Book recommendations similar to How Villains Are Made by Madalen Duke?
I’m looking for a book that captures the tone of How Villains Are Made by Madalen Duke basically a slow descent into villainy.
What I’m hoping to find:
A protagonist who gradually switches sides (from friends, family, or a partner) to the “dark” side
A corruption arc or villain origin story
A narrative where we don’t immediately realize we’re agreeing with the villain
Morally gray that eventually becomes genuinely evil (maybe some redemption)
Emotional betrayal
Bonus points if:
The change is subtle and psychological rather than exaggerated
We agree with the descent until we have our eyes opened
I read across genres (fantasy, sci-fi, horror, literary fiction), so I’m open to anything that fits. I’m looking for something that makes you realize, slowly, that you’ve been siding with the wrong person.
by HomenumReveli0