A Chill in the Flame

Villains, Book 1

By: Piper CJ

Narrated by: Natalie Naudus

From USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation Piper CJ comes the first in a standalone dark romantasy duology. Discover the origins of demons and darkness and uncover the twisted politics behind the sprawling, bloody continent in the Villains books, set in Piper's beloved The Night and Its Moon universe.

Shattered by her sister's murder, Princess Ophir's gift for fire magic spirals in her grief, threatening to incinerate the castle. That is until mysterious siren Dwyn arrives from the sea, pledging both assistance and something more. They work to quench Ophir's flames, all the while Dwyn's longtime rival watches from the shadows. Tyr, who has tracked Dwyn's abilities across the continent now finds himself embroiled in a sinister competition with her for Ophir's heart.

Everything changes when Dwyn's calculated lessons unlock a second power in Ophir, the most rare and dangerous of all magic… manifestation.

Ophir knows three things for certain. One, she burns passionately for both the beautiful siren and the rugged master of secrets. Two, with their powers combined, the trio can seek revenge against her sister's killers. And three, no one can be trusted.

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Interesting lore to an epic world

First of all, I don’t think I would have read this book if I had known the trigger warnings. I understand that it is the horror that compels the story and the making of villains. Regardless of my interest to this world or the great storytelling, I don’t think anyone with a close sibling could handle this gruesome story. I hung on for the vindication and vengeance but instead I think it’s just more twisted than I could really handle. I love Piper‘s storytelling, but this lost me because I don’t really have a character that I’m rooting for. As a sidenote, excellent performance and I will of course read the rest of the series because I feel like the worst is already behind me and as messed up as the story is, I do love spending time in this fantasy world.

Loved it

Such a great story. Powerful and dramatic. The reader is captivating and brings the book to life.

absolutely love

I everything about this title. The writing and narration are both phenomenal. total emersion in cjs books 🤍

Fantastic story

Love the characters and their depth! Such a great story and prequel to The Night and its Moon. Cant wait for the next one!

Amazing as always

Loved the history of piper’s world
Can’t wait to hear about the next chapter!! Crazy final chapter