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

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

I found the book quite slow at the start, but then I got into it more towards the end. I just think the main conflict was really sort of excessive and messy and I still don’t understand the motives behind the main antagonist. I also wish the other characters were more fleshed out. The blatant sexualisation of Meredith was so upsetting to read every time it came up, and it came up OFTEN. The female rep was just bad. I had big expectations for this book after everyone claiming it to be like the secret history, and was kinda let down. But I did really like the Shakespeare and the plays throughout. I thought the symbolism was nice to piece together too. But overall I have a bigger appreciation for plays now!