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I don’t know how to describe this book because it is just SO perfect. My first V.E. Schwab novel and it most definitely did not disappoint. I was hooked from the very first chapter. How do I sum this book up without spoiling anything? I’ll try my best. Victor and Eli have found the secret to creating super powered humans. Ten years later, best friends become mortal enemies. However, I wouldn’t exactly say one is completely good or one is completely evil. They both seem to have their own reasons to do the things they do. Until one day they have to face off against each other after all those years. If I say anything else I’ll be saying too much.

Schwab did a really good job with her character building that I felt like even the side character had their own moment to shine. Victor and Eli are amazing characters with an interesting background. Serena is so threatening that she had me feeling distressed every time she showed up in a chapter. Sydney is lovely with the spirit of a child and courage of a warrior. And Mitch is not only muscle, but brains as well.

The ending was so so SO well done. Usually I see plot twists coming from a whole mile away, but this one snuck pass me silently until it hit me at full force. Beautifully done, and fantastically written I cannot wait to pick up and read Vengeful because let’s be honest, I need more of this story.

alcrkling's review against another edition

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4.0

My gay dad and his religious fanatic boyfriend

eve_ward's review against another edition

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4.0

I’ve had trouble with V.E. Schwab’s writing it the past but I must say, this was an absolute banger. This should have been disorientating, the back and forth, and yet, it just made so much sense. It slowly built a certain amount of tension needed to execute the story properly. I was a big fan of our cast of characters and the moral dilemmas they introduced. No one in this was really a good guy, it was all very grey and that proved to make it even more interesting. I’m super excited to carry of with this series.

roeckitcody's review against another edition

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5.0

Victoria is incapable of writing a bad book.

floweries's review against another edition

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4.0

Amazing, really good.

_ash_mac's review against another edition

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dark emotional inspiring mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Wow, loved this! My first V. E. Schwab and will definitely be picking up the next installation. A fast, witty, enchanting urban fantasy with great characters and a great plot. Absolutely loved the Victor/Mitch/Sydney family dynamic, and was holding my breath for more of those intense moments. A great, fast read!

meldridge23's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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