I love this book! Vengeful is dark and glorious! There is no way, that I am aware of, that I can review this book without waxing lyrical, so here goes!
Book one, Vicious, is where we got to know Victor and Eli. We found out who they were, what they believed and what they thought themselves capable of achieving. It was brilliant and I couldn't put it down.
Then the author gave us Vengeful and Oh My Stars! did she deliver! Vengeful is perfection. I love the timeline in the book and the powerful way that flashbacks are used. The writing is incredible, I felt like I was living this book as I was so immersed in the characters and the story.
Before I go any further I would like to scream excitedly about the cover art. Julia Lloyd is the incredibly talented artist and just look at the beauty!
I love Victor Vale. There, I said it! He isn't one of the good guys, but... I am, without a shadow of a doubt, drawn to him. I adore his makeshift family - Sydney, Mitch and Dominic - and the dynamics of their relationships. Sydney is so incredibly endearing; she brings out my protective side and most outbursts of anger during both books were in regards to how and what she was forced to suffer.
The what if's of EO's and the infinite possibilities their existence could mean is fascinating and makes me wonder... not enough to attempt to become one though, I am not brave enough!
I hate the way Extraordinaries are treated by humans throughout this story, it is typical of our world. Undeniably, some EO's were dangerous lunatics and committing crimes, however, the instinct of mankind is that if we don't understand something, we fear it and try to destroy it and this angers me. Okay, okay, rant over!
The powerful women in Vengeful are amazing. Marcella is intelligent and resourceful and has an inextinguishable desire for revenge and an immense thirst for power. And June is a shapeshifter drowning in secrets and pain. They are both dangerous and awesome!
I know I have used the word love too many times, but it was inevitable as I really really love this book!
V.E.Schwab is a genius. The worlds she creates are intricate, magical, dark and incredible. Her characters are complex, believable and unforgettable. If you haven't read Vicious or Vengeful, or indeed any of her other books, then please rectify the situation immediately.
Thank you to Titan Books for sending me a free copy of this book ❤
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