Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story just keeps getting more interesting. Everything isn’t what it appears to be and there seems to be a threat on the horizon.
Cam finds himself working with Freyja again to save everyone he loves. This journey will have you on the edge of your seat. If you haven’t read the first 2 books in this series, I highly recommend you do first.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another great read – the third book in this series is just as good as the first two. We once again encounter Cam on his journey to seek answers. We also find ourselves with Freja again and how the two navigate this dynamic was interesting to see given their past. This was made more difficult for them by the addition of new challenges and threats to their way of life.
The way the author is able to portray the complex emotions contained within is amazing. Everything is balanced so well – the intriguing plot and the character developments work so well together to create an emotional and gripping story.
Once again Cam takes the prize as my favourite. His misfortunes have obviously affected him as they would anyone, but his journey is not over as he continues his search for answers. With the author’s descriptive writing you feel as though you’re right there with Cam as he feels his pain and understanding that things are not easy for him, even as things start to become a little clearer.
I love the way that the books follow on from each other so well. I was a little concerned that the story may begin to go stale, but the author keeps managing to surprise me in the best ways!
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh wow! This is getting better and better with every book!! Imagine that the world has ended….. A virus spreading that was unstoppable. Scary right?! It’s in the water and it kills everything! Plants, animals, and of course humans. You can’t drink it. You can’t cook with it. There is no filter to take it out. It is in the water, so it kills the planet! It’s a post apocalyptic world now. Scientists have made bio-domes throughout the earth to help save the human race from the virus. These bio-domes start with roughly 300 people and are all separated. They have to start everything right away to make sure there is food and shelters for everyone. Planting for food later on, breeding animals, and building house are top priority in those first five or so years. You only have so many resources to start with after all. Most of these domes are on coasts or islands that have a natural water source that is closed off before the virus spreads to it. Some of these domes are linked with portals (read book 1 & 2 for more information on that!), but most are cut off from the rest. It is later discovered that there are some inland domes and even some survivors without domes! Imagine how all that is! Now let’s get to Cam. He is the main character throughout these wonderful books. He has had a horrible go at all this so far. Of course everyone has with the world ending!! But he just can’t keep away from being thrust into situations that are so life changing. How much worse can it be since the world ended? Oh boy, don’t even ask that! You will jinx it!! Just read these books asap! I don’t want to give away ANYTHING from the other books (so you HAVE to read them!!!!), but boy does he go through some stuff! Finding love, being poisoned, finding loved ones (from before), losing loved ones, traveling in the dangerous virus reddened world, and all the stuff in between has Cam spiraling head first more than once in this series! In this book Cam finds out even more about the way the scientists choose people to survive, how and with whom they’d be placed them with in said domes, what they could and couldn’t have, and so so so much more!! Hard to believe that a few short years ago they thought they were alone on this world, but now they find out that there are others and they’re more connected than they know! Will this new knowledge threaten his life? His family? His friendships? Friendships will defiantly be and are tested! Some relationships might not last through all the lies and omissions. The book does shift to Freyja’s point of view and it finishes that way. Freyja is Cam’s 1st & 3rd wife (read the other books for those details!!). Man oh man do you have to read this set of books! This is the first bio-dome post apocalyptic series that I have read and I can’t wait to finish it!! I am loving it so much! This book will have you staying up all night, on the edge of you seat, gripped in, and sometimes even crying! The characters and the world are put together so well. You can see the heart and soul put into this book the more you read. I’m off to read book 4!!!!
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story does not disappoint! I relish the scientific details and information to be gleaned from reading these books. I feel they are well-researched. The science behind the details is explained in such ways that non-science lovers can understand. Another great read, and the introduction of another character’s point of view adds dimension to the story.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book definitely held my attention better than the first two. It is a switch POV book, and we get a larger look into Freyja’s life since the Virus. There’s a lot of reconciliation and healing in the first part, which I absolutely adored. There’s a lot more about the other societies and (small spoiler) about the true plans the governments had for the communities around the world. I wonder what book 4 has to bring!
