All the Devils is a wonderfully dark and atmospheric book with fantasy, horror, and dark academia elements, perfect for fans of Ninth House and the TV series Wednesday.

I found myself instantly drawn into the mystery of the story and constantly compelled to read on and discover more of the secret society and mythology contained in this book!

The strong characters and chemistry in the slow burn romance really left me wanting more, and I can't wait to read the sequel and discover more of this world and Andy and Violets powers.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for sending me a copy of this book to read and review.

This book definitely has Wednesday vibes from the boarding school, dark academia and the creepy forest! As a plus, the book kinda gave off House Of Anubis vibes as well! Did anyone else watch that show? I really liked the lore, magic and atmosphere in this book!

The main MC was unfortunately not my favourite, however, Jae Han has my whole heart! Seriously, he’s the absolute best

It took me a long time to read this book, but this was of absolutely no fault of the book itself. In the times where I was able to sit down and make time to read I found myself wishing I had longer to sink into this. Personally, I enjoyed the latter half of the book more than the start, this is likely because Andy grew on me as I made my way through. As a general mythology fan I really enjoyed the blending of mythologies found within, however, this made some aspects of the story easy for me to predict simply due to the fact that I already had knowledge about the mythological figures/events the author was drawing from. I would definitely recommend All The Devils for any Dark Academia and mythology fans!

𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒋𝒊𝒔: ⚰️🩸🗝️💀🪦📝

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒕: An Upper YA Occult Horror / Dark Academia with a touch of romance🗝️

𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕:
💀Secret Societies & Conspiracies
💀Draws from various mythology
💀Ancient Magic & Occult Rituals
💀They literally go to hell and back
💀Spooky Vibes, Demons & Monsters
💀A creepy as heck elite boarding school

𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘:
All the Devils is an unsettling Dark Academia full to the brim with occult horrors, murder, monsters and mystery and it was the PERFECT read for spooky season!

I found the elements of mythology and ancient magic that were drawn upon really interesting and as much as I love greek mythology it was really great to explore others, particularly Egyptian, especially around death and the underworld.

I was hooked by the mystery and felt compelled to keep reading as Andy risked everything to find out what happened to her sister, Violet, who she believes is not the girl her family buried following a supposed accidental drowning. There were twists and turns that I enjoyed figuring out and guessing and I liked the brooding and mysterious reluctant ally turned love interest, Jae. The horror elements were wonderfully creepy and horrific and I felt like the author did a great job with descriptions. This was pitched as Wednesday meets Ninth House and overall I think fans of Dark Academia, especially paired with occult/horror/gothic vibes will enjoy this one

𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈:⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Firstly a big thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for sending me a copy of this book to read and review.

‘Hell is empty and all the devils are here.’ 🗡️

I absolutely loved this book. It is super dark and atmospheric. The vibes are immaculate. This is dark academia at its best and I am so thankful that I received a copy of this. I loved the romance between Jae and Andy, the chemistry between them was off the charts 🔥.

This is the most perfect spooky season read 👻.

I really wanted to be blown away by this book, but I think it is time for me to admit to myself that I have outgrown the young adult classification. The premise of All the Devils is strong and I enjoyed aspects of the execution. Some of the twists felt oddly timed, but I enjoyed the narrative overall, even though I really had to push through some suspension of disbelief issues in places. This is by no means a bad or poorly written book, it is just not for me at this point in my life. I wish I had read it when I was 15.

The premise is incredibly interesting, and as a reader, you're thrown straight into the action, which was great at first. The pace is quick—maybe a little too quick—because at times it’s hard to keep up. One thing that really stuck out for me was the characters, and not in a good way. They felt a bit flat. Our main character, Andy, isn't particularly likable (which I don't mind), but what didn’t sit right was how she instantly forms these deep connections and favorable impressions with the other students. It just didn’t feel believable given her attitude and behavior.

The whole secret societies, ancient magic, and demons thing? Super cool. But the over-the-top prose threw me off a bit, and I got lost in all the dramatic writing. I also wanted more character development—Andy had a good foundation, but she and the other characters never fully came to life for me.

