The novel starts out with an emotional beginning and then we are in NM as our character moves to Los Angeles. There are unexpected developments, which is what kept me turning the pages to find out how it played out in the end. This is a gripping read. That will keep you on the edge of your seat! This novel plot is excellent in the way if you don’t know who to trust, who to believe, who is the architect, and who is taken for a ride!
Whoa! This one is raw to the core. Full of bravery and heartbreak all at the same time. Lots of tragedy, twist and turns, this book will captivate you for the start and not let you go until the brutal end. Strong characters with great personalities. I recommend this book to anyone who love a great story of redemption, love and courage.Shadow by D.M. Earl My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Whoa! This one is raw to the core. Full of bravery and heartbreak all at the same time. Lots of tragedy, twist and turns, this book will captivate you for the start and not let you go until the brutal end. Strong characters with great personalities. I recommend this book to anyone who love a great story of redemption, love and courage.
I was so excited to be able to read book two in this exciting and riveting series about witches and wizards and magic going hay wired. The author has done an amazing job of bring magic into the real world while still keeping their worlds separate. I thought the author did a great job of continuing the growth and development of the characters, especially Wilf, Katryna, and Myra. The story absolutely took multiple twists and turns as the characters are in a race to save their worlds and each other. I couldn’t put the story down until the final page. I can’t wait to see how the story finally ends in the third trilogy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2023-02-25 21:33:212023-03-02 08:58:10The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
If you’ve been authoring for a while, this book will mostly be a refresher for you. A lot of the things mentioned are things prominent in author advice circles, so you hear them often. I think this book would be an excellent resource for aspiring or brand-new authors.
I liked the fact that there is a mix of traditional and indie representation. I also appreciated the book including advice from women’s perspectives, mentions of being an author while parenting, and BIPOC representation.
One thing that was disappointing about the book is that out of 100 authors contributing, there was only one brief sentence that mentioned OCD tendencies, and one brief paragraph mentioning ADHD in a general sense. There was hardly any neurodivergent representation at all. As a person with multiple neurodivergences, I think navigating the neurodivergent way of doing things has been one of my biggest challenges as an author. I’ve learned a lot of things the hard way because there truly isn’t much advice out there for neurodivergent authors. Most advice I’ve heard is geared toward neurotypical brain styles.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Naomi McDonaldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNaomi McDonald2023-02-25 21:13:362023-03-02 08:57:48What I Wish I’d Known: For Writers by H.D. Thomson – Review by Naomi McDonald
This is the second installment of Devil’s Handmaids MC and I have to tell you that D.M. Earl did it again. This book could stand alone but you really need to read the first one to get the feeling of the characters. Even though this book focuses on Shadow and her issues with the pedophile ring. She is the enforcer at the club and gives you more insight on Shadow. I can’t wait to keep reading this series to see what happens next.
When I decided to read this book, I somehow missed that it is the last book in a series. To be honest, this book really hooked me in and I had a hard time trying to do work when all I wanted was to keep reading. Even though the book is part of a series, I had no problem keeping up with the many characters.
Noah Pierce seemed rude but as you read the book not only do you warm up to him but you start seeing his true self. Amy, the nanny, has issues of her own that really surface in the book, and the author wrote it with such open mindedness that I really liked. And we can’t forget baby Amelia – what a sweet baby.
The characters in the book are relatable. I throughly enjoyed the way this author described scenes and emotions coming from the characters. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. I plan to read the rest of the series. I’m sure I will love them all.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2023-02-25 21:02:282023-03-02 08:57:18Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Betsy Melano
Tamaska is a bright event planner about to have her big break when she holds an event to auction off the Blood opal… but it’s not just the humans who are interested in it Kodiak is a shifter and a good one, looking soon to challenge and take an Alpha role but still proving himself for the moment takes on the job protecting the Blood opal as security gig to make money and blend in with the humans. Tamaska and Kodiak are pure fire when they come together but thats the only part that makes sense. There are clearly many secrets being kept from everyone and no one has the whole story. This is a great series starter. I’m very interested to find out what Tamaskas history is I am sure there is a lot more than meets the eye with every one of these characters
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa2023-02-25 21:00:042023-03-02 08:57:00Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Melissa Saxton
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This the first time reading D.M. Earl and this author knocked it out of the park with this one. I really enjoyed reading this one. I am looking forward to reading Shadow next. This book has a lot of action that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Tink is trying to stop the human trafficking rings and helping the ones who need it. If you like girls as the head of a biker club, then you will love this series. I can’t wait to keep reading.
Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher is the first installment to the Aurelian Guard fantasy romance series. Lady Aubrianne (Anna) is arranged to marry Lord Roger not long after meeting and while she tries to fulfill the role, it’s apparent she’d rather be left to her own thoughts with her horses that she raises than be in his company. His cruel nature eventually surfaces, and Anna realizes that he is not the man she’d hoped he would be. But Anna is a strong woman and is not going to let his treatment of her and Lord Roger’s people break her. But then Larkin, a man she had met during an interesting encounter only a couple of years prior and not seen again, is hired to do detective work on Roger. He has had Anna in the back of his mind ever since, but will she be found to be tied to the evilness of her husband?
This story was immaculately written, whirling with secrets and romance in a medieval setting. The author paints such a vivid picture for the readers without becoming monotonous and the plot builds at what I thought to be a perfect pace. It was very easy to get lost in the pages and difficult to put down. I am very intrigued to read the next installment and see what comes next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie2023-02-25 20:14:242023-03-02 08:55:56Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Katie Turner
I can’t believe we are halfway there with book 6 in this epic and explosive and deliciously dark Vampire Romance Masters of the Consulate series. And Master Calabrea what a master he is……. He can put his shoes under my bed any time he likes. This series just keeps on getting better and better with each book. Masters of the Consulate is one of my absolute favourite epic series. I love the dark tantalising stories that Sylvia writes so well. The stakes are high in this delectable tale in the harsh and savage underworld. Where traitorous vampires, witches, and shifters want to rid the world of purebloods. Where it is full of suspense and intensity, unbound danger but is also steaming hot when the flames are sparking. Where there is greed and revenge, secret agendas, politics and so much more.
With sexy but vicious vampires, psychics, and other paranormal beings you cannot put this book down. You need to discover this dark sensually wicked world all for yourself.
I can’t wait for book 7. Bring it on.
I highly recommend reading the first book in the series and working your way through. You are going to love them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-02-25 19:43:552023-08-04 22:48:53Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jenni Bishop
Shadow Wolf is the first book in this paranormal romance Protector Wolf Shifter Series. It is a forbidden love story that will intrigue you and at times sets your heart pumping. Lilliana Rose is a new author for me, so I was excited to sample her work. I did enjoy the story, but I came away with a few unanswered questions, but it is the first book so hopefully everything will be explained in the next book. Tamaska is about to find out that there are things that go bang in the night. To find out there is a dark unknown world she never knew existed. Her world hides this harsh reality that few ever learn about. Kodiak is a wolf shifter was hired for protection to work alongside a human. Humans he detests. That is until he meets someone who changes his mind and sets is protective instincts on high. But can he keep her safe while looking for the one thing he is supposed to protect? I won’t share any spoilers but will say within this urban fantasy world is vampires and shifters so you can’t really go wrong. Enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-02-25 19:28:542023-03-02 08:55:16Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Jenni Bishop
Shadow is the second book in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC which is an all-female MC thriller series. I really love the cover on this book and I loved the story. I enjoyed the first book and was looking forward to Shadow’s story. This is my favourite. It is raw, dark and gritty and not an easy read but it is a captivating read. It is jam packed with danger, action, suspense and tension. Shadow has lived in a nightmare. A life that no one should have ever be a part of. A young girl caught in the clutches of evil. Forced into a life in the shadows. She was born into the shadows. Now she has become the Shadow. She the Enforcer of the club she is someone to be feared, someone who gets things done others won’t. Revenge can be sweet………. It’s a wonder that Shadow and Panther have found their way to one another. I look forward to reading so much more from this series.
The 45th Parallel is the sixth book in the Antipodes Series. This book follows many of the children of the individuals from the first five books in the series, but the main focus is on Caitlin and Seraphine. They were born with a specific goal in mind of repopulating the community and keep it immune from disease. Cait and Sera have been told all of their lives that is their destiny to do so but they want more from life than to breed and populate the community. They want adventure and choose to reactivate the Nexus in search of new communities and to see what else is out there. In doing so they get more than they bargained for and are suddenly swept up in events beyond their wildest imagination.
Cait and Sera find themselves in an underwater community where strict rules are in place to prevent overpopulation. The community is ruled with an iron fist and outsiders are forbidden. Cait and Sera do their best to remain hidden until they are able to travel back but one small mistake ends with them getting caught. Will they be able to escape back to the safety of their own community before it is too late?
