Andy has lost her sister Violet after an accidental drowning at her prestigious private school. But Andy doesn't really believe Violet is gone and pulls some strings to take her place at the school and find out what really happened

Andy couldn't possibly know what she would find at Ravenswood Academy, and what dark secrets lurk under the surface. Following her sisters clues, she comes across some strange sights and a fellow student, Jae, who is also on his own mission following a tragedy in his family

I really enjoyed the way this all played out, dark and creepy and keeps you wanting to know more

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin/Michael Joseph for the review copy, all opinions my own.... out now and definitely a great time of year for this tale

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC.

DNF at 14%. Unfortunatly I couldn't connect to the story and found the main character to be very flat.

All The Devils is a dark, eerie and chilling book that was an overall delight to read as somebody that is trying to dabble more into the world of Dark Academia. This story immediately kicks off as we are introduced to our main character Andy at the height of her grief as she is forced to bury her recently deceased sister, Violet. However, not all is as it seems and Andy is determined to find answers and prove that Violet is still alive.

I really enjoyed the premise of the story with its academic setting and haunting atmosphere. I actually wish there had been more ‘academia’ in this tale in the sense that we actively see Andy as a student in Ravenswood. I felt disconnected from the setting as it was merely a place that Andy currently resided as a means to find answers as opposed to using the school as a real opportunity to expand and explore the plot outside of the characters and events. Andy admittedly frustrated me at times with her rash decision making and inability to slow down however I also understand as a YA novel that our characters will not be depicted at the height of their maturity, so I didn’t let it bother me too much. Jae was a wonderful secondary character that helped to stir my intrigue of the mystery of his origins and I definitely wasn’t left disappointed. The pacing struggled to feel consistent at times and I found myself wanting to skip forward as a result, however I forcibly made myself consume every word and I’m ultimately glad that I did.

The ending was action packed and filled with a lot of emotion and jaw-dropping moments, and I really enjoyed that the ending leaves an opening for a sequel whilst being a satisfactory ending for a standalone. I’d definitely love to follow Andy in a sequel based on the events that allude to the rest of her story, and overall I definitely recommend All The Devils to Dark Academia beginners like me who are keen to find recommendations to start with.

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC to read and review.

Secret magical societies, strange symbolism, elite boarding schools, and matching tattoos – doesn’t sound like my sort of thing at all, but I’ve been curious to read more of the dark academia genre, and the beautiful cover of this book enticed me to delve deeper.

After her older sister’s recent death, Andy has a gut-feeling that all is not as it seems and that her sister may not really be dead. She enrols at the elitist school, Ravenswood Academy, that her sister attended to find out what really happened to her. Finding obstacles and unhelpful people wherever she turns, she is eventually befriended by the handsome and mysterious Jae, who promises to help her uncover the truth of what has really happened to her sister, and the many other girls who have disappeared or died throughout the school’s history. On her quest for the truth, Andy discovers far more about her sister, Jae, and herself that she ever thought possible.

All the Devils is a very readable novel, full of pace and intrigue. I loved the mythological and dark folklore references which are more familiar territory for me. Wilson’s writing teases and tantalizes by revealing just enough information to keep you reading but keeps you guessing for most of the novel. This resulted in me thinking a lot about the book after I had put it down for the night. It’s one of those books that finds its way into your dreams! This book is a perfect, gentle introduction for Young Adults to dark academia, and dark folklore horror, with its hint of romance and a few gruesome parts. It may be a new genre to me but it has certainly won me over.

Thank you #netgalley #penguinrandomhouse and #michaeljoseph for the ARC.

A mash-up of dark academia and fantasy, All the Devils was a page turner... after 50%.

For me, this book seemed to start off right into the thick of things. Andy's sister Violet has died, but something is amiss, and so off to Ravenswood Academy she goes to solve the mystery.

And then the action stalled before it could even fully begin. At around the 30% mark, I honestly considered whether this would be a DNF for me as it just didn't seem to be going anywhere, and everything just felt like it lacked drama and I found myself losing interest. However, this is around the point where it started to turn around, and the plot started to move in a way I hadn't bargained for.

The second half of this book had me gripped, the fantasy elements blended brilliantly into the story, and I was very glad I hadn't put the book aside.