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Continuing the story from the second book, this third installment, Ouroboros, finds Cam on a journey to find closure following a harrowing series of events. Freyja joins him on the second part of his journey, and this is where things take a surprising turn. Freyja and Cam find themselves reconnected and happy, only to be thrust into more terrifying situations than anyone should ever have to endure. They arrive safely to their destination but begin to learn the real truth behind the selection of the survivors. This Antipodes Series continues to shock and amaze me. Not only does it explore friendships, love, survival, and community, but also touches on death, disease, science and the sometimes misguided truth behind why things are the way they are. I find myself conflicted on what I would do if thrust into a situation such as this. There are still such realistic, believable characters in Ouroboros as there are in the first two books. T. S. Simons also continues with amazing world building and scene development. On par with the first two books for sure, added with some heavy twists and turns!
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ouroboros
Antipodes Series book 3
By: T.S. Simons
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars
Ouroboros is my favorite installment of the Antipodes series so far. The intensity never stops! I absolutely love it! So far each book has upped the Ante and Ouroboros was no different! T.S. Simons has kept me on the edge of my seat for all three books and I can’t wait for more! She creates such a vivid and unique world, with a journey through romance and friendship, that just keeps you glued to the pages. Book 3 Ouroboros is a flawless continuation of Cam and Freyja’s story. It has everything you want in a book: tension, adventure, tests of friendship, danger, and romance. I can totally see this series being a big hit on Netflix! I highly recommend reading the Antipodes series in order to get the best experience possible from this amazing series! I can’t wait for what book 4, Caim, has in store!
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was an interesting continuation of the series. There are plot twists, people were reunited, and secrets were uncovered. Cam and Freyja are thrusts back together as they reunite to fight for what they care about. Read this book if you like adventures, strategy, and strained friendships.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Spoilers ahead for the previous book, the Liminal Space. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!
Ourobororos starts with Cam needing to be alone with his loss of Lae. Cam sets off on a journey to discover more about Lae’s past to be able to share Lae with their son, Louis. Freyja comes looking for Cam to potentially be able to rekindle their relationship. The viewpoint switches to Freyja and we get to experience what she went through in Antipodes and Liminal Space. Her viewpoint is extremely refreshing and brings new life to the series! The stakes are higher than ever when the true reason why they get selected is revealed! This ending is the most closed in the whole series but is still open for mystery, I still needed to know what was going to happen next. Again, I love this series so much and this book is one of my favorites!
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This third book really starts to cement the series and there is a truely clearer picture as to what the author is trying to put across. There is a lot of chemistry between the characters and the scary reality of their world brings a lot into question. I really couldn’t put this book down either.
I was so amazed when I got lost in this dystopian world. The romance and drama and adventure are well balanced. The author really has a entwined this series nicely. The books have a real flow and as with the first two I cannot wait to read the next one. I am excited to see how all the drama will unfold.
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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.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cam decides that he needs closure and embarks on a journey by himself to find more about Laetitia’s life before Lewis. Freyja, wanting to reconnect with Cam, follows him. After meeting with Cam, and Cam agreeing to her tagging along, their relationship sparks once again. The story switches to Freyja’s viewpoint as she describes what she went through travelling with Angus and losing Cam as her husband. As always, trouble is brewing. What new terrors do they find, and can they make it out? Find out in Ouroboros.
Once again, T.S. Simons created a story that I did not want to put down. The characters remain relatable, and the descriptions are impeccable. I cannot wait to read more in the series. You do not want to miss this installment.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Ouroboros (Antipodes Series #3) by T.S. Simons
Not my first read by the author. Won’t be my last either. The Antipodes Series just keeps getting better and better. Ouroboros is the third book in the series and a great read.
Cam is back again and this time it’s for his wife. She was taken and killed. He meets new friends along the way and catches up with old friends. Will he be able to survive? The quote I chose for Cam is: “I’m well, thank you. My profuse thanks to you for the antibiotics and painkillers. They undoubtedly saved my life.”
