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

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

oliver marks bisexual king. wish the mystery of it was more central, it focuses more on character reaction and experience than the mystery. i am pretentious and love shakespeare 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Drug use, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Violence, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Eating disorder