Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore | 
pickThis book was everything I hoped for and more, a tale about starting over, acceptance and true community and friendship. It was so freaking adorable.
Violet was the right hand, daughter of an infamous villain, tasked with becoming good after his demise. Whilst trying to adjust to civilian life, the town is threatened by evil forces.
Back from visiting family out of state for Christmas and found three Owlcrate boxes waiting for me.
November's Adult Fantasy finally came - The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
December's Adult Fantasy - Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz
And their quarterly Romance box - Some Kind of Famous by Ava Wilder
pickA lot of the reason I wanted to read this book is the cover. It‘s a really fun romantasy, with all kinds of creatures. Violet has a secret when she moves to town to start fresh. There‘s a villain, a grumpy love interest, & a lot of cool neighbors.
pick4/5
Violet may have been a villain, but when evil adopted father dies, she has an opportunity to start over, by opening a florist shop in the town next to the castle she used to live in. But a power vacuum is tempting to other villains, and Violet may find it harder to be good than she expected.
I really enjoyed this cozy fantasy about people looking for a second chance.
#netgalley
e-book: Violet Thistlewaite is not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz
audiobook: Queen Demon by Martha Wells
#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain
pickVery cute, mostly closed-door, cozy fantasy romance. The stakes are super low if you know the genre (as usual honestly), but the story is entertaining and easy to read! The only drawback for me is how hard the author goes at “MUST leave breadcrumbs for a potential sequel” by the end.
My final #BOTM pick. It looks super cute and I think I need that right now.
I have one more credit to burn but I couldn‘t fine anything else I really wanted that I don‘t already own, and I‘m due to renew in November, so I have to pause or cancel.
I am very excited about this hat however.
What did you all get?
Going with this one for #BOTM! I think my little girl (whose name is Violet) will be tickled to see her name on the cover 🥰💜
#botm picks for November! I wasn't expecting either of these to be options, so I'm pleasantly surprised!
THIS IS NOT A DRILL! THE NOVEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH CHOICES ARE LIVE! 🎉🎉🎉 These are the two I picked! What is everyone else getting this month? #botm
pickEven villains can change with the right guidance and support! The characters were amusing and the plot well-paced and fun. Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for an eARC.
pickI had a really good time with this romance in a fantasy world that has themes about second chances and loving your whole self not just the parts you think you should. The world and side characters added color to the narrative and I feel like Violet and Nathaniel together strengthen each other which is what I want most in a romance novel.
