Name: Ingrid's review of Zodiac Academy 4: Shadow Princess by Caroline Peckham
Item: Zodiac Academy 4: Shadow Princess
Rating: 3.5
Author: Ingrid

Caroline Peckham

Susanne Valenti

The shadows are in my blood. I can feel them crawling through me, slithering under my skin and taking me hostage. But the darkness within me, isn't nearly as bad as the darkness that lives around me. The four heirs will stop at nothing to destroy the lives of me and my sister. But they haven't figured out yet, we're the strongest creatures they've ever known... This is the fourth book in the Supernatural Bullies and Beasts series. Start the series now with Zodiac Academy: The Awakening

An Academy Bully Romance

Zodiac Academy 4: Shadow Princess

The shadows are in my blood. I can feel them crawling through me, slithering under my skin and taking me hostage. But the darkness within me, isn't nearly as bad as the darkness that lives around me. The four heirs will stop at nothing to destroy the lives of me and my sister. But they haven't figured out yet, we're the strongest creatures they've ever known...

Zodiac Academy #4

perhaps… another twilight reference?🤨 

Kate

“Hop on then little monkey, we can't have me making you late," Caleb offered.

okay twilight reference… purrr 🤞😘

 The shadows slid across my chest, moving over my body until i was coated in them and the raw power of them sang in my veins like my own personal brand of heroin.

Shadow Princess

Sophia

“Uhuh. Five points from Aer,” he said casually.

“That’s Tory actually,” Kylie put in as I scowled at her. “Darcy has the obnoxiously coloured hair.”

“I happen to like obnoxiously coloured hair,” Nox replied dryly. “And I’m aware which Vega arrived late. I was taking five points from Aer because I can’t stand a snitch.”

LMAO he does have a superiority complex💀😂😂

Darius was a whole different matter. As a Scorpio and a Leo they were capable of forming a strong friendship, but only if the Leo could let go of their superiority complex and if the Scorpio saw past their own pride. But fuck if I saw either of them managing that.

I started shipping them in book 2 so I will be kinda disappointed if there won't be anything at all but I trust my girl haha

Hurricane Geraldine had torn through my bedroom and I was left reeling in the wake of her departure.

I gritted my teeth as I headed away to take a shower. This was not going to stand. There was no way she didn’t feel this connection between us. No way in hell.

 I was just going to have to work on her until she’d admit it. Because now I’d had a taste of Grus, I wasn’t going back.

“Phoenixes,” Lance breathed, the awe in his voice pulling a frown to my brow.

“Not possible,” I replied with a shake of my head. “There hasn’t been a record of someone having the Phoenix Order in…”

“Over a thousand years,” Lance murmured, still staring at Gwen like the world began and ended with her.

taci

“I love you," I sobbed and I hated myself for saying it because it sounded like goodbye. His mouth pulled up at the corner then he fell still, his eyes closing and shaking the foundations of my soul. I shook him in desperation, my tears washing over him as I pleaded with the stars, tried to bargain with anything and everything I was to bring him back to mne. We were supposed to be forever. I'd sworn an oath to fight for him, no matter what it took to be with each other. I lay a shaky kiss to his forehead, squeezing his hand and vowing not to give up. I'd never, ever give up on him. On us. We were meant to be together no matter what anyone said. And death wouldn't get a say in it.

You've got to face Lionel," he wheezed. "You have to work with the Heirs." He winced as pain racked through him and I dropped my forehead against his, wishing I could pour my strength into him. "I know you can do it. Blue." "Please stop," I begged. "You're not going to die." You made the last few months the happiest of my life, Darcy Vega. I'm sorry for being an asshole when we first met - biggest regret of my life." He coughed heavily and blood slid out of his mouth, making my heart nearly collapse.

please dont do this to lance,, he is the best character😭😭😭😭

"Stay," he grunted, his hand closing around my wrist to keep me there. Blue.." "No," I stopped him, shaking my head, knowing what he was going to say. "Don't you dare give up. I'm getting you help." I tried to move again but he held on tighter, squeezing my arm with need. "Please," he rasped. "I need you to be the last thing I see."

Tears blurred my vision as I clasped my hands to the gaping wound on his stomach and pressed down hard. His eyes fell shut and my heart hit a terrifying beat as reality sank deep into my bones. She stabbed him. She fucking stabbed him!

"Stop!" He tried to fight, but he was too weak and they fell to the ground in a tangle of limbs. "Clara, stop!" he begged as she dug her nails into his arms and ripped at his flesh like a starving animal.

