I liked that the entire competition and atmosphere of the book were shrouded in a darkness that lent itself perfectly to the violent nature of the competition, and I think the authors descriptions of the characters, landscapes, and buildings complemented the gloomy setting perfectly. One of the things that I found most entertaining and compelling in this book was getting to explore each contestant's motives, methods, and reactions to the other contestants as they all strategize to win–or at least survive as long as possible–and I think that really came through in this character-driven story.Īll of Us Villains is a compelling version of the popular competition trope, and I really appreciated the innovative turns that Foody and Herman took with this story. I also loved getting to know each family's reputation and seeing the dastardly things they all seem to be a part of–some far more cruel than others. I really appreciated how much time the authors put into developing each of the seven families' histories and personalities, as it really let me better understand how they interacted with the other contestants, as well as interacted with their families, throughout the story. Isobel, Gavin, and Briony each have their own reasons for wanting (or not wanting) to be in this competition, and I found their POVs equally interesting. Alistair is the assumed winner based on the fact that his family, the Lowes, have maintained control of Ilvernath's High Magick for the past two tournaments in a row. We follow Alistair, Isobel, Gavin, and Briony as champions (mostly?) of each of their respective families.
This book will probably have a hard time getting away from Hunger Games comparisons, which is understandable, but it definitely stands on its own and sets itself apart. The reason for this fight? To decide which family receive sole claim over the High Magick of Ilvernath until the next tournament. "Īll of Us Villains is an exciting and cutthroat new fantasy that is sure to satiate your competition trope love.Įvery time a Blood Moon occurs, seven magick families send one chosen member of the family to a fight to the death. But this is a story that must be penned in blood.
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