Reviews

Zodiac Academy: The Awakening, by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham

jenni_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was my first “bully” romance and I have to admit it made me uncomfortable at times but I still thoroughly enjoyed it! I didn’t want to put it down! I loved the school, the Zodiac Academy and the ties to astrology.  The world building was excellent and I love that there are so many mythical creatures in this book. I don’t want to say too much about the book and spoil it. I went into it blind and I’m glad I did. It has a YA feel to it and fanfiction but the first book laid the foundation for the rest of the series.  I think once Tory & Darcy come into their powers they are going to be badass and I can’t wait to see the heirs get what they deserve. I’m looking forward to continuing this series! 

tcrnn's review against another edition

4.0

Sisters & Girl powers
And a harry-potter-kinda-vibes
What’s not to love?

booksilly's review against another edition

3.75

Started off weak. Almost stopped but I flew through the ending 

kinglafayette's review against another edition

1.0

I regret every minute I spent with this book. Just trash. Bully romance and non-con. I will not even mention the writing...

book_whispers's review against another edition

4.0

First instinct is to give this five stars because I was BEYOND OBSESSED! However, the errors I stumbled across were basic proof reading issues. Like extra the's and funky wording that slipped by. Seriously.

Also, the girls had small wins so that was nice, but I wanted knowledge and training growth. I just got so irritated that they were all like, "yeah let's make out even though you watched me dangle and almost die constantly." I was constantly thinking why are you letting these ass wipes touch you!!!!!!!!!!!! Who cares if they're hot. The authors will really have to work to redeem them to make me feel even a bit interested in these guys. Also, let these girls start figuring out how to use there powers. How could Tory wipe the floor with that picture taker guy and then POOF all of it's gone?

Official review to come. Must ponder.

brestev's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

kbrendv's review against another edition

Good book, got busy and didn't have time to continue this book (let alone the entire series). Hoped that if I stopped now it would be easier to re-read when I have the time for a series as large as this one. Putting back on my TBR. 

landyna's review against another edition

4.0

You can tell it’s a popular series for a reason and it’s right up my ally. I feel like this book was just basically a long prologue and the rest of the series has a lot of potential. Devoured this on my day off excited for the long road of books ahead. Just hope the spice level gets kicked up a few notches as the books progress

anglinky's review against another edition

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying

mandilion's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0