Literary Fiction
A Shakespearean actor recounts a deadly college rivalry to a detective, blending mystery and tragedy.
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A Shakespearean actor recounts a deadly college rivalry to a detective, blending mystery and tragedy.
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Entreated to tell his side of the story to a detective who put him in prison a decade earlier for a murder he may not have committed, Oliver Marks describes his past as a Shakespearean actor in college whose rivalry with a castmate escalated in dangerous ways.
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After reading Hot Wax I decided to give another of Rio's books a shot and If We Were Villains definitely turned out. I'm not a theater person (never…
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Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 stars The mystery thriller is not my usual genre, I usually stick to romance but this year as one of the reading goals I decided to…
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with some on-page scenes, though often fade-to-black.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including murder and graphic descriptions of blood and gore.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language, not a central focus.
Substance use
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Moderate depiction of alcohol and drug use, including overdose themes.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Moderate presence of LGBTQIA+ characters and identity themes, though criticized by some.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or witchcraft themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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No political or ideological messaging present.
Self-harm / suicide
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Moderate depiction of self-harm, mentioned as a recurring theme.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent themes of physical abuse and domestic violence, central to the narrative.
Other
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