Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore

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?

Loved this!!!

I rrad this two days i didnt wanna put it down. When laptop is fixed ill do a better review. Looking forward to more from this author.

Believable Arcs

Great story. It was a little odd that male lead was clueless in the whole *gestures wildly to avoid spoilers* but overall a great cozy book.

Starting over is always hard

This book makes me want to pack up, move to a small town and open a flower shop. A flower shop/coffee shop combo was always a dream. This book was so well written. I will be listening to it over and over again while also purchasing a physical copy to keep in my personal library. If you’re looking for something heartwarming and creative this is the story for you.

So much more than what I expected

Though confusing at the beginning, this book slowly revealed itself to be more and more as it dropped its skins to reveal the true meaning of good and evil. Though we may think we have choices, when we are steered in the wrong direction we can be blinded to the facts that there are other paths to follow of which we are capable and could be proud to have taken. This was a wonderful book for the lessons to be learned and meaning of forgiveness and responsibility.

She could feel the thorns under her skin

This book was a great cozy fantasy/adventure/redemption story! I loved the personality of the narrator, and I look forward to reading more by Emily Krempholtz!