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Sins of the Zodiac #3
Cinder Vale
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Expected 31 Mar 26From the Amazon. com and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors of the Zodiac Academy series Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti.
Secrets lay hidden in the earth.
Fate whispers of it upon the wind.
The ash stirs across the battlefields.
And the ocean rises to watch the cards fall.
**Full blurb coming soon**
***This is an enemies to lovers romantasy series set in the same world as Zodiac Academy, but it's a dark and villainous tale of its own. You haven't met tainted souls like these before or enemies that hate each other as deeply as these characters do. Book 2 in the series will leave you cursing the stars and perhaps the authors too. You'll be left hoarse from screaming profanities and desperate for more of the morally grey Fae who lurk between the pages despite all they’ve done to your poor heart...***
Secrets lay hidden in the earth.
Fate whispers of it upon the wind.
The ash stirs across the battlefields.
And the ocean rises to watch the cards fall.
**Full blurb coming soon**
***This is an enemies to lovers romantasy series set in the same world as Zodiac Academy, but it's a dark and villainous tale of its own. You haven't met tainted souls like these before or enemies that hate each other as deeply as these characters do. Book 2 in the series will leave you cursing the stars and perhaps the authors too. You'll be left hoarse from screaming profanities and desperate for more of the morally grey Fae who lurk between the pages despite all they’ve done to your poor heart...***
590 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 31, 2026
15866 people want to read
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Caroline Peckham
134 books31.2k followersI'm a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Zodiac Academy series. I write all things dark romance, from fantasy to contemporary, high school bully to mafia, there's bound to be a book for you!
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Me and my sister Susanne Valenti now write books together and we've built the most amazing, fun, crazy reader group on Facebook which we would LOVE you to join. Be the first to get teasers of upcoming books, plus interact with us daily, asks us questions, make friends with other book junkies and find your reader home.
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July 8, 2025february…. 2026…. FEBRUARY 2026???!!?! idk how i’m gonna wait that long. i’m sat and waiting already
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July 3, 2025I just finished Echo Fort, I’m emotionally damaged from the ride… how can I wait for again a long time ! 🫠🥴
Kaiser, I love youuuu, I’m coming for ya ! 🏃♀️
Everest, NEVER REST EVEREST, C’mon I thought you were the smartest one. Why didn’t you choose teamwork 😭
Vesper… I’m also so disappointed, show me that we can run free or should I say, fly free 🧚♀️
Bastian, my heart is bleeding, I felt you, it’s just a bad moment 💔
Need this one now !
Kaiser, I love youuuu, I’m coming for ya ! 🏃♀️
Everest, NEVER REST EVEREST, C’mon I thought you were the smartest one. Why didn’t you choose teamwork 😭
Vesper… I’m also so disappointed, show me that we can run free or should I say, fly free 🧚♀️
Bastian, my heart is bleeding, I felt you, it’s just a bad moment 💔
Need this one now !
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December 30, 2025Coming out March 31
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November 1, 2025the chokehold kaiser x everest have on me is unreal
July 28, 2025
I think about this series everyday lmaooo, I can not wait until Cinder Vale releases in 2026!
*leaving a five star rating bc someone left a 1 star for a book that hasn't even come out yet*
*leaving a five star rating bc someone left a 1 star for a book that hasn't even come out yet*
March 24, 2026
5 vibe read stars omg!! chaotic, addictive, emotionally unwell in the best way
Twisted Sister plots STRIKE AGAIN leaving me feeling like everything I’ve ever known is a lie..
Thank you to NerdFam & Kingshollow for the ARC 🫶
This book is very much a “moving the plot forward but also ruining your sanity” installment. It wasn’t as fast paced with as much going on as in the last book but it was still so amazing and essential to the storyline. The tension?? The relationships brewing?? The absolute hate-fueled simping??? Elite.
The MMCs are out here DOWN BAD in the most chaotic way possible, and I love when characters hate each other as much as they love each other. The dagger scene 👀
And the FMCs??? OBSESSED.
Everest is growing into herself and into her power while Vesper is letting herself be loved a bit while remaining her bada** self.
This book leans more character-driven, but it works so well because everything is building, from the alliances, to the tension to the emotions. And you can feel all the pieces slowly clicking into place.
Also:
-multiple POVs = chaotic perfection
-elemental magic + surprise powers = obsessed
-the yearning, suffering, tension?? I can’t breathe.
And THE ENDING????
I need the next book immediately. Like… yesterday.
Twisted Sister plots STRIKE AGAIN leaving me feeling like everything I’ve ever known is a lie..
