Review by teaand_tomes - Fable for the End of the World

teaand_tomes 's review for:

Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid

3.0

dark medium-paced

Thank you to Ava Reid, HarperCollins, and BookSparks for the free book!

I love dystopian sci-fi, and when I heard Ava Reid was writing one, I was so excited—her elevated writing style and gothic vibes always draw me in. The world-building in Fable for the End of the World was fascinating, with a deeply unsettling but realistic explanation of how society collapsed under Caerus’s control. The Gauntlet, the class system, and the ruthless spectacle of it all gave me Hunger Games vibes, while Melinoë’s reconditioning and lost memories reminded me of Dollhouse. It was such a compelling sci-fi premise.

That said, I struggled to fully connect with the characters, and by the end, I was left wanting more resolution. There were lingering questions that didn’t feel entirely answered, and I would have loved either a more conclusive ending or a sequel to flesh out the unfinished aspects. Despite that, Reid’s writing remains stunning as always, and I’ll absolutely continue reading everything she writes.

If you love dystopian worlds with a dark, thought-provoking edge, this one is definitely worth checking out!

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