Victorious

VICTORIA “V. E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed Shades universe, the Villains series, the City of Ghosts series, Gallant, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Fragile Threads of Power. When not haunting Paris streets or trudging up English hillsides, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is usually tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up monsters.

PRAISE FOR V.E. SCHWABPerfectly suspended between darkness and light . . . unforgettable -Alix E. Harrow on The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueSends 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 LaRueNobody 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 SoilCompulsively readable . . . surprises in a few new ways, each of them a delight - Locus on Bury Our Bones in the Midnight SoilLush, 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 SoilThe 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 LaRueSchwab'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 LaRueSchwab's visceral, engrossing writing style delivers an unputdownable yarn once again.--EW.comA 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.--PolygonWake 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 MagazineReturning 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.--BooklistSchwab cleverly builds on her existing worlds, introducing new threats and expanding the magic system. The new characters captivate and the plot twists shock.--Publishers WeeklySchwab at her best. Be ready to fall in love all over again.--Reactor.comA masterful storyteller --The BooksellerA must-read if you enjoyed the Shades of Magic series.-Geeking ByAs V.E. Schwab weaves her storytelling magic once more, fans and newcomers alike are in for an extraordinary literary journey.--Good Star VibesA powerful, thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationships between magic, knowledge, and responsibility.--Reading NekoV.E. Schwab has an effortless way with words and weaving stories I could easily get lost in.--Chasing ChaptersOne 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 BlogOnce again, V. E. Schwab's masterful writing, immersive storytelling, and complex characters come together to deliver something truly unforgettable.--Write Thy Sel