Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is the sequel to The 45th Parallel and is 298 pages in length. Caitlin and Gio head to Canada to become Ambassadors. The purpose – to bring two communities together in hopes for growth. She proves to be a great leader. Until a past enemy arises. Before everything is destroyed, she must call upon her Orenda.
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Orenda is book 2 in the Latitude series and I highly recommend reading this series and include
The Antipodes series as well! I always look forward to when the next books come out…. giving me all the feels that I love with dystopian romance, adventure, drama, intensity and a journey with the next steps with some twists and turns.
Caitlin and Gio are navigating what is next come between marriage and becoming ambassadors along with parenting, it can be a lot to take on. As they build a life together in Canada…an enemy from the past is back…will this impact Caitlin and Gio and their loyalty to each other ….
I love that the author takes me on a journey with each book and with the elements of sci fi just brings added new flavor that I love….I was turning the pages and at the edge of my seat with this book….trying to see what happens next!!
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Orenda is the second book in the Latitude Series. I love the writing style of this author. It’s easy for me to get lost in the story. It feels natural. This series gets you thinking. I believe somewhere at the end of the book it said the Orenda is an Iroquois belief that all natural objects and people possess a mystical energy. I personally believe that’s true. I think everyone has gift and some people use it more than others some people can tap into it and some ppl choose to ignore it. I think Caitlin uses her gift very well in this series.
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is the sequel to The 45th Parallel and is 298 pages in length. Caitlin and Gio head to Canada to become Ambassadors. The purpose – to bring two communities together in hopes for growth. She proves to be a great leader. Until a past enemy arises. Before everything is destroyed, she must call upon her Orenda.
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely enjoyed this book! I’ve read the entire series so far, and I’m 100% enthralled with the story. I will say, it’s a bit of a slower paced book, but it’s absolutely fantastic. If you’re someone who enjoys sci fi, action, and romance, check out this series and the other series by the author!
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Orenda (The Latitude Series) by T.S. Simons. This is one of those series were you really need to read the previous books to fully understand what’s going on. Its a really great series but its got some depth. We are back with Caitlin & Gio as they figure out how to make it in life. They have gotten married and had to grow up and find their way. Caitlin has a ton on her shoulders. Motherhood, becoming a wife and an Ambassador are each one equally hard but all at the same time is a lot of pressure. When an old enemy comes back on the scene & tries to ruin everything they have built she has to ask Gio for help and she sure doesn’t like to do that. Will Caitlin be able to juggle all the tasks and will she and Gio’s relationship survive everything being thrown at them? This book will have you on the edge of your seat and reading until you are finished!
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you haven’t read The Antipodes Series or the first book in The Latitude Series I highly recommend you do so. It has been a little while since I read the other books so I had to skim through to brush up on some information. The books all follow the events of the previous books and skipping them means missing important information. The same wonderfully realistic and believable characters return. I could feel the love between Caitlin and Gio, the emotions tangible throughout the entirety of Orenda. T. S. Simons uses the same amazing, descriptive writing I’ve come to expect from her. The whole dystopian world is almost eerily realistic in the fact that challenges, drama, and tragedy mimic our own. I also love how Simons incorporates different beliefs into her writing. I cannot wait to read more!
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I like how the author keeps the same style of writing, very detailed where the reader can actually see the scene playing in their head like a movie. The characters are very relatable with what they are going through within the story. The main characters Caitlin and Gio are very compatible, however it does take Caitlin a little bit to get used to having another person by her side. It is a very good read and it is a good idea to read the previous books in the series to get the full background of what happened before.
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What do YOU value above all else? Orenda is a First Nations Iroquois belief that all natural objects and people possess a mystical energy. It is the force that allows us to effect change in the world and manifest transformation.
Caitlyn is back in book 2, this time with her husband Gio. They travel to Canada to become ambassadors for the ACC in the hopes of leading to growth both together and separate amongst the communities. Cait’s intelligence and interest in finding the right spots for everyone to stoke inclusiveness and teamwork, her goal is to bring the communities together to share their strengths and cooperate for growth and strength. She is a talented leader and has everyone’s respect.
