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A review by nymnphi
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
not sure why the author thought two racial slurs in the first 25 pages would be a good move, especially when they weren't necessary? that left a bad taste in my mouth for the entire length of the novel. the characters are well-written; they feel like real people with real problems. richard, however, felt a little too over-the-top and unrealistic. i get the bombastic personality, but i felt his slow decline into blind rage was far too quick, especially since there had been no real problems until the events of the novel. other than those quarrels, i understand why it's so popular.
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Homophobia and Vomit
Minor: Racial slurs and Suicide