The Awakening by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

The Awakening by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

Zodiac Academy: The Awakening (originally published in 2019) is the first book in a massively viral, dark "Bully Romance" fantasy series by sister duo Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. It is a staple of BookTok's "Romantasy" community, known for its brutal character dynamics, high-stakes astrology-based magic system, and intense emotional rollercoasters.

The Awakening acts as the introduction to Solaria, a world where your zodiac sign determines your magical abilities, social standing, and political power.

The story follows twin sisters Tory and Darcy Vega. They are 18-year-old orphans struggling to survive on the harsh streets of the mortal world, entirely unaware that they possess magic. Their lives change instantly when a powerful professor tracks them down and reveals their true heritage: they are Fae, and not just any Fae, but the long-lost heirs to the throne of Solaria.

The twins are whisked away to Zodiac Academy, an elite college designed to train the most powerful Fae in the realm. To claim their royal birthright, they must survive the academy and awaken their magic across the four elemental groups (Earth, Air, Fire, and Water).

However, their arrival threatens the Celestial Heirs—four incredibly powerful, wealthy, and arrogant male students who represent the dominant zodiac houses and have been training their entire lives to rule Solaria together. Led by Darius Acrux, the Heirs are determined to break Tory and Darcy mentally, socially, and physically to force them to renounce their claim to the throne.

Language: English.

Genre: Romance.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).