None of the characters in these books do themselves any favors in being the heroes of their own stories. Some may be more likable than others, but they all are students in the art of self sabotage. Featuring hubris, obsession, greed, apathy, vanity, addiction, power & fame, or just plain old psychopathy. Some are humorous and some are decidedly not and some have a happy endings and some are tragic through and through. Either way, you’re in for a fascinating ride. Recommendations encouraged!
created by jess_the_reader
last updated October, 2026
Okay absolutely LOVE this idea!! Already have quite an overlap so keen to read about some new pitiful souls 😂
Thank you! 😂 Yeah! I was definitely noticing a pattern in my read and tbr lists.