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Zodiac Academy [Dramatized Adaptation] #5, Part 1
Cursed Fates (Part 1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
The stars have cursed us all.
After the devastating events at Zodiac Academy, we have to deal with this hollow reality we're faced with.
Lionel seeks to destroy us, the Nymphs seek to destroy the entire Fae race, and between all of it, we have to try and survive each day and prove our worth in this forsaken place.
I'm afraid of everything falling apart, but it looks like it already has. Death lurks around every corner, and it wants to claim me and my sister. But together, we will overcome the darkness that seeks to defeat us.
Because we were forged in fire. And these flames will never die.
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
After the devastating events at Zodiac Academy, we have to deal with this hollow reality we're faced with.
Lionel seeks to destroy us, the Nymphs seek to destroy the entire Fae race, and between all of it, we have to try and survive each day and prove our worth in this forsaken place.
I'm afraid of everything falling apart, but it looks like it already has. Death lurks around every corner, and it wants to claim me and my sister. But together, we will overcome the darkness that seeks to defeat us.
Because we were forged in fire. And these flames will never die.
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
12 pages, Audiobook
Published October 20, 2025
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November 30, 2025
yet another astounding book in the series!! I can feel my wishes for the ending already coming true!! 😊
until part 2.... 💛💚💙
until part 2.... 💛💚💙
December 8, 2025
Standing ovation for the voice actors. PHENOMENAL.
November 8, 2025
Perfect series for dramatized audiobook
December 2, 2025
I need part two asap!
November 24, 2025
4⭐️/5⭐️
now THAT’s what dramatized audiobooks should all be like.
whatevers going on, the voice actors deliver all so well i feel like i can’t rate below 4⭐️.
they did an amazing job at embodying their character. their tonality, rythme, nuances, THEIR LAUGHTER, please. it’s perfect!
for now, there aren’t many emotional moments but when there are , like book 4’s ending, they do it so great!!!
i can never not hear them whenever i think about the book or read the book.
they are the characters and i salute their performances. such great work 👏👏👏
as for the content, ugh i remember this book being so hard to get through on my kindle. tory pmo so much 😭
and it’s not even the worst of it, part 2 is gonna be delicate 😖
darcy and darius shine so bright! i love their character development. especially darcy’s, she’s such a dear❣️
im so excited for part 2 and coming back to the voice actors (if i don’t go back to listening the previous ones beforehand) 🙇♀️🙇♀️
i could never stop recommending these (the laughter!!!)
🖤❤️🧡💙💜💚
now THAT’s what dramatized audiobooks should all be like.
whatevers going on, the voice actors deliver all so well i feel like i can’t rate below 4⭐️.
they did an amazing job at embodying their character. their tonality, rythme, nuances, THEIR LAUGHTER, please. it’s perfect!
for now, there aren’t many emotional moments but when there are , like book 4’s ending, they do it so great!!!
i can never not hear them whenever i think about the book or read the book.
they are the characters and i salute their performances. such great work 👏👏👏
as for the content, ugh i remember this book being so hard to get through on my kindle. tory pmo so much 😭
and it’s not even the worst of it, part 2 is gonna be delicate 😖
darcy and darius shine so bright! i love their character development. especially darcy’s, she’s such a dear❣️
im so excited for part 2 and coming back to the voice actors (if i don’t go back to listening the previous ones beforehand) 🙇♀️🙇♀️
i could never stop recommending these (the laughter!!!)
🖤❤️🧡💙💜💚
November 5, 2025
All the narrators delivered an exceptional performance, effortlessly inhabiting each character and using tone and energy to convey inner turmoil, moments of reflection, and self-doubt with vivid clarity. Their clear, steady voices and measured cadence perfectly matched the story’s varying moods, bringing depth and authenticity to every scene. They enhanced the listener’s experience and made the narrative both engaging and emotionally resonant!
October 29, 2025
4.25⭐️
Finally I feel like this series is hitting its stride. I really enjoyed the character development, relationship development (all of them platonic and otherwise), the inclusion of Xavier’s POV, and learning more about some of the heirs’ extended family members. Geraldine remains a constant source of comedic relief. I love the magic, monsters, and academia but could do without the smut (as someone who isn’t a smut reader) as I don’t even find that it moves the storyline or character development along. As always, I find the voice actors’ performances to be outstanding. A very fun listen.
Finally I feel like this series is hitting its stride. I really enjoyed the character development, relationship development (all of them platonic and otherwise), the inclusion of Xavier’s POV, and learning more about some of the heirs’ extended family members. Geraldine remains a constant source of comedic relief. I love the magic, monsters, and academia but could do without the smut (as someone who isn’t a smut reader) as I don’t even find that it moves the storyline or character development along. As always, I find the voice actors’ performances to be outstanding. A very fun listen.
