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

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

One of my favourite books I read in 2022. The dark academia vibes were absolutely stunning. As someone who (sorry to say) dislikes shakespeare, Rio does a fantastic job of weaving in bits and pieces at perfect times and always giving enough context to it so that my rusty knowledge doesn’t hinder the enjoyment and understanding of the book! The overall premise, plot, and characters are all so developed and intricately intertwined in such a masterful way that while I was panic reading to reach my 2022 goal, I genuinely could not stop reading this book. Absolutely here for all the dark mysterious academia! 
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