It Ends at The Wall

Here’s the blurb

For the very few, it all ends at The Wall.

In a desolate future England, shrouded in perpetual smog, all technological advances have been lost. Those who have survived the terrible events of 2030 have nothing to live for but the hope their children and grandchildren might flee if only they can afford it.

For seventeen-year-old Harra, the unexpected chance of escape ends at The Wall, dividing England from its closest neighbour and jealously guarded by Border Drones.

But first, she must reach it, evading the Border Drones, which rest for only three minutes every twenty-four hours, and the road north is filled with peril that only a typed list of instructions can help her evade.

Not all have made it in the past.

Will it end at The Wall, or will Harra fail, as others have done before?

Cover image for It Ends at the Wall by Lissy Porter showing a woman looking direcly at the reader, wearing a hoodie, with an image of a city in the background.

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Reader Reviews

‘”It Ends at the Wall” is a new dystopian journey set in a future England, engulfed by endless smog, devastating illness, and completely lost technology. It is a sharp commentary on the potential consequences of political decisions made over the past 15+ years around the world – and the ones yet to come – and feels terrifyingly relevant.

While the story felt a bit heavy at time, given the topic, the tension and pacing made it a great read, and left me feeling quite reflective about the state of the world. Definitely recommend this for fans of dystopian fiction!’ (Netgalley reviewer).

‘I loved reading this book. It’s a dystopian fantasy set in England in 2049.

In this book, the decline of England started slowly around 2016 and then a wall was built in 2030 which surrounds all of England. Currently there is a toxic smog that covers the sky so much so that the sun is not visible. Not many things can survive in the smog so our MFC has never even heard of animals like cows and horses. She’s never seen a car or a train either. Her family saves up money to try and buy Harra’s freedom in the hopes of a better life for her outside of English. To do so Harra must travel north alone and under the cover of darkness to the wall that surrounds England while following very specific instructions. Our MFC, 16, meets many different type of people in her journey north all who have different view points and she slowly comes to understand the systematic lies told by the English government. I was intrigued the entire time. I wish there was a follow up or a novella regarding her life after the wall. I’d even settle for an epilogue.’ (Netgalley Reviewer)

Lissy Porter’s It Ends at The Wall is an atmospheric and gripping story that keeps you guessing until the very end. The tension builds steadily, with a mix of mystery, emotion, and just the right amount of unease that makes it impossible to look away. The characters are complex, their relationships layered with secrets and shifting dynamics that add to the intrigue. The immersive writing and eerie, almost cinematic storytelling make this a compelling and memorable read.
I absolutely love the dystopian genre and this book did not disappoint! (Netgalley Reviewer)