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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
The 45th Parallel is the 6th book in the Antipode Series by T.S. Simons. In a dystopian future, humans live in closed-off communities after the shocking outbreak of water-borne protozoa ravaged and rendered most of the planet uninhabitable. Caitlin and Sera are sisters living in the small community of Lewis in Scotland. The sisters are two of the few people immune to the protozoa. Circumstances lead them to find a way to reactivate the Nexus, traversing the portal for a trip to Australia, only to end up in an underwater habitation (UH) in Yellowstone. After escaping from unexpected imprisonment, Caitlin and Sera arrive at another UH in Piedmont, Italy, where they meet Gio and Matteo, two brothers stuck in their station. With an unforeseen attack on the place, how will Caitlin and Sera fight back?
I love the worldbuilding in this book. The dystopian world T.S. Simons has created feels lived-in and is rich and diverse, but most of all, the in-universe scientific logic makes sense. It needs a delicate balance to make the science believable yet imaginative in sci-fi novels, and Simons walks the line to a "T" to ensure readers are entirely immersed in the setting. The plot is full of surprises, and the characters are well-developed and layered, with little backstories that give them agency for their actions and motives. The main protagonist suffers from childhood trauma and constantly questions her choices. As a reader, you sympathize with her plight, which makes her relatable and compelling. If you're a fan of dystopian novels with creative worldbuilding, you'll love The 45th Parallel.
