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Never Keep
Caroline Peckham

Never Keep

Quick Answer

Start with "Never Keep" to begin the Sins of the Zodiac. It is the essential series starter and provides the necessary foundation for the rest of the books.

Quick Verdict

✅ Safe to read now (Series Entry Point)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: This is the essential series starter that introduces the Caroline Peckham's core world and character arcs. It is required reading for all new fans.

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<b><b>Fate doesn't favour the wicked</b> in the highly anticipated first installment in this brand new spin off series to the Booktok phenomenon, the <b>Zodiac Academy </b>series, from the Twisted Sisters and Amazon and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti.</b><br><br><b><i>The dragons are lost.</i></b><br> <b><i>The elements are at war. Enlisting isn’t optional.</i></b><br> <b><i>And I’m falling for a man who wants me dead.</i></b><br><br>I’m a wielder of hearts and summoner of corruption. Heir to nothing and born to a fool in the wrong damn month. <br><br>But I’m also one of only two Fae in this divided land of hellions who might be starting to see through the lies we’ve swallowed for so long.<br><br>In the year we turn twenty-one, conscripts from across the warring nations of air, fire, earth and water are sent to Never Keep – the only place in our besieged continent where our magic can be Awakened. <br><br><b>But something is wrong inside Never Keep.</b> Something which might extend far beyond the reaches of this desolate fortress. Within the gothic walls of this frigid castle in the snow, we’re left to hold our own against the brutal Fae from the opposing lands. <br><br>The Reapers are merciless. The Royals are lying. The Werewolves run rampant and Vampires roam the wastelands in bloodthirsty covens. But even though death lurks in every shadow of the Keep, it’s the least of my worries.<br><br>I’m delving into secrets the stars don’t want me uncovering, making alliances with Fae born to be my enemy, falling for a sinner while promising my heart to a different heathen and somewhere amid it all, I’m supposed to win a war.<br><br>I thought the only thing I had to do was survive my magical instruction. <br><br><b>Turns out, fate doesn’t favour the wicked.</b><br><br> ***This is an enemies to lovers romantasy series set in the same world as Zodiac Academy, but it's a dark and villainous tale of its own. You haven't met tainted souls like these before or enemies that hate each other as deeply as these characters do. Book 1 in the series will leave your heart raw and bloody. You'll be left gasping for breath and aching for more of the twisted Fae who lurk between the pages and they might just be irredeemable...***

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Sins of the Zodiac conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Never Keep?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Never Keep before other books in the series?

Yes, Never Keep is the first book in the series and is the ideal starting point for new readers.

Is Never Keep required reading for the Sins of the Zodiac?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Never Keep in the reading order?

Currently, Never Keep is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.