From Bad to Cursed
by Lana Harper
The Witches of Thistle Grove
In the magical town of Thistle Grove, Isidora "Issa" Avramov, a demon-summoning witch who secretly dreams of designing clothes, feels stifled working for her family's business. When a member of the green-magic Thorn…
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Reading Options
From Bad to Cursed
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- In the magical town of Thistle Grove, a demon-summoning witch must begrudgingly team up with her rival to clear her family's name when a mysterious curse strikes.
- Fans of magical small-town settings
- Readers who enjoy rival-to-lovers dynamics
- Whimsical
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Pacing is not established by description
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Paranormal Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Competitive
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult paranormal romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Isidora 'Issa' Avramov is a demon-summoning witch in Thistle Grove who feels trapped by her family's dark reputation. When a member of the rival green-magic Thorn family is cursed with an affliction that mimics necromancy, suspicion falls on the Avramovs. To save her family's standing before the upcoming spring festival, Issa must partner with Rowan Thorn, a 'do-gooder' she has long resented, leading to a clash of magic and personality that shifts into unexpected attraction.
Central Conflict
The protagonist must investigate a curse framing her family for dark magic while navigating a tense, long-standing rivalry with her partner.
Setting
The magical town of Thistle Grove.
Strengths
- Strong atmospheric setting
- Compelling central conflict
Consider before reading
- Pacing is not established by description
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593336083
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From Bad to Cursed
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