Ruthless Fae by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

The Survival Game: Twin sisters Tory and Darcy Vega are still adjusting to the cutthroat reality of Solaria and Zodiac Academy. As the secret heirs to the throne, they remain the ultimate targets for those who want to keep them from claiming their birthright.

The Heirs' Revenge: After the explosive events of Book 1, the Heirs—Darius, Lance, Caleb, and Max—escalate their relentless bullying tactics to break the twins' spirits. However, Tory and Darcy refuse to back down, learning to weaponize their elemental magic and fight back.

The Tensions: Book 2 heavily develops the central relationships. The tension between Tory and Darius becomes incredibly volatile, while Darcy finds herself entangled with Orion, their forbidden vampire professor, laying the groundwork for the series' massive slow-burn romances.