This book was fantastic and I enjoyed how the author chose to tell the story of the children from the inhabitants of the community of Lewis. The characters were lovable, and the setting was an interesting spin to the story. Cait and Sera were strong willed, independent, feisty, and smart young ladies. All traits that they clearly inherited from their parents. The underwater community was a fascinating aspect to the story, and I enjoyed reading about how it worked. This entire series is a must read and I highly recommend it! You will find mystery, action, suspense, intrigue, love, romance, loss, and even murder. I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-02-25 19:14:242023-03-02 08:54:53The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Jacklyn Stone lost her husband eight months ago and she is having a hard time getting back to a normal life. Added to that, anything that can go wrong, does. With all that has happened, Jacklyn depends heavily on her two adult children (Dusty and Rose) to help her get back on track and past everything. No red flags were raised when Dusty asks to take over her power of attorney over her finances and health, nor when both of her children talks her into signing into Shore Lodge in order to rest and grieve. Seems innocent enough, right? Not so much, it soon comes to light that her children have alterior motives. Greed and money come into play, and Jacklyn finds out that Shore Lodge is not a retreat to cope and heal, but a psychiatric facility. What starts out as seemingly caring and innocent, turns out to be betrayal and deceit….from her own children. This is a very dark and twisted psychological thriller, and absolutely had me wanting to shake some sense into her children, and give her a much needed hug. 5 out of 5 stars, and highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Swindlehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Swindle2023-02-25 18:51:372023-03-02 08:54:38Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Amanda Swindle
Intense! I mean really intense. Shadow/Zoey is dark and troubled on a good day and let’s just say there aren’t many good days in her life. Panther knew the moment he met her that he would make Zoey his someday. Not an easy task after all she has been through. Can she let him in? It is amazing, but make sure you read warnings for this series.
The Masters of the Consulate are back! So exciting! I absolutely love this author and this series. Book 6 definitely does not disappoint, well it only did because I finished reading it so quickly. Master Calabrea also ended with a cliffhanger that I’m going to go crazy having to wait till book 7 comes out for answers. If you love romance? Check If you love vampires? Check If you love other creatures of the underworld? Check This book and series has it all! Master Calabrea continues the search for Isala in his territory. What he doesn’t expect is for Embry’s cousin Tansia to turn his world upside down. He gives her the vibes of instant dislike when he wants the exact opposite. So when Overmaster Descallia tells them they need to stick together at all times and work together, how is that possible? Tansia wants to do what she can to help those who have been so accepting of her, but she feels Master Calabrea has a problem with that and will stand in her way. Boy is she wrong. I love this author! She gives you her all while writing these books in this series. I stress the series because if this is the first time you’ve come across it, you need to go back to Master Descallia and start at the beginning. These books don’t really work as standalone novels, because each is a continuation of the last while focusing on another Master. If you’ve already read the previous 5, now it’s time to get excited because it’s finally here!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2023-02-25 18:29:112023-03-02 08:53:55Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Beverly Finnie
Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) By D.M. Earl 4 Stars
I’ve always loved Shadow when she appeared in other books. I am beyond thrilled that she finally has her own book. I always wondered what her story was. OMG what a story! This woman has been through hell and somehow made it back. It’s a wonder that she is still somewhat sane. I have a really strong stomach but when I read some of the things that she went through, I can honestly say, I had a hard time. The horrifying fact is that these things happen, women and children abused by traffickers. It’s disgusting and horrendous.
I’m so excited that Panther has entered her life. After everything that she has been through, she deserves some happiness. He has the strength and patience to break through her walls bro let her know that he loves her and will never hurt her. Before they can even see where the relationship can go, Shadow’s psychotic past rears it’s ugly head. Can she survive this time or will this finally be her end?
The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic is a psychological thriller about Sam Crawford, a small-town high school grad that goes to L.A. to pursue her dreams of being an actress. While Sam has trouble making it she meets a man named Corey who will open doors for Sam in exchange for her giving him a child. This book has a very interesting premise and I was very excited to jump into it. I have to say this story really has you going. There are so many twists and turns and not all that easy to figure out. Sam is a very naive character and as you go along this journey with her you really root for her. I found myself unable to put this book down. The author is very good at holding your interest. This was a very entertaining story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2023-02-25 17:54:342023-03-02 08:53:21The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by La Toya Lewis
Writing has always been a dream of mine, and finding great books like this might actually help that dream come true one day. The Authorpreneur Yellowpages by Winnifred Tataw has it all in the palm of your hands. You can learn about different types of editors, book publishers, marketing, and subscriptions authors might find helpful. To have all of this information already laid out for you is amazing and will definitely save anyone hunting for these services time.