I am also eagerly anticipating the fact that this book leads the way for a second instalment, and I can't wait to see where this series will go next.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin for this eCopy to review

All the Devils has a dark, eerie atmosphere. The descriptions of Ravenswood Academy and its surroundings are vivid and immersive, making it easy to get lost in the story’s world. The plot of Andy searching for her supposedly dead sister, Violet, at an elite boarding school is compelling. The mystery and the elements of ancient magic and secret societies kept me hooked.

While some characters, like Andy and Jae Han, were well-developed and interesting, others felt a bit one-dimensional. This made it hard to fully connect with all the characters. The pacing was quite slow and dragged in places. Although there were some surprising moments, many of the plot twists were predictable. I found myself guessing the outcomes well before they were revealed.

I enjoyed how it made you realise everyone has their own "devils" and you have to overcome them

Having scrolled through the copious ARCs available, I knew the moment I saw this book, that I had to read it.

We follow our MC Andy Emmerson who, following the sudden death of her sister Violet, enrols at the mysterious, elite boarding school, Ravenswood Academy. But all isn’t as it seems.

This is a YA Dark Academia meets horror, with a blend of magical and witchy elements, secret societies and nods to mythology.

A perfect Autumn read.

There were a few parts where I felt the pacing was a little off. There were also a few plot points I wanted the story to explore and expand on a little more. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this book. I am hoping for a sequel but understand if this is left as a standalone.

Thank you Penguin Random House and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Catelyn Wilson’s All the Devils is an intense read that really dives into the darker side of life and the struggles we all face. Set in a small town, it follows a main character who’s dealing with some serious issues, making them super relatable.

The story does a great job of showing how everyone has their own “devils” to fight. Wilson’s writing is vivid, pulling you into the characters' emotions and the tense moments. I found myself hooked, wondering what would happen next and how these characters would deal with their past mistakes.

What I loved most was how the book mixes suspense with some deep questions about good and evil. It really made me think about how we all mess up and whether we can change. The pacing is just right, with plenty of heart-pounding moments balanced by quieter times that let you catch your breath.

Overall, All the Devils is a gripping read that sticks with you long after you finish. Catelyn Wilson has created a powerful story that challenges you to think about your own struggles. If you’re into character-driven stories that are both thrilling and thought-provoking, you should definitely check this out!

All The Devils is a YA dark academia novel, with elements of horror, magic and monsters

Our FMC enrols into Ravenswood Academy in an attempt to uncover the truth of what happened to her sister many years ago.
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I enjoyed the elements of magic and horror within the book and felt it very well written for its intended audience.

I am not YA myself and so did have to keep an open mind and consider the intended audience whilst reading this.

My main issue is that the pace did slow as the story progressed.

I definitely think this will be devoured by fans of Dark Academia

Thank you to the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC

The blurb for this absolutely grabbed me and was one of the reasons I requested an ARC from Netgalley and I was super excited to start it.

The idea of this story, the boarding school setting, the magic and the occult sounded absolutely perfect for the autumn season, and I really did enjoy these elements but for me it fell a little flat. It took me a really long time to get into this book and I did think about DNFing a couple of times, but I kept going with it purely as it was an ARC read and I didn't feel like I could give a fair review without finishing it.

The main character Andy felt a bit 2D, I didn't really feel like I found out much about her as a person. There was elements to the story that were just thrown in randomly half way through without any real context or depth. I also felt like she trusted Jae far too easily, even with all the red flags and warning signs screaming at her.

The pace of the book was also a little bit off in my opinion. One minute it felt too slow, with overly descriptive paragraphs and then other times it was too fast to really get a good understanding of what was actually happening.

I really wanted to love this but for me, the elements I've mentioned really affected my overall enjoyment and experience. That being said, I think this book will be quite popular for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Olivie Blake.

(My review will be posted on Goodreads and on my bookstagram @hanreadingjournal)

This is not a genre I usually read, but I was intrigued by the mix of fantasy, horror, contemporary, gothic and magic and I’m glad I read it! As soon as I started it, I was hooked as I felt a personal connection to the story immediately. I have a very strong connection to my sister, so the plot felt very personal.

