# Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz (Paperback)

'I have rarely read a book so charming...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_  
  
'An irresistibly delightful cosy fantasy' **Sarah Beth Durst**, _New York Times_ bestselling author of _The Spellshop_  
  
'Pure magic!' **Jenna Levine**, _USA Today_ bestselling author of _My Roommate is a Vampire_  
  
**She traded curses for carnations. But old magic dies hard...**  
  
Guy Shadowfade is dead, and Violet Thistlewaite is out of a job. After a lifetime as the dark sorcerer's right-hand witch, she's ready to turn over a new leaf. And this time, she wants to sprout peonies instead of poison.  
  
The quiet town of Dragon's Rest seems like the perfect place to start over. Violet opens a flower shop, swears off dark magic, and does her best to be...good. Even if her reputation - and her mildly homicidal, sentient houseplant - make that tricky.  
  
Her vibrant bouquets soon charm the locals, but nothing she does seems to impress the grumpy (and infuriatingly gorgeous) Nathaniel Marsh, the alchemist she's forced to share a greenhouse with.  
  
But when a strange blight begins to rot the roots of Dragon's Rest, Violet and Nathaniel must work together - through their fears, pasts, and growing feelings - to save the town.  
  
And as old secrets start to surface, Violet can't help but wonder: **does a former villain like her truly deserve a happily-ever-after?**  
  
**A heartwarming cosy fantasy, perfect for fans of _Assistant to the Villain_ and _Emily Wilde's__Encyclopaedia of Faeries_.**  
  
**Tropes:**  
✨ Cosy Fantasy Romance  
✨ Small-Town  
✨ Low spice  
✨ Villain Redemption ARC  
✨ Only One (b̶e̶d̶) Greenhouse  
✨ Found Family  
✨ Grumpy x Sunshine  
  
**Praise for _Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore_:**  
'What an addictive and immersive debut! _Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore_ is the true epitome of a cosy romance...it was like a warm hug, but there was also a ton of suspense and conflict...you'll want to live in it forever' **Reader Review** ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐  
  
'The cosy fantasy romance genre has a new star! Emily Krempholtz's wonderfully assured debut, absolutely charmed me' **India Holton**, internationally bestselling author of _The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels_  
  
'I absolutely adored this cosy, magical gem of a book! Heart, humour, and healing...I never wanted to leave the enchanting town of Dragon's Rest' **Reader 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 cosy fantasy' **Julie Leong**, _Sunday Times_ bestselling author of _The Teller of Small Fortunes_  
  
'How I feel about this book in a word: OBSESSED. This book will definitely be in my top reads of the year, if not my absolute favourite. I loved the entire atmosphere of this world!' **Reader Review** ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐  
  
'Charming, deeply romantic...a cosy delight' **Stephanie Burgis**, author of _Wooing the Witch Queen_  
  
'This is the very definition of cosy fantasy! If you're looking for your next bookish escape from the real world, this one is perfect, with a swoon-worthy romance and beautiful writing' **Reader Review** ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

## Details

- **Price:** 9.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Sphere
- **Tags:** All Books, Fantasy, Romance, Thrillers

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> Updated: 2026-09-17