Once upon a moon, the wild wind whispered in my ear that the true queens were returning to Solaria and I made it my mission to open up their path to the throne so that they could slip right in like an oily oyster.
Now, on this most special and wonderous of days, the very day of their birth – I will prove myself to be the most loyal and dependable of their followers. Though of course, Venus is in my chart and Lady Petunia has caught sight of the bothersome barracuda once more.
Max Rigel is my most sinful of temptations, the shark in the dark who wishes to lure me to his sea cave and I don’t know if I’m Fae enough to resist him for long.
But one thing is for sure, I will make certain the Vegas get the big A.S.S. party they deserve for their birthday or I’ll die trying. Succulent squids be damned!
This is a 25k novella set in the world of Solaria during Book 5 of the Zodiac Academy series, Cursed Fates, featuring Geraldine and Max as they attend the party of the century and try to resist the lure of the moon as it pushes them together once more. It’s full of slippery salmons and more buttery bagels than you can shake a stick at and is best read after Cursed Fates.
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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