Victor and Eli: The End of an Epic
Schwab made this announcement at MC London Comic-Con. Journalists interviewed her about the series' future. She stated clearly that she will not return to this universe. This marks the definitive end of a literary world that captivated fans worldwide.
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The series began with Vicious in 2013. It launched her career in dark fantasy. The story follows Victor Vale and Eli Cardale. They become mortal enemies after gaining supernatural powers. The final book, Victorious, arrived in October 2026. That was eight years after the second volume. Schwab explained the delay. She refused to rush the work. Netflix had canceled the First Kill adaptation. She treats each book as a piece of art.
Why She Will Not Continue
When asked about writing another Villains book, Schwab was direct. No, because it hurts, because I would want to, but I'm not that kind of writer. She does not believe in continuing a story just because she likes being there. She needs a very good narrative reasonto return. She admits she does not know where she will be as a writer in ten years.
The Trilogy Structure
Schwab used a metaphor for the series structure. „Vicious is a pause, Vengeful is a pause, Victorious is the final point.”This highlights that the series was always conceived as a complete arc. It started as a standalone novel. It became a duology, then a trilogy. She chose this structure to avoid leaving readers in suspense.
Adaptations and Future Projects
The Villains film or series project has fluctuated. It has been alive, dead, alive, dead. It is now in active development. Schwab does not want the adaptation to be a pale shadowof what it could be. She is willing to wait patiently for the best possible result.
Writing Style and Philosophy
Schwab is a „method writer.”She always knows how her books end before starting. This applies to serials too. The path to that ending changed during writing. She found inspiration from Marvel's WandaVision. She does not believe in classic happy endings. She believes in hopeful endings. Darkness exists, but with a spark of light. Ending a book at a certain point does not mean the character's story stops. This perspective led to a graphic novel and short story.
A New Chapter
Schwab describes herself as easily possessed by stories while writing. Now that Villains is complete, she feels free to focus on other projects. She does not know exactly what comes next. She hopes releasing this weightwill allow her to take on a new literary challenge. This transition marks a new chapter in her career. She continues to explore the boundaries of speculative fiction.
