It’s not often that I actually go ahead and read the second book in a series, but I did really like Vicious so I figured I might as well check out the sequel! Also, it was available from the library and I needed a read.
We pick up with Victor who, spoiler, is not actually dead. He is occasionally still dying, though, for a moment or two at random intervals and he needs to find a way to stop that. There’s also the story of Marcella, who is looking to take over the mob, and a secret organization that is looking to police and detain EOs to keep them from being a problem to society.
There is just a lot of stuff that happens in this book and I found that I didn’t ultimately care that much about any of the plotlines. There was just too much happening all over the place and I really only cared about Victor. He ultimately ends up feeling like a background character for most of the book, though, and that’s a little disappointing.
There was also a large focus on Eli at one point that I found not necessary. I already know he’s a psychopath. I didn’t need an explanation or more emphasis on that fact. I was good.
Ultimately, the book just had too many storylines happening all at once and I did not get into most of them. As a result, it was a fine way to pass the time, but I never really fell into it like I did the first one. Pass for me, but it might be okay for you.