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Zodiac Academy [Dramatized Adaptation] #3, Part 1
The Reckoning (Part 1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
“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!
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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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!!
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!!
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
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
August 13, 2025
Zodiac Academy: The Reckoning – GraphicAudio Edition (part one and two)
⭐ 4 stars
From the first sound cue, I knew this wasn’t just an audiobook — it was full-on magical theatre in my ears. The cast brings every snarky insult, every growled threat, every “I probably shouldn’t but I will” moment to life. Add in sizzling magic effects, dragon roars, and the occasional door-slamming-for-emphasis, and you’re basically living in the Academy yourself — dodging spells and side-eye from the Heirs.
The banter? Savage. The tension? Enough to power the Fae realm for a century. The Reckoning itself? A deadly, magic-drenched gauntlet designed to weed out the weak and humiliate anyone who steps wrong. And guess what? Tory and Darcy are very much in the Heirs’ crosshairs — still. The love/hate dynamic between the twins and those infuriating, gorgeous, occasionally-sympathetic heirs is exhausting in the “don’t stop” kind of way.
We finally get the Reckoning trials — the moment all freshmen have been dreading. Survive, and you’re officially part of the Zodiac elite. Fail… and let’s just say no one will miss you. The twins have trained, schemed, and suffered enough to want this bad. But of course, the Heirs aren’t about to let them breeze through. There are brutal magical battles, betrayals mid-trial, and a couple of moments that made me want to hurl my headphones (looking at you, Seth). We also get more hints of the deeper prophecy hanging over the Vega twins — and some cracks in the Heirs’ united front, because it’s very clear at least a couple of them feel something they shouldn’t. By the end, the sisters survive… but with new scars, more enemies, and a few reluctant allies who might just matter later.
I can't get enough of Seth and Caleb! especially whoever does the narration for Caleb... ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Is this deep literary fantasy? No. Is it addicting, messy, drama-packed, and even better with GraphicAudio’s over-the-top performance? Absolutely. Solid 4 stars, it's exactly what I needed...
⭐ 4 stars
From the first sound cue, I knew this wasn’t just an audiobook — it was full-on magical theatre in my ears. The cast brings every snarky insult, every growled threat, every “I probably shouldn’t but I will” moment to life. Add in sizzling magic effects, dragon roars, and the occasional door-slamming-for-emphasis, and you’re basically living in the Academy yourself — dodging spells and side-eye from the Heirs.
The banter? Savage. The tension? Enough to power the Fae realm for a century. The Reckoning itself? A deadly, magic-drenched gauntlet designed to weed out the weak and humiliate anyone who steps wrong. And guess what? Tory and Darcy are very much in the Heirs’ crosshairs — still. The love/hate dynamic between the twins and those infuriating, gorgeous, occasionally-sympathetic heirs is exhausting in the “don’t stop” kind of way.
We finally get the Reckoning trials — the moment all freshmen have been dreading. Survive, and you’re officially part of the Zodiac elite. Fail… and let’s just say no one will miss you. The twins have trained, schemed, and suffered enough to want this bad. But of course, the Heirs aren’t about to let them breeze through. There are brutal magical battles, betrayals mid-trial, and a couple of moments that made me want to hurl my headphones (looking at you, Seth). We also get more hints of the deeper prophecy hanging over the Vega twins — and some cracks in the Heirs’ united front, because it’s very clear at least a couple of them feel something they shouldn’t. By the end, the sisters survive… but with new scars, more enemies, and a few reluctant allies who might just matter later.
I can't get enough of Seth and Caleb! especially whoever does the narration for Caleb... ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Is this deep literary fantasy? No. Is it addicting, messy, drama-packed, and even better with GraphicAudio’s over-the-top performance? Absolutely. Solid 4 stars, it's exactly what I needed...
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.
