Fable for the End of the World Deluxe Limited Edition

Fable For The End Of The World by Ava Reid

The limited deluxe edition of Fable for the End of the World is a collector's dream, featuring a holographic foil case, glitch-effect endpapers, custom-designed edges, and exclusive bonus content. This stunning edition of Ava Reid's latest dystopian romance—perfect for fans of The Last of Us and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes—is a must-have for any fan of dark, immersive storytelling. Ava Reid is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning.

In a world controlled by the ruthless Caerus corporation, which enforces control through massive debt accumulation, society’s underclass is kept in line with brutal precision.

Inesa lives in a half-sunken town with her brother, struggling to make ends meet by running a taxidermy shop. Unbeknownst to her, their careless mother has racked up an overwhelming debt—enough to push one of her children into Caerus’s deadly spectacle, the Lamb's Gauntlet, where poverty-stricken debtors are sacrificed for public entertainment.

Melinoë, a trained Caerus assassin, is a living weapon, molded by neural reconditioning and physical alterations. Known for her cold efficiency and deadly beauty, she has never failed to eliminate her target.

When Inesa discovers that her mother has sold her life for the Gauntlet, she’s initially filled with despair—after all, the Gauntlet is a bloodbath for those caught in it. But Inesa is a survivor, and with the help of her hunter brother, she might just manage to stay alive.

For Melinoë, this is more than just another kill—it’s a chance at redemption. After breaking down on livestream during her last Gauntlet, she is haunted by the memories and desperate for a second chance.

As Mel tracks Inesa through the apocalyptic wasteland, both girls begin to question everything they thought they knew: Inesa wonders if there's more to life than mere survival, while Mel starts to doubt if she's capable of anything beyond death. And as their paths collide, both wonder if, against all odds, they might just be falling in love.