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Sirantha Jax series by Ann Aquirre
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Oct 23, 2010 06:44PM
Has anyone read this series? I've only read the first book, and was curious to know what others who might have continued with this series thought.
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I read the first one. Loved the writing and the worldbuilding, but the main character did some things I had a really hard time forgiving her for. A good friend reads the whole series and assures me she redeems herself, but I haven't had the urge to let it go and keep reading yet.
Great story though.
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Frances
I know what you mean, Frances. Her series is gritty. Her characters do some things that you never expect, things that are on the verge of wrong and which you don't know you can get behind. I've always had a feeling of uncertainty about that series. I wasn't sure that I cared for the heroine or what she does, but I must have liked all the drama and heartbreak because I gave it a five! LOL.
Hi! I read the first book but have the other two waiting. I liked the first book, particularly the unique way the author works in the hero's attraction. I do plan to finish reading the series after I finish my 2010 SFR Reading Challenge commitment. 2 1/2 more books, I think?
I came across a copy of Wanderlust (book #2) at a used booksale. I want to continue with the series. I wasn't sure I liked the first book, but the more I thought about later, I realized that it was pretty good. It was just different for me, as I had been in a PNR reading mode. I read the first book so long ago that I can't remember too much about it, other than what Anna C mentioned about working in the hero's attraction. I'd really like to see where she takes that relationship in the next book.
She's definitely a brave author. She takes risks to keep her idea of the character true. And, yeah, her writing style is intense and gritty. I loved the book, but it stopped me short for some reason! Maybe I just need time to recover from the emotional trauma before I'm ready to trust her again. lol
I've read all the books in the series that are out so far and loved 'em all ;)I like that sirantha and the crew are all imperfect
FlibBityFLooB wrote: "I've read all the books in the series that are out so far and loved 'em all ;)I like that sirantha and the crew are all imperfect"
Same here. No one is perfect and they all have definite issue (some very serious) but every single character really grows throughout the series and shows how strong/brave/noble they can be, even if that wasn't their intention. It's rough and gritty and will give you a few heartbreaks but is absolutely worth it. I would definitely recommend this series, it only gets better.
I really liked the first book, but found the second one unsatisfying. I felt that it lacked romance and was more depressing than gritty. However, I'm hoping that it was setting up a good third book.
I have Wanderlust from the library. I hate her hair on the front (yes I'm shallow), but I remember why it looks that way. I really liked the first book.
Felicia wrote: "I really liked the first book, but found the second one unsatisfying. I felt that it lacked romance and was more depressing than gritty. However, I'm hoping that it was setting up a good third book."These can definitely get a little depressing, mostly having to do with March's torment, but I promise if you stick it out it will be worth it. I feel like it's a much more realistic love story than a lot of the other books in this genre because March and Jax frequently have to put others (even entire planets and/or universes) above themselves.
Yeah, I'm less into "realistic". However, Aguirre does tell a good story, so as long as everyone isn't just rolling in misery, I'll probably keep reading.
Well not realistic in that he can read her mind... but just in the absence of "our love is the most powerful and wonderful thing ever to exist and it supersedes everything else." Which I found as refreshing. Even in the "miserable" parts though, no one was wallowing. Everyone is pretty good at accepting things as they come and dealing with what needs to be dealt with. Also refreshing. Hope you like the rest of the series.
I don't mind depressing or dark books myself. They don't need to have a HEA. But I do want to like the heroine, and I do like Sirantha.
I'm just on Doublebind at the moment and I'm really enjoying the series. I enjoy the grittiness and Sirantha's growth as a heroine. I can see that this series probably isn't for everyone, but it did strike a chord with me.
I read romance for the HEA and the new relationship energy. When it diverts from that, I'd much rather read something else. I never want to read depressing. My needs are simple.
I felt that books two and three were depressing too, mostly because March and Sirantha are so dysfunctional. I feel like a relationship should improve two people. I mean, I really enjoy realism, but I feel like the author deliberately averts her eyes from anything that might be positive/uplifting. Unless you're homeless or abused, nothing is that depressing.
I'm surprised so few people mentioned liking this series. I read the first 5 books pretty much back to back and I was blown away by them. They're not sf romance; they're definitely straight sf. Of course, I tend to appreciate the romance component more when it doesn't feel like a sure thing.
I love this series to Rebecca. I still need to read the last one but it's one of my favorite sci-fi series, with so hot romance every once in awhile.
I'm raising my hand too! I read these and enjoyed them thoroughly. I can't remember all of the distinctions between the sub genres but I don't mind if something is more science fiction with a touch of romance. What I prefer is an acknowledgement of human (Or heh, alien!) attractions and development of relationships. I don't need super erotic sex or a sugar frosting laden HEA. Sara Creasy's series, Song of Scarabeaus, for example was perfect fulfillment IMO.
I love Sara Creasy's Scarabeaus series, as well. I can see where the two series would attract the same audience.
I just picked up the Song of Scarabeaus at the library. I'm glad you guys liked it!
I read the first 3, and massively enjoyed them. But then I got an inkling that not everything might go smooth for March and Jax, and my inner Romance freak was worried, and decided to wait until the series was finished to read on. Because my tender heart cannot handle to be in a tough spot in the Romance storyline with no follow-up book to start immediately.
I have the second book in the series, and have moved it up in my "to read" pile. I swear cliffhangers are shortening my life; would anyone recommend having book 3 on hand before finishing book 2?
I'd say books 4 and 5 end on more of a cliff hanger than books 2 and 3. I don't regret reading on through book 5, but someone reading specifically for the romance would probably find that the hardest juncture to stop and wait.
Thanks for the info mlady_rebecca :) I don't mind waiting for the romance since the series follows the same main characters.
I loved this series. It is one of the few series where I felt total satisfaction at the end, though I can see where some people may not like it. The 2nd and third books kind of dragged in retrospect. I think Killbox may be my favorite, of course that is pretty much the climax of the entire story. Aftermath is very much the denouement of the entire series. It is a little slow, but wrapping everything up. I think in the end I was much more attached to the relationship between Sirantha and Vel than I was Sirantha and March.
I still have to read the last book Caneou! I'm trying to work through my library books that are due first. Then I'll get back and read that book. I didn't realize it was the end of the series though - I'm sad about that.
mlady_rebecca wrote: "There is one more book in the Sirantha Jax series, a 6th book, called Endgame."I thought I had read something from Ann Aguirre that her last Sirantha book was coming out this year. So I assumed it was Aftermath. Granted Aftermath does leave room for more Sirantha story and opened up a whole new angle for more books in that world.
Maybe she was referring to the fact that she finished writing "Endgame" already. If Goodreads is correct, it's due out September of 2012.
