When the Villain Gets the Love Story: Must-Read Books

Malicious Women Candle Co – Magical AF
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Embrace your inner power with Magical AF – Infused With “Doing No Harm & Taking No Shit.” This bold and empowering product is designed for those who believe in self-confidence, spiritual energy, and a little everyday magic. It’s a perfect combination of humor, empowerment, and mystical charm that brings personality and intention into any space.

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04/17/2026 01:32 am GMT

If there’s one thing Astrid, an aspiring enchantress with budding magical powers, has learned throughout her studies, it’s that magic must only be used for good. But when an egocentric prince breaks her sister’s heart, Astrid’s only focus is revenge, and what better way to enact it than with a well-chosen curse?

A simple incantation is all it takes to transform the arrogant prince’s appearance to match the state of his heart. But something goes wrong, causing the spell to affect not only the prince, but its caster as well. As the curse begins to change her appearance to reflect the state of her own vengeful heart, Astrid becomes desperate to break it at all costs, even if it means entering the castle in disguise and interacting with the prince she loathes.

To her surprise, Astrid encounters not a conceited prince, but one very different from the one she cursed. She soon finds her heart softening, but not in the way she expects—she’s losing it to the cursed prince she has vowed to hate. The closer they become, the more desperate Astrid is to free the prince, and herself, from the curse. But in so doing, she may lose the man she loves forever.

For how could a prince ever love the woman who turned him into a beast?

A classic villain tells his own story.

I have a glorious past full of achievement and renown. I mean, I feel like I must, right? The problem is, I can’t remember it. I can’t even remember my own name. I was found in a river, body mangled and face scarred, with nothing to identify me besides a single embroidered letter. G.

My memory is a murky blur, but I have a quest, one that will give me back everything I’ve lost. The voice in the water told me so. But the voice seemed to miss a few important highlights—namely the woman who challenges me at every twist and turn of my journey. The woman who tells me I’m a villain. The woman who becomes every fervent whisper of my heart, and every last thought in my head.

Not every reader wants the shiny prince in polished armor. Sometimes the real appeal is the dangerous one, the complicated one, the one everyone insists is bad news and you know they’re probably right… but you keep turning pages anyway. These books lean into that delicious tension, giving you messy devotion, morally questionable choices, and romance that walks hand in hand with danger. So if your little black heart beats a little faster for villains, scoundrels, cursed kings, and beautifully bad decisions, this list should keep you happily haunted for a while. And if you want another swoony escape with a different kind of fantasy vibe, check out When Dark Fantasy Gets Romantic: Love Triangles Full of Magic and Suspense.

Disney Villains Tarot Deck and Guidebook
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Disney’s most iconic villains have taken over tarot in this dastardly take on a traditional 78-card deck. Featuring the notorious ne’er-do-wells from classic animated films like 101 DalmationsThe Little MermaidSleeping Beauty, and more, this tarot deck reimagines Cruella de Vil, Ursula, Maleficent and the whole motley crew in original illustrations based on classic tarot iconography.

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03/18/2026 10:39 pm GMT

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