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

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? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Eating disorder, Sexual content

Minor: Vomit