{"product_id":"villain-origin-story","title":"Villain Origin Story (Pre-Order Jan 19th 2027)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVillain Origin Story by Ruby Dixon (Pre-Order Jan 19th 2027)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if the only way to escape a miserable life was to become the villain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoslen has spent her entire life being told to be good. As a poor, uneducated village girl with a crooked back and few options, she has little control over her future—and even less say in the arranged marriage that awaits her. But when one final indignity pushes her past her breaking point, Joslen decides she's done playing nice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen she crosses paths with the Scourge King, the ruthless conqueror of her land, and learns that sometimes survival means embracing the parts of yourself everyone else fears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter Vilos Saumien, the terrifying half-demon overlord known as the Grim Lord. If Joslen wants to become ruthless enough to take control of her own fate, Vilos is willing to teach her everything she needs to know. There's just one catch: his lessons come with rules of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Joslen navigates a treacherous court, discovers a talent for magic, and learns how to outmaneuver the enemies determined to keep her powerless, she finds herself increasingly entangled with her dangerous mentor. Vilos may be teaching her how to become a villain—but his growing fascination with his apprentice could prove to be the most dangerous part of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom bestselling author Ruby Dixon comes a wickedly fun dark fantasy romance about finding your power, embracing your villain era, and discovering just how far you're willing to go to take control of your own destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Dixon","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":50644195705025,"sku":"9798217192809","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/7767\/2385\/files\/villain-orgin-story.jpg?v=1790188717","url":"https:\/\/thebookmatters.com\/products\/villain-origin-story","provider":"The Bookmatters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}