I know I’m a day late with this post, but couldn’t let this topic go without participating. Villains are what make stories interesting. I am drawn to villains who evolve over time. Therefore, all of my picks are from series.

Nellie Olsen- Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Nellie Olsen is a lesson to us all that we should always be kind. You never know when the girl you tease my grow up to be a famous author. While the character of Nellie Olsen is a combination of a couple of Wilder’s childhood nemeses, the name has been synonymous with spoiled brats everywhere.

Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan: The Wrath and the Dawn and The Rose and the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh

This is a retelling of One Thousand and One Nights. Khalid is the evil prince who takes a bride each night, only to strangle her come morning. But, there’s more to the story.

Rhysand from A Court of Thorn and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas

I debated about whether to even call Rhysand a villain, but to the majority of his world he is viewed as the villain. An image he has carefully cultivated.

Trent Kalamack The Hollows series by Kim Harrison.

There are many great villains in this series, but wealthy bachelor, councilman and drug lord Trent Kalamack is my favorite.

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

The only villain on my list who is the protagonist, Artemis is an evil genius by the age of twelve.

Who are your favorite book villains?