This was a fantastic read if you love SCP. I'm a huge fan and when I saw the title, I had to jump at this. Exactly what I was looking for. Couldn't put it down.

I devoured this. Truly original and brilliant piece of literature. I felt like qntm had a feather to my brain the entire time I was reading this. What an experience.

If you're a fan of secret government organizations, technology, SCPs, a touch of philosophy, and sci-fi this is for you. It's been awhile since I read a really good sci-fi novel. This definitely scratched that itch. Marie Quinn is the director of the antimemetic division of the organization, which is tasked with the containment and study of unknowns. This book is written in the 3rd person and not linear, which I really enjoy. I wish more books were written in that perspective. Overall a very enjoyable read. I took off 1 star because I felt like it tried to do too much. Instead of including so many different tropes it should have picked one or two and done them well.

This was so. good. I ate it up. Sci-fi horror and SCP's and existentialism and the terror of not knowing what we can't remember that we don't remember. I can't really describe this book but it was amazing I think absolutely everyone should read this.
I loved the variety of antimemetic anomalies and the medicine to counteract them and just how everything worked. It was amazing.

There Is No Antimemetics Division is a mind-bending dive into a world where the scariest threats are the ones you can’t remember. Literally. It’s smart, unsettling, and built like a bureaucratic horror puzzle that keeps deleting its own pieces.

Think SCP meets cognitive dissonance. You’ll feel lost, paranoid, and weirdly satisfied—like solving a Rubik’s cube blindfolded, only to realize you’ve been holding a snake the whole time.

Clever, creepy, and unforgettable… unless it wants you to forget.

If you're not chronically online, first of all, props; second of all, you STILL need to know qntm. This author is a master of accessible existential horror. I think it's no coincidence that some of my favorite authors started out on sites like AO3, Reddit, and the SCP Foundation. I know that can make some people turn up their noses, but seriously, excellent writers can be found in the least expected places. I had amazingly not yet read the previous versions of There Is No Antimemetics Division (TINAMD from now on), and once I heard this new version was being published, I not-so-patiently waited to enjoy it with fresh eyes. And I was blown away. It exceeded my already high expectations. I kept cackling and gasping at some of the most clever turns, but as soon as my spouse asked what was so interesting, I either had to explain fifteen minutes of backstory or just default to "Uh, just a really cool detail in this book" for the hundredth time.

If it's allowed, I made a list of previous media I've loved that TINAMD reminded me of: Fallen (the movie with Denzel Washington and John Goodman), The Silence and the Weeping Angels from Doctor Who, The Illuminatus! Trilogy (which is referenced on-page but I haven't actually read before, but will do so immediately), all things Lovecraftian, (which of course includes Stranger Things but with a blessedly non-YA cast of main characters), and the beloved A Wrinkle in Time.

As you can see, even readers who are new to this format of horror may find something familiar in its pages, without ever being bored or lost. Qntm masterfully balances universe-bending logic with human perspectives that keep the story feeling a touch too realistic for comfort.

Truly 0riginal mind bending science fiction. Very unsettling, and well worth the read. We need more like this!

I have always wondered when an SCP related title would get swooped up by a traditional publisher. Notice the use of when instead of if. This veritable behemoth of original online writings are a treasure trove of creativity in both form and function. I'm so happy to see it hitting the mainstream!

I do think it's a little silly to see the stand-ins for
Given the rocky history of the SCP Foundation and copywrite, this choice makes sense, even if to seasoned enjoyers this reads oddly at first.

The actual book itself is quality horror and it uses a concept that I don't think has been used to it's fullest in an effective and biting way.

The idea of an antimeme is terrifying, the idea of an a by nature unmemorable, hostile entity is so much worse.

This was an interesting quick read! There was a bit too much of the back and forth and I found some of the timeline hard to fallow., but the story I thought was good and would recommend a try for something different! This was a totally different read for me, and I will probably read again once its out and give it another shot for higher ratting as I feel like I need to sit on this and read it again.

This book is a mind bending and inventive take on the SCP Foundation universe that plays with memory, perception, and the limits of human understanding. qntm does an impressive job building tension through layers of forgotten knowledge and unreliable reality. The concept of antimemes, ideas that erase themselves from your mind, is explored in a way that is both chilling and fascinating.

The nonlinear structure adds to the mystery, though it can occasionally make the story hard to follow. Some characters feel more like vessels for big ideas than fully fleshed out people, but the relentless pacing and originality more than make up for it.

Overall, this is a bold and smart piece of speculative fiction that rewards attention and rereading. If you enjoy stories that challenge your grip on what is real, this one will stay with you, even if some parts try very hard not to.

Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine for the eARC.

Well... I think I loved this?

I can't say with complete certainty what made me keep reading through this. Maybe it was the obscurity or the unusual nature of being thrown into a world within our own. A glimpse of possibility. So strange that it makes sense?

In reflection on how this book ends, it does make me want to re-read through it. I think I would have a more appreciative understanding of what is being explained.

