Narrators were fine. Story continued on from book one and wrapped up all tidy, but I don't feel like there was much excitement just the same old story from book one. I think the books could have been whittled down into a single book. It wasn't terrible, but not great.

Advanced Reader’s Copy provided by NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Macmillan Young Listeners in exchange for an honest review.

ALL OF OUR DEMISE takes place right where ALL OF US VILLAINS left off, the remaining champions are tentative allies (for a time), some are trying to break the curse, others are trying to win the tournament (they think). What happens when the villains figure out they might actually be the good guys? Curses are flying, family stories are being unraveled, and no one really knows what will happen IF the tournament curse is broken.

As with ALL OF US VILLAINS... while it's great to get the story from so many points of view, it is also a lot to keep track of. I wish the audiobooks had a narrator for each character because at times I forgot which POV was talking and it's easy to get confused. This a satisfying conclusion to this duology though and I liked the character arcs that happened (I'm refraining from naming names to avoid spoilers). I really enjoyed the mystery of how to return each family relic to the tournament was solved and how the solutions are wrapped up in the stories each family grew up hearing.

Billie Fulford-Brown and Raphael Corkhill do a good job with the audiobook performance, I just wish there were more narrators to help separate each POV out more.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for sending me an early copy of this audiobook! All opinions are my own!

If you're looking for the next absolutely amazing fantasy duology, or the next Hunger Games-like book, this is it. This is the one. Look no further.

I was slightly worried that this wouldn't live up to the epicness and the hype of the first book, but I had nothing to fear! This book was still such high stakes and had twists around every corner. I adored that this book was able to keep me engaged for so long. I never felt like there was a lot of down time or slow time, but I also didn't feel bombarded with action. I also love how easy to follow it is even with all the different POVs. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to keep up, especially with the audiobook, but I didn't have any difficulty and I attribute that to the writing!

The characters are so fleshed out in this book. They each have such a unique story (even if a couple follow typical stereotypes i.e. villain), and they each confront their own stories and weaknesses therein throughout this book. It was refreshing to watch them all come to terms with who they are *and* who they wanted to be and really use those things to their advantage. Not to mention that the story was wrapped up perfectly and everything felt just right in its proper place.

And the romance!! It was so adorable and added to the stakes of everything. I was worried that it would feel forced but I found myself super invested in all the relationships really quickly. Even the non-romantic relationships held so much substance and so much to attach to.

If you're a fantasy fan, definitely check out this duo because it satisfied absolutely everything I needed in life!

In the final book of the duology, the champions continue to look for a way to bring the entire tournament down. For their sakes and the future generations.

There’s back stabbing, double crossing, doubt, trust and the overall theme of questioning what makes a person a villain versus a victim.

Ugh what can I say about this book? I absolutely loved it, both of them. I listened to both books and I forget they're supposed to be like current times lol. The atmosphere of these books are so good. I loved the way the story concluded and what everyone went through. I have to say Alistair is my fave, I love a good villain. I didn't want it to end. I like the way magic is used, I loved the characters in their unique ways. Also, the very end did me in - it was one I'll remember.

The insatiable conclusion to Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman's epic (and bestselling) YA fantasy, All of Us Villains—with its morally grey cast of characters and hunger games style competition kept me way too late reading... However, it is just as deliciously addictive and detailed as the first, with edge-of-your-seat action and a thoroughly nail-biting ending that had me on the edge of my seat.
The writing was once again incredibly detailed, as was the world-building, which is taken one step further as we dive into the tournament's history, the inner workings of the curse, and the stories surrounding each champion's families—the lore of which was fantastic! I loved seeing more of the champions' families and how their influence affected them—especially for some lesser-known families like the Grieves.
Overall, a great conclusion to this magical, Hunger Games-style emotional rollercoaster of a book which I enjoyed. Though I must warn you that the ending was bittersweet, keep a few tissues handy just in case.

This book was SUCH a great conclusion to this duology. There were a few aspects I didn’t like mainly because it threw aside everything it built up in book one, but I still enjoyed the story. I think book one was a bit more addicting than this one. This one definitely helped me like the characters a bit more and understand them as well. There was a lot that took me by surprise in this one and I look forward to buying the physical copies for a reread in the future! Thank you NetGalley for the audiobook ARC!

Thank you to Tor Teen and NetGalley for the advanced electronic audio review copy of this amazing book! This is the conclusion of the All of Us Villains duology and starts right where book 1 ends. I really enjoyed amazingly complex and very well developed characters, great writing, and a satisfactory wrap up. The book dragged a bit in the beginning for me, but overall was well worth the wait. Can’t wait to share it with my YA students.

I was eagerly awaiting this book after reading <i>All of Us Villains</i> earlier this year. I was suprised by how much I enjoyed it but this final installment was significantly better. I loved the world building here, their use of magic felt fresh. I liked the concept of high magic vs. common vs. life magic. I also thought it was cool that the spells and curses had to be contained in stones and jewelry which added to the overall aesthetic. I enjoyed the whole vibe and complexity of the tournament which kept the pace fast. However, I completely understand why some people find this duology pretty cringe. I'm typically not a huge fan of multiple perspective layouts because it often results in underdeveloped characters. The reason I disliked it here was because half of the characters are just kind of boring.

