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A review by ashleyslibrary
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’ve never greatly enjoyed reading Shakespeare, and I was worried that it would affect my overall perception of If We Were Villains.
While I am grappling with mixed emotions on my overall opinion of the book, I know this book will stick around with me for quite a while.
M.L Rio does a beautiful job of displaying the complex and raw emotions and relationships that can form in tight-knit friend circles in early adulthood.
I both love and hate the ending at the same time - a form of artistry I’ve grown to appreciate more the older I’ve gotten. A solid 4 stars!
While I am grappling with mixed emotions on my overall opinion of the book, I know this book will stick around with me for quite a while.
M.L Rio does a beautiful job of displaying the complex and raw emotions and relationships that can form in tight-knit friend circles in early adulthood.
I both love and hate the ending at the same time - a form of artistry I’ve grown to appreciate more the older I’ve gotten. A solid 4 stars!
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, and Death
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Suicide attempt, and Violence