Highly recommended for Dystopian Romance lovers.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Although I’ve read the first book in this series, I hadn’t read #2. I still really enjoyed this book and being able to read more about characters old and new and for the most part, it still made sense. I felt like the two main characters Cam and Freya really grow up and while their relationship deepens, they also feel like two very settled adults who’ve been through a lot but are also there for each other. I was a bit uncomfortable with how Amara was described as a Thai woman but other than that, I also enjoyed the many other characters in this world. So overall I felt like this novel is a bit more slow-paced than the first but it was still very much an enjoyable read.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This third installment of this amazingly addicting series continues the story with Cam seeking answers to his own personal life to help him bring closure as well as further investigation into these antipodes around the world. As a young adult, many will pose questions of their own lives and their significance in the world. This is Cam’s version of his own personal quest in his post-pandemic world. This pattern tends to be cylindrical as an old life pans out and a new one emerges hence the symbolic title of this installment. There is also the significance of relationships and friendships as circumstances of strength, weaknesses, limitations and challenges are brought forth.
Simons is quite a gifted author in this series as this story keeps its readers captivated not only about the love story surrounding the chaotic world but in colliding the past and the future purposes of these transportation portals. As mentioned previously, this is a great read for those wanting a good romance story as well as the science fiction and dystopian fans alike.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
So enjoyed this!! I did not see the twists coming AT ALL! But I enjoyed them nonetheless! I was happy to read from Freya’s viewpoint in this book! She saw things and experienced things that Cam didn’t and it was refreshing to see her old character come back out. She is pretty amazing!
The thought process to write this book must have been immense! Wonderful writing that I haven’t read in awhile! Thank you, T.S. Simons for putting this out into the world!
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Gah.. post apocalyptic dystopia Romance discovery adventure and danger all rolled into one.
Cam is on a journey of mourning grief and closure trying to find as much information as possible to share in the future with his son. He’s matured as have other characters in this story and you will follow a journey of re discovery, friendship, danger, and realizing wanting to have information may not always lead you in a positive location every time.
This book is best read in order to have a full understanding of why some events are so important to the characters and the full weight of how they impact decisions and feelings.
Yet again this author made me think, tugged my heart strings, made me gasp aloud at the thought of what desperate humans might do and even laugh.
Highly recommend the entire series!
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In this installment of the Antipodes series, Cam has set off on a journey of discovery and healing after the loss of his wife Laetitia when she was cruelly killed, he is in pain and needs some closure, so he heads away from his home, his family and his life so that he can go back to them fully healed and able to be with them completely, so he takes of on his boat. On his naval travels, the first place Cam stops at is Kirkwall and a visit to the community living on Orkney where some of the other women who shared in his late wife’s ordeal live, he cannot remember what happened on that fateful day and so he asks to speak to them when they are ready. In the meantime, he meets up with some old friends and sees how life has changed there over the past year, he is happy to see them and he thinks that they are happy to see him too, or at least some of them are, but he finds out that they are all still suffering too, he knows he has to regain their trust before they will open up to him.
As he introduces himself to the inhabitants of the island he hasn’t yet met, he has a feeling that there is someone in the crowd he knows, but cannot place them, it turns out to be someone who was heading up the recruitment centre where he was chosen when the whole domed community idea was started. As they properly introduce themselves, Cam asks what they have been doing on Orkney and how they ended up there, this leads on to conversations about their role on the island, the portals and everything else they had learned over the last few years and Cam is invited to join them on future trips around the community, to which he readily agrees. He stays with a friend and it is their partner who opens up first and shocks Cam by telling him that the women feared him after his outburst a year ago, but now that they have seen him and he explains his reasons why and his feelings on everything that happened, they can understand him better too. As the days pass and a working relationship with the woman from Australia develops, Cam stays on the island as he waits for the other women to talk to him, he learns all that he can so that he can take the information with him when he gets home. When the opportunity to talk to the women arrives, it helps them all with some closure and acceptance of what happened and Cam is grateful for it all, but nobody is surprised when he continues on his travels past the place he lost his mind to grief and on to another place in Scotland he hoped to find some more answers.