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! 😂
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! 👨🏻🏫
OBVIOUSLY BESIDE THE YOU KNOW WHO DOING YOU KNOW WHO AND IT WAS LIKE SENSORY OVERLOAD! 👨🏻🏫
February 12, 2025
I love graphic audio. I find the main characters annoying quite frequently 😆
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.
Bravo GA! I am loving these even more than I did the first time I read them.
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!
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!
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
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.
February 6, 2025
graphic audio continues to absolutely slay
February 13, 2025
Hoopla - Dramatised Adaptation Graphic Audio
Can’t wait for part 2! I’m loving these graphic audio’s
Can’t wait for part 2! I’m loving these graphic audio’s
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.
April 16, 2025
I love this but I’m so tired of the graphic audio splitting books into parts
April 16, 2025
Lance andblue will always have my heart
July 24, 2025
⭐️ 3.5
July 31, 2025
Soooo good!
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.
Some of the sound effects annoy me a bit, but not enough to spoil the experience.
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…
February 1, 2025
5⭐🌶️🌶️
Professor orion 😘😘. I love that man.
Professor orion 😘😘. I love that man.
August 2, 2025
twins girls the heroines of the story who weakly give in to abusive teenage boys because they are hot.....
September 25, 2025
I just ADORE the graphic audio for this series. It brings it to life. So top tier.
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.
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.
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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August 6, 2025Great version of The Awakening to listen too. Highly recommend Graphic Audio books.
September 30, 2025
Loving the graphic audio!!
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June 13, 2025These raunchy romantasies make me snort-laugh.
July 25, 2025
🎧 The Reckoning (Part 1 of 2) Dramatized Adaptation by Caroline Peckham
⭐ Rating: 4/5 🗣️🖤⚔️
📖 Summary:
The Vega twins are bracing for The Reckoning, a violent, high-stakes magical exam that could solidify their power—or break them completely.
The Heirs? Still hot. Still horrible. Still obsessed.
And this time, you can hear every bit of their emotional dysfunction.
In this volume:
Darcy starts stepping into her power
Tory is done being nice
The dramatized fights and spell-casting scenes are cinematic-level intense
But the emotional pacing feels like the storm is still building
You were definitely sweating during certain voice deliveries (hi, Darius growls), but maybe also waiting for it to go full beast mode.
💖 Character / Audio Reactions:
Tory’s VA continues to slay — every insult bit.
Darius’s voice had you screaming “SHUT UP I LOVE YOU, YOU IDIOT.”
Caleb’s vibes = unhinged flirty danger
Geraldine’s audio delivery? Still a 10/10. Give her a spinoff musical.
Themes you could feel through your headphones:
✨ Pain as a proving ground
✨ “Enemies to emotionally constipated mess”
✨ The crackling energy of found power vs forced loyalty
✨ Magic, mayhem, and the slow burn of trauma bonding
🔥 Smut Level:
Still no spice yet — but the audio tension is PEAK.
Every breathy insult and drawn-out spell chant had you clenching.
#SmutTags: #EnemiesToPanting #GrowledThreatsAreForeplay #SpellcastingSoundsSuspiciouslyHot #DariusIsUnwellButSoAmI #TensionInSurroundSound
⚠️ Trigger Warnings:
Bullying, magical violence, manipulation, coercion, emotional abuse, betrayal, family trauma, toxic power dynamics
🏷️ Tags:
#ZodiacAcademyAudio #TheReckoningBuilds #VoiceActedChaos #FaeFightingIsHot #EnemiesToFeral #DariusGrowlsOnLoop #ToryDeservesBetter #DarcyLevelingUp #AudiobookWithAngst #GeraldineIsMyComfortCharacter
⭐ Rating: 4/5 🗣️🖤⚔️
📖 Summary:
The Vega twins are bracing for The Reckoning, a violent, high-stakes magical exam that could solidify their power—or break them completely.
The Heirs? Still hot. Still horrible. Still obsessed.
And this time, you can hear every bit of their emotional dysfunction.
