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I love dark academia and fantasy and this book is exactly why, the elements being tied together were the first thing that got me interested in this book and the author did not miss at all. Honestly I will be recommending this to all my friends to buy as I absolutely loved this book.

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Unfortunately I didn’t finish this one. I just couldn’t get into it despite but might try again in the future.

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This book has a really strong start. It's full of intrigue, mystery and dark vibes that keep you turning the pages! I personally found that I felt less pulled In as the story continued. I think maybe I just wasn't that invested in the characters. But I did think that I might have to accept that I'm too damn old to really appreciate this book. It's very YA. And young Steph would have loved it. Despite it not being for me, I do feel that it will be a popular book and I hope it makes waves.

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3/5 stars! I appreciated this book's unique take on what we will do while grieving. As someone that has unexpectedly lost a sibling, I empathized with Andy. Things go off the rails when Andy believes that her sister still lives and a coverup is to blame. It read pretty young and I felt like some secrets are meant to stay buried and Andy would have been better off making friends and focusing on her studies.

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DNF at 22% - I cannot express how irritating I found the main character - Andromeda (Just Andy) who has somehow (excess amount of money) managed to get access to an elite school despite not being an excellent student like her deceased sister who knew 7 languages and loved studying art. She's convinced that her sister is not in fact dead. The very second she arrives she is on the case trying to find out what happened and finding clues where there aren't any. By the time I'd completely lost all interest in continuing the book it was heavily suggested that some sort of monster thing had been conjured by the gang of elites that were friends with her sister, Violet and were now taking over her role in the coven after she'd died. Just meh. I can't believe this is a series, I couldn't make it through book one and have no interest in continuing. Think Hogwarts for rich arseholes but only some of them can do magic (and there's OF COURSE an underlying conspiracy that only the new students can possibly get to the bottom of.

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DNF at around 40%.

I really wanted to love this one—the premise sounded like something totally up my alley: eerie vibes, morally gray characters, a touch of darkness. But somewhere along the way, it just didn’t click for me.

The pacing felt slow, and while the writing wasn’t bad, I found myself constantly drifting. I kept waiting for that moment when I’d get pulled in, but it never really came. The characters didn’t quite grab me either, and I had a hard time connecting with their motivations or caring about what happened next.

That said, I can see why others might enjoy it—there’s definitely atmosphere, and if you're into a more brooding, slow-burn style, it might work for you. It just wasn’t what I was looking for right now, so I decided to put it down. Maybe not a bad book, just not the right fit for me.

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Much more intense than I expected. I knew it would be one hell of a ride, but didn't knew it would be this crazy. Yet, it was crazy in all the best ways.

I was intrigued, shocked and happy at the same time. I rooted for the main character and truly enjoyed the story.

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Initially i loved it but it get a bit boring. I found the plot enjoyable but some parts of it were slow and i didn’t quite vibe with them? Overall i enjoyed it

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Unfortunately this wasn't for me. The school setting was vivid and enjoyable to read about but, alas, I didn't connect at all with Andy - while characters don't have to be likeable for me to enjoy a book, I found myself more intrigued by pretty much every other character. While I understood the book being purely from Andy's POV I would have loved to be able to delve more into the minds and perspectives of other characters as I feel we could have been even more enveloped by the world.

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Strong world building and dark vibes, fast paced with ancient magic, secret society, demons monsters I mean wjen you tick all the boxes like that then you know your in for a good time.

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All the Devils is a gripping and intense read that pulls you into a world of betrayal and morally gray characters. From the very first page, the dark and immersive atmosphere sets the tone for a story filled with tension, unexpected twists, and deeply flawed yet compelling characters that I couldn’t help but love.

Wilson’s writing is sharp and evocative, making it easy to get lost in the story. Our protagonist is complex and layered, and while not always likable, their journey is fascinating to follow. The relationships—whether filled with tension, loyalty, or deceit—add depth to the narrative, keeping the stakes high and the pages turning.

The pacing is mostly strong, though there are moments where the story slows down a bit too much. Additionally, some plot points felt a little predictable, but the execution kept me engaged. If you enjoy dark, character-driven stories with a raw, unfiltered edge, All the Devils is definitely worth picking up. It’s a gripping read that lingers long after you turn the final page.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for the advance reader copy.

I would like to say that the cover for this book is stunning and for me unfortunately was the only reason I kept reading in the hope that the vibe of the cover helped the story.

The main character is a bit one sided and also feels like she doesn’t think before she does anything. The other characters feel similarly and have one side to them - we have the roommate, the bullies and the love interest.

Although there are some ‘twists’ in the story they don’t feel as large and weird as the writing would have you believe.

I also found that the mixing of mythology was throwing me off and also didn’t feel well researched enough.

I’m glad I was able to finish the book but feel a little disappointed in the story as a whole.

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This was a fun book, I enjoyed many aspects and loved the eerie undertone.
Her writing has lots of potential. Some parts had me booked but got bored in other areas.and the mixing of mythology did confuse me.

The world building is brilliantly done, characters are very well written and the description of the places felt very vivid.

All in all it was an enjoyable book with a dark academia vibe that I will be recommending.

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I didn't particularly enjoy this one it takes alot for me to get involved when a book is written in first person the main character was not a particularly strong voice in the story and felt lackluster things just happened to her other characters lead the story until the end

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This was really fun!

Great for fans of YA dark academic. Loved the worldbuilding and while where the plot was going was a little obvious at times it was a fun ride nevertheless!

Andy was a little disappointing at times, a little too 2D, but I was engaged enough with her quest to find out what happened to her sister.

The story's strongest selling points were its vibes - secret societies and really good mythology.

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Ideal for fans of dark academia, this book explores what it would look like if a secret cult formed at an exclusive private school and girls started going missing.
I have to say, this went in a direction I wasn’t expecting. I cannot say I predicted any of the twists - though that’s not to say they weren’t hinted at! There was so much misdirection and so many potential culprits, I found it really hard to second-guess any of the reveals.
I liked Andy - the MC - and the story built in a way that had me wondering where on earth it was going next. The plants… the greenhouse… the girls… what was happening?!
Jae was a great sidekick/love interest too - mysterious and dark and brooding. Yes!
I can see this appealing to fans of Twilight and anyone who wonders what HP would be like if it wasn’t all so light and fluffy!

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Thank you to Netgalley for the arc copy!

Although I struggled to get in to this story at first, I found its atmosphere, themes, and mystery intriguing.

The dynamics between the characters were interesting to observe under the context of the death that occurred at the school, especially in relation to the victim's sister. It definitely has you guessing and wondering what their roles were and making you want to uncover what really happened!

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All The Devils is a dark academia novel steeped in mythology, Egyptology, and the occult.

While the plot, worldbuilding, and mythological elements were brilliantly crafted and kept me hooked from start to finish, I found the characters occasionally two-dimensional. Andy, for example, often felt reduced to just “the dead girl’s sister,” and I would have loved more depth to her personality. The romance subplot also fell flat for me and felt somewhat unnecessary to the story.

That said, this is one of those books where the intricate plot and captivating worldbuilding take centre stage, making it a gripping read despite its character shortcomings.

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Good YA dark academia. It was a predictable story which isn't going to shock with massive twist and turns but it is a a brilliant fantasy book for those starting out in the genre.

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this one fell a little flat for me, it was interesting enough at first and had me eager to keep turning the pages but for me a key strength of books is likeable or redeemable characters and sadly all the devils didn’t quite have that for me. i ended up dnfing this one at 89%

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