Some of us love a morally grey hero who’s soft only for one person. Others swoon for a villain who falls apart emotionally before they fall in love.
This quiz will help you figure out exactly what kind of redemption arc makes your heart race.
Let’s find out which version of bad-turned-good romance you crave the most.
1. What’s the first thing you notice about a villain in a romance book?
A) Their power and control. You love a character who takes charge.
B) Their emotional walls. You know there’s pain under all that coldness.
C) Their clever manipulation. It’s hot when they outsmart everyone.
D) Their need for revenge. You want to see them redirected… into love.
2. How do you want their “soft” side to show up?
A) They’ll kill for the one they love and act like it was no big deal.
B) They slowly start listening, caring, and showing real vulnerability.
C) They try to “fix” things in sneaky or hilarious ways and hope no one notices.
D) They ruin their evil plans because love hit them harder than hate ever did.
3. What kind of scene makes you melt?
A) A dark, possessive confession after holding it in for too long.
B) A quiet moment where they let the love interest see their scars.
C) A risky game where they almost mess everything up, but don’t.
D) A dramatic “I chose you over everything I thought I wanted.”
4. What flaw are you willing to forgive (fictionally speaking)?
A) Violence. As long as it’s not aimed at the love interest.
B) Emotional repression. You’ll wait for the breakthrough.
C) Lying. If the truth comes out in the end.
D) Betrayal. But only if they earn forgiveness.
5. What kind of love interest do they need to match their energy?
A) Someone just as intense. Power couple or nothing.
B) A calm, grounded partner who softens their edges.
C) A sharp-tongued firecracker who challenges them.
D) Someone pure-hearted they never thought they’d deserve.
6. What’s the “I love you” moment you wait for?
A) After an explosive fight, followed by a heated makeout.
B) In a quiet scene when they finally let their guard down.
C) Blurted out during a chaotic plan gone wrong.
D) Whispered in desperation after almost losing everything.
7. What do you want their ending to feel like?
A) Passionate, intense, and a little messy—but worth it.
B) Healing and earned. They’ve grown, and you believe it.
C) Clever and unexpected. They got the happy ending no one saw coming.
D) Emotional and dramatic, like a reward for choosing love over destruction.
🌹 Your Results 🌹
Tally up how many A’s, B’s, C’s, or D’s you got!
Mostly A’s: The Dangerous Protector
You love a villain who never apologizes for being dark—but will do anything for the person they love. Their redemption comes in the form of loyalty, obsession, and passion. You don’t want a soft romance. You want something that burns.
Mostly B’s: The Wounded Warrior
You’re drawn to broken souls who don’t know how to love… until someone teaches them. You crave slow healing, emotional intimacy, and growth that feels earned. Watching them become a better person melts your heart every time.
Mostly C’s: The Reluctant Rogue
You fall for the witty, sneaky, slightly chaotic character who pretends not to care—but totally does. Their redemption is clumsy and funny and sweet, full of little moments that reveal a big heart. You love when love sneaks up on them.
Mostly D’s: The Fallen Villain Turned Devoted Lover
You love a grand emotional arc. Big betrayal. Bigger change. Your favorite redemption stories are about people who give up everything to be good—because love made them believe in something again. It’s powerful and messy in the best way.
