Reading order
Zodiac Academy Reading Order
Zodiac Academy is a long fae academy series with main books, side material, and connected Solaria spinoffs. First-time readers should read the main Zodiac Academy sequence in order and place Book 5.5 after Book 5.
Last checked: August 19, 2026.
Quick answer
Start with The Awakening, continue through the numbered main books, read The Big A.S.S. Party after Cursed Fates, and finish with Restless Stars before moving into broader Solaria spinoffs.
Before you start
Zodiac Academy is long, chaotic, cliffhanger-heavy, and warning-sensitive for some readers. If you want fae academy drama, rivalry, and high emotional escalation, read the main sequence in order and use recaps between books rather than jumping ahead.
Why this order helps
The order matters because the series runs on cliffhangers, reveals, relationship shifts, and escalating Solaria politics. Book 5.5 also needs clear placement so readers know it is side material without accidentally skipping the main sequence.
Main reading order
Best path by reader type
| Reader type | Best path | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First-time reader | Main sequence in order | The cliffhangers and relationship arcs are cumulative. |
| Completionist | Include Book 5.5 after Book 5 | It is side material, but it belongs at that point in the experience. |
| Spinoff reader | Finish main ZA first or choose intentionally | Solaria spinoffs are connected but can complicate first-time order. |
| Recap reader | Use recaps between books | Fabled Romance has recap coverage for the main sequence. |
Recaps and companion notes
Fabled Romance has Zodiac Academy recaps from The Awakening through Restless Stars, including The Big A.S.S. Party.
Series notes
- Zodiac Academy is complete as a main sequence through Restless Stars.
- The Big A.S.S. Party should be marked as Book 5.5 / side material, not a numbered main novel.
- Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac and other Solaria books are connected spinoff paths, not required before starting Zodiac Academy.
- Use Bully Romance Fantasy if you need warning-forward trope context before starting.
Reader FAQ
Where should I start Zodiac Academy?
Start with The Awakening and read the main books in order.
When should I read The Big A.S.S. Party?
Read it after Cursed Fates as Book 5.5 side material.
Do I need Ruthless Boys first?
No for a straightforward first read. It is a connected Solaria spinoff path, not required before Zodiac Academy book one.
Are there recaps for all Zodiac Academy books?
Fabled Romance currently has recaps for the main Zodiac Academy sequence through Restless Stars, plus Book 5.5.
What to read next
Use Zodiac Academy Series Hub, Dark Academy Romantasy, or Bully Romance Fantasy.