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

Zodiac Academy [Dramatized Adaptation] #3, Part 1

by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, Khaya Fraites (Narrator)

“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!

Genres: Audiobook, Fantasy, Romantasy, Romance, Vampires, Fae, Dragons

7 pages, Audible Audio

Published January 30, 2025

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Reviews

[♡karabear♡]

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!!

[Sonia]

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

[Madyfay]

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

[Lucie V.]

✅ Awesome main characters
✅ Sweet and awesome secondary characters
✅ Romance and sexual tension (and some smut)
✅ Multiple POVs
✅ World-building
✅ Pace
✅ Villains that we hate
✅ Plot
✅ Magic and faes
❗️❗️Trigger warnings: bullying and child abuse

4.5 stars

Yep. I am officially hooked. 😅
While the plot is objectively not the best, this series is addictive. It took me a few days to post my review because I couldn’t take the time to sit down and write it, I had to read the next book ASAP. The pace felt slower at times, and there were a lot of details added that were not always relevant, yet there is so much happening that it didn’t feel like an over-500-pages novel.

After the nymphs’ attack on the academy, the students don’t have time to mourn and deal with their emotions. With the Reckoning fast approaching, they need to remain strong and show no weakness. Before the Reckoning, the freshmen have to go through Hell Week, where all the older students are allowed and encouraged to make their life a living hell. After all, only the strongest deserve to remain at Zodiac Academy. Hell week is not that different from the usual for Darcy and Tory, but the nymphs are still circling, and the Celestial Council is not done with the twins, meaning their life might be in danger because Lionel Arcrux will stop at nothing to protect his position and power.

I have to admit that now that the mean-girl jealous drama has been toned down, I am enjoying the magical academy vibe of this series. It’s just so ruthless, students have to survive on their own and it’s just normal if a few of them do not make it out unscathed because you know, that’s the way of faes. Survival of the strongest and the fittest.

Tory and Darcy Vega💧🌱💨🔥
We finally know Darcy and Tory’s order, and it is so badass and awesome!! I love those two and I love how strong they remain despite everything that happened to them. They always bounce back and they have each other’s back no matter what. Their sisterly bond is so, so, so beautiful and it’s one of my favorite aspects of this series.

Geraldine Grus 🐕💧🌱
Geraldine becomes even more important in this book, and I get the feeling that she is underappreciated..? I knew about the twins, Orion, and the Heirs before I even started the first book, but I’d never heard about Geraldine and I don’t understand why?! She is so awesome and funny with her silly expressions. She is much stronger than I thought when I read the first book, and she actually can kick asses when she wants. I really like her and I would LOVE to have some chapters in her POV in the future. Please and thank you.

“We have a serious fucking problem. Corbin, tell me what it is.” He pointed at Tyler who remained dead silent, shrugging his shoulders.
“Polaris?” Orion asked Diego who shook his head. His eyes skipped onto me.
“Miss Vega?”
“That our Cardinal Magic teacher is a psycho?” I offered, rage still simmering in me from him attacking my sister. His jaw ticked in a deadly way and my heart thumped out of rhythm.
“I prefer the term unbalanced and frankly it's the least of your problems.” His mouth twitched with amusement as he looked away.

Lance Orion 🧛💨💧
That’s it.
I am in love with Lance Orion. I mean… I was already half in love with him after reading the Ruthless Boys series, but I was not that impressed with him in the first book. Sure, I loved his “I don’t give a shit” attitude and I found it funny how he was just brutal and abusive with his students, but I like it even more when he interacts with them and there is a kind of sassy banter going on. It makes him more likable, while still keeping the “badass teacher that doesn’t give a crap” vibe. The fact that he had to teach that specific lesson was also the cherry on the cake. I was cackling. 😂

Caleb appeared between us in the blink of an eye, perching on the edge of our table and inspecting his fingernails. “We have a problem, sweetheart,” he said to me, though he continued to inspect his nails.
“I know. There’s a Vampire sitting on our dinner,” I replied and Darcy giggled in response.

Caleb Altair 🧛🌱🔥
I don’t know exactly how I feel about Caleb’s obsession with Tory. On one hand, I find it funny to see how desperate he is for her attention and how she has him wrapped around her finger, but on the other hand, I find him obnoxious and he just doesn’t fit with Tory at all. Then again, it adds some romantic drama to the plot, because Tory will inevitably end up stuck between him and Darius, and I’m fine with the extra drama. 😈

Max Rigel 🧜🏽‍♂️💧💨
He was not as bad as I thought he would be, but he was still not present enough for me to like or dislike him. I am waiting to see how his character will develop in the next book because for now, he lacks depth, to be honest. Not that the character is not developed, but we just don’t know much about him, or see much of him in general.

