V.E. SCHWAB X MINCING MOCKINGBIRD V. E. Schwab is collaborating with The Mincing Mockingbird—and we are thrilled! V.E. Schwab is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed Shades universe, the Villains series, the City of Ghosts series, Gallant, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Fragile Threads of Power. 120 pages. Gold foil-stamped cover.