In and out. Afterwards, Oliver seeks out Meredith to comfort her, and the two end up having sex. Oliver and James. Its been so many weeks. Language: R (136 swears 74 'f'); Mature Content: PG-13 Vague, undescriptive sex, mention eating disorder, drinking, and smoking, overdose Violence: PG-13 Rough "play" that results in injury, descriptive murder . It incorporates Gothic and vintage style elements, as well as references to ancient Greece, Rome, and the Renaissance. If We Were Villians is hard to put down. And, God, Meredith deserves a world of her own, someone who makes her feel the way James makes me feel. I breathed in three times, before moving closer toward the door. He just left all his trauma behind. Please consider turning it on! Faking your own death. Content Transparency: This book contains adult material, including forms of violence/self-harm, scenes of emotional intensity, offensive language, and substance abuse. Rating: 2.5/5. The Jews were just starting to migrate to England and the racism towards them was motivated by their . If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio. Alexander remembers what it felt like - the horror of it all. In the days of Shakespeare, many of the people were anti-Semitic. The inseparable duo. But I am saying you also cant blame her for what she did when she found out. I got up, never letting go, and moved to the chair next to him, so we could be closer. I couldnt have Filippa over for lunch and not talk about it, but talking about it was too much to stomach, even with her. Dark Academia is an aesthetic and subculture dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. And then, the second I got your note, the second I figured it all out, I came here. Gold Derby recently conducted a poll asking viewers of "Australian Survivor: Heroes V Villains" to name who played the best pre-merge game, and it's a tie between two members of the so-called Spice Girls alliance Shonee Bowtell and George Mladenov both receive 36% support. IMO, it ties into the bird imagery. No, I dont think so. Published: 2017. Dont make it about that., Im not making anything into anything. Wouldnt it be cruel of James to leave such a note behind? Since I was released, my world had been flipped upside down more times than I cared to admit, and the dizziness of it all left me senseless to what might await me on the other side of that door. Quoted as being the most academic of them all: he knew what he was doing. But really, it doesn't take long because I don't have that sort of patience. aka James' pov (mostly) behind the original . Can you believe we shared a room for four years and never did this?. Alive, breathing, dry and utterly, painfully breathtaking. No words were necessary, at this point, to be honest. Thank you, I renewed it all myself. Change). Its not that, its just it makes me sad., Yeah. Not too soon, I shook my head. James Cameron doesn't always have the nicest things to say about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that doesn't mean he's not familiar with the blockbuster franchise.While Cameron may have . Then gave him a minute to cool down before I went on, keeping my voice low. Genre: mystery/thriller. "This is the tragedy, they let you think it will be a happy ending until the very last minute" I paraphrased. .. His eyes, still cloudy with sleep, widened as he took in the sight of me, standing at his doorstep. and if we follow Pericles, he was also separated from his family and they thought he was dead before reuniting. I believe that in the end, Oliver will never find peace, regardless if James survived or not. A fleeting thought of Meredith ran through my head, but only for a second. aka James pov (mostly) behind the original story since the end of the performance of King Lear. by mlrio. Ai tempi della condanna, non tutti erano convinti della sua colpevolezza, in primis il detective Colborne, che ora lo attende fu What he wasn't anticipating, albeit what he wouldn't have expected from him under any circumstances, though Richard had a nagging way of proving the whole group wrong, was the act of, putting it literally, attempting to drown the one who did play Macbeth. It was my last hope. Intelligent, thrilling, and richly detailed, If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio is a captivating story of the enduring power and passion of words (available April 11, 2017). That was an easy one to answer. Do you wish I had done it? He asked me, flatly. Richard was off the rails, James, and it had nothing to do with anyone but himself. You were someone else, as if you had never come down from playing your character.. Rio [EBOOK AND AUDIOBOOK]<br><br>Enter the players. So, of course, I would jump at the slightest chance that he might be alive, waiting for me in a place that would be only ours to find. And certainly not now. He had always been the most serious student . No, what we did. As a friend, and as something else I cant quite name.. An exploration of Filippa and Camilo's relationship, which I'm not even sure is canon but found interesting to explore anyway. Do you remember that? And it cost us everything. I kissed the top of his head. The inseparable duo. Rio. Author: M.L. Because, even then, I knew that if anyone would have an influence in your decision, it wouldve been me. Oliver writes a letter to James after James' death. Im only sorry for how it hurt you, for the pain I caused you. You went to jail and every single friend Id ever had knew that I was to blame for it. They stop and they look. Drama and tragedy follows them on and offstage, and things begin to turn ugly when someone is found dead. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it.A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. . maybe he was saying to find him in the next life? Its got a gripping plot, and a selection of likeable, even if sometimes slightly stuck up characters. Rio. It has always been about that, even when we didnt know it was.. All I could care about was how my heart raced every time he moved, finding a new spot to lay his kisses, to bruise my skin, making me his. It is. He said, looking down at his hands. A series adaptation of the novel is in development. Now that she can make the decision for herself, Wrens birthdays are small affairs. There were also a lot of Shakespeare references and quotes throughout, as the students not only perform his works but sometimes speak in Shakespearean quotes in their day-to-day life. Thank you for reading my rant. And you do? A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. (LogOut/ What you did was selfish, and you cant fucking deny it! It was made pretty clear a few times in the book that James was very good at immersing himself into roles and losing himself in them back in their first class with Gwendolyn and again at the ill-fated Lear rehearsal. "Despite being a classic Flash villain, the original Captain Boomerang spent more time fighting Green Arrow in this universe His last appearance was in the Arrow season 5 finale, where he cornered Malcolm Merlyn who had stepped on a landmine, they both exploded" In and out. James was all there was; the whole fucking universe and every rhyme ever written. Somewhere. If We Were Villains: The sensational TikTok Book Club pick - Kindle edition by Rio, M. L.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. James body was never found, and the book ends open-ended with no clear answers. Biiiiiiiiii. I think he faked his death for Meredith (and maybe Wren) for their closure. Its one of the best books Ive read so far in 2022! The story after enlightening us of the murder took on a very passive and neutral tone and speed and it wasn't sure if the ending was happy or not. It felt good to be absolved of all that guilt and still feel like you were being a hero by saving me., No, shut up. It was secluded, with the closest nearby town being at least a 15 minute drive away. How do you think it feels to have the only person you care about be taken away from you, put in jail for a crime you committed and then leave you out alone? At first, John and Oliver were on a mission to find and kill Deadshot but after learning that John's brother's death was a planned hit he was apprehended by Amanda Waller and put in the . What we were. Instead, Oliver goes to visit Meredith, now a television actress living in Chicago. "Oliver", James whispered, no more than a breath out of his lips; relief, pain, and surprise all mingled together. And they could finally be together. I, too, dont believe in coincidences (especially in literature) and James is alive. The students are briefly questioned by the police, led by Detective Colborne, and Richard's death is ruled a drunken accident. Not now., More like slowly walking across an undefined and dark space to you, It is based off the Pentatonix song because Ive associated that with Jolives. Why?, Do what, exactly? I asked, drier than I had intended. For pleasure and for life. If James Farrow was what it felt like to get lost in between the stars, then I didnt ever want to be found. I had asked her to never kiss you again the way you two had done in Gwendolyns class, and she asked me who it was I was jealous of.. Cmon, Oliver, she wasnt any saint. Phillipa is a mysterious character, and though we dont find out too much about her, she really grew on me throughout the story. If you have or are going to readIf We Were Villains, Id love to hear your thoughts. i hate this feeling of not knowing and i thin thats exactly what the author was going for. He also desperately tried to avoid Meredith, but she snuck her way into his mind and filled it with ugly, hot flashes of guilt. As much as her betrayal hurt me too, I wasnt about to sit there and listen to Jamess rant about her and not say a word. Bill Cipher is the main antagonist of the Disney Channel/Disney XD animated series Gravity Falls, serving as the overarching antagonist of season one and the main antagonist of season two. By Pritesh Dave 10M. We were drawn to each other like . We sat across from each other, maybe only an arms length distance between us, only the two coffee mugs and the plain wooden table as a barrier. James Farrow Needs A Hug; James and Oliver Deserved Better; Bittersweet; We desperately need a sequel to this gorgeous book; James and Oliver are so in love I can't; Summary. I really wish there was a sequelbut then again the book ended perfectly, Just finished this and had to jump right to Reddit. A simple general note and those specific lines to Oliver. Richard reluctantly apologizes, and the group tries to brush off the assault. have not finished reading If We Were Villains, we respectfully suggest that you consider waiting before reviewing this guide. Said in words others could hear, but only I would listen to. Oliver Marks has just served ten years in jail - for a murder he may or may not have committed. 