Zodiac Academy: The Awakening, by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 4/5

Spice Rating: 🌶 | 1/5

Subgenre & Type: Romantasy | MF

Tropes & Microtropes: Bully Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, College Romance

Series Details: Book 1 of 8 | Ends in a Cliffhanger | Complete Series | Zodiac Academy

Format Details: Kindle Unlimited | Physical Print | Audible | Published by Dark Ink Publishing | 436 Pages

Darcy and Tory, orphaned twins from Chicago, are thrust into a fantastical world when a man arrives to reveal their true identities as fae and heirs to the throne. Sent to the Zodiac Academy, they must undergo the Awakening to claim their rightful places, despite their lack of knowledge about their magical heritage. Unbeknownst to them, their newfound status as lost princesses grants them unprecedented control over all four elements. Their ascent to power is challenged by four young men, known as The Heirs, who have trained their whole lives for the throne and refuse to relinquish their claim. Bullied and hazed by The Heirs, Darcy and Tory must navigate the complexities of their new world, including potential romances and discovering the extent of their powers. Despite the absence of explicit spicy scenes, the book carries a seductive undertone, heightened by its focus on bully romance and taboo themes. As the series progresses, the stakes rise and the books become spicier, leaving us eagerly anticipating the next installment.