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Caim (Antipodes 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Alison Risher

Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Without giving away any plot points, I think I can safely say that the author has managed to delve into yet another aspect of humanity. Issues that the world experienced prior to their pandemic, resurface a few years later. It appears that some people learn from history’s greatest mistakes, while others refuse to do so. The author explores humanity’s vulnerability. This series is a great read!

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Antipodes (Antipodes Series Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Amber Howard

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love books about the world as we know
It ending. Apocalyptic stories get you thinking about how’d you survive. How would the world overcome the changes? This book drew me in with the science behind the spread. It all made sense. Especially living through Covid. How easily it can happen. The author did an amazing job with the characters and scenery.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There’s something about the way the author writes that even when nothing has happened yet, they still have you gripped and wanting more. I loved their writing style, it was descriptive whilst also feeling smooth and easy to follow.
I admit I was initially apprehensive as this isn’t my usual go to genre, but I’m so glad I gave it a chance!
I really liked the character of Cam; he was relatable from the offset. He was believable in how he overcame the struggles in the transition from his old life to his new one in a post-outbreak community. As is so often the case, just when things start to improve, something awful happens – his partner Freja goes missing. Cam sets off to look for Freja and going on his journey with him as he made connections to new people was heart-warming as he ventured out to find her but the choices he had to make, and the strength shown in his character development was emotional at times.
Much to my surprise (and delight), I found myself engrossed from start to finish, not just because of the great characters but also because of the world building produced by the author. I was able to picture myself in the world right beside the characters, travelling along with Cam as he searches for Freja.
I am so glad I gave this book a chance and have the rest of the series to look forward to!

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Alison Risher

The Liminal Space (Antipodes, #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second installment does not disappoint! In a post-pandemic world, the main character goes on journeys both physical and emotional. And what journeys they are! From the bliss of becoming a first-time parent, to the hope of a reunion with a close family member left behind. From betrayal to forgiveness to acceptance- things we all deal with in our own lives. Readers may laugh, and they may cry. One thing is for certain though: if you pick up this book, you will learn some geography, some science, and grapple with situational ethics like never before.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Alison Risher

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If a global pandemic hit Earth, and some people were chosen to survive it, would I make the cut? Absolutely not! I’d like to think that I am intelligent enough, but as for the other criteria- ages roughly 20-30, single, no children? Well, I’m single all right, my three kids are all in college, but I have family members that I help with. Commitments. This book is so fantastic with the details of how a community would get started, as well as the difficulties that would be faced. I am so glad it is a series, and I can hardly wait to delve into the second installment!

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Antipodes (Antipodes Series Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Lucy Machard

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m not normally a sci-fi person, I lean more towards fantasy. But this was a good book. A little scary, considering the way the world has been with covid over the past couple of years, but still good.

It is a bit of a slower book. It took me a couple days to work through it, although that could be because I recently got promoted at work and I don’t have as much time I used to read. I really liked the writing style, and that the author put footnotes in the book for some Australian or Scottish phrases that as an American, I wouldn’t fully understand. On to book 2!

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Mandy Ott

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The events of the past few years made me a little reluctant to start reading Antipodes. However, I’m extremely glad that I did. T. S. Simons delivers a vast array of characters across many settings and communities as well as great world building in the first book of the Antipodes Series. Lots of character introductions take place in this first book, including Cam, Freya, Lae, and more. This dystopian romance really made me think about everything. If the world were to be threatened, how would humans react? How would we ensure the survival of the human race? Would we create some kind of completely new system or are we doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past? There was a lot of information in this book, but I didn’t feel like it was too overwhelming or difficult to follow and understand. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series!

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kayla Octaviano

The Liminal Space (Antipodes, #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In the second book of this series, Cam continues his adventure in his new home. After the pandemic placed the new colony on their island, Cam was able to find friendship and love where he wasn’t sure he would. Discovering that someone he cared about before this whole thing could be alive, he has to venture with the people who care about him to discover the world outside of their safe home. Read this book if you like adventure, dystopia, and living for what you care about.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Series Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Really interesting book! I’ve never read a book like this. When there is a world wide pandemic, Australia tries to prepare a contingency plan before it spreads to them. They collect highly skilled people of all backgrounds and place them in a new environment, protecting them from the pandemic. But when everything goes haywire, Cam, one of the people placed in the survival experiment, tries to keep the peace. At least he finds the people that make his adventure worth while. Read this book if you like adventure, new worlds, and building relationships.

