A review by alexandrabelze
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

oh my god. m. l. rio is insane for this one. it has an achingly slow beginning but once you get into all of the drama it’s hard to put down. i had pieced together the “big reveal” before the “big reveal,” but i did not expect ANYTHING that was revealed in the epilogue. that epilogue gave me whiplash. i felt way too many things in a way too short span of time. i can’t even begin to describe the ache that i felt in my heart for james and oliver. also, loved the open ending. 
james’s “suicide” was a whirlwind of emotions. first, i have to mourn with oliver over his death. then, i have to choke on my own shock over the fact that he’s NOT DEAD? oh my god. amazing.
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