Endgame (A Sirantha Jax Novel) [Mass Market Paperback]

Ann Aguirre (Author)

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Release date: August 28, 2012 | Series: A Sirantha Jax Novel (Book 6)

Regret nothing.

Sirantha Jax has the J-gene, which permits her to “jump” faster-than-light ships through grimspace. She loves nothing more than that rush, but the star roads have to wait…

Her final mission takes her to La’heng, a planet subjugated during first contact. Since then, the La’hengrin homeworld has been occupied by foreign conquerors.

All that’s about to change.

Now, as part of a grassroots resistance, Jax means to liberate the La’hengrin. But political intrigue and guerrilla warfare are new to her, and this will be the most dangerous game she’s ever played—spies and conspiracies, a war of weapons and hearts, and not everyone is guaranteed to make it out alive...

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“The world Ann Aguirre has created is a roller-coaster ride to remember.”—Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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About the Author

Ann Aguirre is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in Mexico with her husband, children, two cats, and one very lazy dog. She writes SFF, romance, and YA. Visit her online at annaguirre.com.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Ace; Original edition (August 28, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193700774X
• ISBN-13: 978-1937007744
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #248,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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USA Today bestselling author Ann Aguirre has been a clown, a clerk, a savior of stray kittens, and a voice actress, not necessarily in that order. She grew up in a yellow house across from a cornfield, but now she lives in a terracotta adobe house with her husband and children. In this guise, she writes SF, UF, and YA.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly satisfying conclusion to the Sirantha Jax series August 28, 2012

By Pamela (@SpazP)

Format:Mass Market Paperback

This review is spoiler free, but assumes a familiarity with the Sirantha Jax series.
I have put off writing this review, because it is, for me, the final step in accepting that the Sirantha Jax series is over. How do I write about a book that concludes one of my most cherished series, and somehow manage to do it the justice it deserves? I will certainly try now.

Engame starts out with Sirantha Jax continuing in her mission to liberate La'heng from the Nicuan nobles. A long time ago when humans first arrived to L'heng, they covered the world with a chemical that changed the La'heng natives, making it impossible for them to fight, and easy to enslave. Jax has funded research that has led to a cure, allowing the La'heng natives to become self-sufficient again, but of course the Nicuan nobles want nothing to do with that. After being denied an appeal by the Imperial board of governors to make the cure widespread and available to the La'hengrin, Loras and Jax start a rebellion to deploy the Cavati's Cure to the natives, and begin an initiative to train them to fight back on their own behalf.

As Jax says in the opening line of the book, "This is not a love story." No, this is a war story, and all the things that come along with with fighting a war are present. There is a lot of downtime and waiting, as much as there are chases and battles.

Those who were worried at the end of Aftermath over whether we'd see March again and when, need not worry. March meets up with Jax very early on, with Sasha in tow. Upon their reunion, with Jax's introspection I am easily reminded why I love her so much. This quote sums up one of the many things I love about her:

"He's said that about me before-- that I'm the strongest person he's ever met. I tend to think I'm dumb.... No matter how many times I get knocked down, I always stagger up again. If I had a brain in my head, sometimes after one of those hits, I'd just kiss dirt a little while. Save myself the pain. But I always find myself on my feet, swinging wide, no matter what."

March and Jax have many grievances from events over the past five books that they must air in order to move on and salvage any kind of future together. Add to that the uncertaintly of whether they can remain in each other's lives during wartime, and the intensity is jacked up several notches. And then add to it the Sasha factor... you really just don't know if Jax and March will get that HEA, but you want so desperately to believe that they can and will.

"Fair winds carry you from my side and back again, brown bird." - Vel

And then there is Vel. Sigh... Jax has complete and unwavering faith in Vel, Vel is always there for her, always has her back and sadly... March has not. It's a fascinating situation, and the way it plays out is beautifully done. Readers will be pleased.

Once the rebellion turns in to an all out War, it is super consuming. I felt myself growing weary with Jax over all the death and waste. Endgame spans several years, and it is dense with battle, strife, drama, tension and loss. Along with all the battles and loss, come the silver linings. Now thoroughly trained in combat, weapons and gunnery, Jax is relieved to discover that when she returns to jumping the star roads, it will be out of love and not necessity. Her ability to do just that becomes part of that HEA I kept holding on to for her.

And what would a final book be without all the secondary characters we have grown to love? There is a lot of Constance, one of my favorite secondaries, Jax's PA. I looked forward to her in each book. I also grew to adore the adult Z, his charming nature kept the spirit of the book up when the events of war became too much to bear. And new characters are introduced that all complement this series conclusion.

