Enclave by Ann Aguirre

Enclave by Ann Aguirre

Book Stats:
Reading level: Young Adult
Genre: Dystopian
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends; 1 edition
Release date: April 12, 2011
ISBN-13: 978-0312650087

Series: Razorland  #1

Reviewed by: Tynga

Purchase: Amazon | Book Depository US/UK

Source: Macmillan Children's Publishing Group

WELCOME TO THE APOCALYPSE In Deuce's world, people earn the right to a name only if they survive their first fifteen years. By that point, each unnamed 'brat' has trained into one of three groups-Breeders, Builders, or Hunters, identifiable by the number of scars they bear on their arms. Deuce has wanted to be a Huntress for as long as she can remember.

As a Huntress, her purpose is clear--to brave the dangerous tunnels outside the enclave and bring back meat to feed the group while evading ferocious monsters known as Freaks. She's worked toward this goal her whole life, and nothing's going to stop her, not even a beautiful, brooding Hunter named Fade. When the mysterious boy becomes her partner, Deuce's troubles are just beginning.

Down below, deviation from the rules is punished swiftly and harshly, and Fade doesn't like following orders. At first she thinks he's crazy, but as death stalks their sanctuary, and it becomes clear the elders don't always know best, Deuce wonders if Fade might be telling the truth. Her partner confuses her; she's never known a boy like him before, as prone to touching her gently as using his knives with feral grace.

As Deuce's perception shifts, so does the balance in the constant battle for survival. The mindless Freaks, once considered a threat only due to their sheer numbers, show signs of cunning and strategy... but the elders refuse to heed any warnings. Despite imminent disaster, the enclave puts their faith in strictures and sacrifice instead. No matter how she tries, Deuce cannot stem the dark tide that carries her far from the only world she's ever known.

After a terrible disease hit the world has we know it, the survivors were scattered into small groups, trying to survive as best as they could. Multiple generations later, people don’t remember anything from the old world and now live in Enclaves underground, fighting off Freaks – some kind of flesh eating zombies. Deuce lives in one of those Enclaves, and it’s everything she’s ever known. But her life will be turned upside-down when her faith is shaken-up. Can she deal with those new changes?

Enclave was such a great dystopian novel! I really liked the world Ann Aguirre created and really appreciated the contrast between the two halves of the book. She painted societies with such precision that it’s easy to imagine the world our heroes lives in.

The characters were amazing. Fearless, layered and complimentary, Ann couldn’t have done a better job. They are fierce and even though they get close, there isn’t any proper romance to speak of. I like that they were surprising, resourceful and determined in their quest. Deuce and Fade are truly awesome and I even came to appreciate Stalker at the end.

Enclave is harsh and raw and only the strong ones survive. Who will still be standing at the end of their journey?

I strongly recommend this read the fans of Hunger Games and Divergent. Enclave is different, but just has entertaining! A must read for dystopian lovers. Sign me up for the sequel! 

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Posted by Tynga at 11:19

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Enclave Trailer!

I’m super excited about Ann Aguirre’s new release, Enclave, and I really can’t wait to get the chance to read it. I’ve seen a few reviews and it sounds very promising!

New York City has been decimated by war and plague, and most of civilization has migrated to underground enclaves, where life expectancy is no more than the early 20's. When Deuce turns 15, she takes on her role as a Huntress, and is paired with Fade, a teenage Hunter who lived Topside as a young boy. When she and Fade discover that the neighboring enclave has been decimated by the tunnel monsters—or Freaks—who seem to be growing more organized, the elders refuse to listen to warnings. And when Deuce and Fade are exiled from the enclave, the girl born in darkness must survive in daylight, in the ruins of a city whose population has dwindled to a few dangerous gangs. As the two are guided by Fade’s long-ago memories, they face dangers, and feelings, unlike any they’ve ever known
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Isn’t that trailer exciting? I bet Enclave is awesome!

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When I’m not writing… with Ann Aguirre & Giveaway

 

 

To celebrate the release for the fourth book in the Jax Series, Killbox, Ann Aguirre stopped by to share with us a bit of her private life =) National bestselling author, she has many great series under her belt and I’m very honored to have her on the blog today!

 

 

Honestly, this isn't often. With a schedule like mine and deadlines to meet, I seem always to be drafting a book, revising or editing one. However, I do my best to safeguard weekends off, so I can enjoy some leisure time, and that's what I'll focus on for the purposes of this post, those two glorious days a week when I'm not working fourteen hours or obsessing over my career. Yes, I do that. A lot. In myriad, neurotic ways.

So. Weekends. I don't have a universal routine. Sometimes I get up and make pancakes. Sometimes we go out for brunch, but not too often, as I have the family on a healthy eating kick, and I can best manage what goes into our food if I make it myself.

Occasionally we have guests... this past Saturday, a cousin who lives in Paris spent the day with us, and that was delightful. We talked all day and then cooked supper together in the evening. Sylvia is great company. I also signed books for her, which is not something I ordinarily get to do in Mexico but she is accomplished and speaks four languages. I was sad to see her leave, and our conversation was funny because we were all slipping between English and Spanish, and she would sometimes lapse into French as well. It was a lovely day.

Most often, I fall into a video game, usually one I've played before, so I don't have to do any hardcore thinking. I shoot zombies or slay dragons, and I'm familiar with the story / characters, so it's like hanging out with a familiar friend. My brain dearly needs this fallow time where I am not using it for much of anything or I could never keep up with my work schedule.

Sundays tend to be movie days (if there's anything we want to see out), so we'll all head over to Gallerias Atizapan . We use the VIP salons shown on the left, and that's pretty awesome. You pay a bit more for the ticket but you watch the film in a leather recliner, and there are waiters who come to serve your drinks and snacks. I'm a bit spoiled to that at this point.

Sometimes there are parties to attend on the weekends, and sometimes the kids have social functions that we have to take them to. In truth, Andres and I are happy to stay home and be reclusive. In my ideal weekend, I would have endless time to read and play video games. Movies, music, games, and books comprise my chief interests, I must confess. I'm a geek at heart, and always will be.

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Thank you very much Ann for taking the time to share with us =) It’s greatly appreciated! Mervi, one of my readers, will be particularly pleased as she is a big fan of yours =)

Here’s a bit more about Ann’s Books!

Corinne Solomon Series

Upcoming YA Book: Razorland

Jax series

TALK IS CHEAP WHEN LIVES ARE IN JEOPARDY

Sirantha Jax is a “Jumper,” a woman who possesses the unique genetic makeup needed to navigate faster than light ships through grimspace. With no tolerance for political diplomacy, she quits her ambassador post so she can get back to saving the universe the way she does best—by mouthing off and kicking butt.

And her tactics are needed more than ever. Flesh-eating aliens are attacking stations on the outskirts of space, and for many people, the Conglomerate’s forces are arriving too late to serve and protect them.

Now, Jax must take matters into her own hands by recruiting a militia to defend the frontiers—out of the worst criminals, mercenaries, and raiders that ever traveled through grimspace…

If you want to find more about Ann, and her other books under different pen name, Please visit her website!

Ann generously offered a copy of Killbox for 1 lucky reader!

Giveaways is open to EVERYONE! (thank you Ann!)

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Ends September 27th, 2010.

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Posted by Tynga at 13:15

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