Not only was I intrigued by the plot (and it held my interest throughout), but the world building, with the underworld and the mythological references and characters, was really well done and very entrancing, so much so that I hoped the characters stayed there forever (lol). I also loved the underlying philosophical debate about power which can corrupt even the purer of souls.

I think this is for a YA audience, but even so, I really enjoyed it! I rooted for the main characters and I wasn’t even bothered by the light romance subplot between Andromeda and Jae and actually found it endearing (I don’t like romance usually so this is a bonus).

I think what really kept me glued to the story was not only the plot, but the balance between dialogue and action, which if not well thought out can sometimes ruin a good story.
I am hoping for a sequel as I think the characters need more of a background, plus that ending wasn’t fully satisfactory for me.

Thanks to the author, Penguin Random House and NetGalley for a copy and this is my honest opinion.

As soon as I saw this book on NetGalley I knew I had to request it the blurb had me hooked and I needed to know what was going to happen. This book didn’t disappoint, and I was I was completely hooked from the very beginning.

This is a deliciously dark tale as the writing in this book is beautiful. The way Catelyn world builds is fully immersive without being too overly descriptive and information dumpy. In this book Catelyn takes us on a roller coaster ride full of twists and turns and emotional turmoil. I didn't expect any of the twists which made it so exciting, and they caught me off guard.

The characters were diverse, and Catelyn made it so easy for me to love and feel empathy for everyone including the side characters. Catelyn’s brilliant cast that aren’t just lovable but also hateable which always make a book so much more fun to read. It is evident that Catelyn has done a lot of research into gods, demons, monsters, and magic for this book.

Without giving away much I think the ending was left slightly open, which I’m hoping means we might get a second book, but I might just be greedy and want more.

I had a great time with this book and it was a perfect (almost!) Autumn read! Fans of the gothic genre, mysteries and dark academia will really eat this one up.

I found the pacing a little off at around the halfway mark and was finding it hard to want to pick the book back up but I'm glad I did because I was pleased with the ending!

This book has such an interesting concept and I liked the idea of the underworld, the gods, and magic all being mixed into it, as well as the demons. However, the execution was disappointing. Parts of the plot rest on unrealistic scenarios that felt orchestrated for convenience (overheard conversations, and such), the main character, Andy, isn’t very likeable or very interesting. We don’t get to know much about her through the story, other than perhaps how rude she is to people on the basis that she’s got a mission to achieve. The age gap romance is really unsettling, especially considering Andy is 15 years old. Jae’s character keeps secrets about everything which is very frustrating, and when he gets caught has weak excuses. I also thought we’d see more from the headmaster since he was implicated in the goings on but seems not to exist after Andy’s first day at school. I really wanted to like this book but it was a struggle and I did start skimming it in places as we were getting far more description about scenery and such in passing than we ever got about the characters. Sorry to say this was, at most, 2.75 stars for me. I’m hoping that others will find something in the story that I didn’t! All that being said I did read an ARC so some of the issues I found could have been edited ahead of publication.

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Dark academia, secret societies, ancient magic, and forbidden romance—this book had so much potential. I really appreciated the creativity behind the concept of the underworld involving various gods and cultures, but as the story progressed, it started to feel a bit overwhelming and confusing.

Andy, the main character, was tough for me to connect with. Her constant mood swings made her difficult to sympathize with, and I found her character rather unlikeable. Violet, her sister, didn’t fare much better. Some of her dialogue, like ‘I knew you’d never be able to do this without me’ and ‘If I’m gone then you’re helpless,’ felt unnecessarily harsh—especially considering she had abandoned Andy for months. In the end, Violet didn’t seem to play as significant a role in the plot as I expected.

On the positive side, I really loved Jae. His backstory and development were compelling, and his relationship with Andy (despite my reservations about her character) felt genuine and well-paced. I also appreciated the gothic setting—the descriptions of the school and the magical spells were perfect for dark academia vibes, giving the story an atmospheric quality I enjoyed.

The ending wrapped up nicely, leaving enough intrigue for a second book. Overall, while I had mixed feelings, the journey through the dark academia setting kept me intrigued, even if some characters and plot elements didn’t fully land for me.

Dark academia. Magic. Societies. Mystery. The underworld. Romance.

What more could I ask for?

