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

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This might just be the favorite book I've read in the past decade or so (if we are being honest it probably ranks up there with my favorite books ever) 
The English major in me in particular had a hoot of a time parsing through the references and the Shakespearean foreshadowing going on while still remaining thoroughly hooked by the story in and of itself. 

I cried through most of the epilogue and the last little twist left me wanting for more immediately. Something that usually doesn't happen to me, as I prefer sitting with what I've just read,even if it ends on a cliffhanger