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by Caroline Peckham · Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac #1
2019 · 536 pages · King's Hollow
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When a chance encounter reveals that one of the four brutal kings ruling Aurora Academy murdered her brother, Elise Callisto walks straight into the vipers' nest to find out which one—and make him pay. Don't let her delicate appearance fool you; this lilac-haired vampire is all fangs and vengeance beneath that fragile doll exterior. Navigating a school torn apart by warring gangs where blood spills daily, Elise must uncover the truth while resisting the dark, intoxicating pull of the very men she's sworn to destroy. A twisted revenge mystery wrapped in scorching dark romance—prepare for your heart to be thoroughly claimed by monsters who might just deserve it.
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Dark, intoxicating gothic romance with ethereal fae undertones. Blend haunting orchestral elements with moody alternative and industrial sounds. Think Evanescence, Halestorm, and The Midnight vibes—sensual tension wrapped in shadows, vengeance simmering beneath beauty.
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