If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

If We Were Villains

M.L. Rio

352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ thriller dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it.A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakesp...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 35,479 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 85%
emotional 67%
tense 61%
sad 42%
reflective 23%
challenging 20%
adventurous 11%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 15%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.29

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...