With Hearts of Flame (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Dark Academia Romantasy Novel of Vampires and Dragons Featuring Stenciled Edges and Illustrated Endpapers (Bloodwing Academy, 4)
Briar Boleyn
Zodiac Academy: Live and Let Lionel
by Caroline Peckham
About this book
Dive back into the treacherous, spellbinding world of Solaria with this definitive collection of bonus content. Designed as a parting gift for the series finale, this anthology invites readers to revisit the most pivotal moments in the Zodiac Academy saga, seen through fresh eyes and untold perspectives. Whether you are craving the volatile tension of enemies-to-lovers dynamics or the raw intensity of wolf-shifter politics, this volume bridges the gaps between the heart-stopping highs and lows of the main series.
The collection is anchored by a unique narrative framing: the villainous Lionel Acrux himself. As he reflects on the rebellion that ultimately thwarted his grasp for power, readers gain a chilling, firsthand look at the mind of the series' most infamous antagonist. His commentary provides a dark, cynical lens through which to view the triumphs of the twins and their allies, adding a layer of complexity to the academy drama that fans have been dying to explore.
From the moonlit wanderings of Seth to newly revealed alternate POVs from Orion and Darius, these stories deepen the lore of the academy. It is a must-read for anyone obsessed with dark romance, royal intrigue, and the high-stakes world of paranormal shifter fiction.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
April 28, 2026
nice book )
February 17, 2024
I loved the stories but I feel like Lionel would NEVER tell these stories... I understand where it's coming from but his parts feel forced. The stories are so good and give great context to this beautiful world. But how would Lionel know about the twins meeting Gabriel's family and what transpired there.. )
July 12, 2024
As much as I love the main story, at a certain point, the same scenes told by another character's perspective start becoming tedious after a while. It's ADHD kryptonite to experience deja vu over and over again and feel like you've already read it. Imho, it's an obvious attempt to capitalize on bonus content to keep readers interested and ready for the release of the last book. The Authors were likely pressured from the Publisher to keep ZA trending on social media. I respect the hustle, I just...
March 12, 2026
Great book, great quality, amazing story )
May 3, 2025
I liked all the alternative points of view and the added insight they provided to the original storyline. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that it began to get tedious jumping from different books and pivotal points in the story. Is it worth the read? Yes. Am I going to recommend it? Again, yes. But in all honesty, it was loooong. At only 300 ish pages. ) One person found this helpful