November 15, 2025
The voice they used for Dante (who is tied with Ryder as my favs from RB) had me cracking up! That is not at all what I imagined he sounded like, but it tickled me nonetheless. Can’t wait for part 2!
January 1, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ good/enjoyed reading but probably won’t read again
At this point, what can I even say? These books are not masterpieces, but they are wildly addictive. The characters all kinda suck in their own ways, but I’ve reached the point where I’m like, “yeah, Tory sucks… but that’s my girl.”
The graphic audiobooks are doing a lot of heavy lifting here. The voice acting is incredible. I fly through these even though I think they’re actually pretty long at this point. They release so consistently that I auto-buy every new one. The series really has hit its stride, at least in this format.
At this point, what can I even say? These books are not masterpieces, but they are wildly addictive. The characters all kinda suck in their own ways, but I’ve reached the point where I’m like, “yeah, Tory sucks… but that’s my girl.”
The graphic audiobooks are doing a lot of heavy lifting here. The voice acting is incredible. I fly through these even though I think they’re actually pretty long at this point. They release so consistently that I auto-buy every new one. The series really has hit its stride, at least in this format.
December 14, 2025
As always, I really enjoyed this series. It’s very engaging.
Since my favorite trope is enemies to lovers. This book begins immediately as enemies to lovers since they’re starcrossed. Usually a series struggles to maintain an enemies to lovers trope because eventually they go to lovers and it’s hard to go back to enemies. Put this storyline. Does a good job, throwing us. Back in there in a new way.
I like the graphic audio version more and more. In this book we continue from where Tory and Darius are starcrossed Period. I thought I was gonna find it annoying how much they both are pining and miserable for each other but I actually appreciated it. They’re supposed to be starcrossed, so it should take up quite a bit of time in the book. The main issue was Darius was cruel to her many times. Although they had a few great moments together alone, it seems to be ruined quickly by something Darius planned to destroy her. In this book, he wholeheartedly gives her kindness and patience as he keeps his distance, and does little, kind things for her. Examples include getting her coffee and speaking up in her defense on Faebook when he never ever responds or comments on there before. You can see in small ways. He has either changed, or at least changed in her eyes. I’m also grateful Gabriel makes Tori confront how she’s responsible for the actions that took place. She was in denial and blamed everything on Darius. So it’s good to force her to be vulnerable. The book also sets up for Xavier being a strong, powerful pegases. My guess is, he will be the leader of the heard of Pegasus at School and win Sophia’s love.
Since my favorite trope is enemies to lovers. This book begins immediately as enemies to lovers since they’re starcrossed. Usually a series struggles to maintain an enemies to lovers trope because eventually they go to lovers and it’s hard to go back to enemies. Put this storyline. Does a good job, throwing us. Back in there in a new way.
I like the graphic audio version more and more. In this book we continue from where Tory and Darius are starcrossed Period. I thought I was gonna find it annoying how much they both are pining and miserable for each other but I actually appreciated it. They’re supposed to be starcrossed, so it should take up quite a bit of time in the book. The main issue was Darius was cruel to her many times. Although they had a few great moments together alone, it seems to be ruined quickly by something Darius planned to destroy her. In this book, he wholeheartedly gives her kindness and patience as he keeps his distance, and does little, kind things for her. Examples include getting her coffee and speaking up in her defense on Faebook when he never ever responds or comments on there before. You can see in small ways. He has either changed, or at least changed in her eyes. I’m also grateful Gabriel makes Tori confront how she’s responsible for the actions that took place. She was in denial and blamed everything on Darius. So it’s good to force her to be vulnerable. The book also sets up for Xavier being a strong, powerful pegases. My guess is, he will be the leader of the heard of Pegasus at School and win Sophia’s love.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 17, 2025
4.5⭐ 3🌶️ 5❤️ 5🎧
✨Review Highlights✨
- Incredible graphic narration
- Loved the story
- More emotional
- Really got to see different sides of these characters
This was the first Graphic Audio I listened to. I wanted it to be a book that I have read before so if I got confused by the layout or the background noise I would still know what was happening in the story. I was surprised at how not distracting it was. I really felt more emersed in this story and the world. I really enjoyed this book in this format.