10 years after he was sent to prison for murder, Oliver Marks is finally ready to tell the truth about what really happened on that night, and the time leading up to his arrest. And as for the fairness of it all I slept with Meredith that night. Oliver, Alexander, and James decide to fight back during Caesar's death scene, which quickly spirals out of control. Even by Mel Brooks standards, Spaceballs' villain is ridiculous. Really? He cut me off and tried to take his hands away, but I grabbed them, keeping them still between mine. I was glad just to hear his breath, to have him close. Wash me from shore to shore, and left me breath. Oliver, James whispered, no more than a breath out of his lips; relief, pain, and surprise all mingled together. However, in the coming weeks, Richard grows more violent and begins to attack his fellow students, including his girlfriend Meredith, James, and Oliver, onstage during Caesar. I think its at me. Villains: Wren by mlrio. Oliver, I thought they would tell you right away, I thought they would give you the note right away. But really, it doesn't take long because I don't have that sort of patience. But even with all the guilt he just had to try to have a chance of real happiness with Oliver. I closed my eyes and felt him shuddering against me, his whole body shaking in growing intensity. James and Oliver. Rio that read. Some of the dialogue written out in a script-form, particularly when they are performing or rehearsing for plays. I knew it was a much more loaded question than just that, and I needed that record to be set straight once and for all. So what do you all think? If you need a refresher: After it is revealed that Oliver took the fall for Richards death to protect James whom he has realised he is in love with, Filippa and the detective tell Oliver that James is dead, presumably by suicide. Oliver Marks ha scontato dieci anni di carcere per l'omicidio di un compagno di college. And maybe for just a split second, I, too, knew what drowning felt like.James Farrow stood before me. Just to breathe. Who else could he be expecting? James was a character I liked straight away, but that throughout I had plenty moments of hating too. I was starting to give up., I-, I wanted to go to you. I mean, that the moment I think Im remotely over what happened, you are released. And that wouldnt have been just an accident. James is alive, and Oliver should think of their trip to Del Norte to find him. Even if she eventually went through with it, and confessed it all the same, even if everything ended just as it did; I had hoped she would at least hesitate before giving us all up. I wasnt sure it ever could. After 10 years of reclusion, even the most dramatic of Shakespearean actors would step back when it came to how much immersion they allow themselves into. I believe Oliver will know where to look, and I believe they will find each other. I never did answer. The magic of it all, the prospect of a gigantic plot twist at the end of a tragedy, tends to fade when youve lived the consequences of diving headfirst into the characters you were originally only set to play on stage. Look, I never thought she was my biggest fan, okay? But you didnt.. If youre looking for more dark academia books to read, there are plenty of great titles to try such as Ace of Spades by Faridah bk-ymd, and Bunny by Mona Awad. He didnt dare attempt to find James, worrying what else may befall his troubled mind if his eyes crept their way along James face once again that night. As a young actor, Oliver and his friends attended an elite arts college. She would not have given Oliver the letter if it ensued any sort of false hope for him. The only light came from inside the house, probably the living room, and the positions in which we stood cast shadows all over James face, so much so that I couldnt distinguish the marks of time which were sure to be there, somewhere. But I think I need to hear you say it. He plots to arrive on Earth and . Took time, but it kept be busy. He answered, bashfully. No, I said more firmly, not allowing James to go down that road. Everyone else knew, and that was enough to set the wheels spinning. He finished his thought. The whole truth is, I'm in love with him still. No, that wasnt what walking on stars felt like, and I knew that, now. If We Were Villains is a love letter to Shakespeare and the theater. It would have only tortured Oliver with false hope, and . Soon enough, the kitchen was smelling nice, the aroma filling my chest and giving me a newfound strength. Inside, James had clearly made some work to make the place habitable. Or: Oliver ends up having a nice little chat with Alexander and Colin after the Romeo and Juliet performance in regard to his strange feelings