Name: Zodiac Academy, Episode 1 - Das Erwachen des Löwen
Rating: 3.779377880184332 (868 reviews)

Amber Auburn

Zodiac Academy, Episode 1 - Das Erwachen des Löwen

Caroline Peckham

Susanne Valenti

I'm a Gemini. Impulsive. Curious. Headstrong. A twin. Heir to a throne I know nothing about. And it turns out, I'm Fae. But of course there's a catch - all I have to do to claim my birth right is prove that I'm the most powerful supernatural in the whole of Solaria. And sure, technically that's true as I'm the daughter of the Savage King. But the bit they didn't put in the brochure was that every single Fae in this Kingdom would claim my throne if they could. The school they've sent me to is both dangerous as sh*t and one helluva party. Vampires bite weaker students in the corridors, the Werewolf pack has orgies in the Wailing Wood at every full moon and don't even get me started on the dark and twisted ways the Sirens use their powers on people's emotions, or how my sinfully tempting Cardinal Magic teacher hosts detentions that leave people needing therapy. Classes are totally interesting if you manage to live through them. And that Gemini star sign I mentioned? It now determines my elemental magic and affects my destiny, so learning astrology is essential if I'm going to beat down my classmates - which is actively encouraged by the way. My biggest problem is the drool worthy Dragon shifter who has his eyes on my throne. He and his three psycho friends are determined to make my time here hell. All I've got to do is survive. But fate might have other ideas. Dammit, why couldn't I have gotten a letter to Hogwarts?

Zodiac Academy #1

The Awakening

full of bullying. I think most reviews mention it, but I'm going to say it too because some of those scenes were hard to read. (Also, I can't really call this one 

 because it doesn't feel like there's any real romance in it? Maybe some hints, definitely physical attraction, some smut, but not 

That isn't to say that I didn't like the book, because I did. The writing took some getting used to, and it was still feeling pretty clunky by the end of the book, but the FMCs and Orion and Geraldine (in that bonus chapter, she was 

) and the others (especially the Heirs, despite everything, because I still think that there's more to them than meets the eye) made up for it. The worldbuilding, while straightforward, is also very easy to understand, and the magic system is definitely intriguing and 

me was amazing. Plus, it thickens the plot for the rest of the series, so I'm here for that. And moving on to Book 2 now.

Anna

Let's start by saying that this book is full of bullying. I think most reviews mention it, but I'm going to say it too because some of those scenes were hard to read. (Also, I can't really call this one bully romance because it doesn't feel like there's any real romance in it? Maybe some hints, definitely physical attraction, some smut, but not romance.)

That isn't to say that I didn't like the book, because I did. The writing took some getting used to, and it was still feeling pretty clunky by the end of the book, but the FMCs and Orion and Geraldine (in that bonus chapter, she was EPIC) and the others (especially the Heirs, despite everything, because I still think that there's more to them than meets the eye) made up for it. The worldbuilding, while straightforward, is also very easy to understand, and the magic system is definitely intriguing and new.

And the way the ending SURPRISED me was amazing. Plus, it thickens the plot for the rest of the series, so I'm here for that. And moving on to Book 2 now.

Moa Lindborg

Hmmm so im a bit unsure of what to make of this series, I do really appreciate the magic system it's easy to understand and I've not read anything like it before however I think it's unclear WHO this is written for. The wording used is quite childish even though there are mature themes thrughout the book. <br />The heirs are totally horrendous and every time there's a spark of redemption that somehow turn around and becomes something pure evil. Which isn't my cup of tea. Bully romance could be nice when it's done right and this just isn't. <br /> <br />For the moment I will continue the books since I'm listening to the audiobooks and most people praise this series, would've DNFed if I read the physical copy no doubt! <br />Hoping it gets better!!!!

You have been selected to attend Zodiac Academy, where your star sign defines your destiny.If you're one of the Fae, elemental magic is in your blood. And apparently it's in ours. As twins born in the month of Gemini, we're a rare breed even in this academy of supernatural a-holes.Changelings were outlawed hundreds of years ago but I guess our birth parents didn't get the memo. Which means we're totally unprepared for the ruthless world of Fae.Air. Fire. Water. Earth.No one has ever harnessed all four of them, until we arrived. And it hasn't made us any friends so far.As the rarest Elementals ever known, we're already a threat to the four celestial heirs; the popular, vindictive bullies who happen to be some of the hottest guys we've ever seen. It doesn't help that they're the most dangerous beasts in the Academy. And probably on earth too.Our fates are intertwined, but they want us gone. They've only got until the lunar eclipse to force us out and they'll stop at nothing to succeed.We never knew we had a birthright to live up to but now that we do, we intend to claim our throne.We can't expect any help from the faculty when it comes to defending ourselves. So if the dragon shifters want some target practice, the werewolves want someone to hunt or the vampires fancy a snack then we have to be ready. But we've been looking after each other for a long time and fighting back is in our blood.Today's horoscope: totally screwed.This is a full-length medium burn novel that is the first in a university-age academy series. Expect forbidden teacher romance and bully romance with mature content suitable for upper YA readers and onwards.

