Villains 3: Victorious

PRAISE FOR V.E. SCHWAB

Perfectly suspended between darkness and light . . . unforgettable -Alix E. Harrow on The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Sends you whirling through a dizzying kaleidoscopic adventure . . . you will find yourself in quick turns both aching with heartbreak, and gleefully crowing at the truly delicious, wicked cleverness in store -Naomi Novik on The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Nobody can write like V. E. Schwab . . . an unmissable addition to your To Be Read pile -Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister's Keeper, on Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Compulsively readable . . . surprises in a few new ways, each of them a delight - Locus on Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Lush, gorgeous prose and a gripping take on the vampire that pays homage to the greats while doing something deliciously new - Lex Croucher on Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

The kind of book you encounter only once in a lifetime . . . a defiant, joyous rebellion against time, fate and even death itself - and a powerful reminder that the only magic great enough to conquer all of it is love -Peng Shepherd on The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Schwab's page turner is an achingly poignant romantic fantasy about the desperate desire to make one's mark on the world -Oprah.com, Best LGBTQ Books of 2020', on The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Schwab's visceral, engrossing writing style delivers an unputdownable yarn once again.
--EW.com

A delightfully nostalgic addition to the world V.E. Schwab has created that still keeps things fresh with the introduction of new characters and the promise of more story to come.
--Polygon

Wake up bestie, the first installment of a new fantasy series set in the world of V.E. Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic, is about to drop-and it's one that longtime readers and new fans can both dive right into.
--Paste Magazine

Returning to the world of her fantastic A Darker Shade of Magic and its sequels, Schwab gives readers more of everything they love about that series: dynamic, unconventional characters; suspenseful plots; rich worldbuilding; and compelling relationships ... Schwab's pacing is confident, assured, and the book weaves a masterful spell on the reader. A delicious treat for fans of the Shades of Magic series and a lush, suspenseful fantasy in its own right.
--Kirkus, starred review

[Schwab] writes with a sense of authority and mischief ... The Fragile Threads of Power will entrance and delight fantasy readers everywhere.
--Booklist

Schwab cleverly builds on her existing worlds, introducing new threats and expanding the magic system. The new characters captivate and the plot twists shock.
--Publishers Weekly

Schwab at her best. Be ready to fall in love all over again.
--Reactor.com

A masterful storyteller --The Bookseller

A must-read if you enjoyed the Shades of Magic series.
-Geeking By

As V.E. Schwab weaves her storytelling magic once more, fans and newcomers alike are in for an extraordinary literary journey.
--Good Star Vibes

A powerful, thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationships between magic, knowledge, and responsibility.
--Reading Neko

V.E. Schwab has an effortless way with words and weaving stories I could easily get lost in.
--Chasing Chapters

One that fans of the original series will adore, and one that is bound to bring brand new fans to the series for the first time --Becky's Book Blog

Once again, V. E. Schwab's masterful writing, immersive storytelling, and complex characters come together to deliver something truly unforgettable.
--Write Thy Sel