Books like If We Were Villains

Loved If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio? These five are matched on genre, tropes, mood and pace against our curated shelf.

1. The Secret History

   Donna Tartt

   You asked for dark academia and murder mystery and obsession and ensemble cast — this has both.

2. One of Us Is Lying

   Karen M. McManus

   You asked for murder mystery and ensemble cast — this has both.

3. Ninth House

   Leigh Bardugo

   You asked for dark academia and murder mystery — this has both.

4. Six of Crows

   Leigh Bardugo

   You asked for ensemble cast and slow burn — this has both.

5. The Atlas Six

   Olivie Blake

   You asked for dark academia and ensemble cast — this has both.

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