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.

A fast paced and suspenseful horror tale with a dash of Dystopia. 5 friends wake to find the world as they know gone. Families and neighbours have disappeared, electronics have stopped working and something spooky is stiring up the mists...

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.

The plot is centred in Yerevan in Armenia. It's dark, mysterious and full of suspense. It hits the ground running and doesn't give any reprieve right up to the very end.

Five friends play a game of cards until early hours in the morning. All is well until the next day when they face a world that's totally alien to them. Nothing works and everything looks bleak. Strange phenomenas start to happen and on top of that there is a serial killer on the loose. They are close friends and it's a time for them to band together and work out why this is happening and how they can escape it. Instead, as time goes by, their personalities start to change and paranoia sets in. Not for Aram and Michael though. They find out that they are not alone. Erik has been in this predicament longer than they have, and knows how to navigate the place without alerting the strange beings who make things disappear. Are they aliens? Where is everyone else? Is it an alternate parallel universe? Who is the killer? 

It's a well crafted plot. It's in alternative points of view and each chapter brings something to ponder on. This in turn makes you want to know what happens next. With each occurrence, the suspense intensifies. The identity of the killer remains a puzzle until towards the end. The characters play their roles very well. Most of the mysteries are revealed except for the origin of the strange fog which is left open to the imagination. This gripping story held my attention right through to the very end. Beware though, as some of the contents might be a trigger to some readers. A great concept and a captivating read. 

I received a complimentary copy from the author via Netgalley and the views expressed are my personal opinion.

His book was written really well but it just wasn’t for me unfortunately..............................................

After a long night of playing cards, five life-long friends: Arthur, Aram, Michael, Daniel and Harris discover that the world as they know it has drastically changed in an ominous way.  People have been mysteriously disappearing for some time, but now everyone appears to be gone, and what remains are fog-like creatures with dark eyes that seem intent on finding any left behind. mysterious “storms” appear that switch things in the physical environment every time they appear. None of them know why or whats causing this, but as they try to survive and find their way back to the real world, a different kind of darkness descends on some of these friends, and loyalties are put to the ultimate test.  When a mysterious teenage boy named Erik and a young woman named Lydia show up, things are further complicated....

 Because he (the author)  gave moments of insight into the long history these men have had with each other, I was far more emotionally invested in how their individual stories played out.  I was impressed with the rating as English i not his first language.. Hakobyan has a very visual style of writing, so I could see the picture he was painting quite well and feel the bleakness of their experience, which made up for not always understanding the mechanics of their new reality. The ending wasn’t quite as resolved as I would’ve liked it to be, and some things could have been explained a little better.  All-in-all it was a good book i am a fan of Stephen King and my husband loves Dean Koontz so when i got to read this i had some high standards going in..
and one I would recommend to those who like sci-fi/fantasy, horror and mystery genres 

TRIGGER WARNING:  There are a couple scenes involving rape.  I understand why it was used in the plot, but ultimately I wish the point could have been made differently.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher who provided this ARC in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.
#VoidFate #NetGalley

I downloaded this one after an e-Mail from the author because I really appreciate the effort that goes in to writing a book and then marketing it yourself.

Unfortunately, this one just wasn’t up my alley. I struggled through the print book but was enjoying it enough to spend an Audible credit on the audiobook. I was able to finish it but it just honestly wasn’t my thing. 

I DO however think it would be great for fans of “The Darkness on the Edge of Town” or harder core Stephen King fans.

Rating this book 3⭐️

Thank you for messaging me to review and read this book. As I like these sort of books this one just didn’t do it for me. 

It ended up I DNF this book and that’s purely just on my behalf as the book just didn’t catch my eye.

An interesting read with a good storyline and developed characters. If you like stories of this type, you will enjoy this book. 

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Truly terrifying terror. Great characters interacting in a well thought out and carefully crafted horror story. Highly recommended

I didn’t finish reading this book. In fairness to the author this is a genre I rarely read. I found the plot too disturbing for my taste.  For readers who like the horror genre the author is a great writer.

Five friends played a game of cards one night, went to sleep and woke up to find the rest of the world wiped from existence and a sky dome over their heads. 

For some reason, the apartment they're all in still has electricity but they realise early on they can't stay there all the time and they can't make noise, because if they do the foggy creatures with ghostly limbs and black eyes will get them and there's no coming back from that. 

But our heroes aren't as alone as they thought. Two more join their group and it seems that all of this started with the boy's arrival to the strange world, since he's been there the longest. 

The more time they spend in the new reality, the more their minds decline. At the beginning they were ready to try and find a way out of there, but will any of them make it out alive? 

I don't even know where to begin. The one thing I can say for certain is that I WILL have nightmares and Mr. Hakobyan can be proud.

This book spooked me so much, I kept jumping at every noise and casting glances towards the front door thinking one of the fog creatures was going to come through. 

The book is better than the blurb, but there were still things I disliked. 

1. How long it took to get any and all answers. It's really not fair. I didn't have problems following the book or anything, but I wish things were explained a bit sooner. 

2. The names bugged me, especially Harris. The others I could see happening with different spelling but...that one really stood out to me. Aram got the best name. 

3. The sexual assault. It wasn't graphic but it wasn't needed, nope nope nope. I'm going to pretend I didn't read that. 

4. The ending. I didn't dislike this, per se, but unless if there's a sequel coming I am not satisfied with what we got. 

What I did like was the plot, it was so engaging that I had to know what was going to happen next and couldn't stop reading. 

I liked Aram the most, the rest of the characters shifted the more I saw of them but he stayed consistent. 

I was tricked into liking Erik, I have no regrets.

The spookiness was very well done and did the job. The fog creatures don't seem so bad NOW when I had time to regroup my thoughts but...

The friendship (before it got warped) was nice to see. 

THE LOCATION. YES. 

Now that I think about it, imagine if the book had Armenian words (other than khash) in it with a glossary in the back? Now that would be so cool. 

It was good but it could've been better, so four stars from me. 

*Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*