*Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC. My opinion is my own.*


I am sitting here, trying to figure out what to type because I am at such a loss for words. Maybe I will recover. But it is not looking good since I have been sobbing for a while.


This book has been one of my most anticipated reads since I knew it was coming out. I have never read Amanda Foody’s work but am Christine Herman’s number one fan.


I am not familiar with multiple POVs. At first, it wasn’t very clear, but everything became more in sync as the story went on. Because of this, I did feel it was a little slow at first, but man, oh man, did it pick up!


All the characters were chefs kiss. But of course, we all have our favorites, mine being Alistair, Gavin, and Isobel. All of their stories were so complex, though—every single competitor. The competitor's own POV chapters make you bond and feel for each of them. But, unfortunately, they were making the competition for the reader even more gruesome.

Compared to The Hunger Games? book is The Hunger Games gone dark. Even darker than you could imagine, which is what appealed to me. I like the gruesome and grotesque of this competition better.


The magic system, WOW. It was one of the most intriguing and very well-thought-out magic systems I think I have ever read.


THE ENDING THE AUDACITY JUST… I want to shout and cry and cry some more. But, at the same time, I wanted to throw my kindle across the room. I am utterly broken-broken into a thousand pieces. I don’t know when I will recover. But don’t the best books leave you feeling this way?


I am too emotional to even think about how long I have to wait until book two. It still hasn’t been processed yet.

All of us villains is a young adult fantasy novel that is told in 3rd person in the POV of 4 characters. The city of IIvernath has a tournament to the death and of course these 4 characters are competing. In this case All of us Villains can definitely be compared to The Hunger Games. The twist is that they are villains. I liked the premise of this book and was excited to read it especially as I have loved everything Amanda Foody has previously written however I found the writing to be boring and it was a chore to read. I didn’t have an urge to continue and will not read the sequel. I do thank NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I would still recommend this book to people who only read young adult fiction as you will probably find it compelling.

Thank you to Netgalley and Tor Teen for sending me this arc in exchange for an honest review. All of Us Villains takes everything that you loved about The Hunger Games and turns it on it's heel. Don't take the title for granted, the cast is 50 shades of morally gray that will delight any villain lover. If you find yourself starting to think that the villain's plan or reasoning makes sense, this book is perfect for you!

Well that was an ending. Loved it. Want to read it again already. Highly recommended if you like human, inept, very dark grey (slightly black), 'forced to be' villains.

All of Us Villains

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4.75 stars.
One of the things I loved most about the Shadow Game trilogy by Amanda Foody was its examination of heroes and villains, good and evil. I was delighted to see this theme appear again in ‘All of Us Villains.’
Pitched as a Hunger Games with villains and magic, I was immediately hooked. It is such an exciting story that ends on a cliffhanger, I can’t wait for the next book! It’s extremely intricately plotted, with so many twists- I was convinced at a few points I knew exactly what was coming next, but was always very surprised. As well as that, it was very well paced, and so gripping.
In regards to worldbuilding, I thought it was fantastic. There were no huge info dumps but the world was so immersive and well thought out, I was fascinated! The whole book is an extremely interesting study of tradition and family, which I’m so excited to go deeper into in the next book.
I loved the characters in this book- there were four POVs, which balanced the story really well, and all had an interesting and distinctive voice. I was concerned with the number of main characters originally, but soon realised that I needn’t have worried. Each character had their own story interlinked, and had their own backstories and motives- they were amazing to read about. I also loved the relationships developed between all of them. All the characters are morally grey, which I adore.
As well as that, All of Us Villains had some of my favourite tropes (One bed trope, rivals to lovers, I have to kill you, betrayal, and more), and though it isn’t a romance book, it has a healthy dose of romance, which I really enjoyed.
Overall, I would definitely recommend!

I LOVE THIS BOOK. The original, unique sense of magic in this book was interesting to absorb, and the world building was amazing. It reminded me of Maze Runner and Vicious by Schwab with its ruthless violence, this was the one of the best character-development and depth I've seen. The different stories and points of view told by Briony, Isobel and Gavin were beautiful to read; they were all entirely complex and were so uniquely interesting and cannot choose between them which was my favourite. The twists and turns in this story, and Alistair's calculated approach to the novel is my favourite thing in the novel and I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to be one of the first to read this! I read it all in one sitting and want to thank NetGalley for granting me the ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I was so excited to finally read All of us Villains. The description sounded really promising and reminded me of The Hunger Games. Now, after I have read the book, I can tell you that the story did not disappoint and that it was so much better and more magical than The Hunger Games.

First of all, I loved the worldbuilding and the magic system because they created a very dark and thrilling atmosphere. It was something completely new and exciting and I just couldn’t stop reading.

