Description
After an evil cult’s mind-control magic is finally broken, Oaklin Nettlewood—once an unwilling “villain’s” minion—must face the quiet aftermath: shattered memories, lingering trauma, and the painful loss of the people they were forced to harm. Determined to live without magic, Oaklin retreats to a small farm where a gentle ghost, a grumpy horse, and a loyal dog slowly coax them back toward community, tenderness, and the possibility of a life that isn’t defined by coercion. As friendships bloom with a bard and a magical baker, and romance flickers with a paladin-librarian who sees more than Oaklin expects, the town’s celebration is interrupted by the arrival of an inquisitor who threatens to reopen old wounds. Blending cozy fantasy with character-driven healing, this story explores consent, accountability, found family, and what it means to choose goodness—especially when your past was never fully yours.
Available Editions
paperback
Poisoned Pen Press
Published Jun 2, 2026
ISBN: 9781464243301
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Details
First Published
2026
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous by Autumn K. England.