The Midnight Factory is a moody, high-stakes dystopian thriller that pulls you into a world where addiction isn’t just a personal struggle—it’s a system of control. In New Albion, the drug Shimmer is everywhere, and the Bureau for Virtue makes sure it stays that way. When Anouk Walker’s best friend is taken into the infamous Midnight Factory, she’s forced to join the Resistance and face truths darker than she ever imagined.

The vibe is gritty and cinematic—rain-soaked streets, underground movements, and a heroine who’s equal parts fierce and vulnerable. Anouk’s journey is messy, emotional, and full of moral gray zones. You’ll root for her even when the choices get complicated.

It’s perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Children of Men, or The Handmaid’s Tale—stories where rebellion comes at a cost and hope isn’t always clean. The world-building is sharp, the pacing tight, and the emotional stakes feel real.

With thanks to Russell Luyt, the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

First read for me from either of this author duo, this is a dystopian novel which im not familiar with this genre, it took me a good while to understand what's going on in this world but once I understood what was happening I was addicted to it and didn't want the book to end, I'd of loved if this was a full series and I could of binged read them all. I'll definitely be reading more of this genre and more from these authors. I throughly enjoyed this and found it intriguing.

In a dystopian London, where a far-right party has taken control after a bloody insurrection, the only way many people can find to relax is with Glimmer. A drug that lets you forget, one that you drip into your eyes. Anouk uses it to forget her past, those she lost, and to stay away from her Mother. One night she and her best friend are high in Glimmer, Bureau for Virtue busts the club to collect up the undesirables to be sent to the Midnight Factory, though a quirk of fate saves Anouk, her friend is taken. Joining the Resistance, she plans to save her best friend and help them bring down the government.

But in the Resistance, she learns far more than she ever thought she would, including the terrifying truth behind Glimmer.

This was good fun, and I loved that it was set in London (where I grew up). I can not wait for the next book.