Sorrow And Starlight By Caroline Peckham May 2026

Sorrow and Starlight by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti is the expansive eighth, dark installment in the Zodiac Academy series, featuring the Vega twins navigating grief, war, and complex magic. The plot follows the separated sisters after a major loss, with one descending into underworld magic while the other struggles with a cursed inner darkness, both fighting to overthrow the antagonists and retake Solaria. While praised for its high emotional stakes and world-building, the lengthy novel received mixed reviews for its pacing and extensive character perspectives. You can find the full book on Goodreads and SoBrief .