While I found the premise of this book really interesting and was excited to read it, I found that the writing was just too simplistic for me, to the point where it was distracting.

I very big thank you to the author Suren G. Hakobyan for her invite to read and review her book as well as to Netgalley. It was such a surprise when I saw the email from Suren - so thank you again so much for sending that to me. I love horror but I had a hard time getting into the book, I think the plot was good I just need more of a punch to get started and throughout the book. I would recommend it but it just wasn't for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Suren.

2 stars

This book has a lot of potential.

I really enjoyed the suspense of this book, I didn't know what to expect and where the story was going to end up. I continued reading because I wanted to know what was going to happen. The suspense held my interest. As a result, I am giving this book 2 stars.

On the other hand, I will admit, there were times I got confused. There were a lot of characters, each having their own POV. As there were a lot of twist and turns, I did find it hard to keep up with their situations and where they were.
Secondly, the pace of the book wasn't constant. There were parts that flowed perfectly and then there were other situations that I found repetitive and I wanted to move the story along.

This book, in my opinion, could easily have been halved. There were a few dialogues and thoughts, that didn't really have an effect on the storyline. With proper editing, this book could easily get a higher rating.

Thank you to the author for providing me with this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Five friends meet up for a game of cards one evening. When they wake up, they're greeted by empty cars, houses, busses - and mysterious misty ghosts who hunt whatever human life has remained on earth...
Looking for further surviours, the friends not only start questioning humanity's dissapearance, but also how far their loyalty for each other truly goes...


I was sent an email by the author, asking me if I'd be interested in their book. Loving a good horror story, I was intruiged and now, after way too much time, I have finally been able to give this book a review.
It was a great read and I can't thank the author enough for giving me a chance to read this book.
The cover is mysterious and intruiging, the blurb caught my interest (I am a huge fan of dystopian books, especially the ones where humanity is gone), so I gave it a try.
So, why am I not giving a book I greatly enjoyed and would definetly recommend just four instead of five stars? Well, this has a very simple reason: The POV kept shifting every chapter. Normally, I enjoy books like these because it gives you more insight of the characters, but for this one, I think one or two, maximum three character's perspective might have been enough, especially since some of these characters only had one chapter told from their perspective. It was irritating and interrupred the story instead of providing it with its neccesary flow.
The story was well written and kept me well entertained and interested in the book. At first, I was a bit confused because I spent the first few chapters in the severe belief that the characters were teenagers, but once I realised my mistake, this book didn't lose any of its fascination.

I received a free ARC by Netgalley and the author in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you for the ARC.
What an interesting and unusual story!! It was a cross between a thriller/mystery and had a hunger games feel to it. It keeps you guessing the entire time. I would definitely recommend this book to others.

The strength of friendship tested to the breaking point while battling the "wicked" in this spectacularly written novel. Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. It was utterly addictive and I needed to find out what happened to those 5 friends who were all together when the unthinkable occurred. The premise of this book was so well thought out that I was smiling as I was reading it thinking to myself "this is awesomely terrifying". Fast paced and action packed, Suren's novel will not disappoint! A definite MUST-READ for horror, sci-fi, and thriller book lovers everywhere. I am for sure suggesting this for our book club book next month! 🤗👍🏼

I just couldn't get into this story and I actually got bored with it. I know some would like it but it just wasn't for me.

My thoughts

Rating: 4

Would I recommend it ? Yes , in fact I told a friend about it and she went a head and added it to her Netgalley TBR to read .

Would I read more by this author? Yes

First off I want to say huge thank you to the author Suren G. Hakobyan for her invite to read and review her book as well as to Netgalley. I was so surprised when I saw the email from the author asking me if I would be interested in reading and review his book that as soon as I read the description of it , I knew it was something that I want to read . And I'm so glad I said yes, because after just reading the first page of the prologue that I knew right then and there that there was no way I could put off reading it, because of a few things, and they are as listed :

1: the genre is one of my all time ones to read which is horror

2: the main reason is this if the book Under the Dome by Stephen King ( who happens to be one of my all time favorite authors ) and the movie The Fog ( the original one from 1980 - and yes its a all time favorite horror movie of mine ) was to have a child then this would be it , 100% .

Because it has every thing in that comes to mind when you think of those to things , the creepiness,and the feeling of been watch from the shadows when there's no one there.

This book seemed to be something I would really be into but much too often I found myself getting bored. This book just wasn't my cup of tea.

