A review by erwikka
Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

First off Ava Reid just doesn’t miss for me. I swear they write for me.  That being said I think in order for a dystopian to be successful it has to have something to say about society, and I think this achieves that. Fable not only tackles discussions about capitalism, classism, and people in power wanting to stay that way, but it gives a deep look into performative action and how being complacent can be as bad as doing the horrific things. Femininity and it being used as a weapon when necessary and a weakness any other time is also a big part of this story. Fem presenting people are more often than not used as tools to showcase others power and this showcases that is a beautifully tragic and disgusting way. I could honestly talk about this book and its themes for hours but I will end by saying these characters mean so much to me now and I adored the ending, even if it destroyed me. 
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