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ithappens's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ch1406's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
klpage's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Overall it was good, I just wish some of the characters had a bit more personality. I felt it focused on a few of the characters backgrounds and their part in the tournament more than others.
I did enjoy the magic used and how they craft spells etc but I wasn’t blown away.
Maybe it could be seen as YA? I’m not sure.
I did enjoy the magic used and how they craft spells etc but I wasn’t blown away.
Maybe it could be seen as YA? I’m not sure.
kaylajlassi's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this YA book. Loved the character development and plot twists. Excited for book 2!
amethystofblackrose's review against another edition
3.0
I was really enjoyed this book. I was really able to bond with most of the characters. The plot and setting were also great. The reason this isn't rated higher is because I think the ending felt a bit to abrupt. I know there's a sequel, but I think this book could have ended better.
dakota_marlee's review
5.0
HOLY SHIT THIS BOOK IS A NEW FAVORITE.
This book is criminally underrated. So as you know, I have a thing for morally gray characters and villains and murder. All of Us Villains delivered on all three of those aspects. This book has it all. I’m OBSESSED.
Every single character had their own motives and you honestly have no idea what everyone wants and they switch sides so fast that you are blindsided faster than Mare in King’s Cage. I loved the constant shifts of interest in Alistair. Like one moment he wants to win and the next minute he doesn’t. Everyone is a villain in their own way and yet they all consider themselves heroes.
Out of the four main characters I only cared about 2. Alistair and isobel is the only ones that I actually enjoyed reading about. Brioche and Gavin the gremlin were the other characters that unfortunately did not meet a tragic gruesome death curse. I hated these two with a burning passion. Brioche only cares about being chosen as a champion and doesn’t really lay out her plan in a way that could help her recruit allies. Gavin is scum of the earth and a greedy piece of dust. He’s so dead set on becoming the champion of the tournaments that he’s just so annoying. Some instances he is decent but mostly he is just there taking up my time and patience. For someone so set on being a champion he’s not very murderous. There were so many times where he could have killed someone but he conveniently didn’t. Like what are your empty threats going to do? You can barely cast a curse without clutching your arm and writhing in pain. I could literally stand in front of him like
This book is criminally underrated. So as you know, I have a thing for morally gray characters and villains and murder. All of Us Villains delivered on all three of those aspects. This book has it all. I’m OBSESSED.
Every single character had their own motives and you honestly have no idea what everyone wants and they switch sides so fast that you are blindsided faster than Mare in King’s Cage. I loved the constant shifts of interest in Alistair. Like one moment he wants to win and the next minute he doesn’t. Everyone is a villain in their own way and yet they all consider themselves heroes.
Out of the four main characters I only cared about 2. Alistair and isobel is the only ones that I actually enjoyed reading about. Brioche and Gavin the gremlin were the other characters that unfortunately did not meet a tragic gruesome death curse. I hated these two with a burning passion. Brioche only cares about being chosen as a champion and doesn’t really lay out her plan in a way that could help her recruit allies. Gavin is scum of the earth and a greedy piece of dust. He’s so dead set on becoming the champion of the tournaments that he’s just so annoying. Some instances he is decent but mostly he is just there taking up my time and patience. For someone so set on being a champion he’s not very murderous. There were so many times where he could have killed someone but he conveniently didn’t. Like what are your empty threats going to do? You can barely cast a curse without clutching your arm and writhing in pain. I could literally stand in front of him like
r4chelreading's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
classiestcass's review against another edition
3.0
This book is what happens when you put seven spell casting teenagers into a Hunger Games style “competition,” mixed in with all the typical stuff that comes with teenagers.
This wasn’t a bad book, but I feel like it could’ve been better. The amount of different POV chapters honestly kind of spoils some of the plot if you think about it, and honestly seems kind of extra and unnecessary. Things move fast and slow at the same time, but for me it wasn’t too much of an issue. It did take me out of the story at some parts but also I can’t say I’m mad about it! I do like how the characters are constantly changing. Imo it makes sense when you think about how they’re in the middle of this hugely traumatizing event that isn’t even the event they think they know.
Alistair’s chapters have been my favorite so far (especially once the tournament actually starts), and I’m interested to see how that continues into book 2. Gonna jump into that asap and hope it keeps me as interested as most of book 1 did!
This wasn’t a bad book, but I feel like it could’ve been better. The amount of different POV chapters honestly kind of spoils some of the plot if you think about it, and honestly seems kind of extra and unnecessary. Things move fast and slow at the same time, but for me it wasn’t too much of an issue. It did take me out of the story at some parts but also I can’t say I’m mad about it! I do like how the characters are constantly changing. Imo it makes sense when you think about how they’re in the middle of this hugely traumatizing event that isn’t even the event they think they know.
Alistair’s chapters have been my favorite so far (especially once the tournament actually starts), and I’m interested to see how that continues into book 2. Gonna jump into that asap and hope it keeps me as interested as most of book 1 did!