatus. I really felt Jax’s pain because she understood the reasoning due to the military confines of establishing the Armada, but I did feel like smacking him in the head. And Jax did too! Especially after they both went through hell to be together. But there was a scene that really reflects all this, and shows how much Jax loves him and highlights what their relationship is about.

“March acknowledges that with a nod. Mary, how he burns, as if kindled from within by love of me. I remember its loss. I remember how I navigated him on Ithiss-Tor, filtering my essence through the dark spots in his mind, as though he were a series of broken beacons. I did it to repair him, fuse the damaged connections, so he could remember what it was to feel and love. War killed that part of him. I brought it back. In doing so, I left some of myself behind, but I think I also took part of him with me. We are twined together inextricably now, and I wouldn’t have it otherwise.”
I also liked the new characters that were introduced, such as the scientist, Evelyn Derad, that Jax and her crew rescues from an ex Farwan space station. And there are older faces who reappear. But I really enjoyed Evelyn’s introduction, and like Jax, has many similarities as she survives a Morgut attack, and realising she was also used by the Farwan Corporation. She also holds the key in helping Jax cope with the after-affects of Grimspace exposure, as well offering new possibilities to Jax’s affinity as a navigator. And in the meanwhile, political intrigue is added with secret communications from a mysterious agent (who I hope to see in latter books), and the leader of the Conglomerate whose messages were placed throughout the book which adds a level of political intrigue along with the action.
Unlike Doubleblind, which was more introspective and calmer in tone, Killbox is an epic Space Opera with lots of space battles and action that does not stop until the last few pages. Killbox also shows how much Jax has adapted and changed, and is also willing to sacrifice herself to those she has promised to protect. There are several twists and surprises in Killbox, but also several story threads in previous books that have been tied up, but also sets up bigger ones that will certainly play out in the next two books. Killbox also ends on a humdinger of a cliffhanger, and I SO want the next book. Like. right.now!
Killbox is a great installment in the Grimspace series. It’s fast paced with lots of action that really illustrates how the endgame is coming to a head. But this is a book that shows how far Jax has grown from the brash, selfish navigator in the first book, to the brash and selfless navigator that she is now. And Jax’s scenes of shared poignancy and affinity with her friends, and lover, March, adds a multilayer of emotional intensity towards the characters.. If you have not picked up the series yet, I highly, highly recommend the series as it’s one of the best, if not, thee Best Sci-Fi romantic series that combines action and plot. I cannot wait for the 5th book of the series!
I give Killbox 4.5 out of 5(less)

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Oct 08, 2010 Sbuchler rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: scifi-fantasy, read-in-2010

Genre: Space Opera

I adored this novel! It’s the fourth in the Sirantha Jax series; the backdrop is sweepingly epic “save the universe” from the Morgut invasion, which is biding fair to obliterate humanity. Despite the epic backdrop the emotional stories are very real. In many ways this book was sad (although it wasn’t depressing, oddly enough) – I really appreciate how Ann Aguirre continues Jax and March’s love story beyond the initial “I love you”. It’s complicated. It’s adult – they love each...more

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Oct 23, 2012 Alexandria rated it 4 of 5 stars

Love, is too vague and common a word to articulate my feelings for this series. It has become much, much, more than that. The world building, at first, takes some getting use to; like getting to know a complete stranger in vast detail. But soon that stranger becomes a friend, and then a lover. This series has become that to me; a precarious love affair that I simply can not stay away from. It calls to me, and I come to it like the sucker I now know I am for it. And damn it, I've already bought t...more

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Sep 26, 2010 Marsha rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Adults

Recommended to Marsha by: Kay

Of all of the books in the Sirantha Jax series, Killbox is definitely the best. The momemtum is steadily increasing to the ultiimate showdown between the species of Grimspace and the Morgut. In this episode, Jax is surprised to find that a friend she believes was dead is actually alive and in the custody of the pirate Hon. Jax turns in her resignation as Ambassador to Ithiss-Tor and Tarn releases her from her service but only to request March's servie (Jax's lover) as commander of the Conglomera...more

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Sep 06, 2010 Michael rated it 5 of 5 stars

I finished Killbox today and all I can say is that it is another great read in the Sirantha Jax series. Killbox kept me interested from beginning to end so that I could hardly put it down. I can't wait for the next book in the series. Bravo Ann Aguire! :)

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Mar 30, 2013 Claudia rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: science-fiction, keeper

this part of the series was breathtaking for me. this is for me the book of sacrifices (I am borrowing this title from Jamie but it is simple the truth and I hope it is ok) because everyone loses someone or something on a certain level. Nobody is secure in his/her relationship, situation or environment.

contrary to Doubleblind this book is full of action because the Conglomerate is at the brink of a war with the Morgut and the Armada is the first line of defense. there is not much time for diplom...more

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Jan 14, 2013 Steven rated it 5 of 5 stars

Sirantha Jax is on a roller-coaster of political, scientific and emotional change and we the readers go along for the ride. Like most reviewer I found my eyes moist once or twice during this 4th book in the Jax adventure. This series by author Aquirre is what I consider real science fiction. Many stories are set in a future imaginary world, but do not talk about the science of the future. Killbox grabs the science of grimspace with both hands and tries to wrestle with what it means and how it ca...more

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Jun 27, 2011 Jessica rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-book, sci-fi, steamy, read-in-2011

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Every time I rate a book 5 stars I go over my ratings to make sure I'm not going 5 star crazy. This book made me cry. Tears streaming down my face type crying, while looking at my daughter and going "I'd do the same thing". I'm getting a little choked up just thinking about it. For that alone it warrants...more

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Apr 19, 2011 Jamie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: library-books, bookclub-books

This is my favorite book in the series thus far.

Aguirre did quite well with this book! It has given me everything that I wanted from such a series. I can't put my finger on exactly what it is I like so much about this book, but this book is doing me wonders.

There are still a few problems with the book (and with the series as a whole). Again, Aguirre has found fit to seperate Jax from March. I think one of the reasons I liked the book so much was March being around for nearly the whole book, but...more

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Ann Aguirre is a USA Today bestselling author with a degree in English Literature; before she began writing full time, she was a clown, a clerk, a voice actress, and a savior of stray kittens, not necessarily in that order. She grew up in a yellow house across from a cornfield, but now she lives in sunny Mexico with her husband, children, and various pets. She likes all kinds of books, emo music,...more

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