All's Fair in Love and Blood
Jennifer Peel
5.0
Cursed Fates: Zodiac Academy, Book 5
by Caroline Peckham
About this book
The stakes have never been higher for the Vega twins as they navigate the treacherous, shifting landscape of Zodiac Academy. Following the soul-crushing conclusion of the previous installment, the sisters find themselves trapped in a darker, more volatile reality where their very survival is constantly under siege. Lionel Acrux’s grip tightens around their lives, while the vengeful nymphs threaten to dismantle the entire fae race. With their world fractured and hope hanging by a thread, the twins must decide if they are strong enough to fight back or if they are destined to be consumed by the chaos.
This gripping fifth entry in the paranormal romance series pushes the boundaries of the academy trope, trading traditional lessons for life-or-death survival. Readers will find themselves plunged into a high-stakes environment where classism, power struggles, and toxic dynamics collide. Expect a harrowing emotional rollercoaster that refuses to pull any punches, challenging the characters—and the audience—at every turn.
If you are craving a visceral, dark fantasy experience that balances intense romance with gut-wrenching trauma and constant danger, this is your next obsession. Prepare for a story that will tear your heart to pieces and leave you breathless, demanding that you keep turning the page until the bitter end.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B09NZJLKHZ
Reader Reviews
December 23, 2025
Trigger Warning : self harm, violence, death, suicidal thoughts, murder, confinement, kidnapping, emotional abuse, bullying, classism, toxic relationships, infidelity, abandonment I’m living for the budding friendship between Orion and Tory. The fact that she gave him a friendship bracelet actually had me squealing with delight. I was hoping we would see more of a relationship develop between the two of them now that Tory knows about Darcy and Orion, and this book definitely didn’t disappoint....
August 4, 2021
I have to say, as a reader and an already growing fan of the characters, I was deeply upset at the ending of the last installment (shadow princesses), so I went into this story with low expectations and was tempted to put off reading this due to being depressed about the characters' situations. But perhaps that's what truly makes an author(s) so much more than mere \"writers\" as these ladies draw out emotions that I only find when reading something I truly deem entertaining and enrapturing. I...
February 14, 2024
If you're looking for a book that will rip your heart out, stomp on it, and then somehow piece it back together again just to repeat the process, then \"Zodiac Academy: Cursed Fates\" is the perfect read for you. This book is a whirlwind of heartbreak, passion, and redemption that will leave you breathless. The authors have crafted a masterpiece of written beauty, weaving a tale of star-crossed lovers that will leave you reaching for the tissues. The pain of their struggles is palpable, yet...
August 21, 2024
this was genuinely a roller coaster of a book, like SO much happened. The few good things that came out of Lance nearly dying and Tory and Darius’ failed divine moment was the truce between the heirs and the twins. New friendships forming like Tory made Lance a friendship bracelet 🥹, and Darcy and Darius started to slowly become friends too, especially once Lance was arrested. Darius finally finds out about bluelance and makes sure Seth stops manipulating them. And to me one of the ABSOLUTE...
July 11, 2025
Omg what an ending! I had my suspicions who the darkness was coming for but I did not see it playing out like it did! This book is very heartbreaking but at least the girls still had each other, now they're going to be separated. They felt like they were gaining love, power, friendships but somewhere along the way they started losing just about everything and more! I can't wait to see what happens next! These ladies certainly know how to tell a story and keep u wrapped up in reading as fast as...
