Step Into the Dark: Which Literary Villain Are You?

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Get ready to step into the shadows and uncover your inner literary villain! This book character quiz is perfect for readers who love diving into the minds of unforgettable characters from famous books. Like the classics Harry Potter and stories by JRR Tolkien. Whether you’re drawn to a sly antagonist’s cunning charm or a dark-hearted rival’s fierce ambition. This personality quiz will help you learn which character you’d be if your life took a villainous turn.

So grab your favorite book, answer the intriguing questions, and discover the stories that shaped your villainous counterpart. Once you’ve unlocked your sinister side, don’t forget to share your results. Check out the personalized reading recommendations designed just for your villainous house! Don’t forget to tell me which ones you’ve read, and which ones you added to your TBR!

P.S. My answers are the pictures featured!

May the Best Literary Villain Win!

1. Which villain would you trust to help you plan the ultimate heist?

Villains to choose from:

• Tom Riddle/Voldemort (Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling). Brilliant, manipulative, and ruthlessly intelligent.
• Loki (Marvel Comics). A trickster god with endless cunning, Loki would be the mastermind.
• Azriel (A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas). Not truly a villain, but a morally gray character who has the skills to pull off any plan.
• Queen Levana (The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer). A queen whose skills in manipulation and mind control make her an excellent partner for any heist.

Book Rec for Your Answer:

If your answer was:

• Tom Riddle/Voldemort – Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. (A heist-filled, dark fantasy novel with clever characters and masterful plotting)
• Loki – The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. (A trickster at its core, with political intrigue and manipulation)
• Azriel – King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo. (A character with gray morality and secrets, blending cunning with magic)
• Queen Levana – Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan. (A dark fantasy filled with power struggles and morally ambiguous characters)

Loki

2. What kind of villain would you be: charismatic, manipulative, or completely ruthless?

Villains to choose from:

• Cersei Lannister (A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin). Manipulative, charismatic, and driven by a deep thirst for power.
• The Darkling (Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo). Ruthless and enigmatic, with a belief that the ends justify the means.
• Griffin (The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi). Charming, charismatic, and clever in his own unique way.
• Thorne (The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni). A ruthless, calculating character whose past actions define him.

Book Rec for Your Answer:
If your answer was:

• Thorne – Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. (A ruthless power struggle with characters driven by their pasts.)
• Cersei Lannister – Vicious by V.E. Schwab. (An intense exploration of ambition and manipulation.)
• The Darkling – The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. (A powerful, ruthless antagonist that drives the story with his unyielding goals.)
• Griffin – The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh. (A charismatic anti-hero that brings charm and darkness to a paranormal setting.)

Cersei Lannister

3. If you were a villain, which of these would be your signature weapon

Villains to choose from:

• Marauder (The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins). A deadly weapon-wielding character who uses technology and strength to dominate.
• Morgoth (The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien). Master of dark magic, bending the world and its creatures to his will.
• Ravenna (Snow White and the Huntsman). A sorceress whose mirror and poison are the ultimate weapons of control.
• The Wicked Witch (Wicked by Gregory Maguire). A villain whose magical abilities and cunning make her a force of nature.

Book Rec for Your Answer:
If your answer was:

• The Wicked Witch – Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin. (A dark, witch-centric fantasy about power and control.) Katherine Arden (Dark magic, witchcraft, and deep forest powers.)
• Marauder – The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. (For a character who combines strength, weapons, and survival.)
• Morgoth – The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. (Dark magic and elemental control shape this epic fantasy.)
• Ravenna – The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. (Dark magic, witchcraft, and deep forest powers.)

Ravenna

4. Which of these villainous goals would you most likely pursue?

Villains to choose from:

• Bellatrix Lestrange (Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling). Seeking revenge for betrayal and living a life defined by her loyalty to dark forces.
• Ember (The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon). A desire for domination and control of the psychic world.
• Scar (The Lion King). Driven by jealousy and power, wanting to rule at any cost.
• Tamsin (The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw). Seeking vengeance, and with it, the power to change everything around her.

Book Rec for Your Answer:
If your answer was:

• Bellatrix Lestrange – The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw. (A story of revenge, betrayal, and haunting forces.)
• Ember – The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon. (A thrilling mix of psychic abilities, power, and dystopia.)
• Scar – The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne. (A story of rivalry, power, and revenge.)
• Tamsin – The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman. (A dark and mysterious town full of vengeful spirits and secrets.)

Bellatrix Lestrange

5. What’s your ultimate downfall as a villain?

Villains to choose from:

• Lestat de Lioncourt (The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice). Overconfidence and self-obsession eventually lead to his downfall.
• The Governor (The Walking Dead) . His inability to compromise and need for total control makes him his own worst enemy.
• Moriarty (Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle). His arrogance and obsession with outwitting Sherlock leads him to his downfall.
• The Queen of Hearts (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll). Her temper and impulsivity create enemies rather than followers.

Book Rec for Your Answer:
If your answer was:

• Lestat de Lioncourt – Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice. (The classic tale of the vampire’s eternal life and flawed decisions.)
• The Governor – The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey. (A post-apocalyptic world with flawed leaders and their ultimate downfall.)
• Moriarty – Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz. (A dark, twisted take on obsession and brilliance.)
• The Queen of Hearts – Heartless by Marissa Meyer. (A story of power, temper, and the dark side of Wonderland.)

The Queen of Hearts

6. Which villain would you want on your side during a supernatural battle?

Villains to choose from:

• Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty). Dark fairy with a multitude of magical powers.
• The Darkling (Shadow and Bone). His mastery over shadows and ability to manipulate others makes him a formidable ally.
• Voldemort (Harry Potter series). Dark magic and ruthlessness make him unstoppable.
• Caitlin (A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green). A modern villain who uses technology and intellect to achieve her sinister goals.

Book Rec for Your Answer:
If your answer was:

• Maleficent – Wicked by Gregory Maguire. (A magical, complex story of how a villain comes to be.)
• The Darkling – The Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. (A fantasy with a dark and brooding antagonist who controls the darkness.)
• Voldemort – The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. (A tale of dark forces and magic that shapes destinies.)
• Caitlin – The Beautiful Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green. (Modern technology and complex morality mix with high stakes.)

Maleficent

Which villains did you choose?

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