by V.E. Schwab
First published 2013
Brilliant students Victor and Eli made a shocking discovery: near-death experiences can unlock extraordinary abilities. But their experiment went horribly wrong, igniting a decade-long feud. Now, Victor escapes prison to hunt down his old friend-turned-nemesis, Eli, who is on a mission to eradicate all other superhumans. As the two arch-rivals clash, a young girl with her own surprising powers gets caught in the crossfire. In this high-stakes battle of wits and wills, only one will emerge victorious.
Genres: science-fiction, fantasy, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
400 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: violence