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

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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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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Lucy Machard

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another new POV switch right from the get go! I was so excited to get a glimpse into the newest character view and to see where we left off from book 5. I loved the adventure that this book dived into, and I think it’s my favorite out of all 6 books! I loved seeing the new adventurers, and it was a nice installment after the ending of the last book. After reading all of them, if you’re someone who enjoys adventure, sci-fi, and a little romance, these are the books for you!

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This portrayal of the different creature factions in mythological lore reminds me of the creatures of the night from Rocky Horror. That said I loved it!! A great story with amazingly descriptive content in both storyline and characters. You can’t beat an author who loves their own characters and makes you love them. I not only will be reading more from this author but am quite confident I will be adding many more five star reviews for their books.

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Mandy Ott

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The 45th Parallel is a great continuation in the Antipodes Series. This book focuses more on the next generation of survivors, the children of the people chosen to live within the domes. Caitlin and Seraphina have lived their whole lives within the dome on Lewis, but long for adventure as they grow up. Adventure they find when they reactivate the antipodal point that allowed travel between communities. However, new communities are discovered, along with a whole new set of threats and dangers. This book had me on edge from the very beginning. Although this book could be read as a stand alone, I think the whole series is better read in order. There are so many characters, as well as so many different communities and backstories, that it would be difficult to understand any of the later books without first reading the books that came before. T. S. Simons is one of my new favorite authors! She has consistently delivered wonderful characters, full of life, and ones you can’t help but feel connected to, as well as surprisingly realistic worlds and settings. I can’t wait to read more from her!

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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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Three Made in Heaven (Made in Heaven, #1)Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the first in the Made in Heaven series. In this book our three main characters first meet in their dreams as children. Throughout the years they grow up together in their dream world never once losing faith in their friends. Until one day the FMC starts having nightmares and her two dream men, who are very real, come to meet her in real life to protect her from the nightmare that is quickly becoming reality. The tois navigate become a MFM couple while trying to protect the FMC from an unknown baddie. Great book and great first in a series.

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by April McCoy

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book, 6th in the Antipodes series is proving an author can exceptionally craft a series with this many books and not lose their readers along the way! The Antipodes series and especially this book were just addicting to read. There is such a balance, great character growth and an indescribable set theme. I enjoy the strong female leads and I definitely enjoy the variety and story line that has brought us here. Well worth reading this whole series!

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Sessrúmnir (Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Mandy Ott

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

Just when you think Cam and Freyja, along with the other characters in T. S. Simons’s Antipodes Series, have had all they can take with their many, often perilous adventures, a new danger threatens all of the children. Sessrumnir definitely kicked my momma bear instincts into high gear. How far would you go to protect your own children? Connections must be strengthened and friendships must be tested in order for them to save their offspring. As with the other books in the series, T. S. Simons creates highly detailed settings so the reader feels like they are there with the characters. The characters continue to be lovable, realistic, and relatable. Especially the seemingly strong, tough, take-no-shit Freyja, who we find out is suffering from mental illness. This fifth book in the series definitely pulls at your heartstrings and keeps you on your toes from beginning to end.

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so surprised and thrilled to hear that Simons has continued this series! This story focuses on Seraphine and Caitlin, two of the immune children against the infested waters. In the beginnings of their adulthood and feeling oppressed with how they have been living. As many of the adventures they have grown up hearing about, they are very eager to have one of their own and see what they find. They end up finding another underwater parallel that has been surviving on their own means as they also learn of other struggling communities. Through the emotional upheavals, they learn through this experience and bring them to the point of thinking whether they will be able to go back to their upbringing community or stay within this new one. To best understand the story, I highly recommend reading the previous books in the series and it will be so worth it!

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Sessrumnir (Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Susan Ratchford

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

Sessrùmnir
Antipodes Series Book 5
By: T.S. Simons
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

This series has swallowed me whole and I cannot stop! Another beautiful read with such intense emotion that bleeds from the page. You can sense the urgency and need to protect the children. I absolutely love T.S Simons ability to pose deep questions to the reader in every book of her series! That paired with her talent to create such relatable characters like Freyja and Illyria, you can’t help but be completely drawn in and invested. This is the most thought provoking series I’ve read in a long time! I almost don’t want to read book 6 The 45th Parallel because I don’t want this series to end! This series is a must read!

