All of Us Villains Review

Hi friends! Today I’m bringing you my All of Us Villains review! Kal from Reader Voracious made me pick this one up with her awesome review, so make sure to check it out. I haven’t been reading a lot of fantasy books lately, but this book made me want to get back into the genre.

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Title: All of Us Villains

Author: Amanda Foody & Christine Lynn Herman

Rating: 4 Stars

CAWPILE: 7.8/10

Genre: Fantasy

Content Warnings: Alcohol, Amputation, Blood, Bones, Death, Divorce, Fire, Gore, Murder, Suicide (mentioned), Violence

Format: eARC

Publisher: Tor Teen

Date Published: November 9th 2021

Goodreads Description: After the publication of a salacious tell-all book, the remote city of Ilvernath is thrust into worldwide spotlight. Tourists, protesters, and reporters flock to its spellshops and ruins to witness an ancient curse unfold: every generation, seven families name a champion among them to compete in a tournament to the death. The winner awards their family exclusive control over the city’s high magick supply, the most powerful resource in the world.

In the past, the villainous Lowes have won nearly every tournament, and their champion is prepared to continue his family’s reign. But this year, thanks to the influence of their newfound notoriety, each of the champions has a means to win. Or better yet–a chance to rewrite their story.

But this is a story that must be penned in blood.

I received a review copy from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

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All of Us Villains Review

I am a big fan of Amanda Foody, so it’s no surprise I enjoyed this book. No book is perfect, unfortunately, and I do have a few comments. Let’s jump in!

Characters – 7/10

We follow four points of view in this book, which in my opinion is a bit excessive. I enjoyed two out of the four, mainly Allistair and Isobel’s POVs. They can both step on me. I really enjoyed them as characters and I was really invested in their dynamic. Their character development was chef’s kiss.

Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy Briory and Gavin’s POVs as much. Gavin kind of annoyed me and Briory really has a hero complex. However, I wish we could have stuck with Allistair and Isobel. Their POVs just grabbed me from the beginning and I need more of their stories.

Atmosphere – 8/10

Foody and Hermann didn’t pull any punches with this one. Sometimes with YA fantasy, the authors are all talk and no bite. They claim their stories are dark, but really they’re not. Not All of Us Villains. I was really surprised at some of the events that transpired, and it made the book’s atmosphere and characters even better. After all, they’re supposed to be villains.

The atmosphere was dark and broody. “The Hunger Games but with magic” is an apt description. The authors really nailed the tone. I also found the worldbuilding to be very refreshing. The book is set in a modern world with magic and I just love that mashup.

Writing – 8/10

It’s no surprise that I liked the writing. Foody’s first book, Ace of Shades, really pulled me in and I fell in love with her style immediately. I was drawn into the story and at some point, I couldn’t put it down. This book has a great premise and setup, I need the second one asap.

Plot – 7/10

The plot has a lot of moving parts but it was fairly easy to follow. However, I did find myself wishing that it had taken a different turn here and there, but let’s chalk that up to how amazing the character and worldbuilding is.

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Intrigue – 9/10

The magic system in this book is awesome. I love the way it fits into the world and how the world is built around it. Hard magic systems are always my favourite, especially when characters break the rules of those hard systems. Additionally, I also loved the theme of stories and fairytales. The way Allistair told his stories just made me fall more in love with him.

Logic – 8/10

The title of the book definitely applies to all of our characters. Additionally, they all have shades of grey and I love to see it. I want them to get mad and get revenge. I can’t wait for them to spiral further out of control in the next book.

Enjoyment – 8/10

In conclusion, this was a fun book. If you’re looking for an urban fantasy-ish read with magic and murder, this is the book for you.

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