The Awakening (Zodiac Academy #1), by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti (softback, english edition)

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Dammit, why couldn't I have gotten a letter to Hogwarts?

Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
(Zodiac Academy, Book 1 of 12) — The BookTok Phenomenon

A dark, addictive bully romance set in a cutthroat Fae academy where only the strongest survive — and the heirs to the throne have a target on their backs from day one.

She's a Gemini. Impulsive. Curious. Headstrong. A twin. Heir to a throne she knows nothing about. And it turns out — she's Fae. All she has to do to claim her birthright is prove she's the most powerful supernatural in all of Solaria. Technically true, as the daughter of the Savage King. But the brochure left out the part where every single Fae in the kingdom would claim her throne if they could.

Zodiac Academy is dangerous as hell and one helluva party. Vampires bite weaker students in the corridors. The Werewolf pack has orgies in the Wailing Wood at every full moon. Classes are fascinating — if you manage to live through them. And her star sign now determines her elemental magic and shapes her destiny. Her biggest problem? The drool-worthy Dragon shifter with his eyes on her throne — and his three psycho friends who are determined to make her time here hell.

Why readers can't put it down:

• 🖤 Dark bully romance with a cutthroat Fae academy — no Dumbledore, no safety net
• ⭐ Astrology-based magic system where your star sign determines your power and destiny
• ✨ Twin FMCs, Dragon shifter MMC, and a cast of morally grey characters you'll obsess over
• 🔥 Addictive, fast-paced, and utterly unputdownable — the series with 12 books for a reason
• 📚 434 pages of the dark academy phenomenon that has over 120,000 five-star reviews

Perfect for readers who love:
dark academy · bully romance · fae romance · dragon shifters · reverse harem · enemies to lovers · astrology magic · BookTok favourites · Sarah J. Maas

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 and get ready for a bumpy ride.

🖤 A Twin Who Discovers She's Heir to a Throne She Never Knew Existed
🖤 A Kingdom Where Every Fae Would Claim That Throne in a Heartbeat
🖤 A School Where Surviving Class Is Only Half the Battle
🖤 A Dragon Shifter Who Wants Her Gone — and Can't Look Away
🖤 A Star Sign That Shapes Her Magic, Her Destiny, and Her Enemies
🖤 A Fate That Has Very Different Plans

At Dark Rose, we believe the most addictive dark academy series are the ones where the world is vast, the enemies are irresistible, and the stakes are always life or death — usually both at once.

👤 Recommended Age: 18+

⚠️ Content Notes:
Dark academy elements • Bully romance • Violence • Explicit content • Morally grey characters • Dark themes • Please check content warnings before reading — your mental health matters

✨ Tropes:
Bully Romance 🖤 • Dark Academy • Fae World • Dragon Shifter MMC • Enemies to Lovers ❤️🔥 • Twin FMC • Reverse Harem • Astrology Magic • Chosen One

⚠️ Probably not for readers looking for:
Cosy Magic Schools • Sweet Romance • Low Steam • Safe MMC • Standalone (Book 1 of 12 — very addictive series)

📚 Format & Details

• Format: Softback
• Pages: 434
• Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance / Dark Academy / Bully Romance
• Series: Zodiac Academy, Book 1 of 12
• Authors: Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
• Published: 8 September 2021