In the midst of trying to guide the cooperative efforts, Cait and Gio find an old enemy waiting in the wings to attempt to destroy all they’ve built. As in book 1, the visuals are stunning, the emotions are palpable, and the characters have you invested in their beliefs and well being. Cait suffers betrayal and tragedy that shakes her to her core, driving a need for revenge. Whatever you think these books are going to be like, you cannot possibly have it figured out. Completely engrossed in Cait, her family, and her goals!
The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Seraphine and Caitlyn are sisters in a post apocalyptic world where people aren’t nearly as important as what is required for survival – including what they want or how they feel about their duties. They were turned into immune children by a previous regime who had a goal to repopulate their communities – their own, Lewis, consists of a dome underwater – the dome protects the humans from the infected water all around them.
Sera and Cait are smart young women and have dreams and desires – but how will they manage to escape their fates when they’re surrounded by water they can’t touch and the Nexus which was shut down by their own parents 14 years ago. Well…sounds like the best bet is to restart the Nexus!
This book isn’t really my normal read, but I enjoyed the range of emotions the girls felt as they made a plan and executed it. They discover a lot about themselves along the way and find lots of trouble, too. When they enter the Nexus, they find themselves in new communities they didn’t even know existed, and find both similarities and differences between the new communities they continue to locate. Will they be able to find their way home? Will they be able to keep the communities safe while they do so?
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Orenda
The Latitude Series Book 2
By: T.S. Simons
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars
Just like The 45th Parallel (the first book), and The Antipodes series that this series draws from T.S. Simons creates another beautiful work that draws you in and will not let you go! Her writing is thoughtful, detailed, and emotional. Her apocalyptic dystopian world is full of twists and turns, drama, and love. Seeing the world through her characters is visually and emotionally stunning! The mythology behind Orenda is an amazing concept that made me feel like anyone has the power to change this world for the better! It made me truly think and feel hopeful for what this world has in store for us! I highly recommend at least reading The 45th Parallel before jumping into this book, and if you really want to dig into the background of the latitude series, reading The Antipodes series as well. Both are absolutely amazing and show the depth of T.S. Simons talent! I can’t wait for my continued journey through this intriguing world!
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Orenda is the second book in The Latitude Series and a continuation of the Antipodes Series. Orenda continues the story of Caitlin and Giovanni. Caitlin is sent to fulfill her roll as ambassador to Canda while Sera goes to Japan with Matto. She must overcome the challenge of being in a new place and position while being young and still learning.
There is so much growth in this book, maybe even more than the first one. What makes T.S. Simons narration powerful is her characters going through unfortunate events and growing through the trauma. She writes each character as imperfectly perfect people. They are trying to live in societies that are self-sustaining but with new problems that they must solve and face to continue surviving. I love the message I get out of this series that time is too short, live in the moment, and live a sustainable lifestyle. I highly recommend reading Orenda and the entire Antipodes Series! I can’t wait for Bifrost, the next book in The Latitude Series!
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don’t know what it is about T.S. Simons but they have a way of just pulling you right into the story. This was even better of a read as a Canadian getting to see some culture there. Caitlin and Gio are such great characters and I really was pleased the second in the series didn’t drop the ball so to speak. Thrilling read with some great ups and downs to keep you pulled all the way in!
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Caitlin and her husband Gio embark on a journey to build a life together in Canada. Caitlin acts as a sort of liason between the different communities in an attempt to bring them back together while Gio is expaning on his medical knowledge. Everything is practically picture perfect until an old enemy arises and starts to threaten everything. Caitlin, chanelling her orenda to save those she loves, is met with challenges of loyatly, tragedy, and revenge. Is she able to save herself and her loved ones or does her old nemesis prevail? Find out in Orenda.
