In 2020, Schwab joined the panel of Podcast Writing excuses to discuss book themes and other topics. In May 2018, Schwab gave the sixth annual Tolkien Lecture at Pembroke College, Oxford. In 2017, she signed another book deal with Tor for Vengeful, the sequel to Vicious a new trilogy set called Threads of Power, which takes place in the same world as the Shades of Magic series and an 'homage to Blade Runner' called Black Tabs.

The former was published in February 2015, and also received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. In 2014, Schwab signed a two-book deal with Tor Books, which included A Darker Shade of Magic and its sequel. In late 2013, the rights for a film adaptation of Vicious were bought jointly by Story Mining & Supply Co and Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions. The American Library Association's Reference and User Services Association likewise awarded it the top fantasy book in their 2014 Reading List. Additionally, it received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, which also named the novel one of its best books of 2013 for Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror.

The Guardian called Vicious 'a brilliant exploration of the superhero mythos, and a riveting revenge thriller'. Schwab's debut novel, The Near Witch, was published by Disney in 2011. She completed her first novel (unpublished) in her sophomore year, and sold her debut novel, The Near Witch, to Disney before graduating. She had originally planned to study Astrophysics, but changed directions after taking art and literature courses. Louis with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2009. She graduated from Washington University in St. Schwab went to an all-girls Southern preparatory school. Schwab was born on Jin California and grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. She is the creator of the supernatural teen drama series First Kill (TV series), based on her short story of the same name originally published in the 2020 anthology Vampires Never Get Old: Tales With Fresh Bite. She publishes children's and young adult fiction books published under the name Victoria Schwab. She is known for the 2013 novel Vicious, the Shades of Magic series, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, which was nominated for the 2020 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. E.) Schwab (born July 7, 1987) is an American writer. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, the Shades of Magic series and the Villains duology. Louis ( BFA)įantasy, science fiction, young adult, adult and middle grade fantasy

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