Seth Capella 🐺💨🌱
Meh. I still hate him. He has this goofy and cuddly side that comes out when his wolf is more in control, which is kind of cute I’ll admit, but under the light and smiley appearance, he is dark, cruel, and twisted, and the fact that he pretends to be nice makes it even worse. I want to like parts of him, but it is just so hard because he is the one that seems to enjoy torturing the twins the most. He’s a cold bastard.

“And most of all I was sick of wanting her and hating her all at once.”


“There are countless people who would say I’m not allowed to want you,” Darius breathed. “But you make me want to burn the whole world down so that I can claim you for my own.”
“Then we should burn it down,” I agreed.

Darius Acrux 🐉🔥💧
I really liked him in this book. He has much more depth and personality than in the other books, and he is becoming very interesting. He is so much more than a cold, power-hungry jerk, and we can see it more with each book. The ending with the Eclipse night, the scene on the beach, and the aftermath of Lionel’s shitshow showed how intense and protective he could be, and I can’t wait to see more of his sweeter side.

I am much more involved in Tory and Darius’ potential romance after this book than I was after book 2. In this one, we could feel the sexual tension between them. But we were also able to see how well they would fit together. They like the same things, and complete and understand each other so easily. There is still much work to do for them to come even close to admitting their attraction and feelings, but I hope we’ll get there sometime in the next books.

Darcy and Orion are so cute together, I will honestly cry if anything happens to them and they can’t end up together and have their happily ever after. They both deserve to be happy and I hope they will be able to live their love “for real” soon instead of being forced to sneak around and hide their feelings… But I admit that the fact that they have to be sneaky adds some tension to their romance, and I am not disliking it…

I am so excited to finally know the twin’s order, and I loved Geraldine and Xavier so much as secondary characters, I want more of them. This series is really addictive, and I am going to go continue the 4th book now (I am almost done with it already 😅). I also can’t wait for Lionel, and also the Heirs, to get what they deserve… but mostly Lionel. He needs to suffer and dies a slow painful death.


0.5 Origins of an Academy Bully ⭐⭐⭐
1. The Awakening [Dramatized Adaptation] ⭐⭐⭐
1.5 The Awakening as Told by the Boys ⭐⭐
2. Ruthless Fae [Dramatized Adaptation] ⭐⭐⭐.5


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[Rachel J.]

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.

[A✨]

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! 😂

[Tia]

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! 👨🏻‍🏫

[Lauren]

“Blue means you” will make me cheesy grin. 100%. Every time.

The music selections for the background music make an already awesome book 1000% better.

Also, Libra being the sign on the cover for this book is perfect because there is so much of my absolute favorite book boyfriend ever.

[Sarah Gilbert]

I love graphic audio. I find the main characters annoying quite frequently 😆

[Chantel Yee]

Finally less grape-y and more….willing.

[EmmlettCo (Taylor Hamm)]

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.

[Theughost]

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!

[Louise]

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

[Emma’s Bookshelf]

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.

[Dayna | daynas.bookshelf]

graphic audio continues to absolutely slay

[Lovey Loves]

Hoopla - Dramatised Adaptation Graphic Audio

Can’t wait for part 2! I’m loving these graphic audio’s

[Deanna]

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.

[Maria Sofia]

I love this but I’m so tired of the graphic audio splitting books into parts

[Brooke]

Lance andblue will always have my heart

[Nikita]

⭐️ 3.5

[Rachel Kwiatkowski]

Soooo good!

[Damilola Waite]

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

[Klara Holgersson]

3,5

[Chloë Collier]

4.25

[Prima]

BLUE MEANS YOU

[Karina J. T. Steen]

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.

[Samantha Venden]

One more star than the previous books, but I’m only halfway through this dramatized book, so it could be a disaster…

[Tohfaaa]

5⭐🌶️🌶️

Professor orion 😘😘. I love that man.

[Ashley]

Re-read, but audiobook - man these are sooo good on dramatized audio, so worth reading both ways without a doubt.

[Aïssa Mafezzoni]

Love Love Love this series!