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jemmma4's review against another edition
3.0
I loved All Of Us Villains and was so excited when All Of Our Demise was released but I do feel like the ending was a let down. It wrapped things up nicely and the way the tournament ended was perfect but I wanted more? I can’t put a finger on what I feel like it’s missing though.
niti's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This felt like it dragged on forever. I had to force myself to pick this book up so many times to finish it. I loved the first book but was so disappointed with the plot of this one. Just too many press conferences and the same monologues over and over again. All of the new romances felt forced to me. I wish there had been more actual friendships and less relationships.
megnix10's review against another edition
4.0
The 2nd part to the All of Us Villains duology. I liked it but didn’t love it. It drug on a bit at parts, and while the ending wrapped up everything, I didn’t love the ending.
thepagelady's review against another edition
4.0
Book one was a great read and this one was no different. It was nice to catch up with the characters! It's full of action and great twists! This one we were able to get to know all of the characters a lot better! It's a story full of suspense, action and tension! It will be great to see where the next book goes!
alxlpz99's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good sequel to the first book The point of view was still good. I actually like that they only did 4 different POV, rather than a POV for all the champions. Less people that I had to follow and easier for me. Magic system was still a little bit confusing for me, but I think I sort of understood it at the end. I feel like once it hit the middle the pace of the book started to slow down and then speed back up near the end. I enjoyed the ending, good way to end a series. All in all, I enjoyed the book.
wyliecoyote851's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
skyee_18's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this sequel to All of us Villains! I think it had just the right amount of twists and turns and honestly I don’t think I ever would’ve expected the ending! I was genuinely surprised by how conflicted I was throughout the story, but how happy I was to see it come to the end that it did. I loved watching the character development and seeing the romance build throughout the rollercoaster of this death tournament! The story wrapped up nicely, and I didn’t feel like I needed more, BUT I love this world and concept, so I hope there will be more to this story!
adennn's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars*
this was so damn good!!!! amazing character work paired with a fast and engaging plot. this was a fantastic sequel and this series has solidified itself as something that stands out in the genre. i devoured it, and i simply can’t get enough of these characters and world. i usually feel very content at the end of series, and while this conclusion is very satisfying, i would be more than happy with more books in this world. just truly an exceptional duology!!
this was so damn good!!!! amazing character work paired with a fast and engaging plot. this was a fantastic sequel and this series has solidified itself as something that stands out in the genre. i devoured it, and i simply can’t get enough of these characters and world. i usually feel very content at the end of series, and while this conclusion is very satisfying, i would be more than happy with more books in this world. just truly an exceptional duology!!
ashlyngrace2's review against another edition
5.0
this series is unhinged in the best way possible and I loved it
thebiglittlelibrary's review against another edition
3.0
3 ⭐️ Decent conclusion to the All of Us Villains duology.
"They'd found another way. They'd told a better story. Now they would end it. Together."
The story picks up where the cliffhanger left off and is just as dark and gruesome, full of betrayal, lies, revelations, and surprises. I enjoyed the story and the character development of each of our champions. The plot twists were unexpected, and once again, some of them completely broke my heart! The sacrifices a few characters make. . . SO UNFAIR! I want to riot! But truly, there were moments that hurt, but call me a masochist because I enjoy a little pain while reading.
Just FYI, this doesn't have a traditional happy ending. It's bittersweet, with some sad and hopeful parts. It's realistic for this dark story and for how incredibly messed up these characters are.
So why am I only giving this 3-stars???
The slow-pace. Look, I'm an incredibly fast reader. Give me a good book that's 300 pages, and I'll finish it in 5 hours. But this took me one freaking month! It was too easy to put down and not exciting enough to pick back up. Sure, there were a few action-packed moments, but they ended too soon, and then there would be a massive lull until the next big scene. I truly believe 50-100 pages should have been cut.
The romantic pairings. While I actually really loved the final pairings, they happened out of the blue, were incredibly forced, and honestly, felt unnecessary. I see why these pairs happened for the storyline progression and character development, but this isn't a romantasy, so having these romances didn't fit the vibe of the story or unfold naturally. And then the one pair I actually cared about didn't get the ending they deserved!
Overall, this was a decent conclusion to this duology and I would recommend reading it if you loved the first book (gave it 5-stars). While the ending is bittersweet, the story is wrapped up well and leaves the reader satisfied.
Thank you to Tor and Tor Teen for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review! As always, all opinions are my own.
Favorite Quotes:
"I'm so tired."
"Of the tournament?"
"Of wanting impossible things."
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The Grieves had raised Gavin to die. The Lowes had raised Alistair to kill.
Both of them deserved a better story.
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"If you're ashamed of what you're willing to kill for, then maybe it's time to ask yourself what you're willing to die for."
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After everything he's gone through, one thing remained unchanged: He'd always want what he'd never have.
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Cursed or not, there was no end to the monster story if, all along, the monster had been him.
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"They'd found another way. They'd told a better story. Now they would end it. Together."
The story picks up where the cliffhanger left off and is just as dark and gruesome, full of betrayal, lies, revelations, and surprises. I enjoyed the story and the character development of each of our champions. The plot twists were unexpected, and once again, some of them completely broke my heart! The sacrifices a few characters make. . . SO UNFAIR! I want to riot! But truly, there were moments that hurt, but call me a masochist because I enjoy a little pain while reading.
Just FYI, this doesn't have a traditional happy ending. It's bittersweet, with some sad and hopeful parts. It's realistic for this dark story and for how incredibly messed up these characters are.
So why am I only giving this 3-stars???
The slow-pace. Look, I'm an incredibly fast reader. Give me a good book that's 300 pages, and I'll finish it in 5 hours. But this took me one freaking month! It was too easy to put down and not exciting enough to pick back up. Sure, there were a few action-packed moments, but they ended too soon, and then there would be a massive lull until the next big scene. I truly believe 50-100 pages should have been cut.
The romantic pairings. While I actually really loved the final pairings, they happened out of the blue, were incredibly forced, and honestly, felt unnecessary. I see why these pairs happened for the storyline progression and character development, but this isn't a romantasy, so having these romances didn't fit the vibe of the story or unfold naturally. And then the one pair I actually cared about didn't get the ending they deserved!
Overall, this was a decent conclusion to this duology and I would recommend reading it if you loved the first book (gave it 5-stars). While the ending is bittersweet, the story is wrapped up well and leaves the reader satisfied.
Thank you to Tor and Tor Teen for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review! As always, all opinions are my own.
Favorite Quotes:
"I'm so tired."
"Of the tournament?"
"Of wanting impossible things."
——————————————
The Grieves had raised Gavin to die. The Lowes had raised Alistair to kill.
Both of them deserved a better story.
——————————————
"If you're ashamed of what you're willing to kill for, then maybe it's time to ask yourself what you're willing to die for."
——————————————
After everything he's gone through, one thing remained unchanged: He'd always want what he'd never have.
——————————————
Cursed or not, there was no end to the monster story if, all along, the monster had been him.
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