Thank you to NerdFam & Kingshollow for the ARC 🫶
This book is very much a “moving the plot forward but also ruining your sanity” installment. It wasn’t as fast paced with as much going on as in the last book but it was still so amazing and essential to the storyline. The tension?? The relationships brewing?? The absolute hate-fueled simping??? Elite.
The MMCs are out here DOWN BAD in the most chaotic way possible, and I love when characters hate each other as much as they love each other. The dagger scene 👀
And the FMCs??? OBSESSED.
Everest is growing into herself and into her power while Vesper is letting herself be loved a bit while remaining her bada** self.
This book leans more character-driven, but it works so well because everything is building, from the alliances, to the tension to the emotions. And you can feel all the pieces slowly clicking into place.
Also:
-multiple POVs = chaotic perfection
-elemental magic + surprise powers = obsessed
-the yearning, suffering, tension?? I can’t breathe.
And THE ENDING????
I need the next book immediately. Like… yesterday.
March 24, 2026
ARC review in progress but OMG THAT ENDING!!!
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February 8, 2026i love how this is slow burn and all but if they dont get together this book im going to bang my head against the wall for a couple hours bc wtf
March 16, 2026
the friendships and relationships are brewing. the humor is hilarious as always. the plot is definitely developing. BUT UM THE ENDING…. I NEED BOOK 4 IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!
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June 13, 2025Not me loving this series 🥲 (so much trauma)
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September 8, 2025This is my favorite series and I can’t wait for the third book to come out! 🥹
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November 20, 2025pre-read review: 20/11/2025
gonna be twiddling my fucking thumbs until MARCH 2026!!!!!! I need this book like YESTERDAY!
gonna be twiddling my fucking thumbs until MARCH 2026!!!!!! I need this book like YESTERDAY!
March 24, 2026
No because that ending!!?? 🫢
March 19, 2026
"I am the void!" 🤣 literally poor Everest throughout the entire book, the girl finally got some power and she is making sure EVERYONE knows this. I love it!
The girl also has serious daddy issues 👀🤭
If you are here you have read book 1 (Never Keep) & book 2 (Echo Fort) so will try and keep it spoiler free 🤷🏻♀️ after the cliffhanger of Echo Fort, the sisters sends us of on another journey where Vesper and Everest paths cross again but they each have their own side missions. Vesper has betrayed Bastian and Everest has finally avenged her mum's death. She is now the void and daddy loves her again and she is thriving... or is she?? She spills her heart to her seer dragon, Calcifiend who has totally proven how loyal he has been in the past 🫣
Cinder Vale is exactly what you would expect of a 3rd installment of a 4 book series (confirmed by the sisters for now) and it keeps building out the story line with most of the excitement happening towards the end. And what in the marvel universe was that ending. Not quite ZA7 but I was definitely texting some people wtf wtf wtf when I read that last few chapters.
The tropes from books 1 & 2 continue with the found family being the most prominent and some of the enemies finally become lovers 🔥🔥🔥
Some of my favourite bits and thoughts that are not quite spoilers but read at your own peril.... okay actually these are spoilers now that I have finished writing them so please only take a peak if you want to know more than you should!
The question is, do you need to read Zodiac Academy to read this series? The answer up until now was no. BUT, I think a ZA read might be a good idea... anyone up for a buddy reread?? 👀
Would I recommend it to a friend? YES, what do you need me to say to convince you, because I will.
Thank you you to Caroline & Susanne for sending me a physical ARC of Cinder Vale in exchange for an honest review. I love your work and you have yet to dissapoint me - thank you! Forever a fan 🦑
PS. Make sure to read the author's note at the end 🫶🏻
The girl also has serious daddy issues 👀🤭
If you are here you have read book 1 (Never Keep) & book 2 (Echo Fort) so will try and keep it spoiler free 🤷🏻♀️ after the cliffhanger of Echo Fort, the sisters sends us of on another journey where Vesper and Everest paths cross again but they each have their own side missions. Vesper has betrayed Bastian and Everest has finally avenged her mum's death. She is now the void and daddy loves her again and she is thriving... or is she?? She spills her heart to her seer dragon, Calcifiend who has totally proven how loyal he has been in the past 🫣
Cinder Vale is exactly what you would expect of a 3rd installment of a 4 book series (confirmed by the sisters for now) and it keeps building out the story line with most of the excitement happening towards the end. And what in the marvel universe was that ending. Not quite ZA7 but I was definitely texting some people wtf wtf wtf when I read that last few chapters.
The tropes from books 1 & 2 continue with the found family being the most prominent and some of the enemies finally become lovers 🔥🔥🔥
Some of my favourite bits and thoughts that are not quite spoilers but read at your own peril.... okay actually these are spoilers now that I have finished writing them so please only take a peak if you want to know more than you should!
