BR with my fellow junkies Shelly & Jaime. Because we're Jax addicts. There's no hope for us at this point.Holy Fragging Mary of Anabolic Grace.This book. This series.Rejoice and get the maracas out of storage because this will be a short review. Yes it will. No empty promises this time. Cross my heart, hope to die and all that.This review will be short because:① This book is too A.W.E.S.O.M.E. for words.② I'd rather be reading Killbox than writing this review.③ There's no point in trying to

This is an incredible addition to the series, probably the best one yet. Even though I loved the action in Wanderlust, the relationship angst really bothered me. That's why I waited a month or so before daring to read Doubleblind. I'm happy to say that it brings a nice equilibrium to everything that's been grating on my nerves. In Grimspace, and especially in Wanderlust, March seemed to suffer from multiple personality disorder. He was a perfect lover, Jax's punching bag/doormat and Universal So...

I’ve read three books in the series and now I experience some different feelings. In some way I liked the series, it had points that kept me hooked, but not quite long enough. So now I have a dilemma: to read or not to read further. I have to admit, Ann Aguirre writes well. The plot in this book is quite good, attractive and quite action packed (maybe less than I expected after reading the first book). This “quite” is killing me! But I can’t escape it because this book is quite good. At first I

Wanna know what has been happening in Australian Politics this week? Seriously, that is Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, eating a raw onion like an apple for absolutely no actual reason. Tone, pls. Unlike that idiot, my brand new spirit animal, Ambassador Sirantha Jax, does politics, not by eating raw onions, but with ruthless snark and much badassery. Holy shit, is that a giant crab? No, that's my foot.Except for then. Because, drugs. After book II, I was expecting this book to be action...

3.5 that I'm rounding up. This was a subdued Jax entry, but enjoyable. I like my slightly trashy sci-fi, what can I say? I enjoyed the character development for Vel a great deal in this one. (I wish he was her romantic interest, I must admit. March is getting boring/creepy.)

WARNING: SOME SPOILERS AHEADWell now I’m disappointed. I was expecting something great like the rest of the books from this series and what did I get? Politics. Lots and lots of politics. I didn’t like the story at all, not even the ending. I’m not happy with this book and I’m not really looking forward to reading the next one. There are many little things that irritated me besides this whole politics crap. Most of them are related to the characters, which I used to love. Not I don’t anymore!I’m...

I've seen where this series is going and me no likey. I don't want to put myself through that kind of pain.

Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars The reason why this series was so damn good is because Jax didn't give a rat's ass about anything. She was irreverent, she spoke her mind and never compromised.In the passive role of Ambassador, we're forced to see her in the middle of plots and political dealings. And let me tell you, the price is too high because Jax is far from being the fun, unapologetic kickass character I've come to love. Instead, we got philosopher brown bird and white wave (?) The plot seems to b...

Well, all I have to say is, if you’ve stopped reading this series after book two (Wanderlust), then please give it another chance! This was the best installment so far. With the first two books my reviews were a bit like, “I loved it…except for…” and “if it weren’t for this then I would have loved it.” But this book needs no qualifiers. I loved it all the way through!Sirantha has just arrived on Ithiss-Tor (finally), in an attempt to gain an alliance against the brutal, gluttonous Morgut. Everyo...

I really do LOVE the world that has been built here by the author. It very much feels like a Mass Effect game in a book. The key to everything is the relationships, and this author definitely excels in interesting character types and conflicts. Jax is awesome, and this book definitely matured up her impetuousness and self-destruction in a real way I really enjoyed.I had some issues with the ending and how it wrapped up, because I felt like it came a bit from nowhere, the end culprit of it all, b...

With Morgut attacks on space stations and planetary settlements escalating, the ousted Farwan Corporation's supporters pirating space ships, and the Syndicate coming out in the open to offer protection from the Morgut - for the right price, the success of Sirantha Jax's mission as the Conglomerate's ambassador to Ithiss-Tor has never been more important. She needs to broker an alliance with the one species who successfully drove off the Morguta couple of centuries before, but there's a big probl...

It probably comes as a surprise that prior to picking up this novel, I was very nearly finished with this series. Wanderlust was a sorry companion to the kick-ass series that Grimspace promised and I wasn't quite sure if I wanted to continue - especially when the path ahead seemed to be littered with angst, drama, and unnecessary situations. Thankfully, though, I took a gamble on Doublebind and am so glad I did. Unsurprisingly, this installment will not be a favorite among all readers, mostly be...

OH!!!! Superb! I thought I was going to be a little bored with this because Sirantha acts as an ambassador, and there's a lot of political talk and cultural discussions but I found it to be fascinating. Aguirre created an entire people with all of these customs, and made it so believable. I found Sirantha to be so vulnerable in this book, in the others she was strong and impulsive but she was so sad here. All she wanted was to help create peace, and to ensure that a huge, destructive war wouldn'...

I liked it, but I don't know that it's anything I'd ever re-read. These are just short fun books.

Life is never easy for Sirantha Jax. With every step forward she takes in her life, comes at least one step back. With every hard-won victory, comes a heartbreaking loss. But what is so undeniable about this character is her resiliency. She is no superwoman. She is vulnerable, breakable, and flawed. But no matter how hard of a hit she takes, she manages to get up again and keep moving. She is also loyal, smart, and so much more than anyone gives her credit for. It’s a combination that makes for

Doublebind is quite different to the previous books in the series, there's less action and more politics as Jax and her crew have finally arrived on Ithiss-Tor and she has to put her diplomatic skills to the test. We all know Jax as someone who speaks first and thinks later but she has to completely put her impulsive nature to one side and make nice with the locals if she wants any chance of building an alliance between humans and the Ithtorians. Although some of the Ithtorians are open to the a...

I find myself rating this entire series 5 stars, even though there are flaws in the story. But the books are so enjoyable, especially for someone who is not a huge fan of heavy-handed science fiction. These are light, quick reads and a whole lot of fun.My major complaint - I wish these were longer and I wish Aguirre would go into further detail with her characters, alien worlds, and cultures. More than anything, I loved reading about the friendship between two of the main characters, one a human...

I loved seeing some growth in Sirantha, as she figured out how to navigate the political world, make alliances, and curb her impulsive instincts. But I have to admit that Jax still irritates me with the way she nearly always thinks in cost/benefit ratio to herself. It's not so much just that, but then she tries to say things like "I'd walk through fire for him," and her internal thoughts just don't match. It makes me not believe her when she says stuff like that.My heart was breaking for March.

4.5 stars, again. Nope, make that 5 upon further reflection.Oh, by Mary, where should I start. As a forewarning, these "reviews" are becoming more analyzing/venting than before. And I use a LOT of quotes here and I ramble quite a bit....First, if you haven't read this series, go to the nearest bookstore or Amazon, and get these books now. Do not wait. These books are too fantastic to pass up.Second, these are heavy, emotional, dark books. Like the others before, Doubleblind is not easy read. Sir...

This third book of the Grimspace series takes place entirely on the xenophobic planet of Ithiss-Tor. Jax has finally arrived to act as Ambassador to the "Bugs" who are desperately needed to strengthen the Conglomerate's position against the Morgut. There is danger every step of the way as Jax navigates the treacherous waters of diplomacy with a mostly hostile species. Intrigue, betrayal, and the nuances of cross-cultural communication make this a fascinating read - a definite change of pace from...