Ann Aguirre | |
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Pen name | Ellen Connor, Ava Gray |
Occupation | Novelist |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Urban fantasy, Romantic science fiction, Young adult fiction |
Notable awards | RITA Award, Top 10 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, YALSA Best of 2011 |
Spouse | Andres Aguirre |
Website | |
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Ann Aguirre is an American author of speculative fiction. She writes urban fantasy, romantic science fiction, apocalyptic paranormal romance (with co-author Carrie Lofty as Ellen Connor), paranormal romantic suspense (as Ava Gray), and post-apocalyptic dystopian young adult fiction.
Aguirre has a degree in English literature and lives in Mexico with her husband and children.
Science fiction adventure introducing Sirantha Jax, a "dazzling debut novel" according to RT BookReviews.
Sequel to Grimspace, given 4 1⁄2 out of 5 stars by RT Book Reviews.
A supernatural story set in the US Southwest, introducing lead character Corine Solomon, RT Book Reviews scored it 4 stars.
A supernatural conspiracy thriller, sequel to Blue Diablo, it was praised by Publishers Weekly for its characterization, atmospheric setting, and page-turning quality.
Enclave is a post-apocalyptic science fiction story for teens. Kirkus called it a "standard post-apocalyptic dystopia", and despite minor quirks (such as jarring references to fantasy writer George MacDonald) recommended it to genre fans.Publishers Weekly called it "skilled but violent" and suitable for fans of The Hunger Games.RT Book Reviews also praised it. It was a 2012 RITA Finalist for Young Adult Romance. It won the RITA for Best Young Adult Romance in July 2012.
The second book in the Razorland Trilogy, the sequel to Enclave.
Third and final book in the Razorland Trilogy, sequel to Outpost. Nominated for multiple awards.
(forthcoming 2015)
Science fiction
Urban fantasy
Young-adult fiction
Paranormal romantic suspense as Ava Gray
Apocalyptic romance with Carrie Lofty as Ellen Connor
Steampunk noir as A.A. Aguirre, with Andres Aguirre
Paranormal YA