Ann Aguirre Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Ann Aguirre

With dozens of novels spanning multiple genres, Ann Aguirre is one of the most versatile authors in speculative fiction and romance. Because her work varies so wildly in tone and setting, the best place to start depends entirely on your personal reading preferences:

• For Sci-Fi Fans: Start with Grimspace, the first book in the iconic Sirantha Jax series. It is a fast-paced, high-stakes space opera featuring a strong, sarcastic heroine.
• For Dystopian and YA Readers: Begin with Enclave, the start of the Razorland series. It is a gritty, underground survival story that will appeal to fans of The Hunger Games.
• For Cozy Magical Rom-Com Lovers: Dive into Witch Please, the first entry in her lighthearted and charming Fix-It Witches series.
• For Cozy Sci-Fi Romance: Pick up Strange Love, the opener of her quirky Galactic Love series, featuring wholesome alien matchmaking and companion beasts.

The Sirantha Jax Universe and Dred Chronicles

Ann Aguirre's most famous science fiction setting is the Conglomerate universe. This universe is shared between two distinct series, and while they can be read independently, reading them in order offers a richer understanding of the galactic politics and technology.

Sirantha Jax Series

This series must be read in publication order as it follows a continuous story arc centered on Jax, a pilot with the rare gene required to jump ships through "grimspace."

1. Grimspace (2008)
2. Wanderlust (2008)
3. Doubleblind (2009)
4. Killbox (2010)
5. Aftermath (2011)
6. Endgame (2012)

The Dred Chronicles

A grittier spin-off set in the same universe, this trilogy takes place on a massive Conglomerate prison ship called the Perdition. It is best read after finishing the main Sirantha Jax series to avoid spoilers regarding the state of the galaxy.

1. Perdition (2013)
2. Havoc (2014)
3. Breakout (2015)

The Razorland Series: Integrating the Novellas

Though initially popular as the "Razorland Trilogy," the series has expanded to include several essential companion novellas and a full-length follow-up novel, Vanguard. To get the complete picture of Deuce and Fade's post-apocalyptic world, follow this chronological path:

1. Foundation (2012) - A prequel novella (Book 0.5) that details the background of the enclave.
2. Enclave (2011) - The main series starter where we meet Deuce.
3. Endurance (2012) - A companion novella (Book 1.5) focusing on the character Vanguard.
4. Outpost (2012) - Book 2, where the characters adapt to life on the surface.
5. Restoration (2013) - A short story (Book 2.5) that was originally released for free on the author's website.
6. Horde (2013) - Book 3, concluding the original trilogy's main conflict.
7. Vanguard (2017) - Book 4, which expands the series and centers on characters outside the original main duo.

Note: The anthology Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses (originally published as a promo and later as a collection in 2015) includes stories from this universe, but is not strictly necessary for the main storyline.

The Corine Solomon Series: Chronological vs. Publication Order

The Corine Solomon urban fantasy series follows a protagonist who can read the history of objects by touching them (psychometry). While the publication order is straightforward, the chronological order differs slightly due to the release of the novella Forbidden Fruit, which takes place between the events of the third and fourth novels.

Recommended Chronological Order

1. Blue Diablo (2009)
2. Hell Fire (2010)
3. Shady Lady (2011)
4. Forbidden Fruit (2013) - Novella (Book 3.5)
5. Devil's Punch (2012) - Book 4
6. Agave Kiss (2013) - Book 5

Fix-It Witches and Cozy Speculative Romance

For readers who prefer romance with a speculative twist, Aguirre has two major modern series that offer fun, character-driven storytelling with lower stakes than her sci-fi and dystopian epics.

Fix-It Witches

Set in a charming small town, this series follows quirky modern-day witches finding love. They are best read in order:

1. Witch Please (2021)
2. Boss Witch (2022)
3. Extra Witchy (2022)
4. The Only Purple House in Town (2023)

Galactic Love

A trilogy of cozy, humorous sci-fi romances that subvert typical alien invasion tropes. Each book works well as a standalone, but they are most rewarding when read in order:

1. Strange Love (2020)
2. Love Code (2021)
3. Renegade Love (2022)

Co-Authored Projects and Pseudonyms

Ann Aguirre is a prolific collaborator and has written under multiple names. Knowing these connections helps readers track down all of her works across different subgenres.

Honors Series (Co-authored with Rachel Caine)

This YA sci-fi trilogy follows a young woman chosen to pilot a sentient space vessel. It must be read in order:

1. Honor Among Thieves (2018)
2. Honor Bound (2019)
3. Honor Lost (2020)

Apparatus Infernum (Written as A.A. Aguirre)

Co-authored with her husband Andres Aguirre, this series blends steampunk and urban fantasy in a dark, metallic world:

1. Bronze Gods (2013)
2. Silver Mirrors (2014)

Dark Age Dawning (Written as Ellen Connor)

Written in collaboration with Carrie Lofty, this is a gritty, post-apocalyptic paranormal romance trilogy:

1. Nightfall (2011)
2. Midnight (2011)
3. Daybreak (2011)

The Ava Gray Paranormal Romances

Under the pen name Ava Gray, Aguirre wrote the Skin series, a collection of gritty, high-heat paranormal romantic suspense novels. (Note: Many newer editions and other Ava Gray works, like the Everton Falls Mated Love and Dragons of Last Vegas series, are now cross-listed under Ann Aguirre's name on digital storefronts):

1. Skin Game (2009)
2. Skin Tight (2010)
3. Skin Heat (2011)
4. Skin Dive (2011)

Other Romance, Shifter, and Contemporary Series

In addition to speculative fiction, Aguirre writes prolific contemporary romance, mafia romance, and shifter romance series. These series are generally fast-paced and are best read in their numbered publication orders:

• Ars Numina: A paranormal shifter romance series beginning with The Leopard King (2016) and running through The Jaguar Knight (2021).
• Maple Lake Shifters: A shorter paranormal series featuring titles like Omega Vanished and Omega Exiled.
• Alpha Billionaire Series: A long series of quick, standalone contemporary romances published between 2021 and 2024.
• The Billionaire Mafia: Beginning with Knocked Up by the Mafia (2023) and concluding with Charmed by the Mafia (2024).