I’m inspired by individuals such as Winnifred Tataw who, instead of hoarding all the information they’ve learned, would rather share it and help other people save time and effort so they can focus on their goals. I truly find this to be a must read for anyone thinking of writing, publishing, or even doing cover art. I’m sure even a seasoned author could find interesting information within this book. I highly recommend it to anyone in the field or thinking about writing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Donyahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDonya2023-02-25 17:50:292023-03-02 08:53:07The Authorpreneur Yellowpages by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Donya Pedigo
Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram is a very intriguing story of a recently widowed woman and her fight to reclaim her life. Watching Jacklyn Stone fight for her life that her son Dusty Stone, has so cruelly stolen from her is absolutely heartbreaking. You experience all of her feelings of anguish and betrayal. Despite all that she has been through, Jacklyn proves to be stronger than even she thought she could be. The story is beautifully crafted and keeps you on a rollercoaster of emotions. The characters are also well-written. Dusty is vile and Jacklyn is inspiring. This story pulls you in and keeps you hooked. This is a great psychological thriller.
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Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 1) By D.M. Earl 5 Stars
This is my favourite book by this author so far. It was heartbreaking and heart lifting all at the same time. We’ve met Tink a few times in the Grimm Wolves series and I’m so glad the author decided to start this one. Tink is strong, independent and goal oriented. After being traumatized as a child, she has decided to make it her life’s mission to save as many as she can from human traffickers. A daring and noble mission filled with danger. She has almost everything that she wants or so she thought until Noodles walks into her life. He’s strong and caring and has been through enough rough patches to understand her. When Tink’s past catches up to her, can her club and Noodles keep her safe?
This is an amazing book which had me crying on several occasions. This is a fantastic start to what will definitely be an amazing series. I highly recommend reading this book!
Loretta is gazing out her window and sees a ton of butterflies on the milkweed plants. The next day they are gone and she makes another discovery that has Loretta is learning about the life cycle of a butterfly.
I really enjoy this series. Loretta is an inquisitive little girl who pays attention to natures gifts. This story focuses on the challenges of a butterflies life from egg to caterpillar to butterfly. I learned some new things and I think kids would be really curious about and eager to find their own butteflies.
The residents of Lewis must do whatever they can to save the lives of their children after they receive some terrifying news. It is up to Illyria and Freyja to figure out who or what is threatening to destroy them and all they hold dear to them. Joining forces with both old and new friends they must eliminate the threat before it eliminates them. Will they be able to save the lives of their children in time?
This series has had me hooked from the first book and it just keeps getting better and better. Cam, Freyja, and the residents of Lewis have all become like family to me and I have become heavily invested in their lives. I have watched them grow older and wiser. I have been there with them and experienced the ups and downs with them. I have felt the sadness through the deaths of loved ones and the joy at the births and new beginnings. I have experienced a rollercoaster ride of emotions as the characters deal with some unimaginably difficult situations. Yet, throughout it all they overcome adversity, and fight through all of their difficulties becoming stronger for them. Through it all the importance of the love of family has been the focus and of never giving up hope through the darkest of times.
This book was beautifully written, as were all the books in the series. The characters were relatable and the issues they experienced were ones that I feel many of us can relate to. The author draws the reader into the story, and you can picture yourself there with them in that time and place. You feel each emotion as much as the characters do and root for them each step of the way. This is a series that will be worth reading time and time again. I cannot begin to say enough good things about this series! I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-02-25 16:44:252023-03-02 08:49:45Sessrumnir (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I picked up the book because the blurb intrigued me. Unfortunately, the story wasn’t what I hoped it would be. It starts out right in the middle of the action and then it sort of fizzles out in the middle, causing the story to drag. I felt like there were too many pieces of storyline going and none of them wrapped up with a bang the way you would expect in a thriller.
You want to feel bad for Troy because of what he’s gone through, but the more you read about how he handles things, the less you like him. Really, none of the characters in this book are likable at all… maybe that’s the point, but usually in a dark story, I can find one character that I at least feel something for. I guess there was really no contrast between the main characters. They’re all dark and have issues, so they all feel the same. It’s very heavy with nothing to break it up.