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Caim (Antipodes Series Book 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Mandy Ott

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

Caim is the fourth installment in the Antipodes Series and this book seems even darker than some of the other books. Cam and Freyja must embark on yet another journey outside the safety of their dome on Lewis. Simons explores the nature of family, love, heartache, loss, and connection. Caim has the same realistic, lovable characters that I have come to feel connected with from the first three books. Having followed their journey from young adults thrust into a tough situation to the dynamic adults they have become, I am now invested in their survival and happiness. T. S. Simons is great at using descriptive language so the reader feels what the characters feel, the suspense, guilt, sadness, anger, happiness, etc. I can’t wait to read the fifth book!

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Caim (Antipodes Series Book 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Susan Ratchford

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

Caim
Antipodes Series Book 4
By: T.S. Simons
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

What would you risk for those you love? T.S. Simons has asked me so many questions I can’t help but dwell on. I love when a book or a series just stays with you for a while after you’ve read it, and this series will do the same. I am an emotional wreck after this book. T.S. Simons beyond tugs at the heartstrings in this installment when Cam, Freyja, and friends must brave the peril of another journey and discover the truth about why they were chosen. I know I’ve said this with every book so far but Caim is my favorite. Simons writing is just so incredible. Each book just keeps getting better and every twist is more mind blowing! Thank you T.S. Simons for this gem! Highly recommend it!

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Ouroboros (Antipodes Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Mandy Ott

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Ouroboros (Antipodes, #3)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!

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Ouroboros (Antipodes Series Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Susan Ratchford

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Ouroboros (Antipodes, #3)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!

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Mandy Ott

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

I enjoyed this book just as much as the first in the Antipodes Series, if not slightly more! Having already “connected” with many of the characters while reading the first book, I felt more invested in the outcome of the struggles. Cam, and the rest of the community on Lewis, learn that there were several more communities created than originally thought to ensure the survival of as many humans as possible. A list of those taken to these communities is circulated and Cam embarks on a new journey to find family. I found the idea of liminal space discussed in this book rather interesting. This is the idea that all of the big moments in our lives are connected by a transitional period, or liminal space, and neither can exist without the other. T. S. Simons delivers the same wonderful characters and world building as the first book and I am quickly moving on to the next book!

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Sessrúmnir (Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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

Sessrumnir is the fifth book in the series. It’s worth reading. I love how the characters have grown and developed as the story progressed throughout the series. Everything in the book, dealing with loss, gaining new experiences, and how the characters interact together are very relatable. The plot flows well through the different events that are happening throughout the story.

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Series Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Susan Ratchford

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

The Liminal Space
Antipodes series Book 2
By: T.S. Simons
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

I am obsessed with the Antipodes series and its ability to make you think about the important questions in life. If you had the opportunity to start over, would you? I couldn’t help but put myself in Cam’s shoes and relate to his character and emotions. T.S. Simons writes with such emotion it pulls you right in. If you love any sort of dystopian sci-fi you will absolutely love this series. It is delightfully unpredictable and deep. This installment, book two The Liminal space, has such a great and seamless flow from book one. I can’t wait to read the next book in this fantastic series, Ouroboros!

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

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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 Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Imagine living in the wild west… never feeling hungry or want but also completely bored.
Thus starts the story of Simon who leaves home to become a famous outlaw.
However.. it’s not just his lawless adventures you also explore MM romance in a time in history where it was very much not accepted, dangerous and deadly to explore.
This book kept me turning the pages and had a good story with well built characters… wild west stories aren’t typically my favorite read but this one was solid 4 stars given its length

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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Candida Hopper

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Three Made in Heaven (Made in Heaven, #1)Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was hard to put down once I was invested. This story is a steamy romance with aspects of the paranormal. The connection between these characters is off the charts, as soul mates should be. There are twists and turns in this story while these three are trying to navigate what’s real and what’s a dream. This was a quick but well written story that you don’t want to miss out on. I recommend this book.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Westerman

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great start to a new series and I can’t wait to see what will happen next. This book was a quick and fun read but wasn’t lacking anything. It gets you hooked from the beginning. I definitely don’t miss high school days but this authors writing made me feel like I was there with everyone. I can’t wait for the next book!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Mary Espinoza

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love to read fantasy romance and this was really up there! I would have to say this is one of the best ones I have read in a very LONG time. This was the first book I had read by Nicole E. Kelleher and I had no idea that I would be so impressed! Nicole truly blew me away with this book! Wild Lavender is a wonderful first book in the Heart & Hand Series and I am really anticipating the next book! Nicole has such an amazing way of creating such a beautiful world! It is a fast-paced read, that has mysteries, romance, danger, and tons of chemistry. I recommend giving Wild Lavender, a chance and you’re going to fall in love with the world that was beautifully created and interesting characters. Happy Reading!

