Books Like "Vicious"
Two former friends become supervillains in a dark, morally complex tale that flips superhero tropes inside out.
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- The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson — Features morally complex characters with unique magical abilities in a dark academic setting with similar themes of power and corruption.
- Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson — Explores a world where superpowered individuals are villains rather than heroes, with similar anti-superhero themes and moral ambiguity.
- The Umbrella Academy by Gerard Way — Dysfunctional superpowered characters with dark pasts and complex relationships, blending superhero elements with psychological drama.
- Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman — Deconstructs superhero tropes through the perspective of both villain and hero, examining the psychology behind costumed characters.
- Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab — Same author's signature style of morally gray characters and dark fantasy elements, though in a different magical setting.
- The Rook by Daniel O'Malley — Urban fantasy with supernatural abilities and complex characters navigating morally ambiguous situations in a modern setting.
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