"Every drop of blood from my veins was sacrificed to the dark, to transport me across the worlds and leave me in the Shadow Realm to rot," Clara said in an icy tone. Her upper lip peeled back to bare her fangs and my hackles rose on instinct. "I thought you' d come for me but you never did." I thought you were dead," Orion said in dismay. "There was nothing left of you." "Because I wasn't there," she choked out. "I went into the stardust, how could you never have thought to look for me?"

My gaze locked with his just as a black ring formed around his pupils. His eyes widened in horror and I guessed the same thing had happened to me too. That was it. We were marked. Star Crossed. The bubble of peace we'd been standing in shattered suddenly and the blizzard howled in around us to claim this place like it had never existed at all. I turned and ran from him, leaving him standing in the snow, looking like the sky had caved in on his head and Id just torn his heart right out of his chest. Pain like nothing I'd ever felt scored through me, carving a chasm into my heart and blinding me as I raced out into the Snow.

"Please," Darius asked again. "I'm giving you my heart. If you give me yours in return I'll spend every moment of our lives proving to you that I can be worthy of it." "I's too late," I growled, finding some strength somewhere and throwing all of it into my words while the rest of me shattered and died, broken into a thousand pieces I knew would never mend. "If fate is so cruel as to only offer me true love with a man who could hurt me as much as you have, then I'll go without love," I swore. "You want my heart? I'd sooner cut it out than give it to you."

"Please, just be mine, Tory," Darius begged. "Td rather be alone," I whispered.

as munch as it hurts to say,, I agree with tory 

"If I'm right about this, we won't get another chance, Darius begged, raw desperation burning in his eyes as he looked at me, seeing the doubt that warred through me. "Don't you understand? We ll be Star Crossed. Bound to be alone forever. We'll never find love with another. We're meant to be together - it's fate." My jaw tightened at his words. Because it didn't even sound like he wanted me at all. He just didn't want to be Star Crossed. He'd rather have me than no one. But I didn't plan on being anyone's consolation prize.

"Thank you," I said earnestly and Darcy nodded, blinking back her own tears as she looked to Clara where she was cradled against my chest. So long as her heart continued to beat, I knew my sister would be okay. And as I listened to the familiar thrum of it in my ears, nearly five years of grief lifted from my shoulders, bringing a part of me back to life which had long since been lost.

«They're not coming," I spat and something broke in Darcy's gaze as she realised I was right. Even if they were on their way, they weren't going to make it in time. Fuck Darius for doing this to me. I'd given everything of myself to him. My whole life was bound to his, but the one time I needed him, he couldn't show up.

Two constellations weren't sitting where they were supposed to be. It was as if the heavens had rearranged themselves for this one moment and the stars which made them up glowed even brighter than usual as they came together, So close they were almost touching. Leo and Gemini. I'd recognise those constellations anywhere. And if the sky rearranging itself to bring them together, then it could only mean one thing. This was a Divine Moment. The stars had guided me here and they'd be bringing someone else to join me. Someone who was perfect for me in every way. Who pushed me and challenged me. Who made my heart beat harder and my flesh prickle with desire unlike anyone I'd ever known. She was my mate.

*Get everything ready." I said, trying not to let the anxiety into my voice, but I wasn't sure I managed it. Orion frowned darkly as he spread out the materials before him. "I don't understand why Darius would let me down like this tonight of all fucking nights." I glanced toward the cave entrance again, my pulse thundering in my ears. We didn't have long left and I had no idea if the two of us would be strong enough to do this alone. Please hurry, Tor.

"Roxy!" Fire blazed around me and suddenly I wasn't alone in the dark anymore. A man stood with me, shrouded in flames with giant golden wings sprouting from his back. His hand took mine and I was dragged from the shadows so fast that my head spun. I drew in a shuddering breath as I found myself lying in my bed with Darius straddling me, his grip tight around my wrists and his flesh hot with the power of his fire Element. Healing energy danced along my arm, closing my wounds. *Are you back?" he asked desperately, his gaze locking with mine as his eyes burned with a wild kind of panic.

"The time draws close," she hissed, reaching for me. My limbs grew cold and the shadows wrapped themselves around me more tightly. Pain cut across mny forearm and I gasped as the shadows rushed tighter and ecstasy spilled along my flesh. I was vaguely aware of the fact that I was bleeding, that I'd cut my arm open with a shard of ice to let the darkness in, but I couldn't draw my attention away from the pleasure long enough to care.