However, if you like a myriad of heavily detailed story lines and a cast of only dark characters, this might be the read for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Naomi McDonaldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNaomi McDonald2023-02-25 16:42:052023-03-02 08:49:33Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Naomi McDonald
Freyja and Cam are blissfully happy with their lives in their community of Lewis. After all the hardships they have experienced through the years they finally feel safe and secure. Their community is sustainable and they have forged some valuable friendships. Life is peaceful until some individuals from their past arrive unexpectedly and bring with them some horrific news. Freyja feels compelled to get answers and heads out on a quest to find them.
This book was a bit darker than the first few books and really digs into the diabolical plans that the scientists had for them and the reasons why they were chosen. Cam and Freyja face some horrific and terrifying adventures throughout their journey that really tests their courage and perseverance. This one is told from Freyja’s point of view and it really opens up the reader’s eyes on who Freyja is and how courageous she is. She is a strong female role model and I admired her strength, courage, and resilience through the most difficult of hardships. Cam and Freyja make a remarkable power couple as they build each other up and are there to lean on one another through the hard times. Nothing can stop them when they are together and are a force to be reckoned with. A must read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-02-25 16:03:592023-03-02 08:49:22Caim (Antipodes Series Book 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I am loving the Devils Handmaidens series. This is the second book in the series. I loved the first book and will definitely be reading all the following books as they come out. However, I will tell you that this one definitely would work as a standalone if you haven’t read the first one. I love everything that this club stands for. This book is definitely not for the faint of heart. It is definitely a fast paced book. I loved Shadow. She is the heroine who has overcome a lot and still is a work in progress. Panther is a Navajo rancher and is the one to see past everything in Shadow’s past. Panther is the first person to really get her to consider opening up. This book had me hooked from the first sentence and didn’t let me go until the last. I definitely recommend picking this one up!
In Book 3 of The Antipodes Series things become intense for Cam and everything he values is put at risk. Freyja is not only back in his life but they have been thrown together in the hopes that together they can save everything they hold dear to them. Cam is still reeling from the loss of his one true love and his on his own journey to discover who she was and where she came from. Now he is tasked with facing the feelings he has kept suppressed for his first love Freyja when they join forces to save their community.
Along their journey Cam and Freyja make some horrifying discoveries about the truth of their community and why they were chosen to rebuild. As secrets are revealed and the truth comes to light, they are shocked at what they learn. The real reasons each of them was chosen were purely evil and were part of a much more sinister plan. The survivors are now pitted against each other, communities are divided, and friendships are tested as they decide what to do.
This series has captured my attention from the first book and it has been impossible to put down. The storyline is brilliant and as the story unfolds it becomes more intense. There have been some twists and turns that I did not see coming. Freyja returning came as a surprise to not only me as the reader, but to Cam as well. He had suppressed his feelings for her so long that it was eating him up inside. I was surprised that Freyja had been pining away for him and that she had not moved on with her own life. Her love for Cam almost came across as obsession, in a way. In other ways, it was sappy and romantic and you could not help but feel sad for her that she had still loved Cam after all that time apart. The revelation behind the real reasons each of the individuals was chosen was mind blowing! A must read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-02-25 14:34:582023-03-02 08:48:14Ouroborus (Antipodes Series Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Book 2 in The Antipodes Series picks up where the first book left off and continues with Cam’s journey. He is now living in the community of Lewis where he has been accepted and where he feels at home. He loves his community and has not only made some strong friendships, but he has found love again. Although still in love with Freyja, Cam knows that she is never coming back and it is best that he move on with his life. He has found his soulmate in Laetitia and is wholly, truly, and deeply in love with her. For once he is content and feels at peace with his life and his community.
Then Cam’s world is turned upside down when he makes the startling discovery that someone, he loves dearly may not be dead as he had thought. He sets out on another journey and along the way he makes some startling revelations. Cam is overjoyed with the news of the loved one still being alive but is conflicted when someone else from his past also suddenly resurfaces. After finally coming to terms with his feelings and letting go of the past he is faced with some very difficult decisions and must navigate through the conflicting emotions of joy, grief, anger, betrayal, loss, and hurt simultaneously. Any decision Cam makes has a devastating outcome for those he loves dearly.
Book Two was amazing and we really got to see Cam grow as a person. The hard work of rebuilding and making a community flourish have made Cam wiser and stronger as a person. I enjoyed reading about his journey as told from his point of view. Laetitia is a truly beautiful person both inside and out and it is easy to see why Cam fell in love with her. I enjoyed reading about the portals and was fascinated by how they worked. I highly recommend this book! Now please excuse me, while I anxiously read Book 3 to see what happens to Cam next!
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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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