Editors Reads Verdict
The series hits its stride in book two — the enemies-to-lovers tension escalates, the Fae world deepens, and the character dynamics that reward long-term readers begin to take shape.
What We Loved
- The romantic tension between the Vega twins and specific Heirs develops significantly
- World-building expands meaningfully — more of Solaria's history and politics
- Stakes increase as the threat to the twins becomes more organised and dangerous
Minor Drawbacks
- Still primarily setup for a longer arc — readers wanting fast resolution will be frustrated
- Must be read in order; no standalone value
Key Takeaways
- → Enemies-to-lovers tension escalates as the Vega twins and the Heirs are forced into closer contact
- → The Solarian political landscape becomes clearer — and more threatening
| Author | Caroline Peckham |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Self-Published |
| Pages | 440 |
| Published | November 26, 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Dark Fantasy, New Adult, Romantasy, Paranormal Romance |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Best For | Readers who have completed The Awakening and are invested in the series. Not a starting point. |
Zodiac Academy: Ruthless Fae picks up immediately after The Awakening, with Tory and Darcy Vega deeper into their first year at Zodiac Academy and the Heirs’ campaign against them intensifying. The book develops what the first established: the Fae world’s political tensions, the astrological magic system, and — crucially — the romantic tensions between the Vega twins and two of the four Heirs.
The enemies-to-lovers dynamic is the engine of the series, and Ruthless Fae is where it begins to move from antagonism toward something more complicated. Neither the twins nor the Heirs are simply what they appear to be, and the second book begins to reveal the complexity beneath the surface conflict.
The Solarian political landscape also becomes clearer in this instalment — the threat to the Vega twins is not just from the Heirs but from larger forces that want to prevent them from ever claiming their throne. This political dimension gives the series its broader stakes and distinguishes it from a simpler academy romance.
Ruthless Fae is not a starting point — it is entirely dependent on events from The Awakening. Read in sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Zodiac Academy: Ruthless Fae" about?
The Vega twins return to Zodiac Academy for their second semester — and the Heirs' campaign to break them intensifies even as unexpected alliances and undeniable attractions begin to complicate everything.
Who should read "Zodiac Academy: Ruthless Fae"?
Readers who have completed The Awakening and are invested in the series. Not a starting point.
What are the key takeaways from "Zodiac Academy: Ruthless Fae"?
Enemies-to-lovers tension escalates as the Vega twins and the Heirs are forced into closer contact The Solarian political landscape becomes clearer — and more threatening
Is "Zodiac Academy: Ruthless Fae" worth reading?
The series hits its stride in book two — the enemies-to-lovers tension escalates, the Fae world deepens, and the character dynamics that reward long-term readers begin to take shape.
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