This is one of my favorite books in the Zodiac Academy world. In this book we get to see and feel so much more from the cast of main characters. We really get that gritty emotional depth that I love about the Twisted Sisters writing. I love feeling the characters pain and their joy when something good happens, I feel like this book is one of the first books in this series where we are really getting to a lot of that emotional grit. Also experiencing that grit in this type of audio format was so much fun for me, I felt like everything was amplified, it was a really enjoyable experience. I would recommend.
✨Review Highlights✨
- Incredible graphic narration
- Loved the story
- More emotional
- Really got to see different sides of these characters
This was the first Graphic Audio I listened to. I wanted it to be a book that I have read before so if I got confused by the layout or the background noise I would still know what was happening in the story. I was surprised at how not distracting it was. I really felt more emersed in this story and the world. I really enjoyed this book in this format.
This is one of my favorite books in the Zodiac Academy world. In this book we get to see and feel so much more from the cast of main characters. We really get that gritty emotional depth that I love about the Twisted Sisters writing. I love feeling the characters pain and their joy when something good happens, I feel like this book is one of the first books in this series where we are really getting to a lot of that emotional grit. Also experiencing that grit in this type of audio format was so much fun for me, I felt like everything was amplified, it was a really enjoyable experience. I would recommend.
November 24, 2025
If you’re a part of the ZA subreddit you know how much emotional distress everyone is experiencing and obviously the most popular topics are about the bad part or the intense parts that it’s easy to forget that there are a lot of fun, lighthearted things happening in between. So much of these books are about the day to day at the academy. It’s helping me calm down when the harder parts happen.
Xavier’s photoshoot was the greatest thing ive read so far. I was cackling at Lionel’s rage and the heirs posing with Xavier topless was so funny.
I do think that this 1st part of the audiobook ended at a weird spot. They usually end at more climactic spots but it’s not the end of the world. I hate that I have to wait until January for graphic audio to come out with part 2. At the same time giving myself a break for the craziness is definitely needed.
Xavier’s photoshoot was the greatest thing ive read so far. I was cackling at Lionel’s rage and the heirs posing with Xavier topless was so funny.
I do think that this 1st part of the audiobook ended at a weird spot. They usually end at more climactic spots but it’s not the end of the world. I hate that I have to wait until January for graphic audio to come out with part 2. At the same time giving myself a break for the craziness is definitely needed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 4, 2025
Seriously. Is there one single bad book in this series? Because I’d say the answer is no. A total 5/5⭐️ and I’d say the spice is 🌶️🌶️🌶️/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.
The Vega twins facing more danger as each day passes and the stars seeming to be against them start to wonder if there is hope left for them. But they refuse to give up. And as they start learning more about themselves and those around them they realize things might finally start looking up for them. And they have plans to make sure the stars take back what was denied. A bond. A mate.
I absolutely loved every second and will immediately head into book two! The action, the tension, the story development the characters! Ahh, I don’t think there is a single bad thing about this book and if you loved the previous ones then this one makes the top as most things happening at part one! Now who’s excited for part two? I definitely am.
The Vega twins facing more danger as each day passes and the stars seeming to be against them start to wonder if there is hope left for them. But they refuse to give up. And as they start learning more about themselves and those around them they realize things might finally start looking up for them. And they have plans to make sure the stars take back what was denied. A bond. A mate.
I absolutely loved every second and will immediately head into book two! The action, the tension, the story development the characters! Ahh, I don’t think there is a single bad thing about this book and if you loved the previous ones then this one makes the top as most things happening at part one! Now who’s excited for part two? I definitely am.
December 31, 2025
Listened to the 11-hr audiobook, which I finished at 1.25x speed in about 10 hours. Enjoying the series. Would recommend.
Favourite Quotes:
"It was just a shame. Being me right now hurt like hell."
"What was the point in power if I was alone with it?"
"I knew I shouldn’t have asked him about Mildred but she was just such a fxcking asshxle. The idea of him with her: Lord and Lady Acrux in their fancy fxcking house with their hoard of dragon babies, each with their own fluffy little moustaches, just like hers, just made me want to… ugh."
"Bouncing Bananas!"
"Stand up you succulent squid."
"I’m happier than a clam riding a sea turtle."
"Making decisions and sticking to them is always character-building."
Favourite Quotes:
"It was just a shame. Being me right now hurt like hell."
"What was the point in power if I was alone with it?"
"I knew I shouldn’t have asked him about Mildred but she was just such a fxcking asshxle. The idea of him with her: Lord and Lady Acrux in their fancy fxcking house with their hoard of dragon babies, each with their own fluffy little moustaches, just like hers, just made me want to… ugh."
"Bouncing Bananas!"
"Stand up you succulent squid."
"I’m happier than a clam riding a sea turtle."
