Vicious

Vicious is an enthralling novel by V.E. Schwab that follows the lives of Victor and Eli, two former friends who become bitter enemies after a failed research project turns them into supernatural beings with extraordinary powers. The story takes place ten years after their experiment, when Victor escapes from prison with one goal in mind: to get revenge on Eli for sending him there. Meanwhile, Eli has spent the past decade hunting down and killing other ExtraOrdinaries (EOs) like themselves.

As both characters are haunted by memories of betrayal and loss, they become locked in a deadly game of cat and mouse, each determined to destroy the other. The novel is a thrilling exploration of power, morality, and the blurred lines between heroism and villainy. With its compelling characters and gripping plot, Vicious is a must-read for fans of superhero fiction and psychological thrillers alike.