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A review by danielle_isreading
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book is a conundrum to review.
On the one hand, the book and it’s characters are engaging, intriguing, and very clever. On the other hand, some of the twists became fairly obvious, and I don’t know if everything about the book earned its final twist—which was a huge gut punch.
And really, speaking of the end and its twist, maybe I’m too much of a romance girlie but like, we’re seriously having Oliver *with Meredith* again? There’s no resolution or reunion between him and James, after everything? That’s… so frustrating!
I did like this book, though, even if I didn’t love the final execution. So the final 3.25 rating feels fair!
On the one hand, the book and it’s characters are engaging, intriguing, and very clever. On the other hand, some of the twists became fairly obvious, and I don’t know if everything about the book earned its final twist—which was a huge gut punch.
And really, speaking of the end and its twist,
I did like this book, though, even if I didn’t love the final execution. So the final 3.25 rating feels fair!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Blood
Minor: Suicide attempt and Suicide