A review by alexandra_76
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

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

5.0

this is my first review, so it might be a little messy. at first, the book was a bit confusing because i had no idea what to expect—i bought it without knowing anything about it, so i was going in blind. it has a lot of shakespeare references, which didn’t really help with my confusion since i don’t know much about him (it was never something i had to learn in school).

even though it was a little complicated at first and i had to push myself to pick it up a few times, the last 40 percent of the book was absolutely fascinating. i was really curious to see what would happen next. i don’t regret reading it at all, and i can definitely see myself picking it up again in the future.

i finished it a few hours ago, and even though i really want to start another book right now, i feel like doing that wouldn’t do this one justice. i might wait a day or two to sort through all my thoughts and feelings, because i did cry a little at the end.

it was good, and it’s unlike anything i’ve read before. i’m just starting to get into this kind of book, so i might change my opinion later, but right now—i really liked it.


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