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Books that helped me be a "villain"
@thestacirene
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Promoted product
Get Anyone to Do Anything, The Princessa: Machiavelli for Women, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of War, Simply Irresistible
Why it worked
The creator uses a relatable, slightly self-deprecating narrative hook ('villain era') to frame a book recommendation list, which encourages high engagement through personal storytelling.
Summary
The creator shares a list of books she read during a past "villain era" following a heartbreak. She presents each title while providing brief, humorous commentary on her mindset at the time.
Structure
- 1Introduction to the villain era concept
- 2Showcasing the book list
- 3Brief commentary on each title
- 4Reflection on current healing
Product placement
Get Anyone to Do Anything (book) - ACTS: shown, held, and titled as a recommendation. The Princessa: Machiavelli for Women (book) - ACTS: shown, held, and titled as a recommendation. The 48 Laws of Power (book) - ACTS: shown, held, and titled as a recommendation. The Art of War (book) - ACTS: shown, held, and titled as a recommendation. Simply Irresistible (book) - ACTS: shown, held, and titled as a recommendation.
On-screen text
Books that helped me be a "villain"
actually just
sad and traumatized.
the books
to help me
be a
better villain.
Looking back
actually so funny.
Original caption
DO NOT READ THESE BOOKS (unless you want to learn how to be super manipulative). I read these books because I wanted to be a villain, but now since I’ve healed, they don’t attract me nearly as much. #villainera #bookrecs #BookTok #healingtiktok #villainarc
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