Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
Cinder Vale: Sins of the Zodiac, Book 3
by Caroline Peckham
About this book
The stakes have never been higher in this dark and gritty expansion of the Zodiac Academy universe. As the ash settles over the battlefield and the ocean rises to claim its due, the boundaries between loyalty and betrayal blur into nothingness. If you crave a paranormal romance that refuses to pull its punches, this series delivers a masterclass in tension, atmospheric world-building, and high-octane emotional stakes that will leave you reeling.
This installment plunges deeper into the treacherous halls of the academy, where the lines between hero and villain are perpetually stained with blood. At the heart of the chaos, the enemies-to-lovers dynamic burns brighter and more volatile than ever. These are not your typical star-crossed lovers; they are tainted souls bound by jagged promises and a mutual hatred that threatens to consume everyone in their orbit. The morally grey Fae characters are as endearing as they are infuriating, forcing readers to question who truly deserves a happy ending in a world built on secrets.
Prepare for a narrative that balances complex character arcs with a relentless pace. Whether you are obsessed with the dark romance tropes or simply seeking a story that will leave you breathless, the visceral intensity of this tale is unmatched. Dive into a realm where fate is a weapon and every choice carries a heavy, devastating price.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0GR1F7KD3
Reader Reviews
May 23, 2026
Well written, engaging, annoying at times with the tunnel visions of self worth and need to be more but overall great depth of character. Not always lovable but endearing when they begin to see past their noses )
May 21, 2026
I have literal goosebumps. Oh. My. God! No words. Great book, great story telling, great character arcs. I have no words )
April 20, 2026
Right where we left over in Echo Fort. Everest is back with her people and now is her father favorite. Vesper is back with her Prince, but is realizing that he not going to keep his word. Everest wants peace, but her father has other plans. Kaiser had a spell put on him, now it has been broken and he dealing with feelings. Truth about what the Reapers are up to come to light. This book the plot comes to light and ends with a huge cliffhanger. Once all the characters were together the book was...
April 20, 2026
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) Right where we left over in Echo Fort. Everest is back with her people and now is her father favorite. Vesper is back with her Prince, but is realizing that he not going to keep his word. Everest wants peace, but her father has other plans. Kaiser had a spell put on him, now it has been broken and he dealing with feelings. Truth about what the Reapers are up to come to light. This book...
March 31, 2026
๐ง๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐: Fantasy Romance, MF, Academy, Dark, Shifters, Enemies to Lovers ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฉ:Multiple ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐: Ebooj Please excuse me while I process whatever the F that ending was! The sisters have teased that they have been planning the end of this book from the very startโฆ and oh boyโฆ was that a cliff to override all other cliffs of theirs. Seriously, this might be my favorite cliff to hang from, and I lived thought he live release of both ZA4 & ZA7. This book is chock full of character growth,...
