Villains Books in Order

The Villains series by V. E. Schwab includes 4 books published between 1993–2026.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Vicious

    Vicious

    2013 · V. E. Schwab

    Vicious by V. E. Schwab is a story about two college roommates, Victor and Eli, who share a fascination with adrenaline and near-death experiences.…

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  2. Cover of Vengeful

    Vengeful

    Year unknown · V. E. Schwab

    The sequel to Vicious, described as a superpowered collision of extraordinary minds and vengeful intentions. Marcella Riggins, needing no one, gains…

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  3. Victorious

    2026 · V. E. Schwab

    Victorious is a 2026 book by V. E. Schwab. It is book 1 of the series Villains.

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Villains books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Vicious”. Start with “Vicious.”

How many books are in the Villains series?

We list 4 books by V. E. Schwab , published between 1993–2026.

Where can I buy the Villains books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.