Orenda is the sequel in The Latitude Series which is a continuaton of The Antipodes Series. Just like all of the books before, Orenda kept me captivated during it all. Enriching detail makes the reader feel like they are in the story with the characters and each feeling the characters feel is felt through the words. If you are looking for an entralling read with twists, turns, and science fiction, look no further.
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve been following the Antipodes series and now the follow-up Latitude series, and this novel is the latest installment. The story is gripping, perfect for fans of dystopian romance, and the characters are strong and well-developed. I also think that the series is unique in the way the author tries to incorporate different belief systems from around the world to create an imagined one. There’s plenty of drama and tragedy, and the suspense doesn’t let up until the end. I would recommend reading both series in order as it gets pretty complex and characters reappear. Can’t wait for the next book!
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book two in the series but can be read as a stand alone. The reader gets to visit favorite characters again in this novel. Orenda is a thought provoking story with clever writing that pulls the reader into the book. Simons makes you invested in the characters, their hopes, dreams, struggles, and the emotional journey. There are twists and turns that keep the pages turning!
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Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Latitude Series. I enjoyed reading this book which happens to continue stories from the Antipodes series which has really kept my interest. Gio and Caitlin are taking on a new role in Canada. This is where they chose to grow their family. But will some threat come their way? How will they continue?
I enjoyed reading many of the Antipodes series and this new series doesn’t disappoint. The characters and world building is on point and helps us readers connect more fully with the story.
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
An enjoyable and gripping dystopian romance which continues the ‘Latitude’ series of novels. Once again, I was back with Caitlin and her husband Gio who were now traveling to Canada, to take on new roles as ambassadors for the ACC. Caitlin is a natural leader and is respected by her people, she is bridging the gap between the communities and offering them new opportunities. However, as Caitlin and Gio build a life for their new family, an old enemy return’s which threatens their security. As loyalties are challenged and a betrayal leads to tragedy, Caitlin is forced to draw on her ‘Orenda’ before it threatens to destroy them both. “Orenda is a First Nations Iroquois belief that all natural objects and people possess a mystical energy”. This force allows Caitlin to effect change in the world and manifest transformations. As usual I was transported to the wonderfully detailed dystopian world which is brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative. I was fully immersed in the storyline and engaged with the main characters, Caitlin and Gio. I personally think this series of books need to be read in order. I also recommend the series that goes before this one.
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton is great young adult dystopian
Lexi, who is seventeen years old, is not going to submit to a future in which she has to choose a marriage and a career. She is filled with a fierce spirit of rebellion that is poised to spark a revolution. However, fate has other ideas.Tragedy forces Lexi into the dangerous shadows of the elusive rebel group Y by revealing a hidden diary, a legacy of secrets, and rebellion. Every discovery blurs the lines between friend and adversary in a maelstrom of danger, deceit, and prohibited alliances, making trust the most powerful tool in the fight for the truth.Lexi travels a dangerous path where love and devotion are put to the test at every turn because she is torn between her sense of responsibility and her desire for independence.
Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Caitlin and Gio find themselves surrounded by Caitlin’s family. Gio is learning new things through the medical community and getting used to walking on uneven ground. Caitlin is wrapping her head around becoming an ambassador for the collective to the communities that are not included in it yet. Before embarking on their next adventure, they get married with family as witnesses and even share the day with two others! Life seems to be moving along happily until an old nemesis comes back into play. Tragedy strikes and threatens to destroy Caitlin and all that she has worked hard for. Will she be strong enough to get through to the other side? Or will the enemy of improvement win?
While this is only the second book in this series, I have been reading about these communities and people involved in the story for a while. They are like familiar friends. The author has pulled me into this story, and I feel invested in these people’s successes, failures, and heart break. This was a tough book to read in the sense that the tragedy that happens is thoroughly heartbreaking. I couldn’t bring myself to put the book down until I knew how it played out. It is so well written, and I hated that it was over. I always enjoy how the author pulls their titles into the book, too. They always find a way to weave it in and I learn something new with each book I read. This is such a good series. I look forward to seeing what comes next!
