Zodiac Academy: The Awakening(Zodiac Academy #1)
by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
🌶️ Quick Spice Verdict
Heat Level
Steamy
Spicy Scenes
~2 scenes
POV Style
Dual POV
About Zodiac Academy: The Awakening
Twin sisters Tory and Darcy Vega are thrust into a world of magic when they discover they are Fae and heirs to a powerful throne. Enrolled at Zodiac Academy, they must navigate a brutal social hierarchy where the four Celestial Heirs — including the infuriatingly arrogant Seth, Max, Caleb, and Darius — will stop at nothing to keep them from claiming their birthright. In a school where your star sign determines your power and bullying is practically curriculum, the twins must learn to fight back or be crushed.
Reading Vibes
🌶️ Spice Level Breakdown
The first book starts at a moderate spice level with strong romantic tension and some steamy moments. The series progressively gets spicier as relationships develop — later books reach scorching levels.
Tropes in Zodiac Academy: The Awakening
Characters who start as adversaries and gradually fall in love
A romance that defies social rules or expectations
Characters form deep bonds with non-biological family
Romance blended with fantasy world-building
Content Warnings
⚠️ Content Warnings
- Bullying
- Explicit sexual content (increases in later books)
- Violence
- Blood
Should You Read Zodiac Academy: The Awakening?
✅ Perfect For You If...
- •Fans of bully romance and academy settings
- •Readers who love long series with epic worldbuilding
- •Anyone who enjoyed ACOTAR and wants more Fae drama
⛔ Skip This If...
- •You cannot handle bully romance tropes
- •You want a standalone — this is a 9-book commitment
- •You prefer clean romance
Our Take
Zodiac Academy is a BookTok phenomenon for good reason. Think Harry Potter meets ACOTAR with a bully romance twist. The worldbuilding is addictive, the magic system based on zodiac signs is creative, and the slow-burn romances will have you devouring all nine books. Fair warning: the bullying is intense in book one, but the payoff across the series is worth it.
📚 Series Information
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening is book #1 of 9 in the Zodiac Academy series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zodiac Academy: The Awakening spicy?
Yes, Zodiac Academy: The Awakening has a spice level of 3/5 on our scale, which we rate as "Spicy (Moderate Scenes)." Explicit intimate scenes, moderately described. The first book starts at a moderate spice level with strong romantic tension and some steamy moments. The series progressively gets spicier as relationships develop — later books reach scorching levels.
What is the spice level of Zodiac Academy: The Awakening?
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti is rated 3 out of 5 on the SpicyBooks spice scale. This means it's "Spicy (Moderate Scenes)" — explicit intimate scenes, moderately described. The steam level is: Steamy.
How many spicy scenes are in Zodiac Academy: The Awakening?
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening contains approximately 2 intimate/spicy scenes. The first book starts at a moderate spice level with strong romantic tension and some steamy moments. The series progressively gets spicier as relationships develop — later books reach scorching levels.
What tropes are in Zodiac Academy: The Awakening?
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening features the following romance tropes: ⚔️ Enemies to Lovers, 🚫 Forbidden Love, 🏡 Found Family, 🐉 Romantasy. These tropes are central to the story and shape the romantic dynamic between the characters.
Does Zodiac Academy: The Awakening have content warnings?
Yes, readers should be aware of the following content warnings for Zodiac Academy: The Awakening: Bullying, Explicit sexual content (increases in later books), Violence, Blood. We always recommend checking content warnings before reading if you have specific sensitivities.
Is Zodiac Academy: The Awakening part of a series? Do I need to read it in order?
Yes, Zodiac Academy: The Awakening is book 1 of 9 in the Zodiac Academy series. As the first book, this is the perfect starting point.
Who would enjoy Zodiac Academy: The Awakening?
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening is perfect for: Fans of bully romance and academy settings; Readers who love long series with epic worldbuilding; Anyone who enjoyed ACOTAR and wants more Fae drama. The reading vibes are: Intense, Dramatic, Addictive, Steamy.
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