As he approaches the place he needs to go, Cam finds somewhere dry to spend the time he needs to dig for some information, this takes a little longer than planned, but is worth it in the end when he finds what he was looking for, as well as some unexpected information along the way. He makes a few more stops on his travels and shares some of the things he has learned along the way with others who are as shocked as he is, but it causes him to question the friendships he has and others he hasn’t. Will Cam be able to use the information he finds out to look after those he holds dear, or will circumstances beyond his control threaten the life he has come home to find again and will he be able to look on his life and friendships in the same way because of it? This is another journey of secrets, revelations and discovery which keeps you on your toes as you journey along with Cam and those around him, a story you will not want to miss out on.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the third book of this romantic dystopian series, and it’s just as gripping as the first two. We are back with Cam Mackintosh, who was left heartbroken at the end of the previous book, and this story follows his adventures, as he decides to leave his home in search of answers. During his journey he faces new challenges and opportunities, and makes new friends. Cam is also reunited with his ex lover, Freyja Jorgensen, making Cam believe that their lives have come full circle. However, Just as Cam and Freyja are settling into their new life, they are forced to defend those they love when their sustainable community is threatened.
Friendships are tested when Cam and the others finally learn the horrifying truth as to why they were all chosen. Cam and Freyja’s relationship is put to the test when faced with a diabolical plot, that makes them question everything they value. Another exciting and entertaining read, which had me hooked from page one. I would suggest reading this series in order, as the storyline does continue in each book. The characters yet again made me feel engaged with them, and the descriptive narrative brought them and the setting vividly to life. An enjoyable and engaging read, and I am looking forward to book four.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was amazing. It is a great way to continue the series. I couldn’t put it down. There were so many different elements in this story. From friendship to romance to mystery and adventure.I felt like I was there searching, wanting more. I am so happy that I found this awesome series by such an awesome, talented author.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons is the third book in the Antipodes series. I would definitely recommend reading this series in order so that you get the full experience. I think this book has to be my favourite of the series so far. I really got into this book and found myself getting completely lost in the story. There was much in this book, it had such an attention to detail and so much going on.
I really enjoyed getting to see more about these characters and the journey they are on. Even more so with this book it felt like I was going on the same journey with them, even with it being a dystopian future. I could imagine everything the author was writing and I felt immersed in the book as a whole.
This is a brilliant series and this book is excellent. I would highly recommend reading them.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The series has seriously attracted my attention since book 1, the way the author creates this world and the characters that live in it, it’s so real, and it’s a powerful series with a serious impact! This series makes you think, wonder, things we do in this world that we make decisions to form, lead to the next thing…sometimes we want to change those decisions, but what if you can’t? And the reality you live in, is your future?
Each book in the series, has a build up. The author seems to know what we can handle as readers, as I know I constantly am in the want of more! Whenever I want more answers, the answers I seek, are met with more questions. I feel as if I am with the characters as they take this journey in the life and future of the world that they live in,. In this book especially, there is so much character development and changes, if you reflect from the first book, you really cant see it and feel it! This is the impact the author is able to do and is so very clever at doing! Each book I go down that rabbit hole, begging for more, each book entices me, provides fear in a way only such a gifted author can prevail…and most of all the author has created a series that is so powerful that when you close the book upon end, or even a few chapters, the book has captivated your mind ans has left you thinking about the possibility of this series becoming our future one day! The author is simply amazing at captivating my interest, and I am so happy I am getting to read this series! Love it!!!
This book alone is a must read.To really feel the impact that this book possesses, you need to read from the first, you really do. I needlessly need to say, this is a high recommendation from myself who is really entranced by this series and author! Must read for sure! I loved this author and the world of characters they create, defiantly a talented author that is a rate gem!
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is more than just a story about a post apocalyptic society and its chosen inhabitants. The author reunites us with her intricate and unpredictable new world. Our once youthful characters have now matured, and we are introduced to them in a new light. So much growth and development has taken place and can clearly be seen in the characters. Friendship, love, second chances, and exploration of the unknown are only some of what is confronted and book 3. Just as amazing as the first two, book 3 shows the true test of time.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cam has been through hell up to this point. He has suffered tragedy, loss and endless drama and surprises. Reunited with his first wife, Freya, and their children, Cam embarks on a journey for closure on how his second wife, Lae, died. Talk about Pandora’s box, many secrets of the geodome societies come to light. Everywhere you turn there are secrets. Cam is completely overwhelmed by this. There are so many decisions to be made by him and by the community he lives with. This book has not disappointed me at all. The final book in the antipodes series, the author has woven the characters together nicely. You can easily feel them and what they are feeling. The plot ran fairly smooth. I did get lost a couple of times but that smoothed out as I went along. Definitely a series you have to try.
