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From bestselling and award-winning author Kacen Callendar comes a suspenseful, captivating YA thriller set in a dark academia world, centered around murder, blackmail, and one person’s unwavering pursuit of truth—no matter what the consequences are.

What truly happened to Arianna Reynolds? Ari’s death was officially ruled an accident, yet her best friend Milo senses there is far more to be uncovered. Why had Ari been in the woods the night a deadly fire broke out, and was she truly alone? Seeking answers, Milo reluctantly returns to Yates Academy, knowing fully the risks he’s about to face.

At Yates Academy, Liam holds the crown, maintaining his power through his family’s inherited wealth and the persistent threat of violence. But Liam’s carefully maintained position is threatened when mysterious messages start arriving, accusing him of Ari’s murder. With the pressure mounting and a list of suspects that seems endless, Liam turns to Milo for help in discovering who this anonymous accuser is. Yet the deeper Milo gets involved, the clearer it becomes that Liam is hiding dangerous secrets of his own.

As Milo edges closer to the shocking truth, he uncovers long-buried secrets that students and faculty alike are desperate to keep hidden. Featuring a diverse ensemble cast with queer characters of color, We Are Villains delivers an electrifying and unpredictable mystery that will have readers holding their breath until the final revelations.