Fate has torn us apart and sometimes I believe the stars have given up on us altogether.
Without my sister, the world seems darker than ever before and the shadows loom thicker, rising up to answer the call of the Shadow Princess and changing the face of Solaria for good.
Now Lionel Acrux has the strength to make a move for the throne, I’m not sure how much time we have left to stop him.
Our only hope is to find the Imperial Star before he does. We made the sacrifice the stars called for and we’re paying the price for that decision so it can’t be for nothing. But with the stars turning against us at every move, and the last light in the world seeming to fade, I’m afraid we’re almost out of time. Hope is a dangerous thing. It’s the key to us fighting on. But it could be what destroys us in the end.
One thing is for certain, I won’t stop until I have been reunited with my other half and together we will fight to take our crowns.
A war is coming.
The throne is calling for a new monarch. And someone must answer its call.
The series
In Zodiac Academy, the universe isn’t just shaped by the stars—it’s ruled by them. Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti’s electrifying series takes readers on a wild ride through a world where celestial powers dictate every aspect of life, and the line between friend and foe is as fluid as the stars themselves.
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The story begins when twin sisters, Tori and Darcy Vega, are thrust into a world they never knew existed—one where magic isn’t just a myth, but a dangerous, intoxicating force. As they step into Zodiac Academy, a school for the elite, they’re forced to confront their new reality: they are heirs to a legacy of power that the very cosmos demand be theirs to wield. But the road to mastering their newfound powers is paved with rivalry, betrayal, and a dangerous desire to control what they can barely understand.
As Tori and Darcy struggle to fit into a school that feels more like a battlefield than a sanctuary, they encounter the Royal Four—four powerful boys who embody the astrological signs of the zodiac itself. These aren’t just your average heartthrobs. Each one carries a deep, personal connection to the stars, and as the sisters get closer to unraveling the dark mysteries of their birthright, they begin to realize that their fates are intertwined with these enigmatic boys in ways they could never have predicted.
In Zodiac Academy, no one is simply “good” or “bad.” Every character—whether they’re friend, foe, or something in between—has their own complicated motivations. Peckham and Valenti's world-building weaves celestial mythology, ancient prophecies, and a high-stakes magical rivalry into a thrilling, fast-paced narrative where trust is a luxury and survival is an art. Themes of power, self-discovery, and loyalty pulse through every page, with an undercurrent of tension that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
This is a world where magic isn’t just learned—it’s fought for. And as the Vega sisters step into their destiny, they must navigate alliances, face their darkest fears, and uncover secrets about their own bloodline that could alter the very course of the universe itself. The deeper they dive into the mysteries of the academy, the more they realize that their true power might just lie in the chaos they've yet to unleash.
With its addictive blend of magic, romance, and dark intrigue, Zodiac Academy is a must for fans of fantasy that’s as complex and unpredictable as the stars. Each book in the series builds on the last, delivering twist after twist, turning every moment into a fight for survival. Whether it’s battling celestial forces or navigating their intense, often volatile relationships with the Royal Four, Tori and Darcy’s journey will leave readers hungry for more.
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#3 · 2019The Reckoning 
#4 · 2020Shadow Princess 
#5 · 2020Cursed Fates 
#5.5 · 2020The Big A.S.S. Party 
#6 · 2020Fated Throne 
#7 · 2021Heartless Sky 
#8 · 2022Sorrow and Starlight 
#8.5 · 2023Beyond the Veil 
#9 · 2024Restless Stars 
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