Zodiac Academy
reading order.
8 books by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti. Spice tracked per book. Here's the only order that works.
Quick verdict
Use this reading-order guide to start the series without guessing, then follow the related book and author paths if the world feels like a fit.
- Best starting clues: 262 pages, Spice 4/5.
- 9 book profile links help you compare before choosing.
- 8 related guide links keep the craving going.
Reader fit
262 pages | Series guide available
Read if
- Readers who want a faster, clearer path through this reading-order guide.
Skip if
- Readers who want to skip series context entirely.
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- You want multiple profile links before deciding.
Spice breakdown
- Spice 4/5
- Use this as a comfort-zone clue before you commit.
Pacing and commitment
- 262 pages
- shorter commitment
Series context
Reading order guide | verified series context
What you're getting into.
This series doesn't flinch away from difficult territory. It earns its intensity — the characters face real consequences and the stakes feel bone-deep. Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti's Zodiac Academy spans 8 books and a serious commitment at 6,262 pages (roughly 109 hours of reading time). The spice level sits at 4/5 on the spice scale.
The series is complete with all 8 books published, so you can binge the whole thing without waiting. If you're looking for a series that rewards you for reading in order — where callbacks land, character arcs pay off, and the ending hits different because you were there from the beginning — this is worth clearing your schedule for.
Last updated April 2026
Start with Book 1. Always.
Start with Zodiac Academy: The Awakening. It's Book 1 for a reason — the author built the world, the characters, and the tension in order. Skipping ahead means missing context that makes later books hit harder. Trust the process.
The 9 books, in verified profile order.
The heat, book by book.
How the spice level changes across the series.
Every book in one line.
- Zodiac Academy: The Awakening - Spice 4/5 | 502 pages | New Adult.
- Zodiac Academy: Ruthless Fae - Spice 4/5 | 544 pages | Romantasy.
- Zodiac Academy: The Reckoning - Spice 4/5 | 598 pages | Romantasy.
- Zodiac Academy: Shadow Princess - Spice 4/5 | 728 pages | Romantasy.
- Zodiac Academy: Cursed Fates - Spice 4/5 | 810 pages | Romantasy.
- Zodiac Academy: Fated Throne - Spice 4/5 | 900 pages | Romantasy.
- Zodiac Academy: Heartless Sky - Spice 4/5 | 1030 pages | Romantasy.
- Zodiac Academy: Sorrow and Starlight - Spice 4/5 | 1150 pages | Romantasy.
- Zodiac Academy: Beyond the Veil - Spice 4/5 | 480 pages | Romantasy.
Before you dive in.
Themes and content present in this series, based on book summaries and spice levels.
What you're signing up for.
Real talk: once you start, you won't want to stop. Plan accordingly.
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Quick answers.
Do I need to read Zodiac Academy in order?
Yes. Zodiac Academy is built to be read sequentially — characters develop across books, plot threads carry over, and later reveals depend on context from earlier installments. Starting out of order means missing the buildup that makes the payoff worth it. Start with Book 1: Zodiac Academy: The Awakening.
How spicy is Zodiac Academy?
The spice level in Zodiac Academy ranges from 4/5 throughout. This series contains explicit romantic content — if that's not your thing, consider something with a lower heat level.
How long will it take to read Zodiac Academy?
The full series is 6,262 pages across 8 books. At an average reading speed, that's roughly 109 hours of reading time, or about 229 hours on audiobook. It's a substantial commitment, but readers who finish tend to say it was worth every hour.
Is Zodiac Academy finished?
Yes — Zodiac Academy is complete with all 8 books published. You can read the entire series without waiting for future releases.
What is Zodiac Academy about?
Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti is a 8-book series. A dark, steamy Adult romantasy built around bully romance, magic academy, reverse harem. 502 pages with moderate to... The series builds on its foundation with each installment — characters deepen, stakes raise, and the story earns its payoff by the end.
Are there content warnings for Zodiac Academy?
Yes — we've compiled content considerations for Zodiac Academy in the content warnings section above. These are based on themes present in the book summaries and the spice level of the series.
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