For my review of Enclave (Razorland #1): Click Here 
 Ann Aguirre does it again. I loved Enclave and I loved this book. I warn you though, her endings always leave you flipping for more. This is why I refused to read Outpost until I had a copy of Horde (Book 3). Special thanks to Brad Sells at BookYAReview for that! You Rock! In this installment we get to witness great changes within the main characters. My view of each person changed several times and I learned to love new characters-- as well as mourned the loss of others. If you loved book one, you will not be let down in book two. The action is a bit slow in the beginning, but once it starts it doesn't stop. I talk about this book and others on my YouTube channel, here: http://bit.ly/RN2j5n 
 My Spoilery Thoughts: (view spoiler)[I'm amazed at how much my views on Fade and Stalker changed. I was never a huge fan of Stalker because of his background. I forgave his presence in Deuce's life because I felt as she did. He was a product of his environment and he did what he had to to survive. That being said, I hadn't really forgiven him for his actions. As Tegan began to forgive him, I believe I did as well. I'm also starting to see him as more than just a wolf. 
 Fade on the other hand has taken steps backwards in my eyes. Anyone living through what he did, would have some sort of PTSD. So that is understandable. But he acts more like someone who was sexually assaulted than someone who was held hostage. His rejection of Deuce is something that I take personally. I shouldn't because she doesn't, but it can't be helped. I know that she'll probably end up with Fade, but for me to be happy about that, he has to win me over again. It wont be easy though. He already won me over after he pushed Deuce away the first time; I was pulling for him then. Pushing her away a second time brings about the fool me twice mentality. 
 I've learned to love Mamma Oakes and Edmund. In the beginning of Outpost I wanted nothing more than for Deuce and Stalker to leave together. Not because I preferred Stalker, but at least he was loyal. Fade and Tegan were sending a very different message. Personally, I'm not sure I would have stayed. Salvation's ass-backwards ways would have driven me crazy. But when Deuce returned from the fields the first time and Mamma Oakes was waiting and worried for her, it changed things. Deuce had to stay. She had to take care of Mamma Oakes and Edmund. I've learned to like other people in Salvation too, but it's because of Deuce's foster parents that I want her to somehow make it work. 
 I can't end this section without remarking on Deuce's epic execution of Miles. That was AWESOME! I have read my share of almost-rape scenes, but I do believe this is the first where the would-be victim kicks the ass of, and kills, the attacker. It was cool, calculated, and more than I had hoped for. Well done Deuce and well done Ann, for giving us a true Heroine. (hide spoiler)] 
 Recommended & Cutie's Pick (Best of the Best) 
 Yes/No Checklist 
 Sex: No 
 Gore: Yes 
 Rape: No 
 Magic: Mo 
 Drugs: No 
 Star Categories 
 Romance: 4 Stars 
 Action: 5 Stars *This series is great at that. 
 Pacing: 4 Stars 
 Writing: 4.5 Stars 
 Plot: 5 Stars 
 Overall: 5 Stars 
 Protagonist Meter 
 Damsel---------*-Badass 
 No one is more badass than Deuce. I search for books about kickass females and no one holds a candle to this chick.