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A review by hollywouldread
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
3.0
The concept is fun and I had high hopes … sadly, none were ever really delivered.
All but one character (the real hero - Mitch) have literally ZERO redeeming qualities, so I hated them all and didn’t care what happened to them. I know it’s a book about villains but both of the MCs are just twatty academic boys and the sisters suffer a complete lack substance. I found the way the book jumps back and forth clunky and often it interrupted some of the better moments of action, ruining the overall pace. It is also riddled with nonsense/convenient plot devices that frustrated me, as they often came up right at the moment I felt it getting better.
The book is well enough written, easy to digest, and I could definitely see myself having enjoyed this more a few years ago. Honestly, though, just a very mediocre read.
All but one character (the real hero - Mitch) have literally ZERO redeeming qualities, so I hated them all and didn’t care what happened to them. I know it’s a book about villains but both of the MCs are just twatty academic boys and the sisters suffer a complete lack substance. I found the way the book jumps back and forth clunky and often it interrupted some of the better moments of action, ruining the overall pace. It is also riddled with nonsense/convenient plot devices that frustrated me, as they often came up right at the moment I felt it getting better.
The book is well enough written, easy to digest, and I could definitely see myself having enjoyed this more a few years ago. Honestly, though, just a very mediocre read.