Cake Eater by Allyson Dahlin
Published by HarperTeen on August 9, 2022
ISBN: 0063096773
Pages: 448
Genres: Historical Fiction, Science Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you took the history of Marie Antoinette and stuck her in the far off future? Wonder no more. “Cake Eater” by Allyson Dahlin is a young adult science fiction novel set in 3070 where Maria Antonia, social media superstar, is sent to the Franc Kingdom to wed royal Louis-Auguste. This is a unique take on historical fiction and seems mostly true to the history even within this futuristic and dystopian world. Characters are believable, but parts of the futuristic world seem unbelievable; will texting really still be a thing over a thousand years from now?

Written for teens, this ya novel will appeal to fans of history (especially those interested in the French Revolution) and science fiction readers, but is not a must-buy for your library collection. Purchase for collections where futuristic historical fiction is popular.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.