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was the first book I’d picked up by this author and I truly enjoyed it! It’s a YA dystopian that doesn’t follow the norm of its genre. Lexi is a girl after my own heart with her feisty, take-charge attitude who refuses to live a life of being married off. There is a lot of deceit in her world, and she isn’t sure who she can trust or what she’s fighting for at times. I devoured this book quickly as I needed to know what happened next. I am very excited for the next book in this series and I highly recommend picking it up before you miss out!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love dystopian books and this one did not disappoint. The author did an excellent job of world building. I could picture everything like I was there. Lexi’s character is so close to what I would be like. She is 17 and about to take a test that will determine her future. Her job, her home and her husband will all be decided for her, based on her test results. She knows what she is qualified for, but she doesn’t want a boring life and she sure doesn’t want them to pick a husband for her! If she blows the test, there will be consequences. This was a quick read for me. I read it in two afternoons and I can’t wait to read the next book to see what happens! If you enjoy any of the other dystopian books, please give this one a chance as well. You won’t be disappointed!
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rise of The Y is Book One in The Y Chronicles. It is a YA post apocalyptic dystopian novel full of adventure, danger, secrets, and a quest to find the truth. It is set in a world where food has been turned into bland bars because humans are considered too wasteful. Decisions on who to have as your mate, what job you have, and where you live are made for you. These decisions are based on tests and genetics. The story centers around a young girl named Lexi who refuses to live her life under a dictatorship and decides to rebel. She is strong, smart, courageous, and pigheaded to a fault as she does what she wants. An intriguing storyline with interesting characters. I look forward to reading more in this series and see where the story goes.
Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lexi is a young woman of seventeen who lives with her parents and maternal grandparents in the Administration building in the Imperium, a place where order is maintained by a ruling class with a lot of very stringent rules. On her seventeenth birthday, Lexi is to take the mandatory aptitude test and be given her final career, as well as her new living quarters and the name of her mate after a few days.
Lexi has dreams of working anywhere but where her parents do and she has a plan of how she is going to get there, but as with some plans, this one doesn’t quite work out the way she hoped, but she isn’t mad, however, her father is. As she prepares to forge her own path, tragedy strikes and she loses nearly everything and what she doesn’t lose directly, she loses later on, but instead she finds a family secret, links to a rebellious faction called the Y and this calls to the rebel in her and she has to find out more.
This is where Lexi begins to tread a dangerous path, in public, she is a pure example of the Imperium, working hard at her job, getting married, living with her mate and hopefully having the big family the Imperium dreams of, however, in the shadows, she becomes further engaged in the under the radar workings of Y.
Can Lexi continue to live this double life and work out who in the tangled web of her life she can trust, or will she bring tragedy down on herself and those around her? This is an unpredictable story of loyalty and rebellion, where trust is hard to find and loyalty even harder, as danger watches from the shadows while foundations crumble below a totalitarian society in danger of falling into the worst nightmare of their own creation.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m so glad I got to revisit some of my favorite characters, in what has quickly become one of my favorite reading genres. Readers will learn how new societies form. What are the responsibilities of a new government? What so-called freedoms are people willing to give up, and what will they receive in return? All these issues and more, are explored within this futuristic tale.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199686899-rise-of-the-y” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Rise of the Y” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1698967677l/199686899._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199686899-rise-of-the-y”>Rise of the Y</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22398772.Angela_D_Shelton”>Angela D. Shelton</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6012236870″>3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
3.5/5 Stars<br /><br />I found this YA novel set in a world on the brink of revolution very interesting. The author excellently portrayed the realm of Imperium, vividly portraying its intricate color-caste systems. While the plot kept me engaged, I kept hoping for more character development and relationship building between the characters. The strength of this story lies in its exceptional world-building, allowing readers to envision the world of Imperium. Despite some predictability, my overall experience was enjoyable and I especially liked foundation for the revolution within the story which parallels many contemporary issues in our world today. I look forward to reading more in this series.
