4.2 (117,731 ratings)

Zodiac Academy: The Awakening

Name: Zodiac Academy: The Awakening
Rating: 4.2 (117731 reviews)
Author: Caroline Peckham
ISBN: B0947FLX32

by Caroline Peckham

vampires

About this book

I’m a Gemini. Impulsive. Curious. Headstrong. A twin. Heir to a throne I know nothing about. And it turns out, I’m Fae. But of course, there’s a catch - all I have to do to claim my birthright is prove that I’m the most powerful supernatural in the whole of Solaria. And sure, technically that’s true, as I’m the daughter of the Savage King. But the bit they didn’t put in the brochure was that every single Fae in this Kingdom would claim my throne if they could.

The school they’ve sent me to is both dangerous as sht and one helluva party. Vampires bite weaker students in the corridors, the Werewolf pack has orgies in the Wailing Wood at every full moon, and don’t even get me started on the dark and twisted ways the Sirens use their powers on people’s emotions, or how my sinfully tempting Cardinal Magic teacher hosts detentions that leave people needing therapy. Classes are totally interesting if you manage to live through them. And that Gemini star sign I mentioned? It now determines my elemental magic and affects my destiny, so learning astrology is essential if I’m going to beat down my classmates - which is actively encouraged, by the way.

My biggest problem is the droolworthy Dragon shifter who has his eyes on my throne. He and his three psycho friends are determined to make my time here hell. All I’ve got to do is survive. But fate might have other ideas. Dammit, why couldn’t I have gotten a letter to Hogwarts?

This is a dark, bully romance - don’t go expecting a sweet school for magic with friends around every corner. Fae fight for everything they own and Zodiac Academy is a cutthroat school for students aged 18+ where only the strongest prevail. There’s no Dumbledore here to save anyone’s ass, and Lionel Acrux will give Voldemort a run for his money in the evil dictator category. So hold onto your stardust (broomsticks not required) and get ready for a bumpy ride.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0947FLX32

Reader Reviews

Some ( Light ) Spoilers

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,...

Some ( Light ) Spoilers

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...

The Awakening

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...

An excellent unintended potential

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...

Enthralling Start to the Series

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...