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

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Spell-binding and enamouring. I literally was caught up in the story and finished in one sitting. I absolutely loved the plot and the element of mystery and really just felt captivated and transfixed within the story. The words flowed so smoothly and you really got a feel for who the characters were as people which really helped the ending. The relationships were so visceral, passionate and emotional, and it really just stays with you. THE ENDING! The ending is amazing and I love it so much, I think it was very fitting. My favourite thing was just the characters and how invested I got in it, and how realistic they were. I liked the Shakespearean tragedy theme, just gotta love any mention of Edmund, and how it was really interwoven into the setting and characters. It really packs a punch. I really came to see the characters as people and I caught myself thinking, he probably did that because he.... and etc.