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Vicious by V.E. Schwab
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot

I would have dnf'd but this was my second attempt to read a book for the r/fantasy bingo superhero prompt, so I pushed through. I knew this prompt was going to be difficult for me...

I definitely understand why this book is beloved - it had an engaging beginning, fast pace, charming band of misfits with a morally grey lead, and solid writing. But ultimately, while I understand the appeal, it didn't work for me. At first I thought that jumping around in time was a smart way to tell this story, but as more perspectives were added, and the jumping became more erratic, I just found it muddled. And the characters were great, but there wasn't enough introspection for my taste.