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

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Beautifully written, but the story itself is absolutely brutal and very difficult to process. Don’t read if you’re on the emotional/sensitive side.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Addiction, Violence, Murder, and Blood

Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Grief, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship