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A review by thegoodyouth
Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“<i>Whatever's happened to you, however you're hurt, you've done it to yourself.</i>
That's what Campbell had said. And the EO was right. Victor had always been the master of his fate. He had climbed onto that steel table. He had coerced Angie into flipping the switch. He had goaded Eli into killing him five years before, knowing Sydney would bring him back.
Every action had been his own design, every step his own making.
If there was a way out of this, he would find it.
If there wasn't, he would make one himself.”
“Victor stared at the wall as if it were still a window. "He doesn't know how patient
you are," he said. "Doesn't know you like I do.”
Eli cleaned the blood from his hand.
"No," he said softly. "No one ever has."
This is what storytelling is truly about: a group of unpredictable characters and a plot that never leads you down the most obvious path. I don’t really have the words to talk about about this book/series, but it is honestly one of the best things I’ve ever read. This is a story about obsession, about two people that were toxic for each other, but also the only one for one another. This is definitely not for the lighthearted, but it’s a fantastic read.
The ending of this book broke my heart. It was the exact thing I <i>didn’t</i> want to happen, but I still understand why it happened, and I’m satisfied with it. I love Victor. :(
I know I’m coming back for a reread soon, but for now, I’m off to read the new EO comics.
That's what Campbell had said. And the EO was right. Victor had always been the master of his fate. He had climbed onto that steel table. He had coerced Angie into flipping the switch. He had goaded Eli into killing him five years before, knowing Sydney would bring him back.
Every action had been his own design, every step his own making.
If there was a way out of this, he would find it.
If there wasn't, he would make one himself.”
“Victor stared at the wall as if it were still a window. "He doesn't know how patient
you are," he said. "Doesn't know you like I do.”
Eli cleaned the blood from his hand.
"No," he said softly. "No one ever has."
This is what storytelling is truly about: a group of unpredictable characters and a plot that never leads you down the most obvious path. I don’t really have the words to talk about about this book/series, but it is honestly one of the best things I’ve ever read. This is a story about obsession, about two people that were toxic for each other, but also the only one for one another. This is definitely not for the lighthearted, but it’s a fantastic read.
The ending of this book broke my heart. It was the exact thing I <i>didn’t</i> want to happen, but I still understand why it happened, and I’m satisfied with it. I love Victor. :(
I know I’m coming back for a reread soon, but for now, I’m off to read the new EO comics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Gun violence, and Death