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A review by luvsbagels
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If We Were Villains is officially my second 5 star read of the year! As someone who doesn't have a particularly strong interest in Shakespeare, I was surprised by how entranced I was in this story.
I've always been too impatient for Shakespeare and I was worried that I would feel the same way about this book. Fortunately, that was not the case. While Shakespeare's text and stories are heavily woven into the plot, it is done so in a way that is easy to consume.
This book is poetic, tense, and a true Shakespearean Tragedy.
I've always been too impatient for Shakespeare and I was worried that I would feel the same way about this book. Fortunately, that was not the case. While Shakespeare's text and stories are heavily woven into the plot, it is done so in a way that is easy to consume.
This book is poetic, tense, and a true Shakespearean Tragedy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Murder, Terminal illness, Alcohol, Blood, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, Drug abuse, and Domestic abuse