The question is, do you need to read Zodiac Academy to read this series? The answer up until now was no. BUT, I think a ZA read might be a good idea... anyone up for a buddy reread?? 👀
Would I recommend it to a friend? YES, what do you need me to say to convince you, because I will.
Thank you you to Caroline & Susanne for sending me a physical ARC of Cinder Vale in exchange for an honest review. I love your work and you have yet to dissapoint me - thank you! Forever a fan 🦑
PS. Make sure to read the author's note at the end 🫶🏻
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh how beautiful this book is. quality is unmatched in my opinion. But let's get in to the story.
Dragor is a d**k.
Im glad Vesper is slowing coming to her senses.
Everest needs to grow a back bone against her farther and stick to it I'm sick of her not realising her potential and that she is still being manipulated.
Why is everest so gullable, it's painful to read. Although her talking with Calcified,i do love. I hope Kaiser is listening. Not that the man needs an ego boost but will forever be rooting for them
Vesper is my favourite, FINALLY closing herself, she shouldn't have been the pet to be bossed around by others. Doesnt match her personality. Everest on the other hand still needs to get a grip of her ego.
Vesper shifting gutted me! How f*cked up. Bastions instant anger for her, just keeps the yearning for them to be together alive. But of course, the little hellion already got her justice on them. We love the vengeance from her!
I am liking this new Kaiser but am waiting for him to become his brutal self again but just with feeling behind it. Getting a glimpse here and there but I need more!
Would it have killed the sisters to have also written Bastion's scene using blood magic from Vespers point of view. I have a filling it was boardline desperation to get him back.
Ok a read on and very happy with how the chapter ended. Bastian is committed to wanting/following Vesper.
Now need more Kaiser and Everest. And Vesper and Everest, I like them around each other. Harlon i still don't really care for.
I repeat my earlier statement Dragor is a d*ck. But I seem to like Evard for now at least, feeling to good to be true at this point.
Ok Kaiser has it down for epic love declaration, Bridgestone eat you heart out. God forbid they get there full moment though.
Bastion and Vesper give me tingles. There love story is coming out so sweet how he treats her like a person and not a valuable.
GO EVEREST, GO EVEREST. She FINALLY sees how bad of a person Rake is and needing your father's approval is not worth your morals. Ended him in epic proportions. Loved this chapter.
I should have seen the kings death and new heir scene coming. I thought it would drag out a little further and hoped Evard would ahve been chosen. Still think he will end up being king when all this comes to fruition. Dragor is a bor, I don't find anything he does interesting. He could happily not exist to me
We have cross over, i repeat we have cross over with zodiac academy/ruthless boys. Why is there stardust?
Vesper and Everest are definitely nebula allies. I like there littler friend ship. Also north is giving seth vibes almost always - such a cute little puppy dog.
Honestly Vesper depression is warranty but get it together, big strong independent spray lady to all should be on the verge of giving up multiple times. Thank god for Septa coming in clutch to save them both or there wouldn't be much point left to this. Hopefully at this point Vesper will realise she has more to live for than her grief.
When will Everest and Kaiser get a full hour together. Damnnnn I need more of them.
Ok that ending was a suprise to me! First where is Harlon, why didn't north get to the in time - not that he could have helped but didn't seem like it would take that long. 3rd who are the 3 that came to help. Im assuming Darcy, Roxy and Nox maybe? Only got this thought from the authors notes right at the back.
Can't wait for more cross overs! I was thinking this was set before zodiac academy but interesting it's actually after it. Also who else could be apart of the final book.
Also I hope both Bastian and Vesper and Everest and Kaiser get to be elysian mates.
Dragor is a d**k.
Im glad Vesper is slowing coming to her senses.
Everest needs to grow a back bone against her farther and stick to it I'm sick of her not realising her potential and that she is still being manipulated.
Why is everest so gullable, it's painful to read. Although her talking with Calcified,i do love. I hope Kaiser is listening. Not that the man needs an ego boost but will forever be rooting for them
Vesper is my favourite, FINALLY closing herself, she shouldn't have been the pet to be bossed around by others. Doesnt match her personality. Everest on the other hand still needs to get a grip of her ego.
Vesper shifting gutted me! How f*cked up. Bastions instant anger for her, just keeps the yearning for them to be together alive. But of course, the little hellion already got her justice on them. We love the vengeance from her!
I am liking this new Kaiser but am waiting for him to become his brutal self again but just with feeling behind it. Getting a glimpse here and there but I need more!