Zodiac Academy 1

Zodiac Academy: The Awakening

am i cracking the spine on the second book as i write this? yes.

Emilia Vulliamy

is it “good literature”? no.

am i cracking the spine on the second book as i write this? yes.

If you’re looking for quality writing and a plot that makes sense this book is not for you.😵‍💫 The two FMC are so gullible it hurts to read their decision making. I’m all for some trash reading every now and then but I won’t be reading 8 books worth of it….

Sydney Cantwell

fire plot but damn the writing is hard to get past 

Allysen

I wanted to like this book… but I just couldn’t.

Let me rant for a moment. Darcy and Tori had the potential to be really interesting characters. Being kids that were in the foster care system, losing their parents when they were little, then finding out they were actually changelings and were the heir to the throne. 

I feel like this book was a cash grab. Minimal world building, minimal relationships and things to root for, and worst of all I’ve seen no character development throughout this first book. 

Everyone except for two people in this book were absolutely awful to the main characters. Constantly being humiliated and shamed in front of their peers is not something I want to read. Additionally, the main characters had nothing good happen to them this entire book. 

Now let me talk about Tori and Darcy. They are twins and I don’t know which is which. Them constant saying this one has blue hair. That doesn’t help me differentiate between two characters who are literally ink on page. 

Lastly, Tori and Darcy are extremely overpowered for not being able to do anything with their power. I understand that being overpowered can make things interesting but in this case it’s just frustrating. 

Also what is the deal with everyone constantly undressing like if I was in their place I would’ve said nope and walked away.

Bushra Yenice

I wanted to like this book… but I just couldn’t.

Let me rant for a moment. Darcy and Tori had the potential to be really interesting characters. Being kids that were in the foster care system, losing their parents when they were little, then finding out they were actually changelings and were the heir to the throne. 

I feel like this book was a cash grab. Minimal world building, minimal relationships and things to root for, and worst of all I’ve seen no character development throughout this first book. 

Everyone except for two people in this book were absolutely awful to the main characters. Constantly being humiliated and shamed in front of their peers is not something I want to read. Additionally, the main characters had nothing good happen to them this entire book. 

Now let me talk about Tori and Darcy. They are twins and I don’t know which is which. Them constant saying this one has blue hair. That doesn’t help me differentiate between two characters who are literally ink on page. 

Lastly, Tori and Darcy are extremely overpowered for not being able to do anything with their power. I understand that being overpowered can make things interesting but in this case it’s just frustrating. 

Also what is the deal with everyone constantly undressing like if I was in their place I would’ve said nope and walked away.

turtle

Not one of my favourite books, but it's ok. The way it's written give me the impression of a wattpad fanfic from 2016, but the plot it's ok. 

The book was pretty boring in the beginning making me question myself if I want to continue reading it or not, couldn't go past the way was written pretty easy, but I think almost through the ending it start to get interesting.

Has a lot of cringe parts ( my opinion)  and the dialogue isn't so interesting sometimes.

How I said, through the end it gets interesting and it make me wanted to continue with the next book. 

Andrada Nane

3,5 ⭐

Not one of my favourite books, but it's ok. The way it's written give me the impression of a wattpad fanfic from 2016, but the plot it's ok. 

The book was pretty boring in the beginning making me question myself if I want to continue reading it or not, couldn't go past the way was written pretty easy, but I think almost through the ending it start to get interesting.

Has a lot of cringe parts ( my opinion)  and the dialogue isn't so interesting sometimes.

How I said, through the end it gets interesting and it make me wanted to continue with the next book. 

I finished it in a day. That says it all. But… the bullying part was just pissing me off  and annoying, but yet i get it somehow. 

For this part, i totally despise the heirs especially seth. But i’m curious to know the next part. Please just don’t get worse. Cause right now i’m fuming with the whole bullying part and you go orion! 

tiffany 

I finished it in a day. That says it all. But… the bullying part was just pissing me off  and annoying, but yet i get it somehow. 

For this part, i totally despise the heirs especially seth. But i’m curious to know the next part. Please just don’t get worse. Cause right now i’m fuming with the whole bullying part and you go orion! 

(I can’t trust anyone)

Fun idea - not my fave writing - it felt a bit repetitive but it was fun nonetheless & now I just want to know whose the villain so I’ll be continuing. 

