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If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

16 reviews

decie's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

3.75

I would have loved this book when I was younger, but I'm not a huge fan. the first 150 pages did nothing but describe dark academia in the most pretentious and stereotypical way possible, and even after it picked up I felt like I was reading a TSH knock-off. if you're reading for the aesthetic/mood it will probably be perfect for you. as long as you can tolerate shakespeare.

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talonsontypewriters's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0


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nehaslibrary's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

i don’t usually read such books and also hate old english texts but this is an exception; i loved it so much!
i’m still processing the end but i will definitely reread at some point

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kastoria's review against another edition

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

4.0

A well written book for a debut novel and there are definitely twists that were unexpected. The Shakespeare is difficult to get used to and some of the characters are lukewarm but I did enjoy the book. Oliver is a rather passive protagonist but maybe that was why he was a good choice as a narrator for the story.

Oliver is a Head Empty, No Thoughts kinda guy and allows life to pass him by but it does make for good reading, watching the events unfold and relationships bloom before him without realising or knowing until it's spelled out, even his own. 

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audreysreading's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Best book I’ve ever read. The layers in this book are outstanding. Even as you peak them back you still don’t know the truth. Until the final page there will be shocking events and dark fates. 

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li_reading's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is all my favourite things wrapped up in one. I absolutely loved it, cannot wait to reread.

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