Overall, All the Devils had some dark, atmospheric moments and definitely had me intrigued, but it didn't quite stick the landing. A solid concept, but it could've been even better with a bit more character depth and less rush to get through the action.

A big thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

“All the Devils” is a “rollercoaster” dark academia YA thriller book by Catelyn Wilson.

Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Plot: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Characters: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Suspense: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Romance/spice: ⭐️

What you’ll find in this book:
⭐️ Siblings relationships
⭐️ Dark Academia
⭐️ Secret Society
⭐️ Mythological creatures
⭐️ Jaw-dropping twists & suspense

My Review:

This book was a real rollercoaster of emotions and plot twists. To be honest it wasn’t what I was expecting but it surprised me positively! A Dark Academia story with hints of magic and ancient secret societies is a must-read for all lovers of devilish and mystery stories. Carolyn managed to give me the chills while reading and I couldn’t guess the ending in a million years! The novel deftly intertwines elements of suspense, psychological depth, and character-driven storytelling, making it a captivating read from start to finish.

The writing structure and language were also very fluid which made the book super easy to read. The characters are multi-dimensional, each grappling with their own demons, which adds layers of intrigue and empathy to the narrative. The protagonist’s journey is particularly compelling, as they navigate personal struggles while confronting external threats that force them to make impossible choices.

Themes of betrayal, redemption, and the quest for identity resonate throughout the story, prompting readers to reflect on their own values and decisions.

Overall, "All the Devils" is a hauntingly beautiful tale that challenges perceptions of morality and the human condition. Catelyn Wilson has crafted a memorable narrative that lingers long after the final page is turned, making it a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and character-driven fiction.


Description:

Mourning the sudden death of her sister, Andy Emmerson knows she must come to terms with a life without Violet. But on the day of the funeral, Andy is shocked to discover one thing: the person in that casket is not her sister.

Violet is alive.

Convinced her sister's elite boarding school is covering up the truth, Andy enrolls at Ravenswood Academy to discover what really happened and find Violet.

The school is as beautiful and haunting as the students within it and Andy learns that it's not just good grades that drive these pupils. Something much darker is at play.

After discovering a cryptic note from her sister, Andy must follow a set of clues to unlock the truth. This will bring her into contact with secret societies, ancient magic, demons, and monsters. And a charming senior named Jae Han who has his own reasons for finding out what happened to Violet . . .

Soon Andy realises the price she must pay to bring her sister home is darker and more dangerous than she ever could have imagined.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for my early copy. All opinions are mine and sincere.

#AllTheDevils #NetGalley #Penguinukbooks

I really enjoyed the dark academia aspect of this book and there was a mystery to keep me going and to keep me intrigued. I struggled to connect to Andy our FMC and thought her character lacked development which left me unsatisfied and I think this did affect my reading experience. I loved the gothic vibes with the elite society and the death of her sister but unfortunately this lacked a little oomph

This is an addictive tale about a young girl who loses her sister under suspicious circumstances. She finds as she goes to say goodbye to her sister, that the body in the coffin is not her!.
Violet , Andy’s sister, attended a private boarding school, and it was close to there that her body washed up on the shore. There are a lot of secrets that must be shared for her to make sense of what had happened. Andy’s tough enough to get answers!!.
This was so gripping that I had to keep going to find out what had happened in the story! The underworld makes a big appearance so expect to be creeped out!!!!
Many thanks to MJBooks for the opportunity to read this arc copy via Netgalley. My opinion is my own.
#Netgalley, #MichaelJBooks, #Catelyn_Writes.

Loved the premise of this, although the pacing is a little slow in places. Andy’s attitude, given that she is trying to unravel a puzzling mystery, was a little confusing, but her anger and frustration is very understandable. There is permanent jeopardy, from the moment Andy starts at the academy and the nerve jangling never ends.

