A review by epohlig
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book so much! I loved the mysterious aspect and especially how, in each scene, I always had enough information to know what was going on, but I was always fully aware that I didn’t have all the puzzle pieces, so even when it t seemed to make sense, there were always questions lurking in my head.
Additionally, the writing style is beautiful, just with the words and phrasings. And I know it’s a bit of a controversial point to non-theatre people, but I personally loved all the Shakespeare references and quotes, especially the parallels between the characters and their roles (which accentuates a point Oliver makes that it can be hard for them to distinguish themselves after a time). To be honest, I didn’t get some of the Shakespeare quotes (especially the last one which was definitely important, but maybe I was just too tired to work it out), but I loved the book regardless. :)
Additionally, the writing style is beautiful, just with the words and phrasings. And I know it’s a bit of a controversial point to non-theatre people, but I personally loved all the Shakespeare references and quotes, especially the parallels between the characters and their roles (which accentuates a point Oliver makes that it can be hard for them to distinguish themselves after a time). To be honest, I didn’t get some of the Shakespeare quotes (especially the last one which was definitely important, but maybe I was just too tired to work it out), but I loved the book regardless. :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Suicide