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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.


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Endgame A Sirantha Jax Novel Ann Aguirre Books Reviews

Endgame actually ended up being my favorite of the six Sirantha Jax novels. Most of the story takes place on the planet La’heng where Jax and her followers help Loras foment a rebellion against the Nicuan Empire to free his people from subjugation and slavery.

Against this backdrop Jax and March come to grips with their relationship as they become an integral part of the leadership of the rebellion, one that has long odds to succeed. The plot is fantastic in this novel and better laid out than in some of the previous Jax novels. I continue to greatly enjoy Vel and the unusual relationship he has with Jax. And I felt the novel did a fantastic job of showing the conflicting feelings March deals with in being a parent to his brilliant nephew Sasha, now growing into adulthood. The interplay between Jax and Sasha were also very well done and at time humorous.

Given this is the last of the Sirantha Jax novels the single most important favor the author did readers is bring the series to a satisfying conclusion.
Sirantha Jax is on the planet of La 'heng fulfilling a promise to Loras helping him free his people from the oppressive rule of the Nicuan. Since being conquered by the outside world, the La'hengrin are poisoned by sedation and are living with the shinai-bond - a bond that suppresses any aggressive impulse and forces them into submission to whoever "owns" them. It is a slave colony no matter how "paternalistic" the Nicuan claim to be. Jax has the cure to release the bond. After many attempts to get the government to "do the right thing" and distribute the cure, Jax and crew are left with the only option possible - instigate a revolution.

In past books, Sirantha Jax fights corruption, evil warlords, the terrifying Morguts, and the even the betrayal of one her own. I love Jax's commitment to do what is right as she hurls herself headlong into the fray. Unfortunately, her willingness to sacrifice all to do the right thing is always at the cost of a loved one. But that's what makes her life so heartbreaking. It is a sacrifice to those she loves as well.

But, this is not that book. This is a book about redemption. The redemption of planet La 'heng, the redemption of her relationship with Loras, the redemption of her relationship with March.

This isn't the Jax story filled with wild escapes, chases, terrifying creatures and unbearable loss. Despite the fact that the backdrop of this story of is the fight for freedom from the oppressive rule of the Nicuan, it is a love story. There is more romance here than all five previous books combined. It is the reconciliation of Jax and March. And this one is deep. They literally get to the heart of the matter - why it is so difficult to love one another so deeply but keep hurting each other so profoundly? It is also the clarification of the love between Sirantha and Vel.

Some might claim that Ann Aguirre ties up the end of this series too nicely. Maybe she does. This book does not evoke the roller coaster emotions that is associated with fear and loss as some of the others in the series. Half the time in this book, I was waiting for the other shoe to drop. In the end, there is no drop dead shocker and really, thank goodness for that. Because when it comes down to it, with everything that Jax has gone through, doesn't she deserve a happily ever after? I, for one, am not going to begrudge her that. If you are new to Sirantha Jax, I would not recommend starting with this book. It will not accurately represent the heart of the series. Instead this book is truly the concluding episode in the evolution of Sirantha Jax.
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.