Zodiac Academy Book 8.5 Beyond the Veil by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti

 

Zodiac Academy Book 8.5

The stars called us.

The Veil closed at our backs.

And now death holds us in its clutches.

We were torn from life before our time, a Savage King, his queen, a betrayed son, a wronged brother, a scorned wife and so many more. We watch those we left behind as they struggle against the grip of the stars, the answers to so many of their questions within our grasp and yet out of their reach.

But what if we could find a way to answer their pleas? What if we could find a way to help them from this side of the divide? And what price would such a thing come at?

*This is a bridging book which takes place beyond The Veil (in the land of the dead) during the events of book 8 in the Zodiac Academy series. It should be read after book 8 to avoid spoilers for that book and holds the answer to what takes place for the characters who are held within the clutches of death by this point in the story, as well as vital clues to the conclusion of this epic series.*

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/177899172-beyond-the-veil

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Beyond the Veil is a story I didn’t realize I wanted or needed. But oh my stars, it is probably one of my favorites of the series and it is one you cannot miss while reading this series! The story takes places alongside book 8, Sorrow and Starlight. But this time, we are getting the points of views from those who are, yep, beyond the Veil. Those we have lost throughout the series and some before the series started and we have yet to meet have returned to show that though they may be gone, they are doing what they can to fight alongside their loved ones from beyond. Among those many faces are Darius, Hail, Merissa, Azriel, Catalina, and so many more. Both new and old faces. And this story was just everything. You’ll laugh and cry and cheer with them as they fight so hard to be with their loved ones and help them in just the smallest possible way. And so many are parents who wish more than anything to be there for their children. Like I said, this takes place side by side book 8. We’ll see so many favorite moments as they witness it themselves and how they wish they could help and honestly do in many cases no matter how slight. So many extra truths revealed as well. Along with stories of origins that I didn’t expect but loved. It was such a special treat to get their point of views after wishing to know them so much better like Hail and Merissa. It is also a delight to see them interact with their friends and even frenemies. What I would give to see them all reunited in the land of the living for a moment just to get some extra fun scenes! There are also so many fun moments in between the serious and I couldn’t put this story down. With so much more things learned, the final book is going to be one epic finale and I cannot wait for it!