All's Fair in Love and Blood
Jennifer Peel
5.0
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening
by Caroline Peckham
About this book
Twinned sisters Tory and Darcy Vega have lived their entire lives believing they were human, until the truth crashes down: they are Fae princesses and heirs to the throne of Solaria. To claim their birthright, they must survive Zodiac Academy, a cutthroat supernatural boarding school where the curriculum is as lethal as the student body. From bloodthirsty vampires stalking the corridors to elemental magic controlled by the stars, the sisters find themselves thrust into a world where power is the only currency that matters.
This dark paranormal romance is defined by its intense bully dynamic and high-stakes academy setting. As the twins navigate a treacherous social hierarchy, they are targeted by the Heirs, four cruel and captivating shifters determined to ensure the sisters never survive long enough to wear the crown. Caught between a fight for survival and a volatile, forbidden attraction that threatens to burn them both, the Vega twins must forge their own found-family to endure the brutality of their new reality.
If you are looking for a gripping, trope-heavy read that blends sharp-tongued heroines with toxic, addictive chemistry, this is your next obsession. It is a wild, emotional rollercoaster that sacrifices sweetness for raw, visceral conflict. Prepare for a world where astrology dictates destiny and every lesson could be your last.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0947FLX32
Reader Reviews
December 20, 2025
Trigger Warning : bullying, emotional abuse, physical abuse, violence, abandonment, death, toxic relationships, body shaming, sexual harassment I think I DNF’d this book at 15-20% at least 3 times. The writing takes a minute to get used to, at least for me. I also am just not a fan of the bully trope. It just rubs me the wrong way, but I am happy I finally gave it a real chance. This book falls under the “ not a masterpiece but it’s 5 stars “ category, for me. The entire magic system is unique,...
December 20, 2025
](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_avp?ie=UTF8&nodeId=G8UYX7LALQC8V9KA) Trigger Warning : bullying, emotional abuse, physical abuse, violence, abandonment, death, toxic relationships, body shaming, sexual harassment I think I DNF’d this book at 15-20% at least 3 times. The writing takes a minute to get used to, at least for me. I also am just not a fan of the bully trope. It just rubs me the wrong way, but I am happy I finally gave it a real chance. This...
February 5, 2026
Zodiac Academy The Awakening was a wild emotional experience and I have thoughts. What I loved: The storyline is actually really interesting. The world, the magic system, the concept of everything? I’m into it. It has so much potential. The twins are easily the best part of this book. They’re likable, funny, and easy to root for. I genuinely care about them and want good things for them. I also liked their friends and the overall found family vibes starting to form. This world is immersive and...
November 13, 2025
The novel is a kind of Harry Potter for young adults – except here, vampires prowl, werewolves indulge in orgies under the full moon, and sirens manipulate emotions with their dark allure. It is certainly not a book for children, there are explicit erotic scenes. The narrative follows Tory and Darcy Vega, lost twin heirs of Solaria, a realm on the brink of collapse after the assassination of the Savage King. The Zodiac Academy they attend is less a place of learning than an arena of ruthless...
January 29, 2024
Prepare to be completely immersed in the thrilling and unpredictable world of Zodiac Academy as you embark on a journey like no other. \"The Awakening\" by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti introduces us to a captivating premise that had me hooked from the very beginning. The story follows the life of two Gemini twins, Darcy and Tory, both headstrong and impulsive individuals who discover they’re heirs to a mysterious throne in the Fae realm of Solaria. However, claiming their birthright is...