In this volume:
Darcy starts stepping into her power
Tory is done being nice
The dramatized fights and spell-casting scenes are cinematic-level intense
But the emotional pacing feels like the storm is still building
You were definitely sweating during certain voice deliveries (hi, Darius growls), but maybe also waiting for it to go full beast mode.
💖 Character / Audio Reactions:
Tory’s VA continues to slay — every insult bit.
Darius’s voice had you screaming “SHUT UP I LOVE YOU, YOU IDIOT.”
Caleb’s vibes = unhinged flirty danger
Geraldine’s audio delivery? Still a 10/10. Give her a spinoff musical.
Themes you could feel through your headphones:
✨ Pain as a proving ground
✨ “Enemies to emotionally constipated mess”
✨ The crackling energy of found power vs forced loyalty
✨ Magic, mayhem, and the slow burn of trauma bonding
🔥 Smut Level:
Still no spice yet — but the audio tension is PEAK.
Every breathy insult and drawn-out spell chant had you clenching.
#SmutTags: #EnemiesToPanting #GrowledThreatsAreForeplay #SpellcastingSoundsSuspiciouslyHot #DariusIsUnwellButSoAmI #TensionInSurroundSound
⚠️ Trigger Warnings:
Bullying, magical violence, manipulation, coercion, emotional abuse, betrayal, family trauma, toxic power dynamics
🏷️ Tags:
#ZodiacAcademyAudio #TheReckoningBuilds #VoiceActedChaos #FaeFightingIsHot #EnemiesToFeral #DariusGrowlsOnLoop #ToryDeservesBetter #DarcyLevelingUp #AudiobookWithAngst #GeraldineIsMyComfortCharacter
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March 31, 2025
10⭐
Read, or listened in English.
I can't wait for Sahdow Princess!!!!!!!
Bueno bueno, menudo tercer libro, y menuda tela como cortan los puñeteros de Graphic Audio para dejarnos con las ganas de parte 2. En realidad la reseña la hago habiendo escuchado ya el libro entero y es maravilloso. Hay algunas escenas que por favor, me tienen haciendo la croqueta sin parar.
Me encantan ambas gemelas, y me encanta que sean tan diferentes pero tan complementarias. Me identifico algo más con Darcy, pero me encantaría tener el empuje y el morro de Tory.
Y que decir de Geraldine, Angelica y el grupo ASS??? me dan la vida. Me parecen unes amigues maravilloses.
En este tercer libro ha empezado la que llaman la hell week donde los estudiantes mayores van a hacer la vida imposible a los novatos, y al final de la semana van a tener que superar una prueba por cada elemento que dominen, por tanto para Darcy y Tory van a ser 4 pruebas. Y entre tanto van pasando más cositas entre ellas y los herederos, y va avanzando la subtrama con les nimfes....
Read, or listened in English.
I can't wait for Sahdow Princess!!!!!!!
Bueno bueno, menudo tercer libro, y menuda tela como cortan los puñeteros de Graphic Audio para dejarnos con las ganas de parte 2. En realidad la reseña la hago habiendo escuchado ya el libro entero y es maravilloso. Hay algunas escenas que por favor, me tienen haciendo la croqueta sin parar.
Me encantan ambas gemelas, y me encanta que sean tan diferentes pero tan complementarias. Me identifico algo más con Darcy, pero me encantaría tener el empuje y el morro de Tory.
Y que decir de Geraldine, Angelica y el grupo ASS??? me dan la vida. Me parecen unes amigues maravilloses.
En este tercer libro ha empezado la que llaman la hell week donde los estudiantes mayores van a hacer la vida imposible a los novatos, y al final de la semana van a tener que superar una prueba por cada elemento que dominen, por tanto para Darcy y Tory van a ser 4 pruebas. Y entre tanto van pasando más cositas entre ellas y los herederos, y va avanzando la subtrama con les nimfes....
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