Zodiac Academy Reading Order (Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti)

June 3, 2026

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Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti’s Zodiac Academy is one of BookTok’s biggest obsessions — a chaotic, spicy, bully-romance magic-school saga. Here is how to read it.

The main series

  1. The Awakening
  2. Ruthless Fae
  3. The Reckoning
  4. Shadow Princess
  5. Cursed Fates
  6. Fated Throne
  7. Heartless Sky
  8. Sorrow and Starlight

Spin-offs and extras

There is a companion series, Darkmore Penitentiary, plus several novellas and short story collections that deepen side characters. Read the main eight first, then explore the extras.

What to expect

Twins Tory and Darcy arrive at a fae academy to claim their stolen throne — facing off against four powerful, ruthless heirs. Expect enemies-to-lovers, escalating spice, and a sprawling cast readers adore.

Read in order

Yes — this is one long, continuous story. Do not skip.

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