Victor and Eli started out as college roommates - brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find-aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the arch nemeses have set a course for revenge-but who will be left alive at the end?
Victoria does it again! I swear, this queen can do no wrong. Vicious is delicious, oozing with anti-heroes and villains who think they're heroes, a unique twist on the superhero story, and strong prose. I found myself chuckling out loud at the witty dialogue and playful banter between characters. I loved everything about this novel and am SO glad I finished it right on time for Vengeful. *heart eyes*
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