Would it have killed the sisters to have also written Bastion's scene using blood magic from Vespers point of view. I have a filling it was boardline desperation to get him back.
Ok a read on and very happy with how the chapter ended. Bastian is committed to wanting/following Vesper.
Now need more Kaiser and Everest. And Vesper and Everest, I like them around each other. Harlon i still don't really care for.
I repeat my earlier statement Dragor is a d*ck. But I seem to like Evard for now at least, feeling to good to be true at this point.
Ok Kaiser has it down for epic love declaration, Bridgestone eat you heart out. God forbid they get there full moment though.
Bastion and Vesper give me tingles. There love story is coming out so sweet how he treats her like a person and not a valuable.
GO EVEREST, GO EVEREST. She FINALLY sees how bad of a person Rake is and needing your father's approval is not worth your morals. Ended him in epic proportions. Loved this chapter.
I should have seen the kings death and new heir scene coming. I thought it would drag out a little further and hoped Evard would ahve been chosen. Still think he will end up being king when all this comes to fruition. Dragor is a bor, I don't find anything he does interesting. He could happily not exist to me
We have cross over, i repeat we have cross over with zodiac academy/ruthless boys. Why is there stardust?
Vesper and Everest are definitely nebula allies. I like there littler friend ship. Also north is giving seth vibes almost always - such a cute little puppy dog.
Honestly Vesper depression is warranty but get it together, big strong independent spray lady to all should be on the verge of giving up multiple times. Thank god for Septa coming in clutch to save them both or there wouldn't be much point left to this. Hopefully at this point Vesper will realise she has more to live for than her grief.
When will Everest and Kaiser get a full hour together. Damnnnn I need more of them.
Ok that ending was a suprise to me! First where is Harlon, why didn't north get to the in time - not that he could have helped but didn't seem like it would take that long. 3rd who are the 3 that came to help. Im assuming Darcy, Roxy and Nox maybe? Only got this thought from the authors notes right at the back.
Can't wait for more cross overs! I was thinking this was set before zodiac academy but interesting it's actually after it. Also who else could be apart of the final book.
Also I hope both Bastian and Vesper and Everest and Kaiser get to be elysian mates.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4 ⭐️
Thank you to the authors for this ARC. Cinder Vale releases March 31st.
Book 3 in the sins of zodiac series.
Same world as ZA; you do not need to read ZA prior but there are Easter eggs you’ll pick up on if you do read it.
Overall, happy to be back. The sisters are so creative. This is a more high fantasy world with little romance subplot. There’s some tension and yearning but it’s mainly political and world building. I found the pacing to be slower with this book, I felt like for 50% of it we were running around in circles. It wasn’t until the final 25% where things started kicking off (true sisters form). This book I think will be the book that’s the in between that sets up for a possible final book. A lot of much needed information and build up. A lot of leaving us hanging. A couple questions answered, with more questions asked. I’d say all my previous theories can go out the window because the sisters took us down a different path than I thought they would. Which is a pleasant surprise. I’m glad this isn’t turning into a predictable read. Maybe trim the fat a bit and it could have been a 5 ⭐️ read for me. North and Kaiser on page kept me going thru the slower chapters.
Thank you to the authors for this ARC. Cinder Vale releases March 31st.
Book 3 in the sins of zodiac series.
Same world as ZA; you do not need to read ZA prior but there are Easter eggs you’ll pick up on if you do read it.
Overall, happy to be back. The sisters are so creative. This is a more high fantasy world with little romance subplot. There’s some tension and yearning but it’s mainly political and world building. I found the pacing to be slower with this book, I felt like for 50% of it we were running around in circles. It wasn’t until the final 25% where things started kicking off (true sisters form). This book I think will be the book that’s the in between that sets up for a possible final book. A lot of much needed information and build up. A lot of leaving us hanging. A couple questions answered, with more questions asked. I’d say all my previous theories can go out the window because the sisters took us down a different path than I thought they would. Which is a pleasant surprise. I’m glad this isn’t turning into a predictable read. Maybe trim the fat a bit and it could have been a 5 ⭐️ read for me. North and Kaiser on page kept me going thru the slower chapters.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
5/5⭐️
2/5🌶️
I dove right into Cinder Vale after bingeing Never Keep and Echo Fort AND THANK THE LAWD because I couldn’t want to dive back into this story! I’m actually obsessed with Vesper, and especially her and Bastian’s story. So much strife, suffering, yearnin’ and burnin’… SO satisfactory! Couple that with my NEED for Vesper to get retribution against FKA Cayde, and I was absolutely feral for every chapter from her POV. So many different players in this story, so many pieces slowly converging together towards the end. I was positively QUIVERING in anticipation to see how this story ended. I knew the Twister Sisters were known for their cliffys so I had so much anticipation about seeing where we wound up. I had the best time reading this book!! 684 pages, but I positively flew through it. CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THEY COOK UP IN THE NEXT ONE!
