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ashjreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5/5 stars
If Eli really was a hero, and Victor meant to stop him, did that make him a villain?
He took a long sip of his drink, tipped his head back against the couch, and decided he could live with that.”
Vicious was pitched to me as a book with “Cherik” energy, and it did not disappoint. (For those who are blessed to not have heard me explain what Cherik is- It is Charles aka Professor X and Erik aka Magneto. Yes, from the X-Men) This has everything I love in a book: Morally grey “hero”, weirdly toxic/vaguely homosexual frenemies, an unlikely group of people that join forces, and an interesting power system.
I've never come across something so morally intricate, ethically ambiguous, and dark that was also so enjoyable that I was unable to put it down. I started this on audiobook only and got about 13% through when I realized I was not appreciating this the way I needed to be. These characters are so complex and JUICY. V.E. Schwab writes amazing prose, I will have to read more of her stuff and definitely read the sequel to this.
rowenalovegood's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
craaaaapbag's review against another edition
the characters were a little bit too edgy for my taste
maybe i’ll get back to it one day
maybe i’ll get back to it one day
readwithmeils's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nobody does a cliffhanger like V. E. Schwab. THIS WAS SO GOOD.
element_of_fun's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
athenezadam's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In Vicious, two brilliant college roommates researching supernatural powers conduct experiments when things go horribly wrong. The premise of this book is not unique but this is dealt with head-on. The story is executed well, with arrogant characters who are motivated by jealousy and revenge. The characters are interwoven with each other, and the manner in which powers are gained is well thought out. The constant time shifts, however, are jarring even with the book's short chapters.
ggreywaren's review against another edition
4.0
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Reread 2024: Ja po prostu wiedziałam, że ta książka za drugim razem mi się spodoba.
Reread 2024: Ja po prostu wiedziałam, że ta książka za drugim razem mi się spodoba.
ieeknxw_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read this book back in Jan I think
raviolilas's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0