" Vicious " refers to the acclaimed dark fantasy novel by V.E. Schwab (Victoria Elizabeth Schwab), published in 2013 as the first entry in her Villains series.
The story explores a world where "ExtraOrdinary" (EO) individuals gain superpowers through near-death experiences (NDEs). Rather than focusing on traditional heroes, it centers on the rivalry between two brilliant but morally bankrupt former college roommates. Plot & Themes Vicious - The Paperback Princess Vicious