A Chilling ‘What If’: Book Review of Anna by Matthew Blake

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Anna by Matthew Blake is a psychological thriller that blends dystopian fiction with deeply human questions. The story imagines a world where people are judged and classified by their DNA—your genetic code defines your destiny. Through Anna, a character caught between morality, science, and society’s obsession with control, we see both the terrifying consequences and the fragile beauty of choice. It’s a conceptually heavy book, but Blake presents it in a way that feels both urgent and eerily possible.

While I enjoyed the overall premise, the pacing occasionally slowed down, making the middle sections drag a little. That said, the tension of “what if” kept me reading. Blake has a unique way of layering his characters—Anna feels real, conflicted, and vulnerable. It wasn’t a book I raced through in one sitting, but when I put it down, I kept thinking about it, which to me is the sign of a good read.

I’d give Anna a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. It’s a book that makes you reflect as much as it entertains, and for readers who enjoy thrillers that double as ethical thought experiments, it’s worth checking out. If you’re curious about grabbing a copy, you can find it through my Linktree

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