Briony was very integral in the plot since she was the main force pushing to break the curse. She was basically the hero and despite a big effort to give her depth and an interesting backstory I just did not care about her at any point. And her boo, Finley? Possibly one of the blandest characters I have read.

Isobel was mildly interesting because of her shady family but the fact that she was so image concerned got to be pretty annoying. I wish I had seen more growth here because I feel like Isobel had a lot of potential. At least her betrayel of Alistair in the first book made her less basic and predictable.

Now I can see how Alistair comes off as just another "bad boy" who really ends up being a tortured sweetheart but hear me out...I read him as so over the top and emo in his brooding that it was endearing. There was this level of awareness to how ridiculous he was almost? He's super angsty and his emotions are all over the place but I loved him. Did I love him more once it was canon that he was bi? Absolutely. Him and Gavin were everything but I didn't know if they would actually come through for the ship! Obviously, Gavin was the best written character with the most depth. Special mention to Reed though, I thought that subplot was interesting. The only other issue I had was that I wish it had been more inclusive; just because it is a magic world doesn't mean it should be all white people?!

Was it the best written duology? No, but I still highly reccomend it. It was honestly one of my favorite YA reads of the year so far. A big thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the early audiobook!

This is one of the books I am looking forward to the most this year! Unfortunately I had to DNF this copy. It’s not the story at all. It’s the sound quality on the NetGalley app. I just couldn’t do it for 19 hours I gave up around 30%. I will read this after it’s released instead!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audiobook arc of All of Our Demise.

I’m really grateful to not have to wait quite as long to finish this excellent story. For all the Hunger Games comparisons, this one really felt like it hit the mark with those vibes but modern day life and with a fun magic system. I was pleasantly surprised with how some of the relationships changed and how complex every character was.

Now let’s get to it. Some spoilers ahead so beware but I’ll try to be as vague as possible.

I’m glad I listened to the first story also as an audiobook so I can give an apples to apples comparison. I devoured the first book, this one was much harder and I kept finding myself losing interest. There was still so much story building work that at the end really didn’t feel all that relevant. It added to the story, but rather minimally in my opinion. The pacing was very difficult as foundation moments went on and on and where it would cumulate would happen very quickly and without nearly as much detail. I’d definitely recommend reading this one instead of listening, it took away from the story rather than adding to it.

I also feel like there were certain relationships that were very insta-love that didn’t necessarily make sense for the characters and what they want through in the first book. And the death at the end felt very much like assuming in order to be good someone should die. Again, it could have been the audiobook caused me to tune out as we were slugging through overwhelming details that at the time didn’t feel relevant. But I didn’t love this when I went in super excited. This also led to the pacing feeling slightly off throughout the book.

It’s a great end to the story, but made it so I’m not sure I’d want to go back and reread. I don’t regret the investment of my time or even my physical book preorder, but this wasn’t a love for me.

I’d give this a 3.75 but am rounding up to 4 because that’s how much I loved the first book.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing me with this ALC.

The second book did the first one justice. The first book I liked but found a little confusing, granted it was my first multi pov audiobook.

I really like this book and really hope it gets a movie adaptation. Everything about it was done well and I’m glad to have read it. Just the fact that everyone’s a villain (or are they) makes my heart swoon.

It’s both dazzling and spellbinding and executed so nicely. There was never a dull moment but it was also very easy to follow. I loved the characters and the world and wish to go back for the first time.

This definitely could have all been in one stand alone book rather than a duology. The first one was so good and I throughly enjoyed it and that was my first mistake. Because of that I expected more from this. The further I got into this the more I’m thinking these two books could have been condensed into one. Most scenes are very drawn out and not enough is happening to warrant a second book in my opinion. When things do happen they are very quick and then everything is back to being filler and too drawn out. And of course everyone gets coupled up, which I guess is fine but not necessary. Some people can also just be friends. Although I am so totally here for Alistair and Gavin, but they fall under my extreme love for enemies to lovers trope. While I very much liked the writing, the characters and the (minimal)world building it just fell flat for me. Which is extremely disappointing. I would only recommend because this is the finish/ending to book one.

All of Our Demise lives up to the promise of All of us Villains. It's engaging and fast-paced with memorable characters and imaginative challenges. I already frequently recommend All of Us Villains and I see that I'll be recommending the sequel as well

Calling all Villains!!!!!

It began with [book:All of Us Villains|56179338] and it ends with [book:All of Our Demise|55337054]! Both books were amazing, both dazzled me, both cast their spell on me!

This book will not work as a stand-alone. Read [book:All of Us Villains|56179338] first. You will thank me and be swept away into the world of high magick!

I could not wait to see how this duology ended. After finishing the first book, I was instantly wanting more. This book did not disappoint!

The curse is teetering towards collapse. The tournament is breaking and a dead boy lives. YES!!!!!! I was so sad at the end of [book:All of Us Villains|56179338] and was so happy to see that my favorite character lived! There will be a new champion, revelations, alliances tested, and love explored!!!! Bring it on!


So good! There are twists, turns and revelations. I am not a big fantasy reader but this one completely won me over. I hoped for them, held my breath for them, my heart ached for them, and I cheered for them! Whew! Such a clever, gripping, and captivating book! This one cast an enchantment on me!

Well written, magical, and exciting.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

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