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Zodiac Academy [Dramatized Adaptation] #3, Part 1

The Reckoning (Part 1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

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“The answer to your question will be revealed on the Lunar Eclipse. But when discovering the truth, do not let the shadows take you.”

Hell Week has begun.

Senior students have been tasked with making the freshmen's lives pure torture as we prepare to face The Reckoning - the assessment that will decide whether we stay at Zodiac Academy or lose our places here forever.

With the Lunar Eclipse on the horizon, my sister and I have more to worry about than just passing our exams.

A dark plot is unfolding and the shadows are drawing closer. It looks like our enemies could be more powerful than we ever realised.

Damn, who would have thought being a princess would be this hard?

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

7 pages, Audible Audio

Published January 30, 2025

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Profile Image for ♡karabear♡ .
170 reviews221 followers
August 7, 2025
ABSOLUTE FAVVV!! I think this one was my favorite one so far but however I'm conflicted bc why do I kinda ship tory and darius quite what the flip?! 😬 caleb needs to work harder like he's smooth but somehow she seems to be gravitating more towards darius

also YES! YES! YES! I got my wish for orion and darcy AAAA!! LOVE!! they better not break up or im fighting someone they're too precious 🥺

max is like a lost puppy like someone help a dude out here and who was the other one.........
OH RIGHT! seth ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh why was he trying to get with her like back the freak up no no no I might tolerate tory and darius but I will never ever accept seth and darcy he broke my trust for the whole rest of the book also what the flip was the whole trying to get with caleb thing like HELLO he's supposed to be with tory like why is everyone trying to be with everyone 🙄

but overall I need this series injected into my veins!! somehow I got lucky and got this early so this was a nice surprise and I loved it!! ❤

come on March 17th for part 2!!
Profile Image for Sonia.
1,370 reviews2,192 followers
March 28, 2025
Loved it

Sure, I still have the same thoughts I had with the first book in terms of actor choices, but I found myself completely immersed regardless.

And, dare I say, I had to lower the volume down when the 🔥 scene between Darcy and Orion finally happened 😮‍💨 it was 🥵😅🫠💦.

I even cried in the scene where Tory is with Xavier 🥹. I can’t believe I got so emotional, but man… not being accepted by your family must be the worst, and Tory caresses Xavier in his order form like he’s the most precious thing out there 🥹🫶 and Xavier is so emotionally neglected that it just broke my heart 😭❤️.

Gosh, I hate their dad 🤬.

I still wish Darius’s voice was different 😅 I really enjoy Max’s actor’s voice 😅. I also wish Geraldine had more of the original’s accent/bubbly personality lol

But eh, I can’t complain. I was completely entertained 👏🏻

Here's my review for the entire book
Profile Image for Madyfay.
163 reviews58 followers
February 1, 2026
All the men are so desperate and flirty and jealous in this book I love it give me more please!!!! I would bark for some of these men no joke I’m in loooooove (looking at you Lance Orion)

I can’t wait for more of Lance and Darcy together how they’re gonna have to behave in a public setting vs alone oh my god I love a forbidden romance I’m gnawing at the bars of my enclosure.

I am also 1000% shipping Tory and Darius now sorry Caleb (I’m actually gonna feel kinda bad when they finally get together and break Caleb’s little vampy heart) but they are so meant for each other and Darius being flirty and jealous ahhhhh swoon

Justice for my boy Xavier he is the sweetest kid and deserves better. I hope he’s able to go to Zodiac Academy and bond with Sophia (I’m sure the whole group will accept him happily) but fuck Daddy Acrux for making him feel bad about being a Pegasus 🖕🏻

I love this story these characters I’m utterly obsessed with this series
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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202 reviews5 followers
February 23, 2025
Graphic audio does it again!! I loved this, if you’re a zodiac academy fan you will too. If you’ve never read then start with the graphic audio ZA the awakening and thank me later. It’s fantastic and so much fun.
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79 reviews
February 8, 2025
I have a lot of issues with this series as a whole but that has nothing to do with Graphic Audio and goddamnit I can’t lie, I am having a good time! 😂
Profile Image for Tia.
269 reviews717 followers
July 23, 2025
Graphic audio is 10/10 as usual but the storyline didn’t have much going on in the first half so holding out for the second 👀👀

OBVIOUSLY BESIDE THE YOU KNOW WHO DOING YOU KNOW WHO AND IT WAS LIKE SENSORY OVERLOAD! 👨🏻‍🏫
Profile Image for Sarah Gilbert.
533 reviews1 follower
February 12, 2025
I love graphic audio. I find the main characters annoying quite frequently 😆
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156 reviews
February 3, 2025
I loved ZA the first time I read it and I never listened to the audio books (although I was told they are amazing). I love these GA versions and these characters didn't disappoint. I like the recast of Darius, the old voice actor wasn't bad, he just sounded too mature for a guy of Darius' age. I really like Seth and Max's voices and I absolutely love the girls especially my girl Tory played by the incredible Khaya Fraites (also the voice of Violet in the GA versions of Fourth Wing series).