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Caim (Antipodes 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spoilers ahead for the previous book, Ouroborous. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!

Caim starts with surprise visitors to Lewis, 7 years after they have disconnected the portals and declined to become part of Collective. Their Caim of Roseglen has grown considerably and they are all living their best lives. The visitors bring two little girls that have striking features extremely similar to Freyjas’ own daughters. Thus, it is discovered that genetic material from Kat (Freyjas’ sister) has been used to create children. Of course, their group must journey to find out the whole truth. Freyja is still the first-person viewpoint that we follow, and this makes this book even more devastating. Only wait until you find out who the father is and that those two girls are not all the surprises in store. The ending of this book expertly led up to an extremely surprising conclusion.

I can’t wait to read Sessrumnir, the next book in the Antipodes series!

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Antipodes ( Antipodes Series Book 1) By T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to say I like to find new authors and I enjoy finding series that are not always in my go to genre. I do like the romance element of this series and the whole setting of the series really was well written and I for one felt as though I was right in the midst of it. I have not really read a lot of dystopian books but I was drawn into this one.

I like how the author builds the characters and how the story is carried out. The chemistry between what becomes the lead characters really adds to the story. The author does a great job of balancing the drama and the romance. The author does a great job of building the characters and showing why they are how they are. I thought that this first book was an excellent start to the series and I couldn’t wait to get to the next one.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Antipodes is an amazing start to the series! The beginning gives you a sense of normality before the apparent problem of the water supply appears. It reminded me of COVID-19 when the first outbreak happened; I didn’t believe it would affect the United States, and I wasn’t worried about it until it hit close to home. In the beginning, Cam is the same way he doesn’t believe that it would be able to hit Australia. When the government sends out a text for testing, he ends up getting his ticket to an island to live in a safe new community with 300 strangers. It was an extremely challenging decision to leave his family and friends behind and there are many topics touched on including survivors’ guilt. I found the premise to be believable and the setup of the island detailed enough, including the issue of being completely self-sustaining. I was able to put myself in Cam’s shoes easily and it make me think about how I could potentially survive.

I didn’t think the book could get any better at this point but when his world turns upside down it changes everything. It sends him into an even greater adventure in this new post-apocalyptic world. The ending is amazing but felt a little rushed. The next book, The Liminal Space fills in all the missing details nicely.

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Caim, Antipodes, T.S. Simons, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Dystopian, Romance

Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caim is set in a few years later timeframe from the third book. This book flows pretty easily just like the others. I love how the characters support each other like an extended family. I especially like how the characters are interwoven with each other, and how their experiences relate to other characters. Some of the events in this book are unexpected but makes for a really intense read.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Series Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The world’s water supply has been contaminated by a deadly virus and it is rapidly killing people all over the world. Australian scientists decide to select a group of individuals within a specific age range, and with very specific skills, to live in on an island in a domed community. The young people are put through rigorous testing prior to being chosen because the intention is for them to save and rebuild the human population.

Cam is one of the young people who has been chosen for this important task and he must make the difficult decision to leave his parents and his sister behind. Cam finds himself settling into a routine on the island and even finds love in a girl named Freyja. However, when Freyja disappears Cam finds himself lonely and at a loss. He sets out to find Freyja and makes some startling discoveries along the way. In his journey he finds similar communities and forms new friendships. However, in doing so, Cam is forced with making a difficult decision that could change his entire life.

I loved this book and was invested from the first few pages. I was fascinated with the idea of the pandemic that was wiping out the world’s population and how the author had come up with creative solutions for the characters to rebuild. Cam was smart, tough, and unafraid to back down from a challenge. As the story unfolds Cam really grows as a person due to all the hardships and challenges, he faces along the way. I highly recommend!

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Ouroboros (Antipodes) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Ouroboros (Antipodes, #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ouroboros is a very good read. I love how all the characters grow from how they were when they first met in the first and second book to how they are now. The author did a really great job in how the characters can relate to each other even though they all have different backgrounds. There are a few plot twists that one would never think of happening which makes for an interesting read.

