A review by bookish_5280
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Absolutely amazing read! I am Secret History obsessed, and so this was the perfect book. The aesthetic was immaculate, the imagery was incredibly detailed and beautiful (although awful and obsessive and violent). I loved the writing style, and the incorporation of Shakespeare quotes was fantastic--and this is coming from someone who is certainly NOT a big fan of Shakespeare. Every play fit perfectly into the narrative, from Lear to Romeo and Juliet to, of course, Caesar. There were so many scenes that broke me, so many that made me reflect--and THAT ENDING.  OH MY GOD. I don't think I will heal from that for a long time. 

James+Oliver forever <3
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