the razorland trilogy enclave outpost horde ann aguirre

I also especially loved Deuce – the main character. None of it was ironic, and really made the story seem more realistic. She had everything from gangs to religious zealots, and I thought they all added a different wrinkle of perspective to the story. One of my favorite things about this series was the way the author incorporated all the different humans subcultures in this post-apocalyptic world. Anyway, it ended up being rather thought-provoking, which I liked. I also appreciated where Aguirre took the story – finally giving me some answers behind how the “muties” emerged, which also allowed me to finally understand why she was vehemently offended that people referred to them as zombies… an attitude I find a little strange considering she never really describes their origins until the 3rd book. I think horde was just as conceptually disturbing, but I must have been in a much better mood to read it because I devoured it. In addition, there were a few gruesome (in concept, not detailed in writing) scenes in Outpost that left me a bit sickened and depressed after reading them (I know, I’m a weenie).Įither way, when I finally did read it, I really dug it. I think my hesitance with Horde was that I couldn’t really see the vision on where the story was headed. Whether it’s a post-apocalyptic zombie story, a science fiction about an alien prison (The Dred Chronicles), or new adult romances (The 2B Trilogy), Aguirre consistently delivers books that I absolutely love with her great writing, amazing characters, and fun storylines. I’m not sure where that irrational fear came from because it’s no secret Aguirre is one of my top authors. I was oddly fearful to pick it up and even stalled for a full year because I was worried it wasn’t going to like it. This is the final book in the Razorland trilogy, and I have to say it was a really good series-ender.

This time, Deuce carries the banner for the survival of all humanity. This time, however, more than the fate of a single enclave or outpost hangs in the balance. There hasn’t been a war like this in centuries, and humans have forgotten how to stand and fight. Freaks are everywhere, attacking settlements, setting up scouts, perimeters, and patrols. With her knives in hand and her companions at her side, she will not falter, whether fighting for her life or Fade’s love. She might not be a Huntress anymore, but she doesn’t run. But the odds have been stacked against Deuce from the moment she was born. When Deuce, Fade, Stalker and Tegan set out, the odds are against them. Salvation is surrounded, monsters at the gates, and this time, they’re not going away.

The razorland trilogy enclave outpost horde ann aguirre