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Zodiac Academy
Zodiac Academy is the dark bully paranormal romance path for readers who want fae heirs, elemental magic, academy politics, zodiac power, cruel rivals, and a long Solaria binge.
Author: Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
Books in the series
- The Awakening recap
- Ruthless Fae recap
- The Reckoning recap
- Shadow Princess recap
- Cursed Fates recap
- Fated Throne recap
- Heartless Sky recap
- Sorrow and Starlight recap
- Restless Stars recap
Use the Zodiac Academy reading order if you want novella and alternate POV placement.
Side books and alternate POV
- Origins of an Academy Bully novella
- The Awakening as Told by the Boys alternate POV
- The Big A.S.S. Party novella recap
- Beyond the Veil novella
First-time readers can start with The Awakening and keep the side books for after they know they want more of Solaria.
Reading path
Start with The Awakening and follow the main series in order. Use the Zodiac Academy reading order when you want novella, alternate POV, and Solaria-universe context.
Audiobook format
| Edition | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard audiobook | Dual narration | Listeners who want the main audio edition of the long Solaria path. |
| GraphicAudio dramatized adaptation | Full cast / dramatized | Academy conflict, elemental magic, cruel rivalries, and rereads with more performance energy. |
GraphicAudio also lists Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, so audio-first readers should use the Solaria reading-order page before buying multiple parts.
Where to buy or listen
Check current editions for Zodiac Academy. Series availability can vary by format, country, and retailer.
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Reader fit
What to read next
Reader FAQ
Where should I start with Zodiac Academy?
Start with The Awakening. It introduces Tory and Darcy Vega, Zodiac Academy, the Heirs, the elemental magic structure, and the dark academy tone.
Do I need to read Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac first?
No. The authors describe the Solaria series as connected but readable alone. Ruthless Boys is set earlier in the same world, so it can add context, but it is not required before The Awakening.
Which Zodiac Academy books are novellas?
Origins of an Academy Bully, The Big A.S.S. Party, and Beyond the Veil are side/novella material. The Awakening as Told by the Boys is an alternate POV version of book one.
Is Zodiac Academy romantasy?
It is better framed as dark bully paranormal romance with fae, elemental magic, academy politics, and fantasy stakes. It belongs here because many romantasy readers use it as a long, high-drama Solaria binge.
Who should read it?
Choose it if you want an 18+ cutthroat magic school, enemies-to-lovers tension, cruel power games, zodiac theming, and a long series with heavy cliffhanger energy.
What should I read next?
Try Fae Romantasy for more fae paths, Dark Romantasy Books for sharper mood matches, or The Empyrean for another high-pressure school setting.