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A review by ka_ke
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
It’s been a long time since a book has given me chills by just thinking about it. The characters make the plot feel real, the incorporation of Shakespeare is impeccable and the ending, is tragic. If We Were Villains is definitely a new favourite of mine.
Graphic: Bullying, Addiction, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Medical content, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Homophobia, Alcohol, and Forced institutionalization