Curious about one of the hottest upcoming book releases? In this spoiler-free ARC review of Everyone Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler, I’m sharing my early thoughts on this highly anticipated fantasy novel before it hits shelves. I received an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review, and I couldn’t wait to dive in. Whether you’re wondering if Everyone Wants to Rule the World Except Me is worth the pre-order or simply want to stay ahead of the bookish buzz, keep reading to find out what worked, what didn’t, and whether this story should be on your radar.
Title: Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me
By: Django Wexler
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 384
Release Date: May 27th, 2025
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:
A hilarious fantasy adventure in which a young woman, who is stuck in a time loop, decides the best way to defend the kingdom from the Dark Lord is to become the Dark Lord herself.
Davi has done this all before. She's tried to be the hero and take down the all-powerful Dark Lord. A hundred times she's rallied humanity and made the final charge. But the time loop always gets her in the end. Sometimes she's killed quickly. Sometimes it takes a while. But she's been defeated every time.
This time? She's done being the hero and done being stuck in this endless time loop. If the Dark Lord always wins, then maybe that's who she needs to be. It's Davi's turn to play on the winning side.
'A darkly comic delight of a novel' Anthony Ryan
'Twisty, pacey and full of reverent irreverence for fantasy. I can't get enough' Max Gladstone
'A brash swords-and-satire romp that draws you into its rollicking adventure even as it pokes fun at the whole genre. Gamers in particular will appreciate the irreverent upending of classic roleplaying tropes' James L. Sutter
Takes the old saying 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em,' to the next level. A sarcastic, action-packed, intrigue-filled (mis)adventure. One of the funniest books I've read in a long time' Matt Dinniman
'Lord of the Rings crossed with Groundhog Day, narrated by a gender-flipped Deadpool' Mike Brooks
Review:
Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler may not have the same sharp wit and nonstop entertainment as its predecessor, but it still delivers a fun, fast-paced ride. The story retains its charm with clever world-building and engaging characters, even if the humor doesn't hit quite as hard this time around. While it lacked some of the spark that made the first book stand out, it was still an enjoyable read that kept me entertained from start to finish. A solid four stars for a sequel that, while not perfect, is still worth the ride.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
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