Victorious (Villains #3) by V. E. Schwab

“The heroes are villains, the villains are heroes, and no one’s hands are clean in this action-packed, fast-paced epic conclusion to the Villains series. Another home for Schwab.”

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Pros: Gas pedal to the floor from page one. I read 200 pages in one day/Victor is the epitome of the anti-hero; I can't help but love him though/All the characters showed growth.

Cons: Again, the time jumps were annoying. I just didn't keep track/Eli is obnoxiously self-righteous/The ending and June, I was just kind of like…oh, okay then.

Full Review: ***Disclaimer - If you haven't read Villains and Vengeful by Schwab, please do so then come back and read this at your leisure. That way you’ll know what I’m talking about.***

It's been three years since the epic conclusion of Vengeful. All our EOs are scattered to the winds. Victor is searching for a cure, since his powers are still glitching. June is off, doing what she does best, and Sydney and Mitch are attempting to stay under the radar, though the constant running is starting to chafe for both of them.

When a new Director is appointed to EON, she makes a house call to a therapist, Gabriel Gray, who lost his entire family because of an EO. Surprisingly, she offers him a job. And since Gray has his own secrets and reasons for keeping EON close, he decides to accept. He has his own agenda and is on a power trip to end all power trips.

With all these pieces falling into place, Schwab expertly maneuvers and coordinates all the King's men until the game is set and the last thing to do is announce checkmate.

This was a fast-paced, no-holds-barred, no-punches-pulled, intense and emotional conclusion to a great series. Another grand slam win for Schwab.

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