Vicious by V.E. Schwab

Vicious

Villains #1

V.E. Schwab

410 pages • first pub 2013 (view editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark tense fast-paced
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Vicious by V.E. Schwab is ideal for readers who enjoy morally complex, fast-paced stories exploring the blurred lines between heroism and villainy through gritty, character-driven conflicts.

Description

Victor and Eli started out as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same ambition in each other. A shared interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possi...

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Community Reviews

4.25
based on 77,547 reviews

Moods

dark: 91%

tense: 67%

mysterious: 58%

adventurous: 57%

emotional: 18%

challenging: 15%

reflective: 9%

funny: 8%

sad: 6%

hopeful: 1%

Pace

50% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
36% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

89% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Content Warnings

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