Hypothesizing about the existence of “supers” is easy… proving their existence and creating them is not. While putting their thesis together Victor and Eli quickly figure out just how difficult it can be after things going terribly wrong mid-experiment. 10 years later, Victor is released from prison and determined to set Eli and the record straight. Unlike most superhero books or shows, V. E. Schwab keeps you wondering about the true qualities of “heroes” and “villains” while keeping you on the edge of your seat the entire time.