Imagine a bookshelf filled with tales yet to be told and others that have already left their mark on me—this list captures them all. This list includes novels I’ve devoured and those still awaiting my attention.

For a long time, I was convinced that only anti-heroes and malevolent main characters could capture my interest. I thought I thrived on the tension they brought, the dance of morality and darkness. But recently, I’ve uncovered a deeper truth: my real issue wasn’t with the nature of these characters, but with the quality of their narrative. Bad writing ruins even the darkest of villains, while a well-crafted character—good or evil—can truly shine. Still, there’s something about a cunning, well-written villain that never fails to captivate me.