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Synopsis
****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.
The Awakening as Told by the Boys: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is an explicit adult fantasy romance retelling from the male leads' perspective featuring steamy sexual content, strong language, dark magic, and morally complex characters engaged in bullying and manipulation. Not appropriate for teens.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, very steamy sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include bullying, power imbalance, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who loved Zodiac Academy will enjoy seeing the story from the boys' perspectives with deeper insight into their motivations and relationships.