about James. Are you telling me you only found out about that after you were released? Macbeth had gone entirely fine, more than fine, if you'd asked him. And I wouldnt have regretted it.. James blinked at me. But dont you dare put it all on me, how everything unfolded. You can justify anything if you do it poetically enough. Now, he hovered above me, the curls of his overgrown hair falling at the sides of his face, producing a curtain, a shield keeping the rest of the world at bay. What if benvolio walked up and said its me?, SHE DOES CHANGE THE END BY LETTING OLIVER KNOW IT WAS FAKE BEFORE IT WAS TOO LATE! If We Were Villains is a great story written by M.L. When the door came within reaching distance, I knocked, forcefully. tbh I don't think James is dead. It has always been like that. No body found. And we learned she was a holder of James secrets, a protector of the groups heart, and a Shakespearean expert. Oliver Marks bekommt immer nur die Nebenrollen. If We Were Villains is the debut novel of American author M. L. Rio, first published in 2017 by Flatiron Books. [1]. It didnt matter how ungracefully we fell on the mattress, or how we cracked up laughing at the absurdity of two thirty-something adults acting like teenagers, never able to get enough of each other. Wait, James face went white, a glimpse of panic flashing in his eyes. I went to jail for you and you faked your death for me. I picked this up after seeing lots of glowing reviews for it on social media, and Im really glad that I did! There were no speeches to what this moment was, no Shakesperean parallels to describe what was happening where his skin touched mine. The two tentatively resume their relationship. And what will happen to them now?.. 27 Feb 2023 03:01:03 Officer, I plead guilty to the murder of Richard Stirling.. Yes, Meredith was scared, and hurt but she was also jealous., Dont do that. Warner Bros. Another one of the most frequently discussed of DC's canceled movies is the Batman movie directed by and starring Ben Affleck. My hands were steadier than I had anticipated they would be, but maybe it was just so cold outside that I couldnt quite distinguish whether it was my body responding to the weather, or just nerves. As underperforming students are purged every year, the seven of them are the only fourth-year acting students remaining. I like to think that the uncertainty of it all makes it better, that not even Rio knows if he lived. We were drawn to each other like magnets, not even aware of how our bodies seemed to instinctively want to close the distance between them. James knew Oliver would be free in 4 years. Discover more posts about oliver marks, iwwv, james farrow, donna tartt, classic books, dark academia books, and if we were villains. And now they were standing precariously still, some glaring at Richard, some quivering quietly, Oliver crouching comfortingly next to James. I don't believe he would've been cruel enough to give Oliver fruitless hope, because I believe they genuinely loved each other. They help him realize that, maybe, his feelings aren't 100% platonic. James searched for him by the lake, only to realize Richard had been following him the whole time. Do you think it wouldve have been different? A place to connect with other Dark Academics. And me? he asked, small, haunted by too many years not being able to ask. He didnt look much older than when I last saw him, four years prior. She leads the group to the lake, where they find Richard with his skull broken. Yes, that. Because you went to jail to keep me out of it, and I still got hurt.. Youre blaming me? For you. I assure you that had Richard not died by your hand, he wouldnt have survived much longer than the next day, as far as I was concerned., So thats why you convinced me to let him die? James, we would have ended up exactly here. There were four years between then and you getting released, and I swear to God I could not keep living my life the way I was. Language: English Words: 1,229 Chapters: 1/1 Comments: 2 Kudos: 37 Bookmarks: 5 . Oliver and his classmates James, Richard, Alexander, Wren, Filippa and Meredith immerse themselves into the world of Shakespearean tragedy, and as they do their lives turn into a tragedy in ways they could never have foreseen. And maybe for just a split second, I, too, knew what drowning felt like. James takes Wren to bed with him, his revenge on Oliver. Rio, was published in 2017. I dont think its a happy ending, but a tragic one. Instead, it all felt rather anticlimactic, very bland and without flare. Would you like some tea? Oliver is now 31, a quiet, likeable man with a heavy past. James Farrow stood before me. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I dont know what I expected, but I didnt expect you to behere. Their reconnection is very fast paced because I personally believe that weve had enough slow-burn in the actual book, so lets just let the boys be happy together as fast as we can. But then Pip told me you were dead, and I-.. 0 Discussions. Ugh thank you for this, I didnt see that connection til now, I have to say I liked this ending better than The Secret Histories ending. 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