But my highlights were the many complex and morally grey characters. The book is written out of four different pov’s. First, I was afraid that I would confuse the different narratives and that I wouldn’t enjoy all of them equally as much. I’m glad to say that this wasn’t the case. I loved all of the characters and every narrative brought something important and new to the plot. My favourite character was Alistair because he was the most mysterious one in my opinion, but I also enjoyed reading about the other characters.

I don’t want to say too much about the plot because I don’t want to risk spoiling someone. So please go ahead and give this book a chance. If you liked the Hunger Games and enjoy reading about morally grey characters and magic, you will certainly love this book as much as I did.

Oh this book was WICKED, but in a delicious, delightful way. I devoured this, and can;t wait until I get my hands on a paper copy. All those who need another helping of the Hunger Games, this is it folks! Teens fighting to the death every twenty years in order for their family to control magic. The characterization is fantastic, and you will find yourself rooting for everyone. This was SO GOOD.

If one of the victors of the Hunger Games published a tell-all book, the result would be All of Us Villains! Shocking and enthralling, unique and suspenseful, All of Us Villains is the best kind of wild ride, and I am eagerly anticipating the sequel!

Woah, I definitely cannot wait for book #2! I just knew this could not possibly end where it was at around 92%.
The best way to describe this book is Hunger Games with magic! I loved the premise of the story and the slight mystery to keep me reading. This book was equally character-based as it was plot-based.

The Hunger Games with magic?! Yes please!

I was looking forward to this book so much so I was thrilled to receive an ARC from NetGalley. It grabbed me from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down. Every 20 years the 7 great families of Ilvernath put forth a champion to compete in the great tournament. The last champion standing secures control of the worlds high magick for their family. In the past the tournament has been secret but this time the secrets out and the world is watching.

I highly recommend this book for fans of the hunger games and fantasy novels, I’m already looking forward to the next one!

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All my regards to NetGalley and Tor/Forge for the digital advanced copy in exchange of my honest thoughts. All opinions posted in this review are my own

I swear to God I literally screamed out loud in a Norwegian restaurant when I saw that my NetGalley request had been approved. This is one of my most anticipated release of 2021 and having the ARC in my hands felt like a dream.

So what is this book about?

Described as The Hunger Games but with magic, All of Us Villains tells the story of seven descendants of the cursed families in Ilvernath to fight in the Blood Veil tournament, in order to gain the exclusive control of the high magick. This book is told in the perspectives of four different villains combatants: Alistair Lowe, Isobel Macaslan, Gavin Grieve, and Briony Thorburn.

General thoughts

This book slaps. It slaps so hard that my brain is left in shambles. The writing is incredibly captivating and the worldbuilding in quite complex and intriguing. This book is heavily characters-driven and honestly, the way Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Hermann developed their characters is quite extraordinary, given the fact that this book is only 400 pages-long and all four characters are pretty much very complex.
And that ending, THAT ENDING blew my soul away. Amanda Foody has no rights to leave the readers on the cliffhanger like that. The fact that I am left with this ending and the book is not even out yet is criminal.

Things I like

The worldbuilding:
I have seen reviews saying that the magic system of this book is not strong and explained well enough. I don't disagree. However, the world of AOUV captivated me. Of course, there are unexplained gaps in the magic system, but I am optimistic that we will know more about it in the next book of the duology. Otherwise, some lack of clearance doesn't annoy me that much

The concept:
I had read many Hunger Games knock-off, but none can compare to this. The concept of a one-survivor-tournament with the addition of curses and spells, relics, wicked families and amazing characters, this book is way more than just a simple knock-off

And finally, la crème de la crème - Alistair Lowe:
I love villains, I really do. Morally gray or just plainly bad/cruel, I love them all. The best way I can describe Alistair is that he is a mix of Victor Vale (Vicious) and Aaron Warner (Shatter Me) but at the same time it doesn't feel right to fit Alistair in a box like that. Alistair is the champion of the Lowe family - the one whose 3/4 of the tournament victors came from. Alistair is described as a violent and wicked monster, following the cruel reputation of the Lowe family. I can't say much more about him without spoiling, but later on in the story we see more of Alistair's and the Lowe's secrets, mostly after (view spoiler). In conclusion, I would kill without hesitation for my black hair gray eyes dumbass Alistair Lowe, who is more boy than monster.

Things I don't like

The romance and Alistair's softness:
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Other characters:
As said before, this book is characters-driven. The plot is heavily driven by the characters. Maybe one of the reasons why this book is not a 5/5 for me is because of the other 3 main characters. I don't like either Briony nor Gavin. Isobel is a little bit better but I still don't like her that much (maybe that's the reason why I don't like the romance) Don't get me wrong, all their arcs are just amazing, but they are highly unlovable for me.

