Vicious by V.E. Schwab
From Book Trigger Warnings
Vicious
| Author(s) | V.E. Schwab |
|---|---|
| Published | September 24, 2014 |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
| Genre(s) | Science Fiction Fantasy |
| Age group | Adult |
Vicious by V.E. Schwab is an adult science-fiction fantasy novel, originally published on September 24, 2014. It is the first book in the Villains series.
Trigger Warnings
- Abandonment
- Alcohol consumption
- Animal death
- Blood (graphic)
- Death
- Drug use
- Electrocution
- Gun violence
- Medical experimentation
- Murder
- Overdosing
- Panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault
- Suicide (mentioned and attempted)
- Violence
Representation
An asterisk (*) indicates that the author openly identifies with that identity.
- Asexual main character (see controversies for more info)
Tropes
Controversies
- Before Vengeful, the sequel to Vicious, was released, Schwab said on Twitter that Vengeful would make Victor (the main character) canonically asexual.[1]
There is a brief mention of how Victor has never been aroused by naked people, implying a lack of sexual attraction, but since the scene takes place at a strip club it could also mean he is Demisexual. Shortly after, it is described how Victor was not interested in sex with his former crush either, therefore confirming that he is in fact Asexual and not Demisexual. The author has also since then stated several times on Twitter that he is in fact asexual. [2][3][4]
