Reviews: All The Devils (39)
“The Secret Bookreview”
(Hardback)
I absolutely loved the concept of blending dark academia with horror elements in this book. Ravenswood Academy is vividly depicted with its dark, moody atmosphere, especially the isolated greenhouse which adds a unique touch. The plot is fantastic, featuring secret societies, a trail left by a deceased sister, underworld mysteries, and plenty of magic.
While the academia aspect is more of a backdrop rather than a central focus—meaning our main character isn’t deeply involved in academic activities—I found the captivating plot more than made up for this. The characterisation could benefit from further development, but overall, the story's intriguing mix of elements kept me thoroughly engaged.
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“Worth reading”
(Hardback)
To be honest I actually struggled a bit with getting into it, the main character was annoying and hard to follow her up, but when the event picked a speed I really got into it and found it hard to put the book down.
I liked how author made the mystery, “romantic” feature, fantasy entwined together that some moments I found chills running through me.
“Amazing debut!”
(Hardback)
Filled with dark academia, horror, monsters and magic, All the Devils is a wonderful quick-paced novel with twists and turns throughout.
The world-building is minimal, which works to the book's advantage, and allows the reader to fly through the pages. The settings are beautifully and hauntingly written though so it was very easy to picture the places described.
Our main character, Andi, is prickly and standoffish at first but she warms up throughout the book as she gets closer to discovering the mystery surrounding her sister's death. Jae and Munia are wonderfully written characters as well and I loved the twists and turns that this book was constantly throwing out.
The author tied up this book quite nicely but left it open enough for a sequel so I am looking forward to more from this world.
Thank you to NetGalley, PenguinRandomHouse, MichaelJBooks and Catelyn Wilson for providing me with an e-ARC.
“Brilliant!”
(Hardback)
Wow. This book was just a dream to read! Within it, we are whisked up into Andy's world - where she fights for justice following her sister Violet's untimely demise.
This book is packed with magic, gods, demons, the afterlife, and all hidden within the shadowy setting of an elite school where all is not what it seems.
I immediately fell in love with Andromeda's - or Andy's - character, as she prefers to be called. This 'little star' grows so much throughout the book, and blossoms into the unsuspecting down-to-earth heroine we all need in our lives. I was rooting for her from the get go. I also loved her bonds with Jae and Munia in particular.
One character I didn't warm to was Violet. I found her to be very ungrateful and self-absorbed. More so like she was an unintentional villain rather than a character to be empathised with.
I loved some of the visualisations and descriptions of the Pastor and some of the alumni at the school. There was just enough character description and building to not delay the flow of the story.
Moving onto the flow of the story. I felt it was perfectly paced. Just the right amount of world building to not distract from the plot.
I really hope we'll be seeing more of Andy and Jae in the form of a sequel! Really excited to see more of what's to come from Catelyn Wilson!
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC so early before it's release! It was an absolute pleasure.
“Something wicked”
(Hardback)
What a beautiful edition!!
Andy throws herself into the lions pit of Ravenwood Academy to investigate the suspicious circumstances around her sister "death". What she finds is conspiracy, dark magic, and an even darker sect. She gains an ally in Jae, who has his own motivation for investigating the corruption and secrets of Ravenwood.
Together, they plan to thwart the wicked culture ingrained in the academy's history.
I really enjoyed this book. It isn't shy in its themes and jumps straight into Andy's suspicions regarding the school and her sister's friends.
About a 1/3 into the book, everything seemed very obvious, and I couldn't imagine how the story could be drawn out for another 200+ pgs... well, that's because nothing was quite as obvious as it seems. New dimensions are added to the story, and it brings an edge that makes it a great adventure, keeping you on the edge of your seat as you speculate whether good or evil will prevail.
"All The Devils" concludes with a slight cliffhanger, and I'm looking forward to a second???
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All The Devils: Signed Exclusive Edition
Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror , Horror & Ghost Stories, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Catelyn Wilson (author)
Hardback Published on: 19/09/2024
Price: £16.99