Plot twists:
I predicted all the plot twists without effort. I don't even try to guess them, they are incredibly easy to guess because they are just right in front of you. Incredibly cheap, (view spoiler)

Overall thoughts
I rated this book 3.5/5. I really likes it although it's nowhere near perfect. I highly anticipated the sequel of the duology (it would probably kill me but okay) and this book might by a sign for me to read Ace of Shades

i received a sampler of this book and I dont think the sampler sold it to me I didnt feel like it was strong enough to be a teaser to make me want to buy the book. I believe you have to get further into this book to really be sucked in. I will put this aside to reread.

Seven families vie for control of high magick in a high-stakes tournament to the death. The novel, All of Us Villains shows the extent that each family takes to secure its place in the history of Ilvernath. An intriguing concept compared to The Hunger Games, yet these victors are actually villains. This novel contains elements of class, romance, reputation, strength, and sacrifice.

The novel starts each chapter with a blurb from the Tradition of Tragedy, a guidebook for the tournament. Each family chooses a champion, sponsored by spell makers and politicians. Alliances are forged, traditions challenged, friendships destroyed, and the future questioned. These characters struggle to discover the truth. But someone is trying to undermine all the champions’ efforts.

I loved the description of spells, curses, and the world created by Foody and Herman. The characters are flawed, both grotesque and good-hearted, which makes the reader pursue the complicated ending through multiple twists and turns. However, the conclusion is unresolved and begs for a sequel. I thank NetGalley for allowing me to read and review it. #All of Us Villains # NetGalley #sci-fi books

All of Us Villains is the dark, twisted fairy tale we've all been waiting for. This gem of a novel contains elements of The Hunger Games mixed with Hairy Potter and a dash of Olympian Challenger. If you like unique magic systems, intricate world building, and layered characters, then you'll love All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman.

This story is told from the viewpoint of four different characters. Initially, I was a little concerned that I would get them mixed up, but each of the four champions had very distinct personalities that made it easy to tell them apart. The characters were also incredibly layered and underwent a lot of development as the story progressed. I loved the contrast between the characters who embraced being villains and those who fought it and tried to retain their hope and goodness. Their struggles felt a lot more real than a lot of the fluff prevalent in YA novels these days.

The magic system behind the curses and the Blood Veil was also very complex. It was somewhat reminiscent of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in that there were a bunch of teenagers running around throwing curses and spells at one other, only these were meant to kill. I definitely had my two favorites among the champions, and I'm excited to see where the next book takes them.

All of Us Villains ends on a monster of a cliffhanger, which seems somewhat fitting for this twisted tale. This is a book that will keep you up at night, eagerly turning the pages to see what happens next while simultaneously dreading the approaching end of the novel. You won't want to miss this exciting thriller.

I received an ARC of this novel curtesy of NetGalley and Macmillan-Tor/Forge; all opinions are my own.

7 families. 7 champions. 1 victor of the Tournament every 20 years.

Written from the point of view of 4 of Seven Slaughters, this story revolves around the time when another Tournament shall begin. Every 20 years, a champion from each of the 7 most prominent families in Ilvernath shall rise and compete for the whole lot of High Magick the competition's victor shall bring home. Using curses and spells, they have about 12 weeks to fight each other until only one stands still.

While some champions are just outright bloodthirsty; some are neutrals and just wanted the game to end; there are also ones who wanted to end the tournament and stop the curse on their generation.

Everything about this book was good, the characters were distinguishable and not plain at all. I really liked how the story rolled however, the end was the only thing that keeps me from giving the book whole 5 stars. It doesn't feel right and complete. I really wished that it was a complete stand-alone book because its story however good is not a series-worthy.

4 stars to this book! I am still looking forward to the 2nd one. :)

Thank you Netgalley & Macmillan/Tor-Forge for the advanced reading copy.

I think that this book has a really fun magic system! Everything about it gave me Tim Burton vibes where everything is just a little bit twisted. I found the premise really interesting and captivating and I honestly feel like it was a treat to read.

Thank you, NetGalley and Tor Teen for an early ARC of All of Us Villains. This will be available on November 9th, and if you enjoy darker YA fantasy, this is the book for you! All of Us Villains centers around seven teens representing their families in a magical deathmatch to see who will get control of the high magic supply for the next twenty years.

The best part of this book was the magic system; curses and spells are in rings. There's also a ton of morally grey characters here, which you know I love. I will say, though, I found it to be a little slow, and I was expecting it to be bloodier. Considering this is a death tournament full of "villains," there's only a handful of magic battles. The majority of this book was character and tournament backstory and some romance. I'm hoping in the second book there will be more action. But, overall, I would absolutely recommend it.

Spooky, twisted, magical and of course, lots and lots of blood. This is very much a Hunger Games readalike, complete with the media attention and vying for sponsors, I loved how our four main characters had very different motivations and how you were just immediately thrown into the world.