The writing was pretty good and there was an interesting story there so I can see why others will enjoy it ; but I personally just felt like it dragged which could be the result of having no connection to the characters or the story itself whatsoever. Basically I just didn't care and that unfortunately really affected my opinion.

overall not a bad book per se just wasn't a book for me.

A special thankyou to the author and netgalley for allowing me to review this very unique and exciting thriller/scifi/horror Mashup if you will. It was very character driven which I love, as well as told in multiple perspectives. It was at times hard to wrap my mind around but by the end it was a very solid and satisfying ending. Solid 4 star read!

A story about friendship, deceit and one man’s commitment to his friends and family. This is not my usual genre of choice, but when the author approached me to review his book, I could not resist.
Written from various character’s point of view, the story is easy to follow and well written. I did find it a little difficult to form a bond with the main character as he was not very communicative and kept most of his thoughts to himself. He was not open with his friends and that annoyed me a little. However, the author did a great job bringing the story to a close and by the end of the book, you understand what drove the characters to do what they did.
Five friends wake one morning in a world wrapped in complete silence, even the sounds of nature completely absent. Aram, having a military background takes it upon himself to save his friends and find a way out of this strange world they find themselves in. A difficult task as the silence of this new world slowly drives everyone just a little bit more into themselves, resulting in a lack of trust as everyone believes something different caused their predicament.
This book takes you into the minds of the characters and leaves you questioning everyone. The author did a good job of keeping you unsure which encouraged me to keep turning the pages – I simply had to figure out where the story was going. Early on in the book, I thought the author was trying to copy one of Stephen King’s stories – turns out he only borrowed one element from the King book and the story was not the same after all – that was a relief.
The characters were rather complex, especially as they seemed to change the longer they stayed in the silent city, so it was hard to figure out who to trust. I disliked the main character – Aram – at first. He seemed arrogant, viewing himself as superior to his friends and that annoyed me. However, as the story progresses and you spend more time inside Aram's head, his motivations become clear and justify his behaviour.
Void Fate is a book that I neither loved nor hated. It was an entertaining story and it kept me reading right to the end, but somehow it just did not have me form a connection of any kind. I did not find myself lost in the story at any time.
Void Fate will appeal to Sci-Fi readers who are keen on strange and spooky events threatening the characters lives as well as readers who enjoy being inside the characters heads while watching each character’s personality change due to what’s happening around them.

Poker night gone bad. 4 old friends spend a fun night playing poker and after a little nap they discover that everything is different. The city appears to be empty and dead. There is no wind, no smells, no sounds, no tastes and no other people or animals. Only the "cloud demons" that occasionally appear seem to be alive, and very dangerous. The four friends are left to figure out what has happened to their world-are they in a dream, or dead, or involuntary players sort of strange virtual game, is this connected to the recent disappearances and murders? Whatever it is...how do they get back to their real world and to their families? The friends do eventually realize that there are other humans in this living Hell, only a couple. Can they be trusted or is one of them the culprit?

My reaction to this book was strange. On one hand I was confused from start to finish, but then so were the characters. Even though I was confused I still wanted to know what would happen next and wanted the final answer. Did I get all the answers? There were some and in a way I would have liked to know more. Well written and interesting, a bit mind boggling too. Do I still sound confused? Probably. #netgalley #VoidFate

I was captivated by the story and completely engaged by the fabulous writing style of this author! The characters are lovable and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat. Would totally recommend this book!

Thank you to @netgalley and the author for gifting me this free arc in exchange for my honest opinion.
The story revolves around a grpup of friends in Armenia who all of a sudden realize they are all alone... Everyone has vanished.... Or are they??
I can't say it's a thriller or a horror novel... It merges both genres at at times it really made me claustrophobic just imagining The Void...

The story has a nice pace and author is good at depicting the relations between characters.

Would like to read next novel by this author although this one wasn't my 100% cup of tea

Yerevan, lying in the shadow of Mount Ararat, was once a grand outpost of the Soviet Union. It is one of the oldest cities in the world. Five friends play cards through the night. In the morning the world as they knew it has ended.
In 2020 - the year of the horrific pandemic - one senses the coming of an apocalypse. This novel is about the ties of friendship that bind us together, and also about our fear of the unknown, and how inevitably we must adapt to survive.
It is spooky and surreal and hugely innovative. It follows in the footsteps of 'The War of the Worlds', 'I Am Legend's and 'The Stand'. A classic in the making.

