(originally titled Vicious ) is the first installment in the Villains trilogy by V.E. Schwab . This dark fantasy novel subverts traditional superhero tropes by following two brilliant but morally bankrupt college roommates, Victor and Eli, who discover that near-death experiences can trigger extraordinary supernatural abilities. Their academic experiment spirals into a decade-long cycle of betrayal, incarceration, and murderous revenge. Quick Facts Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Una obsesión perversa