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If We Were Villains: A Novel by M.L. Rio

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dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

i. im speechless. i have no idea how it could take me 3 years to pick it up from rotting in my bookshelf.😧😧
Me, massive tsh fan, is fucking stunned by this masterpiece- ily M. L. Rio
“Do you blame Shakespeare for any of it?”
The question is so unlikely, so nonsensical coming from such a sensible man, that I can’t suppress a smile. “I blame him for
all of it.”
RAWWWHWHAAHAHAHHAUAUSU I FUCKING LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!

Oliver and James. two tragic shakespearean boys desperately in love with each other, showing their hidden unsure love through poetry and dramas. Angsty as fuck.
“Were you in love with him?”
“Yes,” I say, simply. James and I put each other through the kind of reckless passions Gwendolyn once talked about, joy and anger and desire and despair.
After all that, was it really so strange? I am no longer baffled or amazed or embarrassed by it. “Yes, I was.'”It's not the whole truth. The whole truth is, I'm in love with him still.

Im sobbing crying throwing up on floor rn i can’t handle these tragic gays💔💔💔


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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I absolutely adore this book. As someone who went through a theater program, I can deeply relate to what these 20-year-olds are experiencing—minus the murder, of course.

The story does an incredible job of keeping you hooked, even though you already know who gets convicted. It’s a perfect blend of Shakespearean drama, a gripping murder mystery, and dark, compelling themes. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Shakespeare, enjoys a suspenseful mystery, or is drawn to darker narratives. 10/10!




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Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Such a good concept. Loved how it’s hard to believe that they’re telling the truth - they are actors. 

Although i feel as if the end was boring. However, i adored how the killer confessed without directly saying so.

 It’s important for the reader to digest the play and understand what it’s displaying. 

Fellas is it gay to go to jail for your homies crimes?

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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emotional sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Always a sucker for dark academia and this book is no exception, couldn't put it down.

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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