A sci-fi horror book that has a unique plot but really wasn’t for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Void Fate was an unusual thriller. At first, you think that it is set in a very strange post-apocalyptic world, but you soon come to realize that it is a parallel world. It is told in shifting perspectives, but the main character is Aram, a young Armenian family man who starts off having a night of cards and food with his friends before waking up in this parallel world. Aram and his friends are in the only place which seems to still have functioning electricity and at first, they think they are all alone. Soon they meet a few new people, one of which is particularly dangerous, and creatures they start to call demons. When people die in this parallel world, they disappear literally. Aram is working hard throughout the novel to determine if there is a way to escape. Aram slowly puts the pieces together about how they got there and how they might be able to get out. I was enjoying this book until the very end, when several characters were simply wiped away in the real world of the novel, as if they had never existed. It seems as if there could have been another way to explain these missing people.

A world with no light, no wind, and no heat. A barrier preventing entry and exits; the scenery changing ever so often, an empty and quite world. Not a human in sight, except for five friends who are disturbed and unsure of what has happened and why they seem to be the only ones in the deserted world.

As they try to figure out their situation, they begin to misunderstand and mistrust each other. They go in search for answers and are made aware that they are not alone, as fog like creatures exist in the world. Unsure if they are aliens or demons, they must find a way to survive and make it back to the real world.

The five friends Aram, Michael, Harris, Daniel, and Arthur each have their own perspective of waking upon in the lonely world. Arthur was the first to discover the unorthodox scene which he made aware to the others. They all gathered at Michaels’ place to brainstorm and come to terms with the situation, but it is their different views, beliefs and opinions that drives them apart and makes working together most difficult.

Aram’s character was the most logical and sane, but I felt he depicted a ‘bossy’ demeanor and it made him feel he was in charge and everyone was expected to follow his rules, as well as no other person’s opinion mattered. He was very adamant about leaving the deserted world to be with his family, which is expected, but it is my opinion that he should have been considerate to the others.

Lydia and Erik’s addition into the story was refreshing, I felt empathy towards Lydia, and I was surprised by Erik’s character as he was at a young age. I was a bit disappointed with the sexual assault, I did not think it was needed, but regardless, Void: Fate was a great horror as it was not gruesome and explicit in the bloodshed and erotic scenes. The story focused more on the suspense and the events that led the five friends in the deserted world. The paranormal aspects of the novel were exciting, and I enjoyed the addition of another plot to the mystery world.

I thought the novel was thrilling, it could have used some more horrific events, but nevertheless, it was a good story. In most horrors, I notice there is always some sought of cliff-hanger, but the ending was mellow and unexpected in a way. I liked the twists and turns that played out in the story. I was hoping that the five friends had each other’s back, but given the situation, it is understandable that they would have differences.

I would recommend this book to those who are thriller and horror lovers. It is a unique story; the author is quite imaginative, and the plot was captivating. I am a big fan of horrors and I was not disappointed with this novel besides the unnecessary sexual assault. I am giving it a 4 out of 5 stars for its exceptional and well written storyline.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book received in exchange for an honest review.

Void Fate starts with five friends waking up to an eerie and ominously silent world. In their previous world, people were mysteriously disappearing and then appearing dead sometime later. So the five friends figure that they are not the first or only ones in this world. Shortly after waking up, Aram discovers an odd being made of fog with large black eyes, which hunts the five friends.

So, this totally deserves 4 stars. It was a completely unique plot and kept me engaged as I tried to figure out the silent world and the fog creatures. It didn't feel like I was reading the same old thriller/scifi plot either. I also enjoyed that the story was told from multiple perspectives because it added to the depth of the characters as the story progressed and unfolded.

What an unusual and dark book. Five friends just having a night of cards and drinking realize when they awake that the world has disappeared. Or have they? Demons seem to roam freely taking anyone who makes a sound while they try to figure out how to get out of this version of their reality under a dome. Yes, a dome. It's kind of Under the Dome meets The Quiet. They meet a few other people who have been there for varying lengths of time. Aram seems to be able to see both worlds. Of course, not everyone can handle this new and quiet place. I guess it turns 1 out of 5 men into rapists who think they are god? That could have been completely left out and it would have been a good story. There was some clunky writing which sounded like a translation issue to my ears. Not a bad effort. I'd like to see where this author goes next. Maybe he can write a female character that is not a wife or a rape victim.