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Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A gripping YA dystopian novel which kept me hooked throughout. Seventeen year old Lexi is living in a post apocalyptic world where the Imperium rules with an iron fist, but this world is on the brink of a revolution. As others like Lexi are refusing to just live the life they are told to live, with an assigned spouse and a dictated profession. Having found a hidden diary Lexi discovers a legacy of secrets and rebellion, and is soon thrust into the shadows of the elusive rebel group Y. However, this is a dangerous place to be as she’s surrounded by deceit, forbidden alliances, and the lines between friends and foe are blurred. Meanwhile love and loyalty are tested and trust is the ultimate weapon in the battle for truth. Lexi finds herself caught between her duty and wanting her freedom, and as the foundations of the Imperium begin to weaken she must decide who to trust in a world full of betrayal. The author does a wonderful job of bringing the characters and the setting vividly to life. I felt completely immersed in the post apocalyptic dystopian world created and therefore I was more engaged in the storyline. The characters are great and I particularly love Lexi as the feisty and independent minded heroine of the story. I look forward to book two in this series.
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Orenda is the second book in the Latitude Series, which follows on from Antipodes. I’d recommend reading the Antipodes series first for the full backstory of the world the stories are set in, but you could jump in at The 45th Parallel which begins this next generation of the story.
This is a post-apocalyptic science fiction series that draws on mythology and traditional beliefs from around the world to inform a rich and widespread world of connected communities. As the story passes to a new generation, there is a focus on rebuilding the world and making decisions that will set it on a positive course for the future.
I really enjoy this series, and Antipodes, for the way it takes readers to all kinds of interesting places. The author describes these places in great and loving detail, which transports the reader to the place! In Orenda, it’s particularly fun discovering new places through Gio’s eyes who hasn’t spent his life travelling as Caitlin has.
This book gets five stars from me! I’m looking forward to reading more from this world.
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This set of books was so different for me, but I have loved EVERY SINGLE ONE so far! This is a sequel to another book (The 45th Parallel), but it is also an extension of another set (The Antipodes series). Which was also AMAZING!!! You really have to read the previous books, because there is SO MUCH information you will miss. They connect with this book so you will be lost in many ways. You COULD read it and kind of follow along, but just read the others first!! You will not regret it! Just trust me on this! I found myself lost in these stories. Rooting for certain characters and not liking a couple. Feeling heartbroken for some and wanting to reach into the book and hit an idiot or two. Hehe. The worlds that are created in these book are amazing and really make you think about the possibilities of something like this truly happening. You can just see it all in your mind unfolding. This would be a WONDERFUL show/movies series in my opinion! A virus has wiped out the planet. It’s in the water and kills everything it comes in contact with. Plants, animals, and humans aren’t safe. Scientists and the government came up with a plan to save as many people as they could by setting up bio-domes around the world (you learn about all this in the first series of books). Yes! So interesting right?!?! You HAVE to read these sets!! Both of them!! In this book, Caitlin and her new husband Gio travel to Canada to become new ambassadors for the ACC (Association of Collective Communities). The ACC tries to bridge the gap between communities (not at all easy!), come up with solutions to any problems that may arise (there are SO many!), and offer new opportunities that will benefit all the communities AND all the generations to come (can you even imagine!!). Keeping everyone safe from the virus. but also still growing and thriving is a hard battle, especially when space is so limited! Caitlin proves herself in many ways and is respected by her people. She helps where she can, gives everyone new ideas, and helps make things more efficient. All great for a new leader. But as she builds her family with her husband an old enemy comes along and threatens everything!! Their security, their loyalties, and their lives. You will not want to put this book down! I don’t want to give anything away, but man oh man will this have you on your toes and gripped into your seat. Tragedy strikes (again!), revenge comes about (ugh. again!!), and everything they’ve worked so hard for could be destroyed (again!). The world ended guys! Can’t we just get along! The future looks bleak bleak bleak! I am not at all sad to say that I stayed up a little tiny bit to late, so I could finish this book. LOL! I can’t wait to read more from this author. I am so invested in these characters and world!!