This was unlike anything I have ever read before. I went into this thinking it would be a simple murder mystery but I couldn’t have been more wrong.
I enjoyed unravelling the mystery with our protagonist and being shown the intricate layers of the world the author made. It was truly unique.
I don’t normally comment on the writing style, but there was some amazing imagery used and I was here for it.
This book was darkly enchanting.
Some quotes (no spoilers):
“I scream. The sound is stolen by the wind as it returns, fierce and violent.”
“The image depicts the tenuous balance of power, the things man does to attain it.”
“There is more to live than beating ourselves up over the past.”
“You can’t seriously be considering giving up part of your soul for some answers. Haven’t you ever read Dorian Gray?”
“Tell me what it means to be human.”

The opening of ‘All the Devils’, the scene at Andy’s sister’s funeral, the tantalising clue of the vanished tattoo – titillating! That great title and incredible cover promise a lot, but I’m sorry to say that Catelyn Wilson’s latest book was, for me, dull and a little tedious.

‘All the Devils’ is Sleepy Hollow done kitsch. It’s the Hallmark Christmas movie version of Dark Academia; cheesy over-acting, awkward pauses, meaningful eye contact and all. Ravenswood Academy in Hemlock Cove: it wants Truly Devious vibes but gives The Worst Witch.

Wilson pulls together lots and lots and lots of episodes, scenes, and tropes I've read in and around the Dark Academia genre, but loops them together too loosely and the novel constantly feels like its threads might come undone.

Like the typical campus novel, ‘All the Devils’ fetishises British aesthetics, breeding, customs and Western High Arts: it’s set in Edinburgh (Dark Academia capital!) and Wilson gets the National Curriculum year groups correct (Year 11, Year 12), but then she slips, using terms like 'high school' (which is the opposite end of the UK class spectrum from the Public Boarding School she's writing about), and spellings like 'mold' for the British 'mould', and 'gray' for 'grey' proliferate. This culture confusion was maddeningly jarring.

There's lots of ‘blood running cold’, and pat and cliched descriptions of the kind of chills you might want to read about this spooky season, but I would have liked some investigation into character motivations, into issues like eating disorders and internalised misogyny amongst teenage girls, which are present in the novel but never examined.

If you want a British Middle-Grade Dark Academia with no bounds set on believability, where things are just THERE, seemingly without plot justification or rationalisation; where things just HAPPEN and then they are over, without enquiry or reflection, then this is it (at least, this is how it felt for me).

This book is exactly what you need to begin the autumnal season— It’s got a dark academic school with dark secrets, demons and a mystery that keeps you in suspense throughout the whole book. You thought you figured out something and then another plot twist pops up! It’s a very enjoyable read if you enjoy elements of mystery and horror, alongside a backdrop of romance. I loved the interactions between Andromeda and Jae— I can only hope that there is more to come!

Thank you to NetGalley for an arc of this book 🤎

All the Devils is one of those books that you know is deeply flawed, yet you become hooked in the story. This reminded me more of 90s and 00s young adult books where the young woman falls for the dark and morally questionable immortal - except that the author was trying very hard to be modern and kept going around in circles with the girl's conscience. There is only so many times you can, read 'but I shouldn't' thoughts before it gets irritating.

The world-building was interesting, but felt like it could have been developed better. The main issue I had with it was that the author has lumped all the mythologies together, rather than picking one or creating their own. That is a very lazy way of building a world.

Inevitably, it was the ongoing mystery of what had actually happened and who was the big bad that kept me hooked, and that is where the strengths of this book lie.

*ARC Review*
From the premise alone, I was hooked. Main character mourning the death of her sister (who might not actually be dead...). Dark academia, horror vibes with magic and mystery. Hell yeah - sign me up! (pun intended)

This book is a YA, so that's one to bear in mind. I usually go into YA books with more of an open mind, especially since I'm not the main intended audience at my age. But regardless, it was an enjoyable read. It was very nostalgic of the kind of books 15-year-old me used to devour.

An atmospheric blend of eerie horror, ancient myths, monsters, secret societies, magic and betrayal. While there were some dull moments where I wished for more excitement or higher-stakes (which is why I didn't rated it a full 5 stars.) But overall I enjoyed it and I'd definitely be adding the second book to my TBR when the time comes!