Bravo GA! I am loving these even more than I did the first time I read them.
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140 reviews5 followers
November 23, 2025
Okay I am absolutely in love with this series and if you haven’t fallen in love with the series after this part, what are you doing?? It’s a total 5/5⭐️ read for me and I’d say spice is a 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. So definitely more spice in this one. (I’m not complaining.)

The twins are only twisted deeper into Zodiac Academy and now having decided to take their claim on the throne they fight not only to stay but for survival. With the trails it feels like everyone’s out to get them, or well more than usual. And the sexual tension is another to eleven. With all that’s happening they have to do one thing. Survive. Because not making it through is not an option. This will prove if you’re fae or not and they’re planning to prove to everyone how rightly they fit in.

I loved everything about this book from the narration to the story, the characters, everything! Though I sometimes still get a bit confused in who’s voicing who and who’s boyfriend is who’s etc. I wish there’d be some typ of warning for when we switch POV. Otherwise I absolutely love this book and highly recommend listening to it!
28 reviews
May 6, 2025
Bruhhhh jag började lyssna på den här i söndags kväll och kunde inte lägga ner boken SATAN VAD SPICY OCH BRA. Älskar att alla andra delar har byggt upp till detta och äntligen så händer det sjudundrans med grejer! Sekunden jag för en minut över dyker vi rätt in i part 2. Älskar the jealousy i den här boken iconic
Profile Image for Emma’s Bookshelf.
185 reviews8 followers
April 29, 2025
Starting to love this series! Crushing on Orion like afucking school girl. Also I’m warming up to the heirs, just wish Tory would stop fooling around with Caleb because I believe Darius is a softie at heart the way he cares about his brother. This series is literally so addictive, I have stayed up since 2am listening to this.
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114 reviews
February 13, 2025
Hoopla - Dramatised Adaptation Graphic Audio

Can’t wait for part 2! I’m loving these graphic audio’s
Profile Image for Deanna.
65 reviews1 follower
March 21, 2025
This part of the book wasn’t bad. Still feels extremely juvenile but I like certain characters and when they show up I enjoy the story. Overall it’s a cute decent read.
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37 reviews
April 16, 2025
I love this but I’m so tired of the graphic audio splitting books into parts
Profile Image for Brooke.
236 reviews3 followers
April 16, 2025
Lance andblue will always have my heart
Profile Image for Damilola Waite.
28 reviews
April 2, 2026
Loved this book! It gave hilarity and was just as smutty as I like my Zodiac haha. Excited to see what part two has to offer! Glad the twins are finally having a better go of things at the school
Profile Image for Karina J. T.  Steen.
13 reviews
January 31, 2025
Really do yourself the favor of listening to one of the graphic audio! I honestly feel like I’m in a movie.

Some of the sound effects annoy me a bit, but not enough to spoil the experience.
Profile Image for Samantha Venden.
95 reviews4 followers
April 3, 2025
One more star than the previous books, but I’m only halfway through this dramatized book, so it could be a disaster…
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31 reviews
February 5, 2026
Re-read, but audiobook - man these are sooo good on dramatized audio, so worth reading both ways without a doubt.
Profile Image for Misha Lowenstein.
104 reviews
August 2, 2025
twins girls the heroines of the story who weakly give in to abusive teenage boys because they are hot.....
Profile Image for Jem.
108 reviews
September 25, 2025
I just ADORE the graphic audio for this series. It brings it to life. So top tier.
42 reviews
February 27, 2025
Unfortunately ate that up too fast. Yall I’m obsessed! this series has me giggling, kicking my feet, punching the air, and cringing hard.
Profile Image for LR.
192 reviews
April 9, 2025
This series gets better with every book.
I'm really enjoying the series and the graphic audiobooks.
I think I officially ship Darius and Tory.😍😏
But I also love her banter with Caleb and their sexual tension 👀. I don't care much for Orion, especially after how badly he has treated Diego. I really enjoy every scene Seth and Darcy have together. I love that she's making him work for her forgiveness 🤭.
I'm so excited to see how the plot progresses.
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174 reviews2 followers
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August 6, 2025
Great version of The Awakening to listen too. Highly recommend Graphic Audio books.
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