The Final Frontier: The Ovion Archives by H.M. Irwing introduces you to Sim and her fellow inhabitants of the planet Johua. You follow Sim and the others through a great many dealings on Johua, from political drama to old fashioned adventure and shoot outs (only done with lasers). The Johuans have been in charge of space for as long as many can remember; they are superior and, even with all they have, they want more. While they think they could reach out and take more, they are held in check by other Johuans, those known as Ovions, protectors, but will that hold? Or will Sim the savior be able to keep things in check?

This book certainly made me dive in and think 'space, the final frontier,' which was perfect for me. The book is captivating from the first page until the last, and the flow of action is perfect. There are maybe two or three sections that were a little bit heavy with technical description. However, I still found the flow, even in those sections, to be good and it did not take away from the reading at all. Sim is an interesting heroine and she has to endure a lot, which makes her relatable. How would you handle things if you were seemingly the only hybrid on the planet? We all feel alone at some point in time, right? I love finding a connection with a character, even a sci-fi one, and that was my connection with Sim. I congratulate H.M. Irwing on a well written book that I would highly recommend.

The Final Frontier by H.M. Irwing is an out of this world story of familial reconciliation. A scientist, brilliant to the point of madness, has genetically engineered his progeny. Until now, he has kept his unique children separated on different planets, keeping them unaware of his existence and their symbiotic relationship. The time has come to collect his offspring and save Earth it from its inevitable end. Reunited, Ari and Sim merge their minds and join forces with a small band of interplanetary protectors. Together, they desperately search Earth to find their sisters before it is too late. Only by joining together can they protect Earth from an event marked to annihilate its existence. A black hole emerges, creating a vortex, a possible doorway to a parallel universe. This could be the orchestrated end and the beginning of time. “The universe was funny that way, always searching for balance.”

H.M. Irwing writes a congenial, yet educated story of science fiction in The Final Frontier. Mastering the art of imagination and scientific principles of astrophysics and genetics, Irwing draws the reader into The Final Frontier's cosmic reality. With a blend of real science and technology the author creates an ordered, yet volatile universe. Furthermore, by using figurative language, especially metaphors, idioms, and tongue and cheek phrases, The Final Frontier is an entertaining read. Being a person who does a lot of cerebral siphoning, Sim’s line of having “a lot of weird to process” made me smile. The Final Frontier is written in first person, but from different characters’ points of view. This technique assists the development of the characters and keeps the reader engaged in their growth. Mystical alien creatures, dark energy, violent battle scenes, artificial intelligence devices, and space travel create a plot full of suspenseful and thrilling sci-fi action. This novel is just the beginning of The Ovion Archives, so be prepared for a not-so-final ending of The Final Frontier.