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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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%

I wanted to love this more than I did.

Dark academia isn't my usual genre but I actually quite liked those aspects. Demons, monsters, secret societies - all good.
For me the mix of mythology in the book although certainly added to the world etc didn't quite flow and interlock properly for me. I'm not really sure why though because I really enjoyed the writing style and world building.

I was definitely intrigued by the mystery of this book but kinda got bored about half way through and found myself pushing on until the 80% marker.

This sounds like an awful review reading it back but it actually wasn't this bad, 3 stars overall and I would recommend to others

Thanks to Netgalley for the free review copy!

I love a good dark academy novel! The storyline was the novel - our main girl Andy changed school to find out who killed her sister Violet, and if she really is dead.

The intro twist to the story leaves you so invested in finding out what really happened to violet, and what’s really happening at this school. The pace for me was quick moving and full of twists and turns. The added bonus of secret societies, ancient magic and a long history to the town gives it just that extra touch which I loved! The little sprinkle of romance was just the icing on the cake!

The characters are compelling and complex, getting to find out Jae’s story throughout was a gut punch and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

This was a great read!! I really enjoyed the world building, I felt like it was explained well and in due course- the characters felt developed and the dialogue, natural! I feel like some of the plot and some character dynamics were predictable and a bit cliche but it didnt take away from my overall enjoyment! Really great read :D

Dark academia with serious gothic vibes is always my jam, so I was totally on board to give All the Devils by Catelyn Wilson a shot. We join Andy as she embarks on a mission to solve the mystery of her sister Violet's disappearance. Violet might apparently be dead and buried, I mean, heck, Andy even saw her body before she was interred. But one clue – a missing tattoo – has set Andy on Violet's footsteps that lead to the rather gloomy Ravenswood Academy that is bursting at the seams with secrets. And yes, a rather enigmatic love interest who has a Huge Secret.

As a reader, I enjoyed the mystery element, and most certainly the setting, and things do get rather out of hand in terms of the chthonic weirdness factor – and in a way that I found rather aesthetically pleasing. I did feel that the characterisation for Andy is a little thin on the ground in terms of interiority – she's very much in the present, but there's not enough sense of how she connects with a larger world in terms of parents and friends, and her past. So it's more or less like having a first-person viewpoint for the present, which is fine, but I could have used a bit more interconnectivity and layering. This is a fault I've found with quite a fair amount of YA, that has characters existing almost in a narrative vacuum. Not a dealbreaker here as I quite enjoyed the story. I also feel that as a main character, she could have been a bit more proactive, but then again, that's also just me.

In terms of world building, this is all pretty generic on the surface mix-and-match – so nothing earth-shattering in terms of fresh takes on assorted standard mythologies. This may annoy some. Didn't blow me out of the water, but as stated earlier, I enjoyed the aesthetics, even if I'd have liked a deeper dive. It did mean, eventually that the pacing/suspensive payoff was a bit underwhelming for what was otherwise an enjoyable story.

All the Devils has an intriguing premise with its dark academia setting, supernatural elements, and a central mystery. The boarding school backdrop is atmospheric, and the concept of secret societies and ancient magic is engaging. However, the plot occasionally feels uneven, with some twists lacking the necessary buildup. While the protagonist’s journey is compelling, the character development for side characters felt limited. Despite these flaws, the immersive world-building and suspenseful pacing make it a decent read for fans of the genre.

DNF'd very quickly- i think i need the audio book as i did like what i had read but it was very slow going for me- i am very slumpy at the moment though!