The Villains series by V.E. Schwab is 2 books of fiction that runs on dark and intense. Spice ranges from 1/5 to 1/5 across the series, clocking in at 924 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way V.E. Schwab intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
Two new voices join Victor and Eli's story — including Marcella, who is determined to carve her own place in a world that has repeatedly underestimated her. Vengeful is bigger, darker, and more intere
Full guide →Victor and Eli were best friends at university before their research into ExtraOrdinaries — people with supernatural abilities — destroyed everything between them. Ten years later, Victor breaks out o
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Vengeful is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Vengeful →Read the Villains series in publication order: 1. Vengeful, 2. Vicious. This is the intended reading order by V.E. Schwab.
The Villains series has 2 books totaling 924 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Villains series is low-heat, averaging 1/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Villains series is a fiction series by V.E. Schwab with dark, intense, complex vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Vengeful — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Vengeful breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.