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Antipodes by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Antipodes by T. S. Simmons is a very intriguing book. Not only have I learned several new things but also the characters are very relatable, especially Cam. Reading this book definitely brings a different perspective on how people from different ways of life come together to work towards the same goal.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Breanne Christian

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A protozoan that infects the water is ravaging the Earth. Scientists realize that they must take measures to save the human species. Domes are created, but only carefully selected individuals may live within these domes. Individuals must be college aged, going to college in an important field, childless, and healthy. Cam lives in Australia where the protozoan has not spread to yet. His older sister Sorcha told him about the opportunity and told him to go see what it was about and let her know. After hours of screening, Cam was chosen. Cam is lost as to what he should choose, until his mother gave the final say. He was going. Now Cam must adapt to this new life without his family, surrounded by strangers. Will the domes provide the protection needed? Will Cam settle into his new life? Find out in Antipodes.
Antipodes is full of detail that not only helps the reader envision the views, but also feel the same feelings as the characters. You will feel right along Cam through his plight in this new life. All characters are relatable, and you will find yourself falling in love with them. There is not a single part in Antipodes that I would change. If you are looking for a great adventure, full of different emotions, look no further. If you enjoyed Antipodes, look for the second book in the series, The Liminal Space.

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Caim (Antipodes 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Shannen Kern

Caim (Antipodes #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caim is the fourth installment of the Antipodes series, and I am completely obsessed with all of the characters still. T.S. Simons makes you really feel every single moment throughout the story.

Freyja and Cam are in a blissful bubble with their friends and family. They have all gone through incredibly tough times in the previous books but now they are living peaceful lives. When individuals from their past show up, things begin getting a little tougher until they all realize they have even more scary times ahead. Will they make it back to their joyful lives or will this journey end in nothing but tragedy?

I highly recommend picking this series up and absorbing each installment. This was an emotional read, but you definitely won’t be disappointed!

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Emily Beehler

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons

The synopsis of this book was intriguing which is why it summoned me to read it. The book does start slowly, but of course that is to give the reader time to understand the world building and the intent of the author. Personally, I enjoyed this book! The protagonist Campbell “Cam” is a delight to read as we can connect with him on a human-to-human basis. He finds himself in world now that is plagued by well a plague. A new virus spread globally that is killing people faster than the nations can fight it. This forces Cam to learn how to live in a world where society is changing in a post-apocalyptic world. Since society is crumbling, he is chosen to live in a utopia of sorts that hasn’t been touched by the virus and its effects on the world. He is joined by other people who were selected based on not only their merits, but what value they can bring to this budding society of people who were chosen to leave Mainland and Mainland society. What I like about this book was again how human the author made Cam. He is given these choices and lessons, that do affect those around him and can have both good and bad consequences. The reader also gets to read about complex love with Campbell and his lovers. This read is also a good blend of post-apocalypse, fantasy, and romance as is intertwines the three. Overall this is a great read.

Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Jess Engel

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great post-apocalyptic dystopian novel! I’ve had this one on my list for a while and I’m sure glad I finally opened it up!

Since this is the first in a series, there is a lot of care taken to develop the characters and setting. It is well-researched, descriptive, and engaging. The world-building in the novel, of a post-pandemic world, is incredible and the character development is excellent. The author really brings life to this story and keeps the reader coming back for more.

The main character, Cam, is endearing and relatable. The author’s ability to fully develop characters, especially Cam, draws the reader in and enables the reader to become emotionally invested in his life and story.

I’m looking forward to the next one!

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Cintia Leyva

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a great read. With everything going on in the world right now, it was a perfect way to emphasize and describe what a global pandemic can cause. The way the author humanized the characters and their struggles with the self and wanting to do the right things was so good.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Liminal Space (Antipodes #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Liminal Space (Antipodes #2) by T.S. Simons is a YA, Dystopian post-apocalyptic, story. But it is anything but your typical dystopian tale. This uniquely unpredictable story will hold you on an emotional journey. The story makes you think, if this happened what would I do in the same circumstances? What am I willing to risk? Would I have done it differently?

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Antipodes (Antipodes Series #1) by T.S. Simons-Review by Amanda Kimble

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Antipodes (Antipodes Series Book 1) by T.S. Simons

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. Antidotes is a fantastic read. This was a hard one to put down and I absolutely loved it. This is the first book in the Antipodes Series.

Cam doesn’t think things are gonna get bad. Then a virus hits the water and they can’t contain it. He then finds that he’s going to be in a group of handpicked people. They might be able to find the cure and how to contain it. The quote I chose for Cam is: “I guessed that, but what do they think we can do to help? We are half a world away. Are they looking for more lab technicians? It isn’t my field. Yours either, come to think of it. Electrical engineers rarely solve biological problems. Besides, why take my blood for that?”

