We Are Villains
We Are Villains by Kacen Callender, published by Amulet Books in 2025, is a dark academia young adult novel that delves into themes of murder and blackmail. The story centers around Milo, who returns to Yates Academy to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of his best friend, Arianna Reynolds. Although her death was deemed an accident, Milo is determined to unravel the events leading up to that fateful night, even as he faces constant danger.
As Milo investigates, he encounters Liam, the wealthy and powerful King of Yates, who is also implicated in the unfolding mystery. The narrative explores the complexities of their relationship as they work together to uncover the identity of a blackmailer threatening Liam’s reputation. With a diverse cast of queer characters of color, We Are Villains presents an electrifying mystery filled with secrets that challenge the characters’ loyalties and reveal hidden truths. This edition contains 288 pages and is written in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in LGBTQ+ literature, mysteries, and thrillers.
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From bestselling and award-winning author Kacen Callendar comes a thrilling, dark academia YA about murder, blackmail, and the one person determined to discover the truth, no matter the cost
What happened to Arianna Reynolds?
Ari’s death was ruled an accident, but for her best friend Milo, it’s shrouded in mystery. Why was she in the woods on the night of the fire? Had she been alone? Figuring out what happened the night Ari died is the only reason Milo returns to Yates Academy, even knowing he’ll be in constant danger. . .
Liam is the King of Yates, a role he keeps hold of through his family’s old money–and the threat of violence. So when he begins receiving ominous letters from another student accusing him of murdering Ari, the suspect list is long.
Desperate to prove his innocence before the accusation ruins his reign, Liam enlists Milo’s help to find the blackmailer. But the more Milo helps Liam, the more he becomes certain that Liam has something to hide.
As Milo comes closer to the truth, he uncovers secrets that everyone wants to keep buried . . .
Featuring a cast of queer characters of color, We Are Villains is an electrifying mystery that will keep readers guessing.
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