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

challenging dark emotional 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? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

this book left me so simultaneously hollowed and overwhelmed that i’m unsure what to do with myself. do with that what you will.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Death, Drug use, Grief, Violence, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual content, Blood, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Homophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Medical content, Mental illness, Suicide, and Vomit