Void Fate was an interesting book to read, especially in the current political climate. A mostly dystopian mystery, the story grapples with human nature, the bonds of friendship, and the question “what would I do if…” Opening on a poker night amongst friends, the story takes a dark turn as they wake up in a world that is their own but not. Stuck in a silent world where ghostly human-shaped figures roam the streets they must find their way home, if it even still exists. But when they find a young boy who has been living in this alternate reality for a month, hope begins to run out. Because there is something corrosive in the air, and its been whispering to them all. This book was a blend of dystopia (without being what I consider a true dystopia) and suspense, with a hint of philosophy on the side. Aram, the friend most concerned with making it home to his young family, intrigued me the most. However, the interplay between the friends took on its own character as resolve fractured and the pressure of the situation increased. Though I’m sure there are better mystery solvers out there than I, this book kept me wondering about the solution to get back home until the end. I appreciated that, because I don’t want to figure out the story before the characters do. Or at least, not too much earlier than the characters. I do not normally read suspense novels, so my enjoyment of this one was a bit surprising to me. I wonder if part of it is because the book is also slightly dystopian, a genre that I do enjoy immensely. If you are a reader who likes mystery with consequences and a slight supernatural feel, you’ll likely enjoy this book. And if the characters and the relationships between them are what get you going, even more so. In the mood for a creepy, maybe won’t make it back to the family, read this autumn? Pick up Void Fate. And if you do read it, let me know in the comments and we’ll have a chat about it. Happy Reading!
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