Heart of Flames

Written by Nicki Pau Preto

Narrated by Cassandra Campbell, Michael Crouch, Samantha Desz and 4 more

Veronyka, Tristan, and Sev must stop the advancing empire from destroying the Phoenix Riders in this fiery sequel to Crown of Feathers, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake calls “absolutely unforgettable!”

You are a daughter of queens.

The world is balanced on the edge of a knife, and war is almost certain between the empire and the Phoenix Riders.

Like Nefyra before you, your life will be a trial by fire.

Veronyka finally got her wish to join the Riders, but while she’s supposed to be in training, all she really wants to do is fly out to defend the villages of Pyra from the advancing empire. Tristan has been promoted to Master Rider, but he has very different ideas about the best way to protect their people than his father, the commander. Sev has been sent to spy on the empire, but maintaining his cover may force him to fight on the wrong side of the war. And Veronyka’s sister, Val, is determined to regain the empire she lost—even if it means inciting the war herself.

Such is your inheritance. A name. A legacy. An empire in ruin.

As tensions reach a boiling point, the characters all find themselves drawn together into a fight that will shape the course of the empire—and determine the future of the Phoenix Riders. Each must decide how far they’re willing to go—and what they’re willing to lose in the process.

I pray you are able to pass through the flames.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Feb 11, 2020
• ISBN: 9781797109725

Nicki Pau Preto

Nicki Pau Preto is a fantasy author living just outside Toronto—though her dislike of hockey, snow, and geese makes her the worst Canadian in the country. She studied art and art history in university and worked as a graphic designer before becoming a full-time writer. She is the author of the Crown of Feathers trilogy and the House of the Dead Duology, and you can find her online at NickiPauPreto.com.

Reviews for Heart of Flames

[Amanda · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Tons of character development without sacrificing the plot. That ending though, what a cliffhanger. I can't wait for the next one.

[Kevin Wilcox · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I didn’t think I would like this series, but it turned out to be pretty good.

[fil cabrera · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I have mix feeling with this book! The first one, i like it! But this one, i dont know if i will like it or hate it.. why villains always prevail.. *sigh, but its part if the good story.. but for me its alot to take..

[Keenan Videmschek · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Going into this sequel my expectations were pretty low. The first installment was okay - enough to keep me reading but nothing that had me excited. But, the pacing of this installment, as well as the character development and growth, had me wanting to go back for more! The romance aspects of this book are a little week/predictable, but the action scenes, magic system and complex relationship between Veronyka and Val had me hooked. After finishing this, I can't wait for the third installment.

[Erik Prasada de Koning · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

These books just keep getting better,can't wait for the next one!!!!!!??