"Making decisions and sticking to them is always character-building."
December 2, 2025
Basic Plot: Tory and Darcy continue to learn at the academy while simultaneously thwarting and working with the Heirs.
There was just a lot going on in this installment. I still mix up which twin is which half the time, but I'm having fun, so I don't really care. It's mostly names that I keep tripping over, because each twin has 2 names, and different characters use different names, and I get thrown off. At any rate, even with all of the darkness in the background, this installment felt lighter in tone. There were a lot of funny moments and there was an infusion of hope that is missing from most of the series. Onward!
There was just a lot going on in this installment. I still mix up which twin is which half the time, but I'm having fun, so I don't really care. It's mostly names that I keep tripping over, because each twin has 2 names, and different characters use different names, and I get thrown off. At any rate, even with all of the darkness in the background, this installment felt lighter in tone. There were a lot of funny moments and there was an infusion of hope that is missing from most of the series. Onward!
December 23, 2025
This is only the first half of the book but if they're going to sell it to me in 2 different parts I'm counting it as two different books on my log 🤣 Especially since I need to wait until January to get the second half!!!
These are soooo good on graphic audio!!! Some people don't like Geraldine's voice in the graphic audio but I think she's hilarious this way. I do want to listen to the normal one at some point because everyone says her normal southern accent is better. I love reading these books this way!!! At some point I want to get the physical books, but I'm aiming to listen to the entire series this way at least once 🤣
These are soooo good on graphic audio!!! Some people don't like Geraldine's voice in the graphic audio but I think she's hilarious this way. I do want to listen to the normal one at some point because everyone says her normal southern accent is better. I love reading these books this way!!! At some point I want to get the physical books, but I'm aiming to listen to the entire series this way at least once 🤣
November 8, 2025
All I have to say is that when I initially started this series I was fully under the impression that the hype was over exaggerated. ‘twas not. However, I couldn’t stand behind this statement until Shadow Princess so I’m not sure what that says but .. yeah.
& also, Geraldine ‘Ravish Me You Devilish Donut’ Grus has officially been dubbed my spirit animal. 🤣 I used to be so annoyed by her and now look at me.
& also, Geraldine ‘Ravish Me You Devilish Donut’ Grus has officially been dubbed my spirit animal. 🤣 I used to be so annoyed by her and now look at me.
December 29, 2025
The dramatized adaption is alright.
I thought Dantes voice was annoying in Ruthless Boys but it's worse here. Not what I had imagined. Not good. Just horrible. Part 1 was ok, but I should have waitied until part 2 was out because now I have to wait for part 2. Not long until, just 26 days or something.
I thought Dantes voice was annoying in Ruthless Boys but it's worse here. Not what I had imagined. Not good. Just horrible. Part 1 was ok, but I should have waitied until part 2 was out because now I have to wait for part 2. Not long until, just 26 days or something.
October 31, 2025
Magical, sexy fantasy that I started trying to see what the younger generation was into. I love them. They're just fun. The twins are finding their powers and making allies with the help they're giving to others. But the dark shadows are always there...
November 11, 2025
I shouldn’t have started with this one… it was dumb of me. But also, now I’m unsure if I even want to start from the beginning. Faebook? Really? 😬 That alone makes me not want to invest anymore time.
November 15, 2025
I’m slowly getting more and more into this series but so far this book is my favorite. I’ve had a love hate relationship with Tori for every other book but I finally have started to warm up to her more. So ready for the next half to come out!
November 25, 2025
I REMEMBER WHY I GOT SO SUCKED IN AND ADDICTED AT THIS POINT IN THE SERIES, STILL A 5
also the graphic audio 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨 listening to the throne room and related scenes in PUBLIC was probably a CRIMINAL ACT 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨
also the graphic audio 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨 listening to the throne room and related scenes in PUBLIC was probably a CRIMINAL ACT 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 22, 2025
My favorite
October 24, 2025
3.5
Uneventful part 1. Let's hope it sets us up for part 2.
Uneventful part 1. Let's hope it sets us up for part 2.
November 3, 2025
Only 1/2 a book though.
November 6, 2025
This might be my favourite one yet :)
November 6, 2025
These graphic audios REALLY improve the experience! Can’t wait for the next one to come out.
November 7, 2025
the dramatized versions are sooooo good. I’d rather listen to these than read them. The voices are so perfect for the characters. It’s just amazing.
November 8, 2025
Cursed fates was my favorite book in the whole series so I loved getting to listen to the graphic audio. The cast never misses. So good!!
November 11, 2025
What a stupid place to end part one, just release the whole damn book 🙄
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