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Vicious (Villains, #1)

V.E. Schwab · 2013 · Book

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This novel explores the blurred lines between heroism and villainy through the tumultuous relationship between two former friends turned rivals.

ContemporaryMoral Ambiguity in Heroism and VillainyThe Consequences of Scientific AmbitionIdentity Shaped by TraumaThe Nature of Power and ControlThe Complexity of Friendship and Rivalry

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