Even tho we hate the villains in a story they won’t be denied a place on our lists. Here’s who we thought were the very best at being bad in 2014…

Katiebird‘s Best/Favorite Villains in 2014:

Some of my favorite books this year had great villains. Some were family members, others were past lovers, and one is the main character that I consider a villain unto himself.

Benjamin from The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

Sebastian from The City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare

Trey and Sienna from the Clipped Wings series by Helena Hunting

The Darkling in Shadow and Bones (Grisha #1) by Leigh Bardugo

Ignazio Vitale from Monster in His Eyes by JM Darhower

Tamie:

Trey and Sienna from the Clipped Wings series by Helena Hunting

Anne Lucas from Captivated by You by Sylvia Day

Benjamin from The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

Kyle Petersen from Exposure by Morgan and Jennifer Locklear

Elena‘s List:

Ray from Monster in His Eyes by JM Darhower

Maggie from Awaken by Nina Lane

Becker from Making Faces by Amy Harmon

Trey and Sienna from the Clipped Wings series by Helena Hunting

Amelia:

Celia Werner from Hudson by Laurelin Paige

Maggie Hamilton from Awaken by Nina Lane

Boston Stone from The Will by Kristen Ashley

Anne from Captivated by You by Sylvia Day

Who did you love to hate in 2014?