Realizing he doesn’t and he isn’t, now…I feel lonely.[…]I fall in behind March, not because I acknowledge his authority in any fashion but because if by some chance we were wrong, and there’s something big and ugly left in these wetlands, I really prefer it eats him first. Gives me a chance to run.“Nice.” he says, sparing a glance over his shoulder.“Really nice.”Oh sure, that he hears.
“Do you have any idea what a miracle you are? What you say is exactly what I see in your head. No disparity, no dirty secrets. Even when you detested me, you made no bones about it.”
And I say quietly in the confines of my own head: Thank you. Not expecting to be heard. To my surprise, as I fold to my feet to follow Saul, I receive a very soft response that maybe I am not meant to hear.I will always come for you Jax.
Stacy~ says
Wasn't this an awesome book? I am a huge AA fan, and this is the first one I read. Can't wait for more. The only author so far who's gotten me to read about zombies and not be upset about that LOL.
Mandi says
Yes, very awesome. I have Wanderlust in my tbr so I am ready for Doubleblind:)
bookthingo says
Ann Aguirre is one of my autobuy authors. Just curious…do you prefer this series or her Corinne Solomon books? Or do you find them so different there's no comparison?
Mandi says
Hmmm..that is a hard question:) I haven't read Wanderlust yet..but I think Grimspace edges out Blue Diablo..but just by a little bit. I enjoyed the romance between March and Jax – although BD had romantic tension galore:)
Janicu says
I'm glad you liked it! This is one of my favorite series right now. :)
Donna (Fantasy Dreamer) says
Yeah, I already have this one in my tbr shelves. Plan to read soon. Great review!
Patti says
I liked Blue Diablo and your review has prompted me to add to my TBR. Great review!
Leontine says
Oh crap Mandi, not another author to join my wishlist, I just had it cleaned up a bit LOL
This sounds very good but first want to catch up on my PNR/UF reading before I try out other authors, she did make it on my wishlist though, reviews like these are playing havoc on my CC ROFL
Blodeuedd says
I am so happy it's that good! I can't wait to start it then. but will wait until September when things calm down
Carolyn Crane (aka CJ) says
Great review, and I love your insights here. This:
"Just as quickly as Ann Aguirre gives you heart pounding crazy action, she will drop the story down to a very intimate level, where Jax and March's souls become exposed."
So true and so well put. She has a new addition to this series coming out in September.
Carolyn Crane (aka CJ) says
Oh, hold on, what was that up there, Blodeuedd? You won this book from me and you haven't started it? I'm going to jump on a plane to Finland and make you read it!!!!
Has says
I loved Grimspace and anything that Ann writes I am there :D
I wish there was more sci fi romance written and I am not talking about futuristics but I am definitely glad for this series. I would also recommend Jess Granger's Beyond the Rain which has fantastic worldbuilding and anything written by Linnea Sinclair and Susan Grant.
Mandi says
Janicu – I can't wait to start Wanderlust!
Donna – you are going to like this one. I can't wait to read your thoughts.
Patti – Yay :)
Leontine – I have given up trying to get my tbr pile under control. I think it may have growled at me this morning.
Blodeuedd – LOL..apparently..you need to start this book!
Carolyn – I need to read the second asap!
Has – Thanks for the recs!!!!
Patti says
I forgot to mention I left you an award over at my non-book blog:
http://sleeplessinneworleans.blogspot.com/2009/08/who-me.html
I know it's a repeat for you, but I do love your blog! You're going to need a website just for your awards! :)
VampFanGirl says
Fantastic Review Mandi!
I've heard so many great things about this series and now I'm really kicking myself for having not yet purchased it. I loved the little excerpts you provided. Jax does seem like a very interesting heroine.
Thanks for your thoughts!
;) VFG
Aymless says
I just re-read this because I totally forgot what was going on and so that I could get up to speed to read Wanderlust
Its still really good the second time around. And Wanderlust is great too. ^_^
Angiegirl says
Yay! Great review. I loved it for all the reasons you mentioned. I'm so into these characters and I can't wait for DOUBLEBLIND.
Danielle87 says
I absolutely loved this book.
I am a huge Joss Whedon fan, so of course I love all things 'Firefly' and 'Serenity' – and this book just reminded me so much of that universe.
I absolutely loved the March/Jax relationship; "I will always come for you" *heart melts*.
I have 'Wanderlust' on my bookshelf, but I am holding off on reading it until 'Doubleblind' comes out – so I can have a special back-to-back treat.
Mandi says
Patti – Thanks..you are so sweet!
VFG – just another one to add to your pile ;)
Aymless – Can't wait to start Wanderlust!
Angiegirl – yes, I'm ready for more March.
Danielle – Oh, I love Joss Whedon:) By the time I start Wanderlust, Doubleblind will be coming out!
Teal says
I've been staring at this cover for years, wondering if I should pick it up. Now I will.
Thanks.
heidenkind says
Wow, a 9/10! That's a pretty big recommendation. :)
Lea says
I did the same thing as you Mandi and read Blue Diablo, loved it so much that when the opportunity came along I acquired "Grimspace" too.
I must pull it out of the stacks.
Thank You!!
L
Cecile says
Wow Mandi, this sounds very interesting!!! Okay… I thought my ink pen dried up on me, it was not wanting to write any more names in the notebook for now… but I scared it by saying I was going to get another one… lol!!
Wrote this one down… I love the dialogue between March and Jax!!
Excellent reveiew honey!!!
I hope you had a great night and have a wonderful tomorrow
Shaymless says
Cecile: I've lots of extra pens floating around here. Just offering. ^_^
SarahT says
Great review! I've heard of this author but never read her books. I'm not much of a SF fan but this does sound good.
My Blog 2.0 (Dottie) says
Hi Mandi!
This is on my list to read, sounds soooo good!!
And Wanderlust, can't wait!
Dottie :)
Ann Aguirre says
As part of my celebration leading up to Doubleblind's release, I'm going to give away five signed sets of Grimspace & Wanderlust, so if you want to gobble the first two up in order to get up to speed for the third one, that would be a great chance to give the series a try. I will say that I have a LOT of readers who don't read any other SF, but they enjoy mine.
This was so lovely to read! Thank you so much.
Aymless says
Ann: Woohoo! Will there be chances to win a copy of Doubleblind!?
Mandi says
Ann – Awesome!!
Christine says
Great review, Mandi. I just loved Grimspace. Just wait until Wanderlust, though! Can't wait to read your thoughts.
Mandi says
Christine – Thanks!! I am starting Wanderlust VERY soon!!!