Highly recommended for Dystopian Romance lovers.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Series Book 1) Review by Jennifer Ramos

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the first book of this new series, this dystopian novel takes this close to our own reality of dealing with an oncoming pandemic situation with diseased waters that is slowly circulating the world. As more people and places are being infected, a task force starts to recruit strong, healthy, intelligent young individuals in order to start isolated pods to help cultivate an essence of a possible, thriving future for planet Earth.
As this global threat takes hold, Cam, a young college student, has been one of the individuals selected for new pods in the efforts of creating a new community. With his agricultural expertise and working together with other gifted individuals they learn to create their own new world as the world they always knew starts disappearing. Driven away from his family and his outside life, he tries to learn to adapt into this new life, his emotions get the best of him as he is homesick and focuses on his work in sustaining his new environment. Luckily as he learns to let his guard down, he is able to form friendships and other connections that help him survive just as the others are eager to do in their new developing pod. This was such an entertaining read and eager to find out what will happen next in the series.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Series Book 1) by T.S. Simons REVIEWED BY SCARLET RICHARD

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a YA, post apocalyptic, sci fi romance, then this is the book for YOU

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Melissa Saxton

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In a stunningly well done tale of Survival, Antipodes will take you on a Journey you won’t soon forget.

Protozoa have contaminated the water source. Anything reliant on water will die. In an effort for mankind to survive young adults without spouses or children are invited for testing to join groups who will be placed in protective domes and have to survive on their smarts and hard work.

Humans being who they are drama and problems are never far away. follow one man through his journey in this community with drama, finding love, loss and a giant shock and revelations of secrets being kept from everyone. I can’t wait to read the next one!

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by La Toya Lewis

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Antipodes is a YA Dystopian novel about a young man named Cam Mackintosh who is chosen to help build a new community on an Australian island after an outbreak threatens to destroy the planet. This book has amazing world-building and a well-written plot. I enjoyed the way the characters were written and it was wonderful seeing if the characters would make the same mistakes that were made in the past or would they learn from the mistakes made before them. I really liked Cam and could not put this book down. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Taylor Stephenson

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

~Travel Based Love Story~

This is not what you would expect, I usually judge a book by it’s cover but this one called out to me. I’m not one to pickup books that look as cute as this one, but boy am I glad I did. This is a Funny, witty, and exceptionally cleverly written story. With an Island-survival-feel, a group of young people have to work together to ensure humanity lives on.

Campbell affectionately known as “Cam” is easily what every reader desires in a book boyfriend. Despite being somewhat aloof, he somehow always hits the mark. His partnership with Laetita is bar none. And as his story progresses, so does the world and everyone else around him. For any Y- The Last Man fans, the characters in Antipodes really remind me of the ones in that comic series. A little dark, a lot of hope, and a whole mess of suspense in between.

I absolutely love the attention to detail that the author provides the reader both biologically and geographically. Coming from someone who is challenged at both I really appreciated the concepts being spelled out clearly. Maybe I am a bit like Campbell this way, haha.

I would love to see this turned into a movie or even a series….If you’ve seen Welcome to Eden on Netflix this feels like a really similar vibe. Of course being a book series you have a lot more to sink your teeth into as the action unfolds. At the very least, a book number two is something I can’t wait to get my hands on. Watching shows and actually sitting down and reading/immersing yourself in a story like this is what every reader years for.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Brittney Brady

AntipodesAntipodes by T S Simons
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I want to start by saying that this was a pretty good book. It was written well and I enjoyed the majority of the book. I did have a hard time understanding the science part of it. But that is not because it wasn’t explained well. My mind just doesn’t work that way.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Katie Matthews

AntipodesAntipodes by T S Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a hidden gem of a book! I almost didn’t read this, I read the synopsis and thought it wasn’t my kind of story but there was just something that seemed a little interesting so I gave it a go and I am so glad that I did. The authors writing was just amazing and it didn’t take me long to be hooked on what I was reading. It was very obvious that the author had done a huge amount of research before writing the story and I think that made a huge amount of difference to what I read.
The character development was great and I really liked Cam!
I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series! I highly recommend Antipodes – it was a fantastic read!

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