"Get in your Order forms!" Orion shouted as another shuddering slam sounded against the door. A rasping, sucking noise filled the air and fear dug into my heart with icy talons. Nymphs." Xavier gasped behind us.

"So I maybe, kinda hooked up with Darius again last night," Do not judge my sister. Do not, do not, do not. “Are you sure you know what you're doing?" I asked in concern. "He hurt you, Tor..." Like drowned you in a Swimming pool! "I'm totally in control of it. Cross my heart. I nodded, relaxing a little. She could handle it. Tory dropped the silencing bubble and glanced at Orion. "Yeah, so I lip read that whole thing," he stated. “Im glad you're making him happy." He smirked.

Ingrid

This was better than the first 3 books but let me rant for a second. Like I think we can admit every character is kind of a terrible person. But Tory is just as bad as Darius and she’s over here screwing him up cosmically because she cannot get past her pride.

Like if someone tells you, “if you don’t accept this than we are literally doomed to a lifetime of sadness and tragedy, but if you do accept this we don’t have to be together but the cosmically everything will be ok and we can go about living our lives.” What would you do? Like I don’t care if the dude was bane of my existence but I’m accepting that bond. 

The problem with Tory and Darcy is that they are extremely selfish and self centered. They pretend to be “good” people but they are just as evil as everyone else. They are the worse version of “I’m not like other girls.”

Like Darcy lets a relationship come between her and her sister and lance doesn’t even have the balls to tell Darius. 

And can we stop having Geraldine speak. Like she is going to use some weird idiom that no one says or make thing extremely awkward. I hate every scene where her name is even mentioned.

Bushra Yenice

This was better than the first 3 books but let me rant for a second. Like I think we can admit every character is kind of a terrible person. But Tory is just as bad as Darius and she’s over here screwing him up cosmically because she cannot get past her pride.

Like if someone tells you, “if you don’t accept this than we are literally doomed to a lifetime of sadness and tragedy, but if you do accept this we don’t have to be together but the cosmically everything will be ok and we can go about living our lives.” What would you do? Like I don’t care if the dude was bane of my existence but I’m accepting that bond. 

The problem with Tory and Darcy is that they are extremely selfish and self centered. They pretend to be “good” people but they are just as evil as everyone else. They are the worse version of “I’m not like other girls.”

Like Darcy lets a relationship come between her and her sister and lance doesn’t even have the balls to tell Darius. 

And can we stop having Geraldine speak. Like she is going to use some weird idiom that no one says or make thing extremely awkward. I hate every scene where her name is even mentioned.

So much happens in this one with the twins and heirs. The cliffhanger though…really did me dirty. 

Kristen Savage

Katie Roberts

Tory are you mentally deranged?! Does this mean they can’t be togther?????

NEVER trusted that Clara bitch and Orion better not die, praying to jesus rn

Other than that the christmas bit was cute x

Ella Williams

Sorry WHATTTT?!?!?!💔

Tory are you mentally deranged?! Does this mean they can’t be togther?????

NEVER trusted that Clara bitch and Orion better not die, praying to jesus rn

Other than that the christmas bit was cute x

I’m afraid this series might be the end of me. Because what the fuck was that ending?! This series gives me sooo much more than Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac did. The characters are better, the focus on plot and character development is better. This one I just knew was going to set me up for even more crazy shit and I’m not sure if I would be able to prepare myself for it. 

Priscilla Stanfield

What. The. Fuck.

I’m afraid this series might be the end of me. Because what the fuck was that ending?! This series gives me sooo much more than Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac did. The characters are better, the focus on plot and character development is better. This one I just knew was going to set me up for even more crazy shit and I’m not sure if I would be able to prepare myself for it. 

fave so far! the ending is cruelllllll im sobbing 

Lucy Williams

this one took me the longest to finish but DONT GET IT TWISTED, it was my favorite thus far. i was in fact in tears over that last chapter

Wow!! This book series just ramped up a whole new level! 

The ending?! I’m in denial, Orion is not dead he can’t be I won’t believe it until I start the next book, and Tory is star crossed with Darius?! I totally get her points for refusing the divine moment but also what??!! Darius literally opened his heart and she stamped all over it (I would’ve 100% said yes despite the major bullying he’s done for the past 4 books) 

I read this book so fast- I loved the whole thing, the relationship with Darcy & Orion growing so much (he can’t be dead I don’t accept it), the addition of Gabriel into the plot and the heirs at Christmas at the palace! 

