The Awakening as Told by the Boys
**This is a retelling of book 1 of Zodiac Academy from the perspective of Orion, Darius, Caleb, Seth and Max**
The Vega twins are alive.
Those five words circle in my mind like an oncoming storm. They change everything about the future we thought had been set in stone. They challenge everything we were raised to be and the stability of the entire kingdom.
They’re coming to our academy looking for the life that was stolen from them, but we can’t let them take it back.
So much hangs in the balance and we can’t risk the arrival of two naïve princesses destroying everything we worked so hard for.
I have trained in dark magic, overcome all challenges and stood in the shadow of Lionel Acrux for far too long already. I won’t let them come between me and his downfall.
Which means they have to go before they discover how powerful they truly are.
This is a retelling of the first book in the Zodiac Academy series from the point of view of Orion and the Heirs and should be read after you have finished the original story. It includes scenes from alternative points of view as well over 50k words of additional content and scenes which have never before been revealed. So prepare to step into the dark minds of the Zodiac boys and watch out for the heartbreak and carnage that will ensue.
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Caroline Peckham
Caroline Peckham is an author who has carved a distinct place in the realm of fantasy, known for creating worlds that are both alluring and filled with rich, multifaceted characters. With a knack for blending romance, tension, and supernatural intrigue, Peckham crafts stories that resonate deeply with readers who are looking for something more than just the typical fantasy fare. Her work often takes readers on dark, thrilling journeys where love, power, and betrayal intertwine with complex, well-developed world-building.
Zodiac Academy
In Zodiac Academy, the universe isn’t just shaped by the stars—it’s ruled by them. Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti’s electrifying series takes readers on a wild ride through a world where celestial powers dictate every aspect of life, and the line between friend and foe is as fluid as the stars themselves.
The story begins when twin sisters, Tori and Darcy Vega, are thrust into a world they never knew existed—one where magic isn’t just a myth, but a dangerous, intoxicating force. As they step into Zodiac Academy, a school for the elite, they’re forced to confront their new reality: they are heirs to a legacy of power that the very cosmos demand be theirs to wield. But the road to mastering their newfound powers is paved with rivalry, betrayal, and a dangerous desire to control what they can barely understand.
Zodiac Academy consists of nine primary books, and includes five additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads and considered as a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series World of Solaria

