All of our Demise is one of the sequels that I was most excited for this year! The tournament has always taken place in Ilvernath, to determine which family will control the majority of the magic in the city. Yet this year, the tournament has gone horribly wrong. While relationships have blossomed and broken, there are now two factions within the competition. One side is committed to ending the tournament forever; while the other side seeks to gain personal power. As reporters encroach on competitors, a mysterious figure joins the fray, and the champions must choose who and what they will fight for.

One of the things that stands out to me the most in the writing is the outstanding portrayal of character growth. All of the competitors have undergone immense growth and change since the beginning of the tournament, which I love to see. My favorite characters remain Isobel and Alistair. Both of them are complex characters who have been raised with serious expectations about who they will be and what they will do for power- yet only they can truly decide. I also really enjoyed seeing more from Gavin’s point of view and learning about what he values. I loved the twist that Foody and Herman pulled off romantically, it felt realistic and earned. The narrators for the audiobook did an excellent job with the multiple characters that they embodied.

I already can’t wait to reread this story; I didn’t want it to end. Isobel, Alistair, Gavin, and many of the other characters will live on long after the last page for me. This is a heartbreaking and hopeful ending to the duology and I would highly recommend it to anyone. If you wanted more LGBTQ+ rep in the Hunger Games, enjoy magical tournaments, and seek magic that comes with a price then you need to read All of Our Demise.

Thank you to Amanda Foody, Christine Lynn Herman, Macmillan Audio, and Netgalley for a free audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review.