A review by swampbooks
When Villains Rise by Rebecca Schaeffer

3.0

I really appreciate how much this series discusses abusive family relationships. They aren’t always physical; emotional and mental cages are just as strong and difficult to break free from.

It was kinda corny how often they referred to themselves as evil though.

I think the reason I didn’t like the second and third books as much as the first is the lack of action. Book 1 had a lot and it added a nice thrill to the plot, which the sequels lacked. Those were mainly about scheming and murdering people who got in the way. Didn’t really have the same heart-racing element, but still a good series overall.