If We Were Villains book by M.L. Rio

If We Were Villains book by M. L. Rio

If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio is a dark academic mystery that follows a group of elite Shakespearean actors at a prestigious conservatory. When Oliver Marks is released from prison after serving ten years for a murder he may or may not have committed, he finally tells the story of what really happened among his tightly knit circle of friends.

As rivalries, ambitions, and complicated relationships intensify, the line between performance and reality begins to blur. Obsessed with Shakespeare and constantly inhabiting tragic roles, the students find themselves drawn into a real-life drama of jealousy, betrayal, and violence. When one of them is found dead, the group's carefully constructed world begins to unravel.

Atmospheric, suspenseful, and richly literary, If We Were Villains explores friendship, identity, obsession, and the dangerous consequences of living too deeply within art. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you'll learn

• Themes of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal
• Shakespeare's influence on modern storytelling
• Dark academia and elite academic culture
• The psychology of friendship and rivalry
• Mystery and unreliable narration

Who should read it

• Readers who enjoy dark academia fiction
• Fans of literary mysteries and thrillers
• Anyone interested in Shakespeare and theatre
• Readers who like atmospheric, character-driven stories

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