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

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am stingily with my 5 star ratings but this book is truly brilliant. Being an actor in a small college program reading about actors in a small college program felt so homey and almost too real at times. I felt so connected to the humanity of each character and felt everything as they felt it. The themes of martyrdom, love, found family, and Shakespeare were unforgettable. M.L.  Rio is a genius and I will be following every book she releases. I can see how this book is confusing or pretentious to anyone who has not studied theatre, but I think it is a perfect dip into the world of drama for those who are interested (or those who it’s everyday life).
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