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Mary Espinoza, February 2023

Ouroboros (Antipodes Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Ouroboros (Antipodes, #3)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.

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The 45th Parallel is from the viewpoint of Freyja and Cam’s daughter, Caitlin. She is about to turn 21 and has a knack for mischief with her sister Seraphine. They are both special children with the ability to survive the protozoa including the infected water. Not surprisingly they are bored with their current lives and long for adventure. They want to travel the world as their parents have. When their travels don’t go as planned they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

I enjoyed this new addition to the Antipodes Series. It is nice to learn how all the characters are doing after 14 years later. Cait’s point of view is that of a young adult trying to find her place in the world. I highly recommend reading this series!

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

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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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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A beautiful love story between two people who were not looking for love, but have been missing it their whole life. Jake is a cowboy rancher who has never been in love. Lily is a lovely English woman who moved out to a small country town in the US from London to find herself and her past. With Jake’s sister in the middle as Lily’s new BFF, this story is so fun, loving, and absolutely enjoyable for everybody to read.

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Breanne Christian

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the next installment of Antipodes, Caitlin and Seraphine are sisters who were created to be immune to the deadly protozoa that has ravaged the earth. Now adults, they struggle to find a place where they feel like they belong. Between causing men to get into a fight over one of them and illegally travelling between communities, the sisters are on a downward spiral. When they reactivate the Nexus to explore other communities, their luck only gets worse. When they meant to land on August Island, they land on an unknown community. A community they later find to be hostile. The hostile community finds them, and they are captured. Will Caitlin and Seraphine be able to escape? Do they ever get back to their family? Pick up a copy of The 45th Parallel and follow the sisters through peril.
T.S. Simons does not disappoint. I loved this book just as much as the others. The characters and their feelings are relatable. You can feel right along with them and envision their struggles and journey. I highly suggest reading the other books in the series prior to reading this one, although you could probably get by with just reading this one. T.S. Simons does a good job at providing the reader with necessary information from previous installments, but you will be missing some of the backstory.
The Antipodes series has an amazing storyline, full of interesting events and relatable characters. The 45th Parallel is no different. If you are looking for a story full of twists, turns, mystery, thrill, and romance, pick up a copy of Antipodes today.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jules Herbert

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Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My love for this very talented author and this fantastic series just continues to grow with each book. Just when you think it won’t get any better this truly amazing author hits you with another twist! Master Calabrea very unexpectedly finds his perfect mate in Tansia and together they try to find the answers everyone needs all while strengthening their bond. I can’t say too much about the storyline without giving it away so just know this entire series is a MUST read… Grab the first book and get reading now! I can’t wait for more! I have so many questions left unanswered ..like who is on that…whoops I can’t say that!! you will have to get reading to find out what I’m raving about LOL

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Devon Pulliam

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The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off this isn’t a quick read over the weekend book! The author did an AMAZING job at adding in all sorts of details that kept the story strong and alive and keeps you sucked in. I’m also not typically one that reads western books. But I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one.

Fenimore/Simon is a dreamer and wants to join a gang in the West, rather than stay on the family farm and settle down. He has romantized/glamorized this in his dreams.

His thoughts on this lifestyle are quickly changed when he meets one the most well known (at that time in this book) gang leaders, who takes him in for saving his life! Members start dying off and well I know I’m not the only one shocked at who the murderer was! Way to keep me/us guessing until the end!

Simon quickly discovers he is at a crossroads with his sexuality once he really gets to know fellow gang members. Now the author does a phenomenal job at letting it happen naturally and the story keeps moving vs concentrating on this one part.

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and glad I stepped out of my normal style and gave this one a chance!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story started off a little slow for me but after some time it did start to pick up. This book is filled with action, suspense, MM,mystery, adventure and is very detailed. I was quite surprised to find out who was murdering the men. There is a lot going on in this story but not so much that you lose track of what’s going on. There were some characters that I liked and some that I didn’t, you will need to make that decision when you read this book. This story will keep you turning pages and entertained all the way until the end. This isn’t a genre I normally read but I’m glad I decided to take the chance because it was a good read.

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Sessrúmnir (Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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

Sessrumnir begins completely different from where Caim left off as it has been 7 years since then. It has been 20 years since they started living in the domes. Needless to say, a lot has changed. Freyja, Cam, and their friends and family must again set off on an adventure to save the human population. This book has the heart of the others with now much older characters. I still enjoyed this book, but I feel like it was slower paced than the rest of the series.

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