ExtraOrdinary Powers
What power does Eli develop after his experiment?
Regeneration/Immortality
Who originally proposes the idea of creating superpowers through near-death experiences?
Eli
"I don't need to watch out for Eli. He's the one who needs to watch out for me."
Victor
How do Victor and Eli know each other?
They met in college.
What year was Vicious published?
2013
What is the main drawback to Victor's power?
He feels the pain he inflicts on others.
True or False: Victor and Eli both see themselves as heroes.
False- Though Victor and Eli both believe their actions are justified, they don't both see themselves as heroes. Eli views himself as a hero, believing he’s fulfilling a righteous duty by eliminating other ExtraOrdinaries, whom he considers unnatural.In contrast, Victor doesn’t think of himself as a hero. He’s more interested in revenge and justice for himself rather than in "saving" others or doing good. He’s aware of his morally gray choices and is more focused on personal retribution than any higher moral purpose.
"Plenty of humans were monstrous, and plenty of monsters knew how to play at being human"
Victor
Where does Victor go after his experiment leads to his powers?
He ends up in prison.
True or False: V.E. Schwab wrote Vicious as a standalone novel, originally.
True — it was later expanded into a series
What unique ability does Sydney possess?
Bringing people back from the dead.
How does Eli justify his actions against other ExtraOrdinaries, and what is his rationale for his own powers?
He believes that ExtraOrdinaries are unnatural and against God’s will, yet he views his powers as divinely sanctioned.
"Some people were born to be heroes…others to be villains."
Eli
Who broke Victor out of Prison
Mitch
What is the sequel to the novel Vicious?
Vengeful
How does Serena become an E.O., and what are her powers?
She drowned in a frozen lake with Sydney, and her power allows her to control people's minds.
True or False: Victor actively seeks to use his power and help people in need.
False- Victor doesn’t use his powers to help others; his primary goal is personal revenge against Eli. He isn’t motivated by a sense of heroism but by his desire for retribution.
"You think you’re better off alone, but you’re not."
Sydney
[Blank] was a detective who was originally in charge of investigating possible EOs.
Mark Stell
Name another one of V.E. Schwab's novels
(cannot be the sequel to Vicious)
The Invisible Life of Addie La rue, Gallant, A Darker Shade of Magic, This Savage Song, City of Ghosts, The Fragile Threads of Power, etc.
What is Mitch's E.O. power, and what was his near death experience?
Trick Question- Mitch is not an E.O., he does not possess powers.
True or False: Sydney chooses to work with Victor because she fully agrees with all of his actions.
False — although she has reservations, she stays with Victor due to loyalty and protection, not because she agrees with everything he does.
"I’ve seen the price of miracles. I won’t ever trust them."
Sydney
Who is Barry Lynch?
Barry Lynch was one of Eli's many EO targets whom he tracked down and killed. He was later resurrected twice by Sydney only to be killed again each time not long after his resurrection.
Bonus: 2x points
What did V.E. Schwab say she wanted to explore by creating morally complex characters like Victor and Eli in Vicious?
She wanted to examine the blurred line between hero and villain, and the moral gray areas in which real people operate.