Upon finishing Endgame, I was equal parts super sad, and equal parts thoroughly satisfied. Endgame is most definitely a worthy ending to one of my favorite series and now, I must go re-read the entire Sirantha Jax series again. Thank you Ann Aguirre for giving us this incredible series! *snarfle cry* Read more ›

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Jax Finishes with a Bang August 28, 2012

By Britt

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Knowing Endgame marked the conclusion of the Sirantha Jax series, I wondered if the story would finish with a bang or a whimper. I'm happy to report that Ann Aguirre has managed the tricky task of wrapping up a powerful science fiction series with a thoughtful and satisfying conclusion.

In many ways, the highlight of this series has been the growth of its primary character Jax. And this final installment presents a clear-eyed assessment of a character who started out appealing if shallow and ended up willing to stick by her promises even at the risk of her life.

This final adventure takes Jax and company to La'heng for a confrontation against an occupying force that "protects" the natives from themselves by enslaving them. Through this conflict, we see a grown up Jax take what amounts to a back seat. As the story progress, others are leading, and she's supporting the effort. It's a different role from her past experience, and it was interesting to see her perspective as a member of the team as opposed to a part of the leadership. In many ways, it confirms how she has grown as a character.

One event in particular highlights how Jax has evolved. When presented with the choice to change her appearance permanently to support a mission, she does so, despite misgivings about what it means to no longer look like herself. I suspect the old Jax would have declined (granted, she wouldn't have been a part of this effort in the first place). This Jax makes the decision that lets her help.

I also think this series has done an excellent job of demonstrating the cost of war. In battle after battle, we see that lives are lost and hard decisions are made with huge consequences.... Through the eyes of Jax, March, Vel and other great characters, we see how war changes people, we see how sometimes change is only accomplished through loss.

With Endgame I find myself torn. It's a great conclusion to a series that I think deserves more attention. And yet...I also have to say goodbye to characters I've grown to admire. Jax and company will be missed. Read more ›

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Wait! September 22, 2012

By avidreader

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I really enjoyed this series, couldn't wait for the final chapter. This one answered all my questions and left me grinning from ear to ear. Finally... the wallowing was over, the truth was said out loud,and everyone admitted that keeping secrets was stupid and cowardly. My kinda people! Happily ever after is an illusion but happy and loving is attainable!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute MUST READ! September 17, 2012

By Paranormalcravings

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My Thoughts
The Sirantha Jax Series is over! Oh how I loved this Series. My Paranormal Romance cravings really kicked in when I read my my first book about Sarintha Jax and now has become one of my all time favorite Series.

Endgame is the final and last book of this fantastic Series. Endgame starts out with Sirantha Jax continuing in her mission where she finished in her last book Aftermath, to liberate La'heng from the Nicuan nobles. As Jax says in the opening line of the book, "This is not a love story. It is my life, and as such, there is love, loss, war, death and sacrifice. It's about things needed to be done and choices made. I regret nothing."

I have to admit that is was a little worried at the end of Ann's last book Aftermath over whether I would read more about March and if this would really would be the end between Jax and March. But all my worries where for nothing because of course Ann pulse a great storyline out of her sleeve because March meets up with Jax very early in this New story with his great surrogate-son.

It is always hard to write a good story. Even harder to write a second one that tops the first one but when your are lucky that you have a full running series it's even harder to end it well for yourself and for your readers. I can tell you Ann Aquirre did it perfect! Like in all her other books this one also contained all the right elements like the action, world building, great characters, heavy emotions, betrayal but also the paranormal beings new and old.I never read any book that could catch me and keep me interested thru the series, like Ann's Sirantha Jax Series.

It is great to read about Jax can never read enough about her but besides Jax and March there is Vel ... The loyal Ithtorian bounty hunter.... Oooh Vel!... Never really expected that I could fall in love with a book character that looks like an Alien/ Mantis. I am so glad we get to read more about Vel. Love his fun remarks and of top of it all he is always there for Jax. He will follow her always and that is what he has and March not. It's a a great situation to read about, and the way it plays out is beautifully written by Ann Aquirre. And not to mention how Jax and Vel speak to each other ... Sigh..

"Fair winds carry you from my side and back again, brown bird." - Vel

This last book would not be complete without the other characters we have grown to love. In this final book we can read a lot of Constance, Jax's PA. Zeeka (Z) also very loverly in Adult form, Sasha, March's psy nephew/ stepson and Loras he is now a great leader of the rebellion on La'Heng.

Endgame is a great ending to and even better series. Ann Aquirre did a great job! Love her writing. I hope we can read more about Sasha in a future series because this boy has potential to become a great book character.

I recommend this series to all my readers!!
Thank you Ann Aguirre for giving us this incredible series! I will end with a quote of Jax:

He's said that about me before-- that I'm the strongest person he's ever met. I tend to think I'm dumb. No matter how many times I get knocked down, I always stagger up again. If I had a brain in my head, sometimes after one of those hits, I'd just kiss dirt a little while. Save myself the pain. But I always find myself on my feet, swinging wide, no matter what.

Paranormal Cravings REVIEW RATING: 5+
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