Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore
Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore
Review Quotes: "Charming . . . A romance that, gently and pleasantly, asks questions about power and its uses." -- The New York Times "An irresistibly delightful cozy fantasy filled...
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Review Quotes: -- Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop "I have rarely read a book so charming! Emily Krempholtz has crafted a story sharp and lovely, vile and thoughtful, in a world full of heartwarming contradictions. Violet Thistlewaite might not be a villain anymore, but she's definitely stolen my heart." -- Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of Sounds Like Love " Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore is a book to curl up on the couch with, a fire blazing in the hearth and a cup of something warm and delicious in your hands. Emily Krempholtz' debut is lyrical and swoony (Nathaniel the grumpy alchemist is definitely my newest book boyfriend), and a wonderfully hopeful story of second chances that I never wanted to end. Pure magic!" -- Jenna Levine, USA Today bestselling author of My Vampire Plus-One "The cozy fantasy romance genre has a new star! Emily Krempholtz's wonderfully assured debut, Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore, absolutely charmed me. As it takes the reader through Violet's efforts to start her life over and find redemption, the book explores friendship and slow-burn romance, as well as offering the bright sprinkling of humour and moments so lovely I had to pause, with a dreamy sigh, to read them again. I predict great things for Krempholtz!" -- India Holton, USA Today bestselling author "Krempholtz's novel, a mostly cozy fantasy with just a touch of grumpy/sunshine romance, takes a story of redemption and second chances and mixes it delightfully with a town full of secrets, creating a tale about surviving dysfunctional family to become the person you were meant to be. Readers of cozy fantasy will adore Krempholtz's debut, and fans of Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis, The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong, and the "Wicked Years" series by Gregory Maguire will find a new home in Dragon's Rest." -- Library Journal (starred review) "An enchanting blend of botany and banter, Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore brews romance, redemption, and a homicidal houseplant into an utterly irresistible potion. The perfect cozy fantasy for anyone who believes in second chances--prepare to fall under its leafy spell!" -- Julie Leong, USA Today bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes "Charming, deeply romantic, and kind--Violet Thistlewaite's journey of redemption is a cozy delight." -- Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen "Exceptionally well-done, Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain is downright monstrous in just how enjoyable it is. Both Violet and Nathanial stole my heart from their very first mentions, and I loved seeing them grow as individuals, then blossom together in an achingly tender romance as beautiful as any of Violet's blooms. This is bursting with magic and heart." -- A. T. Qureshi, internationally bestselling author of The Baby Dragon Cafe "It's incredibly satisfying to watch as Nathaniel's resistance to Violet's charms crumbles. This is a fun, feel-good romp." --Publishers Weekly "This debut title is a solid fit for fans of Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes or Amanda Flower's Magic Bookshop mystery series as well as for those who grew up with Disney's The Descendants. If anyone deserves a redemptive arc, it's Violet. Cozy and whimsical, this is a fun dive into a fantasy world." --Booklist "A charming feel-good debut romantasy....Krempholtz proves that a novel containing a knife-wielding pothos ivy can also successfully support thoughtful reflections on redemption and forgiveness, as Violet heals and learns to trust herself with the support of the colorful denizens of Dragon's Rest. Fans of Sarah Beth Durst's Spellshop series will adore this romantic comedy set in a bewitching fantasy world." --Shelf Awareness (starred review) Brief Description: "A powerful plant witch and a grumpy alchemist must work together in order to save their quiet little town in this debut cozy fantasy. Guy Shadowfade is dead and Violet Thistlethwaite doesn't know what to do with herself. Having spent her life as the dark sorcerer's right hand, the powerful witch is now at loose ends. But she does know one thing: she doesn't want to be evil anymore. For once, she wants to sprout peonies instead of poison. The quaint town of Dragon's Rest, she decides, will be her second chance at life-a place where she can set down roots, open a flower shop, keep her sentient (and mildly homicidal) houseplant out of trouble, and quit dark magic after a lifetime of villainy. While Violet's vibrant bouquets and feats of plant magic soon charm the welcoming townsfolk, nothing she does seems to impress the prickly yet dashingly handsome Nathaniel Marsh, an alchemist sharing her greenhouse. What Violet doesn't know is that Nathaniel is desperately seeking a second chance of his own. But just as Violet thinks she's pruned away all the thorns of her nefarious former life, a mysterious blight threatens her new home and a figure from her past comes knocking. Violet and Nathaniel must work together through their fears, their pasts, and their growing feelings for one another to save their community. But with everything she's built on the line, Violet can't help but wonder...does a villain like her truly deserve to grow her own happily ever after?"-- Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: Emily Krempholtz is the USA Today bestselling author of Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore. With over a decade of experience as an editor, book coach, and bestselling ghostwriter, and many more as a voracious bookworm, Emily writes cozy fantasy romances full of heart, whimsy, wordplay, and stabby sentient houseplants. When she's not writing, you can find Emily baking, playing board games, planning her next Ren Faire costume, adopting yet another arts-and-crafts-related hobby, hiking, or advocating for the freedom to read as a state co-leader of Authors Against Book Bans. She lives in Colorado with her partner and a forest of houseplants, including a pothos named Bartleby. Publisher Marketing: A powerful plant witch and a grumpy alchemist must work together to save their quiet town from a magical plague in this debut cozy fantasy romance about starting over, redemption, and what it really means to be a good person. Guy Shadowfade is dead, and after a lifetime as the dark sorcerer's right-hand, Violet Thistlewaite is determined to start over--not as the fearsome Thornwitch, but as someone kind. Someone better. Someone good. The quaint town of Dragon's Rest, Violet decides, will be her second chance--she'll set down roots, open a flower shop, keep her sentient (mildly homicidal) houseplant in check, and prune dark magic from the twisted boughs of her life. Violet's vibrant bouquets and cheerful enchantments soon charm the welcoming townsfolk, though nothing seems to impress the prickly yet dashingly handsome Nathaniel Marsh, an alchemist sharing her greenhouse. With a struggling business and his own second chance seemingly out of reach, Nathaniel has no time for flowers or frippery--and certainly none for the intriguing witch next door. When a mysterious blight endangers every living plant in Dragon's Rest, Violet and Nathaniel must work together, through their fears, pasts, and growing feelings for one another, to save their community. But with a figure from her previous life knocking at her door and her secrets threatening to uproot everything she's worked so hard to grow, Violet can't help but wonder...does a former villain truly deserve a happily-ever-after? Review Citations:
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Author: Krempholtz, Emily
Publisher: Ace Books
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2025-11-18
BISAC: Fiction / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology|Fiction / Fantasy / Romance
Subjects: Witches|Wizards|Alchemists|Villains|House plants|Good and evil|Selling|Flowers|Magic|Communities|Redemption|Fantasy fiction|Romance fiction|Novels
Weight: 0.55 lbs
ISBN: 9780593954300
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9780593954300
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