Vicious is the first book in the Villains series by V.E. Schwab.
The Villains series is a dark and thrilling exploration of the blurred lines between heroism and villainy, following characters with extraordinary abilities who grapple with their moral choices and the consequences of their actions.
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Book Blurb
Victor and Eli started out as college roommates―brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognised the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong.
Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find―aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will.
Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemeses have set a course for revenge―but who will be left alive at the end?
About the Author
V.E. Schwab, also known as Victoria Schwab, is a New York Times bestselling author known for her fantasy and science fiction novels. Her books have been translated into over 25 languages and have been adapted for television and film.
V.E. Schwab books have received critical acclaim and several awards, including the Locus Award for Best Young Adult Novel, the Alex Award, and the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy Novel.
Her adult novels have been published under the name V.E. Schwab, while her books aimed at a younger audience have been released under the name Victoria Schwab.
What to read next
If you have completed the Villains series, including the prequel novella, Warm Up, you may want to read the Shades of Magic series by V.E. Schwab. The Shades of Magic series is another imaginative saga that transports readers to a world of parallel Londons, each with its own unique relationship to magic, and follows the adventures of a rare magician who can travel between these realms.
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