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Some cultures say the ouroboros symbolizes infinity. Others claim the snake or dragon depicted eating its own tail represents the cyclic nature of life and death. But just as Cam Mackintosh and Freyja Jorgensen’s lives are experiencing their own rebirth, their sustainable community is threatened. The ex-lovers are unexpectedly thrust together again to defend those they care about.
In the third installment of this romantic dystopian series, friendships are tested when the survivors finally learn the horrifying truth about why they were chosen. Facing a diabolical plot that makes them question everything they value–will their relationship survive? Or will Cam and Freyja find themselves repeating the same mistakes?
T.S. Simons is an Australian-based author of Scottish heritage. Living in the alpine region of Australia, she believes in the values of sustainability and community in a world where we place greater value on possessions than people. She enjoys posing philosophical questions that make readers think, and reflect on the world we live in. The Antipodes series addresses the question—if we gave young people the opportunity to start over, would we replicate the mistakes of the past?
Her desire to assist others saw her working in international development before realising that her passion lay in education. She holds Bachelor and Masters degrees from Monash University and enjoys reading, travelling, mythology, snow skiing, and attempting to live as sustainably as possible. She is owned by two, rather bossy, standard schnauzers and two rescue cats who co-manage her household.
The Antipodes series comprises Antipodes, The Liminal Space, Ouroboros, Caim and Sessrumnir. She is developing a related series, The 45th Parallel, which extends on the Antipodes series. This series comprises The 45th Parallel, Orenda and Bifrost.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in the Antipodes series. This is a Dystopian novel and is 324 pages in length. This story follows Cam and Freyja. Cam is on a journey from heartbreak and ends up meeting up with Freyja. Together they travel to another community which seems like it has so much more to offer, so they set for home. This journey brings about a few surprises and that is when you really find out who your true friends are.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow where to even start with Ouroboros, the third book in the Antipodes series? Cam once again ventures from his safe home underneath the dome protecting people from a world-wide deadly protozoa. Seeking more answers but finding shocking answers that lead to even more questions, Cam and his family must prepare to face the one force they never expected.
I have not been this invested in the characters of a story in a long while. Cam, Lae, Freyja, Sorcha, Di….all are relatable, realistic, and wonderfully developed. This series has had me laughing, crying, being angry, heartbroken, and excited to see where the story leads next. There are so many good, terrifying, and unexpected aspects to these stories. T.S. Simons knows how to write a novel that engages the reader, entertains, and leaves you wanting more. This series would be rated higher than 5 stars if I could!
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Although I’ve read the first book in this series, I hadn’t read #2. I still really enjoyed this book and being able to read more about characters old and new and for the most part, it still made sense. I felt like the two main characters Cam and Freya really grow up and while their relationship deepens, they also feel like two very settled adults who’ve been through a lot but are also there for each other. I was a bit uncomfortable with how Amara was described as a Thai woman but other than that, I also enjoyed the many other characters in this world. So overall I felt like this novel is a bit more slow-paced than the first but it was still very much an enjoyable read.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again Simons does not disappoint and where so many series lose something as they go on, this only seems to gain. The writing is as ever sophisticated and takes the reader on a thrilling journey.
Cam is reeling after the loss of his wife and decides to leave the home he has found and his new friend in order to find answers and of course, hoping that somewhere on his travels he will find the healing he so desperately craves. His journey takes him far from everything he thought he knew about his reality and the truth of the world he now inhabits.
This is a really great read and honestly, I would recommend the entirety of the series. I have gotten addicted to Simon’s writing that is well above much of what I have read recently. she takes you on a rollercoaster of feels, all whilst revealing a vivid and extraordinary world, that feels so real. You should read this, you will not regret it.
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This third book in the series definitely took unexpected twists and turns! Cam has already gone through so much in a short time. On his journey to get answers and heal Cam learns more than he bargained for. And then finally learning the reason they were all chosen makes for a late night page turner! I really enjoy the way T. S. Simons writes. Definitely looking forward to more of her books!