The Awakening

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The Awakening by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti is the first book in the Zodiac Academy series, a dark fantasy romance set in the ruthless world of Solaria. The story follows twin sisters Tory and Darcy Vega, who have spent their lives struggling to survive in the mortal world, unaware of their true heritage. When they turn eighteen, they discover that they are lost Fae princesses, the rightful heirs to the throne of the magical kingdom of Solaria. They are whisked away to Zodiac Academy, an elite school where young Fae train to master their elemental powers. However, their return is not welcomed by everyone—especially not by the four celestial heirs, Darius Acrux, Caleb Altair, Max Rigel, and Seth Capella. As the most powerful Fae in the academy and the self-proclaimed rulers of the school, the heirs see the Vega twins as a threat to their future reign. Determined to drive them out, they make the sisters' lives a living nightmare. But Tory and Darcy are survivors. They refuse to bow to the heirs' cruelty and are determined to claim their birthright. As they navigate the treacherous world of the academy, they must learn to control their powers, outwit their enemies, and uncover the secrets of their past. Betrayals, dangerous alliances, and forbidden attraction complicate their journey, making every step a battle for survival. Packed with tension, power struggles, and slow-burn romance, The Awakening is a thrilling start to a series filled with magic, danger, and morally grey characters who will keep you hooked until the very end.