Most of this book, I was questioning if I was truly following the story. Because you get thrown right into it. These hidden divisions of our government that are controlled by memory restricting Antimemetics and visual compromising identified extra things of power/magic/sources? Even now, after reading through it, I can't come up with words to describe it in any way that makes sense.

This is for a reader who is willing to push through the confusing and the very strange, to get to the other end, and for it to all sort of make sense. Once you get through the second half, it speeds up, you are rooting for these characters, and you are also saddened for them too.

Humanity at war - will we even remember we had war and with whom or what?

Such a crazy ride!

I really loved this. I already had this on my list for a while before I realized that I could probably get an ARC of it, so this was an exciting one to get approved for. I didn't really know what to expect, but I felt going in that it was probably going to be really good, but also really confusing. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it's actually super easy to follow. It reminded me of so many things while reading it, but especially Thomas Ligotti and the video game Control. That being said, I don't think that I've ever read anything like it. The whole concept of an antimeme is something that you have to really read about in action to see how they work, because they're actually horrifying and the descriptions that you're going to get in a synopsis don't really do them justice. It's broken up into 3 books that converge in the end. It can be easy to get a little lost as to where it's all going for a bit, but it does get there in the end. I've never heard of qntm before this, but I'm definitely going to look for more of his work because this really did it for me. One of the best books I've read this year for sure. One thing to add if you're reading the digital version, there are quite a few parts of the book with blacked out text for plot reasons that I don't want to spoil here. You can actually highlight the text and read it if you "translate" it. That's the case for Kindle at least. It's a neat interactive element that I enjoyed. I'm not sure how that would play out in a physical or audiobook version, but it works well with digital for sure.

This novel reminds me of Recursion but with some way more mind bending ideas. You have ideas that drive this story that at times are not tangible but yet they are tangible. The idea that the world reset its timeline is definitely the core to this story. Am I completely baffled by this novel- yes. Did I enjoy it- also yes but my head hurts because I feel like I needed post it notes to keep track of it all. It’s a good mind boggling science fiction story that gets you thinking.

This book ended up being both what I expected and not what I expected at the same time. The idea of sentient or quasi sentient ideas or thought that can be harmful or dangerous to the human mind is a very interesting concept. Over all I enjoyed it and it was a good read.

The book starts off feeling like a collection of short interlocking stories, almost like an anthology. But as I neared the end of the first third of the book I came to realize that the stories were all leading up to an overarching and horrifying story. The biggest question in the book is, how do you fight something you can not remember exists after coming into contact with it or the very knowledge of its existence is enough to kill most and drives other insane.

It is a very well thought out and executed novel, filled with horrifying ideas and imagery. Fans of sci-fi horror will definitely like the concepts and frights this book presents.

I feel dumber (in a good way) having read this book. I love sci-fi- horror and the stories in this book are fantastic. Did I completely understand the concepts in each one? not completely, but I loved all these ideas...and I was also a bit scared of them. Excellent book to make you know that you know nothing (or next to nothing lol).

Fairly solid spooky SCP story told via character vignettes. Nothing that particularly stands out on my end, but it's on the better end of "meh".

What an incredibly unsettling book (in the best way possible)! I made the mistake of starting in the middle of the night and had to put it down because it was starting to freak me out too much. The whole experience of reading it cultivated such a strong sense of unease, and it had me questioning all sorts of things. The premise itself is fascinating and unique. I'm pretty sure there are concepts and implications I didn't fully grasp, so I'll definitely be re-reading this in the future to see what else I can pick up. I feel like I can't really say much more without spoiling it, and I feel like this a good book for people to go in with minimal foreknowledge. So I'll just say that this book is definitely worth the read, and the terrifying thoughts that come with it!

Thank you to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for the eARC!

This book was an absolute fever dream, and I honestly don't think I've ever read anything like it. If you've ever heard of the SCP Foundation before this, you will definitely be interested in this book. If you have ever enjoyed the absurdity of Welcome to Night Vale, or the mystery of Jeff VanderMeer's Annihilation then I absolutely think this book is for you. I don't want to say too much because I think it's best to go into this book knowing as little about it as possible, but I know that the Marie Quinn is going to stay with me for a very long time. I absolutely tore through this book in a desperate bid to know more even when knowing more brought the book to some dark and absurd places. Spooky and tense, mysterious and eerie, this book is just absolutely fantastic.

Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine for the ARC!

I have not been familiar with SCP previously, so went into this book mostly blind. What a ride! It was a wholly original idea to me, and I read a lot of sci-fi. I don't know if this was on purpose given that this book has been gestating for a while, but with current events what they are, this seemed like a very timely book. I'll be on the lookout for author's other work!

The ending was weaker than the rest of the book, but the rest was so stellar, that I'll disregard my thoughts about the ending.

One thing I can say about “There Is No Antimemetics Division” is that it is the most unique book I will read this year, possibly ever. I had a lot of fun with this, especially the first 2/3 of the book. This is a story that definitely requires you to think and I’m honestly not sure I even “got” it fully but I definitely plan to reread it. It’s hard to say much about the plot, and I think it’s best experienced blind. If you like sci-fi/horror stories I would definitely recommend checking this out.
Thank you Ballantine Books and NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.