Brianna Hickey 

straight up crack and i’m not complaining 

Macy

Was the writing very good? No. Did I like that they had Werewolves, Vampires and Sirens and god knows what else? Also no. But was it fun? Yes.

THANK GOD they kept their names because Roxanya and Gwendalina or whatever it was is CRIMINAL💀 that should be considered child abuse lol (not that they care since they got rid of them anyways)

I'm not sure how I feel about Orion so far. Like the fact that he kept looking at Darcy a certain way was a bit icky to me. And his manhandeling in the beginning was so annoying and just wrong. Idc if it's within his Fae powers or some weird professor complex or if he's just an asshole but that wasn't okay. The weird comment about humans being less was racist af, too. It reminded me of when I was young and kids in my class kept making fun of someone with autism. Which is of course not the case here, but the blatent "no powers, no worth" was astonishing. The commands in class were humiliating and I will not forgive him any time soon. He can fuck off.

Although he did redeem himself a little near the end. (I am well aware I will probably ship him with Darcy soon if the author doesn't pull a plottwist) Whereas Darius and the rest only got worse with time.

The bullying in general was DISGUSTING. I refuse to ship them with ANYONE. Darius and all the others as well were horrible which I won't forget. There's simply no excuse. They don't deserve a single ounce of trust from the twins and I desperately hope they won't become friends because it was DEHUMANIZING AND PURE EVIL. There needs to happen A LOT of trust falls before they should ever even think about forgiving and/or trusting them.

Especially the pool in the end. Like what the fuck. I had hopes Darius would pull a Rowan and be only bad at the start but so far he would have to safe her life 10 times for me to even consider forgiving him. As of Max and Seth, they deserve to burn in hell. Caleb's fate is out for discussion because he seems to care a bit but he definitely has no butterflies in his one either. Not helping is giving nothing and it's just lame to feel bad afterwards if you watched it happen. Cry me a river.

Also I just know Darius will pull an Aaron Warner and be by some miracle a "good" person deep down but that honestly sucks. Like I was open to the idea of shipping him and Tory but he has to save her life like 20 times before I will even consider it💀 If he gets worse than that's off the table forever.

Sophia

Was the writing very good? No. Did I like that they had Werewolves, Vampires and Sirens and god knows what else? Also no. But was it fun? Yes.

THANK GOD they kept their names because Roxanya and Gwendalina or whatever it was is CRIMINAL💀 that should be considered child abuse lol (not that they care since they got rid of them anyways)

I'm not sure how I feel about Orion so far. Like the fact that he kept looking at Darcy a certain way was a bit icky to me. And his manhandeling in the beginning was so annoying and just wrong. Idc if it's within his Fae powers or some weird professor complex or if he's just an asshole but that wasn't okay. The weird comment about humans being less was racist af, too. It reminded me of when I was young and kids in my class kept making fun of someone with autism. Which is of course not the case here, but the blatent "no powers, no worth" was astonishing. The commands in class were humiliating and I will not forgive him any time soon. He can fuck off.

Although he did redeem himself a little near the end. (I am well aware I will probably ship him with Darcy soon if the author doesn't pull a plottwist) Whereas Darius and the rest only got worse with time.

The bullying in general was DISGUSTING. I refuse to ship them with ANYONE. Darius and all the others as well were horrible which I won't forget. There's simply no excuse. They don't deserve a single ounce of trust from the twins and I desperately hope they won't become friends because it was DEHUMANIZING AND PURE EVIL. There needs to happen A LOT of trust falls before they should ever even think about forgiving and/or trusting them.

Especially the pool in the end. Like what the fuck. I had hopes Darius would pull a Rowan and be only bad at the start but so far he would have to safe her life 10 times for me to even consider forgiving him. As of Max and Seth, they deserve to burn in hell. Caleb's fate is out for discussion because he seems to care a bit but he definitely has no butterflies in his one either. Not helping is giving nothing and it's just lame to feel bad afterwards if you watched it happen. Cry me a river.

Also I just know Darius will pull an Aaron Warner and be by some miracle a "good" person deep down but that honestly sucks. Like I was open to the idea of shipping him and Tory but he has to save her life like 20 times before I will even consider it💀 If he gets worse than that's off the table forever.

millena

sounds ironic how I hated a bully romance bc of the bullying but this time my curiosity won 💀

yes the writing is awful, yes it is a winx fanfic adult’s version BUT it was kinda entertaining and I couldn’t put it down so the two stars go for that

tbh I had even forgiven everything that had happened UNTIL that end. I felt personally betrayed and idk how (if I keep reading) I'll be able to ship Tory and Darius

final observations: I love Orion and I hate the word FaeBook

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