What I Loved About This Story:
✨Reluctant allies to lovers
✨All of the different elemental magic and surprise powers
✨So, so many POVs that immensely fun!
✨Though she was THICC I FLEW through it!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book via The NerdFam, but my review is all my own.
2/5🌶️
I dove right into Cinder Vale after bingeing Never Keep and Echo Fort AND THANK THE LAWD because I couldn’t want to dive back into this story! I’m actually obsessed with Vesper, and especially her and Bastian’s story. So much strife, suffering, yearnin’ and burnin’… SO satisfactory! Couple that with my NEED for Vesper to get retribution against FKA Cayde, and I was absolutely feral for every chapter from her POV. So many different players in this story, so many pieces slowly converging together towards the end. I was positively QUIVERING in anticipation to see how this story ended. I knew the Twister Sisters were known for their cliffys so I had so much anticipation about seeing where we wound up. I had the best time reading this book!! 684 pages, but I positively flew through it. CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THEY COOK UP IN THE NEXT ONE!
What I Loved About This Story:
✨Reluctant allies to lovers
✨All of the different elemental magic and surprise powers
✨So, so many POVs that immensely fun!
✨Though she was THICC I FLEW through it!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book via The NerdFam, but my review is all my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
twisted sister plots will have you wondering if you ever knew anything about anything bc… HUH
first, thank you to the NerdFam and Kingshollow publishing for this ARC!
ok second, the mmc’s in this series really star to stunt out on these hoes in this book. i loooove when characters hatefully simp for each other and that’s what this whole book is, lmao i ate it UP!! let’s just say there is a hate-filled dagger scene that will live in my head rent free for the rest of my days, hehe.
third, MY FMC’S!!!! they really start to absolutely shine in this book for the right reasons, i’m obsessed with both of them. Everest is finally coming in to herself and her powers, and Vesper was already a baddie but thank god she’s letting herself be loved a lil bit.
this is a definitely “moving the plot forward” kind of book, not as much happens as the second book, but i loved that we focused more on the characters here. it makes sense for the story!
4.5 stars, so much fun!!! i can’t wait for the final installment.
first, thank you to the NerdFam and Kingshollow publishing for this ARC!
ok second, the mmc’s in this series really star to stunt out on these hoes in this book. i loooove when characters hatefully simp for each other and that’s what this whole book is, lmao i ate it UP!! let’s just say there is a hate-filled dagger scene that will live in my head rent free for the rest of my days, hehe.
third, MY FMC’S!!!! they really start to absolutely shine in this book for the right reasons, i’m obsessed with both of them. Everest is finally coming in to herself and her powers, and Vesper was already a baddie but thank god she’s letting herself be loved a lil bit.
this is a definitely “moving the plot forward” kind of book, not as much happens as the second book, but i loved that we focused more on the characters here. it makes sense for the story!
4.5 stars, so much fun!!! i can’t wait for the final installment.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I'm still pinching myself that I got an ARC for this and will forever cherish it! Thanks again for the opportunity! It took me on an emotional rollercoaster with some surprising twists.
The secrets and lies and the way the mmcs are written are so delicious. The warring factions and in depth world building is from the mind of geniuses. Nobody can do enemies to lovers like these two! They did a great job balancing all the characters, with multiple pov providing insight into each mind. There is magic in these words. I'm so obsessed! The twisted sisters proved their names with that cliffhanger. I'm FERAL for book 4!
The secrets and lies and the way the mmcs are written are so delicious. The warring factions and in depth world building is from the mind of geniuses. Nobody can do enemies to lovers like these two! They did a great job balancing all the characters, with multiple pov providing insight into each mind. There is magic in these words. I'm so obsessed! The twisted sisters proved their names with that cliffhanger. I'm FERAL for book 4!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a masterpiece on keeping the tension going… I mean hells bells are the enemies going to become real lovers. But I’m here for it and all the new perspectives and plot pieces coming together. This book gave us just enough light relief and added quite a few new dimensions to consider and Im really appreciate the FMCs dominating in their own right.
I have not read ZA but will 💯 be diving in as I can see the loop together coming. I didn’t find this book quite as pace-y as book 2 but I was entertained.
4.25 for me
I have not read ZA but will 💯 be diving in as I can see the loop together coming. I didn’t find this book quite as pace-y as book 2 but I was entertained.
4.25 for me
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