Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Antipodes by T S Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A gripping dystopian romance, set in Australia in the aftermath of a global outbreak which threatens to destroy the planet. Cam Mackintosh, is one of a select group of highly skilled young people who have been selected by Australian scientists, to establish a sustainable island community. This community will be built on the modern values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Once Cam overcomes his loneliness and anxiety at his strange new life, he starts to make friends and finds a sense of belonging. Just as Cam is building his new life with partner Freja, his dreams are shattered when she goes missing.
He must go on a journey of discovery, in the hopes of finding her. Cam comes across other communities like his own and finds both friendship and acceptance within them. However, he is forced to make a decision which will change everything. This was a real page turner with an intriguing storyline which had me hooked from start to finish. The characters are likeable and relatable which made me feel engaged with them, especially Cam, who brings the story together. The setting is brought to life by the authors descriptive narrative and I felt immersed in the dystopian world that Cam finds himself in. An enjoyable and entertaining read, and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

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