The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In an Instagram post last month,
V.E Schwab publicized an editors comment, which read âyouâre readers will follow you anywhere.â Out of all the authors I have read over the years, I cannot think of one more fitting of this than Schwab, and Vicious is just the latest example.
Vicious follows two best friends, Victor and Eli, and the dark path that awaits them as a science thesis goes horribly wrong. The experiment in question: what is the essence behind an ExtraOrdinary personâŚ.and is it possible to create one?
I love the philosophical questions intertwined with the dark academia setting and more gruesome plot progressions, since it rounds into a more complex story. Even though Victor is a morally gray character, I still found myself rooting for him, in spite of his numerous faults. I think this goes to show the significance of character development in Schwabâs work (even the side characters), something I am exciting to read more of in the future. I have a feeling that the sequel (vengeful) will be a five star read for me, since there is less âmagic systemâ development:)
V.E Schwab publicized an editors comment, which read âyouâre readers will follow you anywhere.â Out of all the authors I have read over the years, I cannot think of one more fitting of this than Schwab, and Vicious is just the latest example.
Vicious follows two best friends, Victor and Eli, and the dark path that awaits them as a science thesis goes horribly wrong. The experiment in question: what is the essence behind an ExtraOrdinary personâŚ.and is it possible to create one?
I love the philosophical questions intertwined with the dark academia setting and more gruesome plot progressions, since it rounds into a more complex story. Even though Victor is a morally gray character, I still found myself rooting for him, in spite of his numerous faults. I think this goes to show the significance of character development in Schwabâs work (even the side characters), something I am exciting to read more of in the future. I have a feeling that the sequel (vengeful) will be a five star read for me, since there is less âmagic systemâ development:)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Gore, Physical abuse, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Drug use, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Cursing, Abandonment, and Medical content
Minor: War
jehansflowers's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
GOOD SHIT
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Murder, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Drug use, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and War
the suicide is for Science Reasons, but is still relatively graphic. animal death is a dog, & isnt permanent
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