I am sorry for the inconvenience but I don’t have the time to read this anymore and have lost interest in the concept. I believe that it would benefit your book more if I did not skim your book and write a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience. Note: I ended up purchasing a final copy to read in the future.

I thought I would've enjoyed this book more, but I didn't. Sadly, this book simply wasn't for me but it looks like I am in the minority as most people really loved it a lot.

I tried to get into this book but I just couldn’t. I started with the ebook but could not stay focused on the book. So I decided to switch to audiobook and found that while I was listening my kind would just wander off and forget. So I’d go back and listen to what I just heard and find it happening again. I am blaming my fantasy slump, the genre just isn’t holding my attention. I will try this one again another time

This is one of those books that the summary doesn't match the book. I was hooked on the villany hunger games catch, and I kept reading expecting an evil time, but only one character was morally grey. I expected way more than what it was. Was it engaging, yes. Would I read it again, yes. But I personally dislike when the summary doesn't match the book.

All of Us Villains was one of the most disappointing reads that I have had in a while. The premise intrigued me from the very start as it was compared to The Hunger Games. This novel follows the Villains of the Blood Veil, seven teenagers from rival families who must kill one another until one claims a wellspring of high magick for their family. This tournament takes place every twenty years, however this year a new element comes into play: a tell-all novel revealing the secrets of the tournament and the families.

This book had such an interesting concept, and at times it did deliver. I found that the different perspectives used were very enticing, and made the reader want to continue the story to find out what happened to the characters. However, I found that the biggest downfall of this book was how wide of a scope it cast, as well as it's decision to include the media and the tell-all book. The book was trying to tackle far too much, and would often give the reader mere breadcrumbs or spell out what was happened instead of showing. It was very unsatisfying from a world building perspective. In addition to this, the tell-all book was not fleshed out nearly enough. While I understood the importance of including it, I felt that it often took a backseat to the main plot when it should have been more forefront.

Unfortunately, I will not be continuing this series. It was a difficult decision as I did find myself really caring for the story and its characters, but the execution of it was not for me.

This was such an innovative, gripping, wicked take on the competitions of YA past—I loved getting to follow these "villains," all of whom were nevertheless compelling and nuanced. I couldn't stop turning pages, and was up way past my bedtime reading this one!

Not many people talk about this book, but I really liked it. I look forward to picking up individual books by these authors in the future!

Brilliant book!! Full on horrific, loved the magic system, plot and all the characters. Highly recommend to all.

The Hunger Games with magic? Yes please!

Every generation, at the coming of the Blood Moon, seven families in the remote city of Ilvernath each name a champion to compete in a tournament to the death. The winning family gets control of the high magick.

All of Us Villains centers around four of the families.
The Lowe family whose champion is Alistair. The Lowe's almost always win, so Alistair has a lot to live up to. All his life he has played the monster but as we get to know him, we see there is more to Alistair than just being a Lowe and he is not the monster he tries to portray.
The Grieve family whose champion is Gavin. The Grieve's never win and their family is actually looked down upon by the others. But Gavin is going to show them all how must of a villain he can be.
The Macaslan family whose champion is Isobel. She really did not want to be a champion, but she is determined to bring her family pride and glory.
The Thorburn family whose champion is Briony. Briony was not originally the family champion, but she stole her sister's ring so she could enter the game and put an end to the curse once and for all.

I loved learning about all of these characters and what made them tick. And I love once the game started and the magic started flying. Wow!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan-Tor/Forge for giving me a free eARC of this book to read in exchange for my review!

I now own two copies of this book because I couldn’t get enough! I received this copy from NetGalley to review and loved it so much I ended up buying it twice! One to lend out and one to keep. I devoured this book and fell in love with all that it gave.
There is a lot of magic, a bit of romance, and the stakes are high! In this book the world of magic has just became news to the world of regular non-magic folk and it is causing quite a stir. In a tell all book about seven champions and a magical game that is about to unfold. (It feels like the Hunger Games but with magic.) Seven families out one of their own into the fight to win the ultimate prize, more magic strength and power than any other family.
Wowza, this one is face paced and I was drawn in immediately! I’m so happy that a book two is in the works so I can see what comes next for this lot.
I recommend this book for anytime of year but it would be especially fun to read in the fall!

A world where families send champions to fight to the death is not new. However, the magical aspect of this made it a great read. Plenty of action and character building where things don't end with happily-ever-after. I felt like this one ended almost before it got started.

Thank you to NetGalley for a chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

"All of Us Villains" by Amanda Foody and C.L. Herman is a thrilling and darkly magical collaboration that will leave readers spellbound. The story immerses you in a high-stakes, deadly competition where young sorcerers vie for ultimate power and control. Foody and Herman's writing is sharp and vivid, creating a world where treachery and ambition reign supreme. The characters are morally complex, adding depth to the narrative as they navigate a twisted game of strategy and survival.

The book brilliantly explores the shades of gray between heroes and villains, blurring the lines of right and wrong. With its intricate world-building, intricate magic system, and a cast of compelling characters, "All of Us Villains" is a gripping tale that keeps you guessing until the very end. If you're a fan of dark fantasy and morally ambiguous protagonists, this book is an absolute must-read.

I loved the atmosphere of this book - it was dark and twisty and perfect for the time of year I read it in. I wish that it had been filled with more morally grey characters - which are great to have with a book so focused on killing. The characters were interesting and kept my attention but they weren't mindblowing - which was a bit disappointing. All in all this book was entertaining and definitely a fun experience!

"All of Us Villains" is a mash-up of "The Hunger Games" and "Harry Potter." In this town, every so many years, the children of the great families have to fight (essentially to the death) to determine which family will have supreme power. Over generations, this has created a dark family class system of sorts, and children growing up in its shadow are molded with the knowledge in mind that they are being trained to be killers. Our story here follows one of these Blood Moon battles, rotating between the points of view of different participants.

What's good: One of the characters appears to be what I refer to as a Baby Snape--a depressed, anti-social, morally grey, Gothic-flavored character. Obviously, I love him.

What's iffier: As always with YAs, I'm taken out whenever anyone refers to a young adult as a boy. Don't ask me why. It's just a mental ick for me. In addition, the first book is not a complete story unto itself, so FYI for those who can't commit to more than one book.

I don't want to give anything away, so I'll just give this for my ultimate conclusion: I bought the sequel the second I finished this.

With gratitude to the publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

really enjoyed this book. I liked all the different POVs even though that was a bit confusing in the beginning.
That beig said th first 25 percent were a little confusing but once I got into it and understood the world more and the got to know the people better, I really enjoyed it.
Loved all the different characters and how different they are from each other.
Overall, I thought it was a good start to the series and I'm interested to see more in this world.

Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience

Unfortunately, I couldn’t get into this book once I picked it up. I do think it’s a me problem as I know others have loved it.

Adored this! The characters were nuanced and intriguing, and I was instantly drawn in by the accessible writing style. Although the pacing at the start was a little all over the plot, it soon picked up and I was hooked right to the end. Can't wait for the next book!

Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with this arc! I am currently in the midst of working on a post and/or review in regards to this book that will be posted on my IG account! Thats where I do my reviews at as well as on GR & Tiktok! Thank you so much again!