This is very atmospheric, with a well-rendered school and surroundings. I would have liked more detail in the day-to-day dealings of the school but this would have slowed down the storyline and there were already parts at the beginning where things tended to drag. Jae is a wonderful and mysterious character and Vee is also intriguing. This is YA but there are moments of horror.

Thank you to Netgalley for sending me this arc! For the first 10/15% of the book, I was slightly bored but when it picked up it got really good. I like how they became 'detectives' to find out what happened to the girls and how they researched the school they attended. I loved the setting, plot and character development and I did not expect the slight plot twist near the end of the book but I loved that twist. The ending had me shocked but I'm glad the FMC found her happiness. I definitely recommend this book to any fantasy and mystery readers!!

**Tropes:**
- Secret Society
- Reluctant Allies to Lovers

I really enjoyed this book being one of my favourite genres ( dark academia). The world building in it was on point. Although the story was a little predictable but that could just be that I read a lot of Dark Academia books! All in all a great book. Thank you for my advanced copy on kindle.

I have…mixed opinions on this one. On a surface level, it was fun. There was a mystery to keep the pages turning. I initially vibed with the dark academia aspect until we strayed away from it somewhat. But I think ultimately this felt a little too ‘one-track’ for me, the same barely changing motivation leading to a somewhat underwhelming outcome. That, along with the picking and choosing of mythologies that I don’t know how to feel about, makes for an uncertain blend. It has potential, and if you’re wanting a YA version of the likes of Ninth House this might be your thing, as a more fantasy-leaning dark academia with paranormal secrets abound.

i want to start this off by saying that i loved the premise of this book. the world building was amazing, and i did love the dark academia aspect to it. that being said, some parts of the were predictable to the point where i was confused on how the characters didn’t realise it when i, as the reader, did.

andy, the FMC, was infuriating at the beginning. at a time when discretion was necessary, she had none. and then didn’t understand why jae didn’t trust her with what he knew. i will say that she does grow out of this fairly quickly though.

jae, the MMC, was a mystery and i could not even predict where the author would take his character. whilst it was obvious he was holding back information, his revelations still came as a shock.

violet’s motivations were understandable to me and because of those motivations, it was easy to guess what her plan was. but given how the book ended, i am curious to see what would happen next.

i won’t lie i do wish we could have seen some mundane things, like some classes that andy took or her developing a friendship with munia but otherwise i did really enjoy the book.

I really enjoyed Catelyn’s writing! Some parts of this dragged a little, but overall, I really enjoyed this story and these characters. I think its more *me* than the book that dragged.

This book gave Wednesday vibes. Creepy school, magical secrets and people not being who they say they are? Check, check and check.

I devoured this. Dark academia is not usually my vibe, but I really enjoyed the author's take on this. Without giving too many spoilers, I particularly enjoyed her take on the afterlife. The characters were multi-fasciated and (more importantly) flawed. The author did an amazing job creating a spooky atmosphere that sucks you right in.

I really enjoyed this and would read again!

I liked the dark academia setting. I liked the secret societies. All of these with a hint of horror, I had fun. I think the characters could have been a bit better developed but I still liked them. The overall plot was interesting and really pulled me in from the beginning. The writing style was engaging. I think this is an excellent autumn read and I definitely recommend to anybody who likes dark, witchy, magical vibes.

I really enjoyed this.

Very strong start. Gothic Academy with a Secret Society. Creepy and atmospheric.

This took a turn that I wasn’t expecting but I was fully invested.

Thank you to netgalley for my copy.

All the Devils by Catelyn Wilson is a dark academia fantasy novel set at the eerie Ravenswood Academy. The story follows Andy Emmerson, who is mourning the sudden death of her sister, Violet. However, not all is as it seems.

The novel is filled with secret societies, ancient magic, demons, and monsters. Andy must follow a set of cryptic clues left by her sister, which leads her into a world of dark secrets and dangerous truths. Along the way, she encounters Jae Han, a charming senior with his own reasons for finding out what happened to Violet.

Overall, it is a gripping read for fans of gothic and dark academia genres.