A review by takarakei
Vicious by V.E. Schwab

dark emotional fast-paced

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

3.75

I really enjoyed the first half (part 1) of this book, and I think this is because I love the way Schwab describes things. Victor is a dark MC but you feel drawn to him. The second half was a bit long and the ending was pretty predictable. I am interested to see where this series continues.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Murder, Violence, Gun violence, Child death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Animal death, Alcohol, Drug use, Abandonment, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Medical content

Parental abandonment(or just shit parents). Animal death:

don’t stay dead