Villains books in order

There are 3 books in Villains. The latest, Victorious, came out in 2026, and V. E. Schwab hasn't announced another one yet.

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Release information last checked 24 October 2026.

Villains books in order

Book 1
Vicious
2013
Book 2
Vengeful
2018
Book 3
Victorious
2026

Companion stories

Companion
Warm Up
2013
Companion
ExtraOrdinary
2021

What Villains is about

From the description of Vicious, the first book.

"In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find—aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemesis have set a course for revenge—but who will be left alive at the end?"-- Provided by Amazon

Villains at a glance

Author: V. E. Schwab
Books published: 3
Companion stories: 2
Still to come: None announced yet
First book published: 2013

Questions readers ask

Is there going to be another Villains book?

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How many books are in Villains?

3 books have been published in Villains so far, plus 2 companion stories.

What order should I read Villains in?

Read the main books in order: 1. Vicious, 2. Vengeful, 3. Victorious. The 2 companions can be read alongside them.

Is Villains finished?

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