Vicious – V.E. Schwab
Victor and Eli started as college roommates, but a series of events made them end up as mortal enemies. Both were brilliant, arrogant boys who recognized the sharp ambition in each other. They both shared an interest in a research topic. The topic being, in certain near-death experiences, a human can achieve supernatural and extraordinary abilities. But things went horribly wrong when they decided to turn their thesis into a reality.
Now, ten years later, Victor is out of prison. And he has things to finish with Eli. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every human who has supernatural powers. Both driven by the hatred that stemmed from loss and betrayal, these archenemies are on a quest for revenge.
The most intriguing thing about this book is its morally grey and complex characters. The main characters and side characters are well fleshed out. The timeline and pacing are fantastic in this book. The action scenes are thrilling, and the anti-hero characters make reading this book even more enjoyable.
-Ariana