I just finished the book and ..... How dare you! This book gives you so many good highs and then she just burn everything down. It's a full rollercoaster of emotions. Like I'm still in shock. So good definitely jumping to the next one right away. Good spice, good fights and good drama. What more you can ask?

The ending will shatter you. Just a fair warning. I am empty inside and am debating writing a strongly worded letter. I’ve never wanted to curse at authors so badly in my life. Thank you.

This book was so unbelievably good. Honestly Caroline and Susanne have totally blown it out of the water. Have you ever read a story and you can just feel the characters emotions and it’s like they needed their story to be told? That is exactly how I feel when I read Zodiac Academy! To completely build an entire world and have the details be so captivating and interesting, I feel totally submerged in Solaria as I flip between the pages. Having Pitball, creating that game while using the Fae elemental powers is beyond creative. These two authors together are hotter than Darius Acrux’s dragon fire mixed with both of the girl’s Phoenix Fire! Okay, spoilers ahead! The amount of character development in this one...wooo. So intense. I love everything about Max and Geraldine. Make it happen! Geraldine is one of the most entertaining supporting characters I’ve ever read! I knew Caleb and Tory weren’t going to be together, but the way book three went I was feeling sad about it. The way the story wove through their relationship dynamic was genius. It left the reader with acceptance that this is never going any further than what it is right now, and surprisingly I felt okay with it. I do hope Caleb finds happiness. Seth...I can’t even with that dog butt face boi. I think he’s incredibly jealous of Orion when he first discovers the secret relationship with Darcy. As time passed, I think he was slowly realizing that they were really in love with each other. It was refreshing to see him let go of his attitude at Christmas and actually be a decent person. I hope in the next book we can get some more development with his character. What makes him tick the way he does and is there a chance at redemption for his behavior? Also: I was screaming for an MM scene with Seth and Caleb after the hunt. I will pay you dollars to make that happen. The snowball fight: EPIC! It was just what we all needed, a break from the snark and the bullying. Just a bunch of teens having a wonderful time with each other, so carefree. So. The real blows of the story. Tory and Darius. No surprise they’re supposed to be Elysian Mates. My heart was pounding and felt lodged in my throat reading the chapter from Tory’s POV. It’s as if something in Darius needed this clarification from the stars that yes, she is for you, you can let her in completely and it’s OK to do that. Without it, I don’t think he would have ever been able to fully let his walls down. I wanted Tory so badly to give in to him, but I should have known she would be extra and would rather be miserable than have a chance at true love and happiness. Honestly, it infuriated me. I’m not sure that I’ve ever felt so enraged at a fictional character as I do at times with Tory and it’s so bizarre because other times I love her so much. The stubbornness, the trust issues, the self sabotage...I need growth from this girl in the next book. And I also pray to the stars that this can be changed because I’m so disgusted, and it’s not even so much as I feel bad for Darius- I’m so upset that Tory punishes herself constantly instead of seeking happiness. Orion....sweet sweet Orion. I knew this would end in disaster. Of course his sister is in too deep, if they had all communicated better with each other then maybe there would’ve been some pumping of the flipping brakes on the whole plan! Tory was cutting her arm open and losing all sense of time, Clara had gouged her arm with her nails, more thought should’ve gone into this plan! The love between Orion and Darcy is so beautiful. When he gave her the rose quartz to be exclusive, swoon. When he continually made efforts with Tory because he knew how much that would mean to Darcy, love. I am refusing to accept that Orion is gone. And that Tory and Darius will be star crossed forever. Not happening. One other thing that I am a huge fan of with this series is that the authors aren’t jam packing an entire year into one book. With Academy stories that seems to be the norm lately and it’s frustrating as a reader because I feel like I am missing out on weeks worth of the character’s lives. It’s hard to believe this is still their first year, and I hope that this won’t be done after book 7. There is so much potential. Thank you for these amazing stories!

Ugh this has been the most frustrating book yet. It was a lot darker. The lightness from the other books was fewer and far between. Tory is angry and Darcy is anxious. They drift apart letting cracks form in their United front. It’s so so frustrating. Gosh I really hope they get past this and start working together with the Heirs against the bigger enemy. This rivalry between the twins and the heirs is overly tiresome. I’m ready to flip the script. Also, the freaking cliffhanger is GUT WRENCHING!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭 bring the tissues 🤧.

I've just finished book 4 Shadow Princess and feel as if my hope for 2 of the MC was crushed. The reasoning was thin in reflection of the growth in all other aspects of these 2. This culmination feels more like the true cliffhanger. I am hoping, especially due to 4 books of foreshadowing , that the series will not end without a resolution correction. The cliffhanger of the other 2 was definitely predictable yet poignant. I can't imagine anyone could have seen the foray into the shadow realm ending differently. I expect to see less angst and more growth into their true Fae selves (the twins) to make them formidable against Lionel. I also expect a reveal about the Nymphs. Side note: Geraldine has really come into her own since the 1st book. Such a positive, strong side character. Max and Seth can go suck an egg. Just saying