I am glad I read the prequel series so that I had more of a connection to Gabriel, I’m surprised if he was the twins ally that he didn’t go and help at the palace though and that he wasn’t heard of in the end part of the book 

I loved all the heirs and twins connecting at Christmas and the twins finding out more of their past (do they have a brother? Who is that boy!!) and Geraldine has really grown on me as a secondary character despite her crazy way of speaking. The best part for me though had to be when Orion got confused between Tory and Darcy and tried to get with Tory (I was giggling like a little girl), ahhh SO GOOD! 

Out of all of the heirs I think Caleb is the one I’m not a fan of the most, but then I’m still not loving Seth either. Max has improved dramatically with his pining for Geraldine but my faves were Darius and Orion so that ending broke me

I haven’t felt like this about a plot and a series since ACOTAR so I’m hoping this continues- the level of spice to the plot ratio is perfect and I’m so invested now!! 

Holly Lake

Wow!! This book series just ramped up a whole new level! 

The ending?! I’m in denial, Orion is not dead he can’t be I won’t believe it until I start the next book, and Tory is star crossed with Darius?! I totally get her points for refusing the divine moment but also what??!! Darius literally opened his heart and she stamped all over it (I would’ve 100% said yes despite the major bullying he’s done for the past 4 books) 

I read this book so fast- I loved the whole thing, the relationship with Darcy & Orion growing so much (he can’t be dead I don’t accept it), the addition of Gabriel into the plot and the heirs at Christmas at the palace! 

I am glad I read the prequel series so that I had more of a connection to Gabriel, I’m surprised if he was the twins ally that he didn’t go and help at the palace though and that he wasn’t heard of in the end part of the book 

I loved all the heirs and twins connecting at Christmas and the twins finding out more of their past (do they have a brother? Who is that boy!!) and Geraldine has really grown on me as a secondary character despite her crazy way of speaking. The best part for me though had to be when Orion got confused between Tory and Darcy and tried to get with Tory (I was giggling like a little girl), ahhh SO GOOD! 

Out of all of the heirs I think Caleb is the one I’m not a fan of the most, but then I’m still not loving Seth either. Max has improved dramatically with his pining for Geraldine but my faves were Darius and Orion so that ending broke me

I haven’t felt like this about a plot and a series since ACOTAR so I’m hoping this continues- the level of spice to the plot ratio is perfect and I’m so invested now!! 

Can someone please tell me what the plot of these books are?!?? Because honestly there is like a grand total of 5 sentences dedicated to plot here and the rest is just ??? Bullying I guess?? The timeline for this series is absolutely whack. The characters make the most frustrating decisions and it’s aggravating. I have a feeling these sisters just randomly make up the contents to each story as they go - no outlines to overarching ideas - just nonsense from start to finish. 

Katie Allard

One thing I hated about this book is that it contains to many capitols with Darcy and tooo few with Tory or to short. In rest....omg!!! I hate this book so much ( in a good way)!!!! 

Andrada Nane

Oh my god. This has been my fave so far. Tragic TRAGIC. 

Brianna Hickey 

Not only Orion but Tory's as well. I knew she wasn't ready why did it have to happen so soon😭 I can only hope there is a way to fix both of these things because I am not going to accept that

THAT ENDING WAS CRUEL

Not only Orion but Tory's as well. I knew she wasn't ready why did it have to happen so soon😭 I can only hope there is a way to fix both of these things because I am not going to accept that

millena

big ab

like ok? it was fine? after reading the reviews, i can thoroughly say that i disagree with all the popular reviews HAHAHA. i truly do NOT care about the goody two shoe sister and her old as fuck teacher boyfriend. they are so boring.. their entire relationship is “we can’t tell anybody anything! but let’s have public sex at a very crowded party!” … what? and i’m supposed to believe they’re the smart ones?? now the toxic couple i get and understand completely. they make sense to me. and i care about their POVs because damaged characters == interesting plot. do readers not understand that??? like you’re not supposed to agree with everything the toxic couple does because they’re toXIC but at least their characterization is fucking consistent, golly.

aileeeeeeen

Sidney Schaffner

I am distraught. Every prediction I had was correct but that didn’t stop it from damaging me emotionally.

I simply love this series,, the tension between the characters is imaculate

tory is so relstable and strong, I just love seing her making the right choices even if they are hard as fuck for her

I simply love this series,, the tension between the characters is imaculate

tory is so relstable and strong, I just love seing her making the right choices even if they are hard as fuck for her

marta 

** spoiler alert **
           si no fuese por el final no continuaria la saga, es increíble el hate que le tengo a tory

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